One man Montana highway commission proposed by senator Junod
Helena Jan 24 the measure abolishes the present highway commission and creates a single state highway commissioner appointed by the governor for four years with a 50000 dollar bond. The officer would report monthly on construction and progress and oversee bids for state highway contracts over 1000 dollars.
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Junod
Helena
Highway Commission
Madison County
Montana Association of Commercial Club
Dixon
Death of Miss Porter ruled due to reckless driving
Livingston Mont Jan 24 A coroner's jury finds Myrle Porter of Butte died early Sunday morning from reckless driving at an excessive speed by Dr H M Devney Livingston dentist The high powered car carrying Porter and Devney crashed against a bridge a few miles east of Livingston Devney's injuries are not serious
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Livingston
Myrle Porter
Butte
MH. J. Devney
Public debate on film censorship bill substitute
Senator Lewis proposes a substitute for the Donlan measure. The plan aims to regulate movie content through a public discussion framework, presenting a more suitable approach for censorship concerns.
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Lewis
Donlan
Censorship bill discussed at Helena public morals meeting
Helena January 24 joint committee on public morals discussed provisions of a proposed movie censorship substitute for the Donlan bill. A three member board would examine films, with fines for violations and fees for examination. educational or religious films exempt. Speakers included Senator Lewis and Howard Tooley. Donlan said he had not seen a film in 10 years. Meeting adjourned until Wednesday but made no decision on the Lewis measure.
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Stangara
Helena
Donlan
Joint Committee On Public Morals
Lewis
Howard Tooley
Missoula
Board of Censors
Rim
Monahall
Teh Currie
Fansing
Actiows
Howard Toole
Des
Highway Commission Dismisses Nonessential Staff
Helena Jan 24 The state highway commission faces a legislative resolution ordering dismissal of all nonessential employees while work on contracts continues. John Edy chief engineer is to remove staff not needed for service, with promises to retain only those essential, as probes by a joint committee proceed. Report on the inquiry will be ready in a day per Senator Blegtriedt.
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Comintanioner
Comintasoner
Punty
Ther
Standard
Helena
State Highway Commission
Commi Fon
Iat
House
Phe
John Edy
Ismias
Highway Commission
Commission
Blegtriedt
Federal men file five more liens in Silver Bow County
Tax liens totaling 17,315.02 were filed by the Internal Revenue Department with the clerk and recorder. The total assessed against Silver Bow County property owners reaches 182,082.82 across 61 claims, with 164,767.80 filed Saturday. Names listed include Barney Coll of 1830 Banks Avenue and J. F. Lembke of Kayne Hotel, room 200, 1 West Galena Street, among others.
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Internal Revenue Department
Silver Bow County
Barney Coll
Banks Avenue
J. F. Lembke
Kayne Hotel
Galena Street
Reed
East Pfirst Street
John
Montana Dairying Industry Worth 1920
Helena January 24 The dairying industry in Montana was worth 27 595 018 10 according to the eighth annual report by William A Fluhr state dairy commissioner The state ranked twenty first in butter production in the United States Athens Ga January 24 Fire broke out at midnight and burned into the business district causing damage estimated at 1 5 million dollars
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Helena
Montana
William A. Fluhr
United States
Visastrous
Athens
Heavy Oil Flow Report From Mid-Northern Well
In Lewistown Montana on January 22 Bruce P. Radigan reports the Mid-North II well has increased flow from about 1000 to 1200 barrels daily. The well sits on the Wildschulz tract as an offset to the Frantz No. 4 of Erie. A Wichita Falls telegram notes a full trainload of rigs, casing, pipeline material and equipment shipped to Winnett for Baker, Pennington and Col trave pipeline interests, mainly for the Baker syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Bruce P. Radigan
Montana Oil Lease and Royalties Company
Cat Creek
Wildschulz
The
Erie
Wichita Falla
Texas
Winnett
J.B. Baker
Henry Pennington
Coltrave Pipeline
Baker Syndicate
Aves
Montana
Office Commissioner of Labor Abolished in Montana
Helena Jan 24 Under the constitution Montana the office of the commissioner of labor and industry does not exist and is abolished on Feb 21 1921 according to a letter from Attorney General Wellington D Rankin delivered to W J Swindhurst commissioner The auditor is instructed to draw no warrants for the office on or after Jan 31 1921.
Supreme Court Rules Alice Mine Suit in Anaconda Sale
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of Alice Gold and Silver Mining properties near Butte Montana to Anaconda Copper Mining after minority shareholders challenged the sale as invalid. It held no monopoly by Anaconda was proven and that price adequacy and authorization were supported by lower court findings despite no public bid. The decision ends years of court action.
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Washington
Alice Gold and Silver Mining Company
Oday
Supreme Court
Butte, Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Int ‘Sts
Anaconda
Anaconda Company
New Enrollment Records at Butte High School
New enrollment records were set at Butte High School as 159 freshmen were admitted at the start of the second semester, swelling enrollment to 114. The district plans for continued growth over the next two weeks. A new advanced course with college credit was added, aiming to attract high‑ranking students to pursue university work.
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Butte High School
Millie Xin
O'Callaghan to Remain Awhile In Liberty Case
In Norfolk on January 24, authorities said Donald O Callaghan remains classified as a seaman by the secretary of labor and the state department and may sign on with any foreign-bound vessel. He told the American people he believed Ireland would answer their appeal and recalled Benjamin Franklin seeking aid for the colonies. He warned against ingratitude and stated Americans cannot be ungrateful.
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Norfolk
Secretary of Labor
State Department
Donald O'Call
Trish “Relief
O'Callaghan
Uberty
Ireland
Benjamin Franklin
America
Presbyterian in Internment Camp Arrest Reported
Belfast January 24 The military authorities refuse to give any information concerning the arrest of Trev S. A. Irwin a Presbyterian minister held in an internment camp and unidentified officials provide no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Trev
S.A. Irwin
Presbyterian Minister
Forty Moonshiners Lose Homes Uncle Sam Benefits
The United States government sold the property of 40 moonshiners in Butte. Revenue officials say Uncle Sam could become a major taxpayer if moonshine activity continues. Properties of Dan Campbell Tuohy Jorsotti the Thane brothers and others were bought in after no bid matched appraised value. Liens were placed for whiskey and penalties. one pair of brothers forfeited a bond. Manufacturing moonshine may seem profitable but costlier once the government acts.
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United States
Butte
Uncle Sam
HM. Dengler
Dan Campbell
Tuohy
Jorsotti
Thane Brothers
Victor Nyland
Thane Brothera
Greenhorn
Sam
Favorable report on consolidation of city and county
Helena January 24 Eight administration measures aim to tax net proceeds from metal coal mines cement plants oil wells motor vehicles income and inheritance and repeal the present mine tax law. Measures will be introduced by the revenue and taxation committee. The session also saw highway personnel adjustments and education department budget scrutiny.
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Standard
Helena
Committee On Revenue
Wate
Jones of
Philiipsary
Charcel Instruction
Hand” Gullidge of
Prairie
Moamuren
Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Cooney
Boy Scouts Plan Eleventh Anniversary Week Events
The Butte area marks the 11th anniversary of the Boy Scouts with a week of observances announced by scout executive Benjamin Owen. About 450 Scouts are involved as pastors preach on Scout work and families attend services. A pledge renewal ceremony at 9 a.m. at Scout homes launches a week of community spirit and assistance to those in need.
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Boy Scouts of
Tutte
Benjamin Owen
Butte
Ito
Incoming Republican Seeks Peace with Germany and Austria
New York January 24 Harold Kautagn a Minnesota representative urged early peace with Germany and Austria noting business interests are eager to resume. He said relations with former enemies should be at peace now that the war is over and there is no excuse to delay.
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New York
Harold Kautagn
Republian
Shnnesota
Germany
Austria
Butte School District Faces Legal Action Over Election Costs
County officials may sue to compel city and school trustees to pay election costs from 1918 to 1920 and 1930, totaling over 26 389 dollars plus various prior expenses. Walkerville is also charged 525.55. Officials plan to present claims for payment and seek mandatory settlement under election law.
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Butte
County Omerais
Board of
Pentaio
Sullivan
Hinds
Walkerville
Elrci
Recorder
Concy
Tees Rae
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DE Valera
Craig Clinth
Eammon de Valera
Irish Republicanty Wicklow
International
Radigan
Commissioner OF Labor
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Butte Council
Nce
Brooks
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Senate
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Kinney
Wibaux
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