Montana Lawmakers Forge Ahead With New Counties and Bills
Helena Jan 27 After adjournment this afternoon of both senate and house committees worked late into the night The revenue and taxation committee held a prolonged meeting The house committee on new coins met this evening and will report unfavorably the bill to Judith county out of Fergus The senate was in session briefly and the house remained until after 3 oclock Business was routine in the house Edwards introduced a bill to create McKenni county from Fergus and the house also introduced Sun River county to take parts of Lewis and Clark Teton and Cascade The new counties are to be formed with bills to be reported tomorrow The house passed three measures on mileage computation payment of wages twice a month and deeds for certain feots The agriculturist is exempt from the provisions of the measure The senate committee on judicial districts favorably reported the bill to create the Twentieth Judicial district from Sheridan county A minority report opposed the measure A bill to reduce the number of counties was introduced Also proposed were a railroad dreadnought and a Montana irrigation commission Several notices were given including elimination of district judges and amendments to motor registration and flood control laws This summary reflects the readable portions of the OCR text
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Small powers back full adherence to wartime world body
Paris dispatch reports 19 small powers vote to join the organization drafted by the five great powers. Jules Cambon lauded Belgium Serbia and Romania for their roles as the council forms two new commissions on finance and private and maritime law. Wilson and House join talks with labor and military delegations as work accelerates on core subjects.
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Returned Canadians Ousting Foreigners Riot Echo
Returned soldiers in Winnipesaukee completed wrecking an Et plant and moved on to Swift & Co to eject workers deemed German or Austrian. Mayor Gray and General Ketchen confronted the crowd as W R Ingram urged dismissal of “foreigners” if needed. Soldiers granted three days for payroll changes and vowed to pressure other big employers to decide how they will hire returned veterans.
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Senate House Conferees Reach War Revenue Bill Basis
Washington division reports a near complete agreement on the war revenue bill after late talks. Key topics resolved include war excess profits taxes and the 2 percent to 95 percent scale, with an elimination of the second class mail amendment and retention of a 30 percent rate on corporate net income above credits. A print of the final bill is expected by midweek for passage to President Wilson in Paris for approval.
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Plans Evolve On Demobilization Of 1 800 000 Troops
Washington reports the War Department outlined to the Senate military affairs committee a six month return home and demobilization plan for about 1.8 million overseas troops. General March said occupation force options could shorten timelines if chosen, with 785,000 men in home training camps to be demobilized within 20 days except overhead staff. Return from France would involve shipping 200,000 men monthly, depending on Allied ship quotas and postwar agreements.
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President Visits Desolate Scenes Amid Crisis
The Standard Today reports President touring disaster sites with Silver Bow county coach, praising Salvation Army relief efforts and honoring volunteers. Ads and pastorals noted as the nation grapples with a rumored crime wave, while Atlantic foot reorganization plans and Packers testimony unfold in Washington.
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Night Session Adjourn Soon In Congress Effort
Washington January 27 leaders tried to keep the house in session to speed appropriations but adjourned due to lack of numbers after a short day. Administration chiefs plan further night work this week with no fixed program, while senate night meetings were also discussed.
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Maniac Runs Amuck In Philadelphia Shooting Rampage
A maniac with two revolvers rampaged through Philadelphia central streets firing on divers and wounding six or more. He attacked policemen and a chauffeur, killing two officers and a bystander, while a motorcycle policeman captured him after a lengthy chase. One more victim died in hospital.
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Aftermath of War in Northern France and Lens Desolation
The piece surveys devastated Northern France and Lens as the German retreat left vast deserts of ruins. It contrasts French resolve with the wrecked towns, miles of shell-torn fields, and coal-mining cities turned to rubble. It notes villagers’ determination to rebuild and questions how peace and reconstruction can proceed.
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Still figur ing what garrison needs
Paris January reports describe a supreme council committee meeting to determine how many Allied and American troops will remain on the western front in Germany. The panel assessed Rhine conditions and aims to finalize exact nationality counts for garrison duties and frontier security. The U.S. War Department plan to repatriate troops remains, with retention figures pre‑fitted into the quota.
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