Mellon Warns Congress to Delay Soldiers Bonus Bill
Secretary Mellon urged delaying action on the soldiers bonus, warning of a looming deficit and that approving several billion dollars would burden an overstrained treasury. He told Senator Frelinghuysen the plan would swell government costs and jeopardize debt refunding and Liberty bond prices. Democratic Senator Underwood attacked the bill as valuing service in dollars, while Senator McCumber defended not measuring service by money.
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City Council Moves to Float Bonds for Million Dollar Warrants
The City Council begins another push to redeem outstanding warrants and shift the city to a cash basis. Officials aim to improve fiscal transparency and steady the municipal finances by issuing bonds to cover deficits and restore balance. Local finance leaders anticipate smoother budgeting and debt management with the plan.
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Butte Considers 1 Million Bond Issue Steps by City Council
City of Butte moved toward floating a 1 000 000 funding bond issue with an annual tax levy to cover interest and a sinking fund to repay principal. Bonds of 1 000 denomination would bear 6 percent interest and be deposited with Clark Bank of Butte as fiscal agent. coupons redeemable at First National Bank of New York. Bids to be advertised in Wall Street Journal. city may reject all offers. Resolution referred to Judiciary Committee for investigation.
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Hearing on Proposed Car Fares Schedule at City Hall
Butte service commission holds public hearing on Butte Electric Railway fare change. Proposal: 6 1/2 cent with tickets or 10 cent without tickets, replacing the current 8 cent fare. Hearing at 10 a.m. in council chamber. Chairman Lee Dennis and Commissioners Boyle and Ross attend.
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Administration Tariff Bill Is Before The House
The administration tariff bill was formally laid before the House of Representatives with reports from both Republican supporters and critics. Fordney praised the measure as a standard bearer for American living, while Frear called provisions like the duty schedule indefensible and burdensome to consumers. House Republicans met to map procedure, aiming for 10 days to 2 weeks of general debate before detailed, restricted consideration and amendment votes.
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Money misuse alleged against nonpartisan officers
Charges claim three members of the state executive committee of the nonpartisan league squandered about $50 000 of the recall election campaign fund. Ole Kaldor, treasurer, allegedly drew over $5 000. The Fargo Courier News attempted a special edition with the accusations. Officials ordered destruction of thousands of copies and printing plates.
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Final Vote Date Set for Tariff Bill July 21
Washington July 6 A P A House Republican conference set July 31 as the date for final vote on the general tariff bill with rapid consideration to begin tomorrow The action includes amendments on hides cotton dyes and all schedules and imposes restrictions until July 14 under a five minute rule advancement of the measures was confirmed and debated today.
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Greeks suffer losses in Turkish crisis report
An Associated Press dispatch notes that Turkish authorities report significant losses amid mounting unrest and international tension. The brief outlines casualties and escalating hostilities affecting civilian and military components in the region.
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Jury to Decide If Kaber Woman 5 Guilty of Crime
In Cleveland a jury of twelve men will determine if Eva Catherine Kaber is guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband Daniel F. Kaber at their Lakewood home two years ago. Mrs Kaber’s counsel had prompted the dismissal of women jurors, with Francis W. Poulson arguing women would be too harsh in judging a fellow woman. Defense attorney William S. Corrigan disputed the state's contentions.
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Lakewood
Federal money approved for Skalkaho road project
The secretary of agriculture approved final plans for the Skalkaho road linking Anaconda and Hamilton, enabling bids and construction. Senator Myers credited with 11 years of effort, with $90,000 from postal road funds plus federal and local contributions to complete the project.
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Dixon Starts Probe of the State Prison
Frank Conley denies knowledge of charges amid a private inquiry called politico trickery and insists the matter become public. Governor withholds matter from the attorney general and names a friend as investigator in a case tied to Helena dispatches. Deer Lodge July 6.
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Governor opens investigation into state penitentiary affairs
Helena July 6 formal announcement states the governor has opened an investigation into the penitentiary under Warden Frank Conley. Representative T H MacDonald of Kalispell will conduct the probe, with expenses charged to the state board of examiners. MacDonald has already collected statements from convicts and visited Deer Lodge, Chicago, and Spokane.
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Delegates from Many Countries Attend C E Meeting
New York July 6 Delegations from every continent attended the opening of the sixth world Christian Endeavor convention in the Armory of the Seventy first regiment. About 15000 delegates gathered representing more than 4000000 members. The largest foreign contingent came from Canada with 1000 delegates. Others joined from Japan China Australia India Armenia Persia Egypt and various parts of Asia and Africa. Five South American republics were represented and Mexico sent more than twenty delegates. Continental Europe and the British Isles also had sizable participation with every US state contributing its quota.
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Smuts Seeks Irish Peace Role Amid Sinn Fein Talks
South Africa's Gen. Jan Smuts returns from Ireland and says the Irish problem is solvable. He met with Eamon de Valera and conferred with Lloyd George and other leaders, urging conciliation on both sides. Smuts cites South Africa's own peaceful settlement as a precedent and stresses empire unity.
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Earl Midleton
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Fagan Ex Convict Shot Dead by Hood River Posse
Luther Fagan an ex convict pardoned from Oregon penitentiary was shot and killed by a posse man near Hood River while resisting capture after wounding T J Miller and abducting Mrs Miller and a 10 year old boy The posse pursued him and Herman Preggel fired from cover killing Fagan instantly The two women and the boy were found unharmed.
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British Fleet 16 Reported En Route to Constantinople
July 6 report that the British Mediterranean fleet moves toward Constantinople amid anxiety over Turkish nationalist advances near the neutral zone and Sea of Marmara. Allied leaders, including General Harrington, discuss resisting any advance to safeguard the Sevres treaty zone. Romania reportedly offers 15,000 troops to aid Allied forces. France and Italy considering concerted measures. Heat wave in Chicago causes four deaths and many hospitalizations.
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Mexican officials see Tampico oil dispute as manageable
Mexican government officials said they see no serious trouble in Tampico despite the oil shutdown. U.S. warships were sent and Gen Manuel Pelaez was named commander to alleviate the crisis. Officials blamed oil exports on a 115 percent tax and monopolistic tactics by Standard Oil while stressing businesses must operate on a profit basis.
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