Legal procedure changes proposed to bar delays
The Montana bar association gathered to discuss reform aims including simplifying criminal procedure, reducing law library size, and improving efficiency. Justice Callaway noted the explosion of opinions and statutes, with calls for redrafting the code and a $60 000 institute effort. Speakers blamed delays on courts and public thinking, while defending the supreme court and urging reforms with broad support from judges and lawyers amid adjournment.
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Silver Bow Club
Finlen
Butte Hill
Dan M. Kelly
American Law Institute
Justice Callaway
Pat
American Institute of Law
Callaway
Supreme Courts
Nation
American Institute
Harvard Law Department
Montana
Lanner
Supreme Court
Galen
Supreme Bench
District Court
Robert O'Hara
Walker
Winter Garden
Margaret Devine
Maggs
Governor Frickson Urges Jury Reform and Fewer Laws
Montana Governor Frickson speaks to a bar association urging wider latitude for district judges to analyze evidence and help juries reach just verdicts. He supports equal peremptory challenges, warns against overgrown statutes, and notes public payroll growth as a tax issue. Frickson, a former district judge, thanks the group for the honored address.
Changes injury law urged by editor Hutchen of Missoula
Montana Bar Association attendees heard Martin J Hut chens Missoula Missoullan editor advocate broad jury law changes. He urged nonpartisan judge selection district conventions and higher district court salaries while criticizing legal practices that shield crime and undermine enforcement. He warned lawlessness risks, urging lawyers to lead reforms and dedicate themselves to public service.
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Montana
Martin J. Hutchens
Missoula Missoullan
Montana Bar Association
New Finlen Hotel
Hutchens
John Pym
Earl of Strafford
Butte Newsboy Becomes District Judge
A Butte native rose from newsboy to district judge through varying trades and legal study. Born to Richard and Mrs Baker, he worked as a blacksmith and horseshoer in Lewistown, studied law in Valparaiso, and was elected county attorney before winning a district bench seat in the Tenth district.
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Judge Baker
Butte
St. Patrick's
Richard Baker
Arizona
Galena Streets
Littledger
Lewistown
Valparaiso
Ind
Thomas Driscoll
Wheat and crops show strong gains and good outlook
Reports indicate spring wheat at full potential with record progress. oats lead gains in June. Corn acreage down slightly but production forecast at nearly 11 million bushels. Flax planting up 20 percent. beans acreage up 18 percent. Potatoes up 4 percent with strong prospects where cared for. overall late crops look excellent.
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Oate
Governor Erickson calls for fewer laws and lower costs
Governor Erickson urged the Montana Bar association for economy in government. He argued one twentieth of the population holds public office at taxpayers' expense and criticized lax enforcement of criminal laws. He urged simpler, fewer laws and empowered district judges to weigh evidence, warning against bureaucratic growth and overlegislation.
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J. E. Erickson
Flathead County
George B. Winston
Anaconda
Bar Association
Winston
Judiciary Committee
Association
Montana Bar Association
Erickson
FORD 19.CITED ON CONTEMPT CHARGE
An information filed in the Great Falls U S district court accuses Ford Helena chief counsel for Gordon mobell of contempt of court. The charges allege Ford filed a false amended assignment of errors and cited 27 improper exceptions in a proposed bill of exceptions while appealing Campbell’s conviction for fraudulently using the mails. Campbell was sentenced by Judge Bourquin to 20 months and a $1000 fine.
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Associated Press
8. C. Ford
Helena
Gordon Mobell
Great Falls
United States District Court
John L. Slattery
Ford
Elena
Campbett
Jud Bourquin
Children killed in Neimart flood tragedy
The flood swept through a valley near Neimart destroying three houses and damaging others including a mining company store room and pumping station. Children who outpaced their parents were lost, and searchers feared they had died though work continued through the night despite darkness and rubble.
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Ricker
Open Negotiations Coal Controversy Test the Industry
Atlantic City July 16 The joint scale subcommittee of anthracite operators and miners opened negotiations today and adjourned until next Tuesday afternoon at Hotel Traymore. W W Inglis president of the Alden Coal Company of Scranton spoke for the mine owners. Both sides avoided arbitration questions and left the issue of contract status undecided.
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Atlantic City
Hotel Traymore
W.W. W. Inglis
Oo Alden Coal Oomency of
Scranton
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