Prohibition Debate Aduits the House as Time Runs Out
Washington July 11 The house spent five hours debating the prohibition bill with fiery oratory likening liquor to a convicted criminal and warning of invasion of home hospitality. Leaders Volstead and Igoe faced demands for more time while Moon opposed enforcement as impracticable and urged amendments to avoid voting. The discussion is set to continue with no immediate section by section action planned until Monday.
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High beef prices questioned by California cattlemen
L. A. Nares of Fresno, president of the California Cattlemen's Association, says current beef prices are not justified and cattlemen suffer from overproduction and low prices from meat distributors. He urges tighter government oversight of meat packing and distribution. Meat prices fell 25 to 50 percent after a Santa Barbara campaign for lower costs.
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Santa Barbara Daily News
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Influenza Wipes Out Bristol Bay Native Population
San Francisco reports confirm Bristol Bay Alaska natives nearly wiped out by influenza carried by the Marblehead after Arctic relief voyage. Ninety five percent of the population affected. mortality high. Lt Leahy notes babies and children found dead or starving, natives lacking resistance due to disease and poverty. Marblehead departed June 4 for Bristol Bay with medical aid.
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Ice famine threatens Butte as NP seeks 1800 tons
Special Dispatch from Livingston reports the Northern Pacific Railway negotiating to purchase 1800 tons of ice to replenish Butte's depleted supply. The entire NP system faces shortages that could create an ice famine if hot weather persists, with limited stocks remaining only in Livingston while Billings and Laurel also report exhausted supplies.
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Postoffice at Waters One of the Smallest in World
Livingston report shows Park county has a tiny Waters postoffice. Stamp sales in the last quarter totaled only 2.89 dollars, a new low record for Montana. Postmaster J E Swindlehurst announced the figures and highlighted the small scale of the operation.
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Trail of Girl Murderer Sought in Olympia Area
Officials in Thurston county seek clues in a girl found dead in a shallow Olympia area grave. A dark brown enclosed car with Oregon plates is suspected to have carried the victim. The description lists her as 25 to 33, with dark hair, about 140 pounds. investigation linked to June 8 events and Oregon hotel sightings.
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Oregon
Unclear Fragments Skim News Item Across Senate Lead
Damaged OCR text presents fragmented terms including Mo Senate lead and Siberian cues. No coherent events, names, dates, or places emerge beyond scattered fragments.
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Butte Eyes On De Valera Visit To Irish Freedom Rally
President Eamonn De Valera will address Butte as part of a Northwest tour that includes Chicago and San Francisco. Judge Lynch says Butte will host a genuine Irish reception and expects large turnout from out of town. The Irish president’s stop follows long-standing efforts by Montana and Idaho advocates for Irish independence.
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Livestock Men to Meet in St Paul Next Tuesday
Washington July 11 Senator Myers was advised by the secretary of agriculture that the department will hold a public conference at St Paul Minnesota July 15 to consider measures for relief of drought stricken livestock in Montana Idaho and adjoining states Livestock associations and other interested persons are invited to attend Representatives from the bureau of animal industry bureau of markets and states relation service will attend and the emergency organization used in 1917 and 1918 will be put into effect George M Rommel will chair the committee and attend the meeting at St Paul
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William W. M. Payne Dies at 61 in Chicago
William W. M. Payne, writer and literary critic for the old Chicago Morning and the Chicago Daily Journal, died today at age 61. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, he served as associate editor of the Dial for years until recently.
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Red Crooks Plan Big Ride Without Permit
In The Standard Today a report notes Chaser loses a pair of eye men and Red Crooks plan a large ride, using powder without permit. Praise is given to the Red Silver Bow's savings record as Tilieit sum to federal lete scenic highway and the American Le...
Butter Station On Mail Airline Plans Unveiled
Mayor Stodden was informed of a proposed Butter Station on a mail airline route linking New York to Milwaukee. Lawson White Transportation proposes a 160-aircraft operation with land near Butte suitable for a base. Dan W. Hoan of Milwaukee supports the Wisconsin concern and urges federal approval.
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Wisconsin
Eagles Elect Officers Conclude With Banquet
Great Falls July 11 the Fraternal Order of Eagles concluded its state convention with a closing session. Officers elected beside George H Cade included Howard G Bennet vice president Harry South chaplain J Troy Havre secretary James A Baker Missoula treasurer William Shea Great Falls conductor Willi Ralph Bear Creek inside guard Edward Knight Anaconda outside guard Don B King Butler Lofgren Billings A H McConnell Helena trustees. William A Tremblay Miles City was chosen delegate to the national convention at New Haven Conn. A grand ball ended the 1919 convention.
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Lansing Leaves for Washington and Brest Flight Plans
Lansing leaves Lansing for Washington and Brest tonight. He will sail for America with hopes to meet Acting Secretary Polk before the latter sails for France to attend the peace conference.
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Butte Hosts Democratic Chairman Visit Event
Butte prepares a full schedule to honor Democratic National Chairman Homer Cummings and state leaders. A reception at the Finlen hotel precedes a luncheon and tours of Butte’s mining and residential districts, with officials and women’s groups invited. The visit includes plans for a Helena reception and a capital banquet, then trips to Billings and Yellowstone Park.
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Livingston Maintains Pair of Water Systems
Sub commission will visit Livingston to hear protest against Monidah Trust Company owners of the Livingston water works seeking a 20 percent rate reduction. City officials and municipal opponents are expected to protest granting the application. Livingston is said to be the only Northwest city with two competing water systems.
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Kill Off All the Isms Slogan Adopted by Elks
In Atlantic City New Jersey on July 11 the Elks convention adopted a resolution urging subordinate lodges to expel members refusing to conform with order rules and to support efforts educating foreigners into national ideals through active participation in related movements.
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Chicago Transit Men Demand Big Increase
Chicago transit workers demand a flat 37 cent hourly raise for 16 000 surface and elevated car men bringing pay to 85 cents an hour and proposing an eight hour day and six day week at an annual company outlay of 14 000 000. They threaten a strike if not granted quickly. Companies oppose any rise under current fares 5 cents for surface lines and 6 cents for elevated trains arguing the men’s demand would require a ten cent fare.
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Democrats Welcome Cummings in Helena Banquet
Helena July 11 Democrats gather to greet Homer Cummings and party their statewide conference after a stop in Butte Gov Sam Stewarts left for Butte to meet the delegation and welcome them tomorrow night a banquet is planned with several hundred expected to attend.
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Sam. V. Stewsart
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Coastwise Vessels Tied Amid New York Harbor Strike
More than 200 coastwise ships lay tied up in New York harbor as marine firemen water-tenders and oilers walked out seeking a $15 wage increase. The strike spread to United Fruit lines and the Turrialba’s loading crew. reports say American vessels may sail with non union crews. Shipowners’ leaders warned that only union members would be hired and warned of mass discharges if closures occur.
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