Real Battle Over Wartime Prohibition Enforcement Set in Congress
Washington July 12 General debate over enforcement of wartime prohibition ends with plans for a Monday start to a floor fight. Advocates and opponents anticipate a heated clash over splitting the three part bill and a possible repeal amendment. Igoe urges letting a straight vote on enforcement while Volstead voices time limits as opponents argue repeal has no chance.
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Washington
House
Igoe
Missouri
Mrsigo
Prohibition
Uve
Montana Coal Strike Threatens Conl Production
Montana faces disrupted Conl output as mine workers threaten to resume work stoppages over land rights and labor conditions. Crowds gather as the Montana railroad and coal interests fear winter shortages. The dispute centers on employment, sourcing, and equipment shortages at the railways, risking broader supply.
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Prines
Nis
Montana
Butte
A. Coal
Famin
Democratic conference brings Montana leaders to Butte
Central figures in the Democratic Party gathered in Butte as Mrs. George Bass led the Women’s Auxiliary and Cummings, chairman of the national committee, urged united support for President Wilson and the League of Nations. Kremer accompanied Montana’s delegation at the Vinton hotel.
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Montana
Butte
George Bass
Democratic Party
Wilson
League of Nations
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
United States Senate
Bass
Kremer
America
Vinton Hotel
Two failed suicide attempts shock Butte crowd
Charles Salo, a Finnish workman, stood with a bottle of carbolic acid and a loaded revolver in a Park and Main washroom. He fired at his head, missed, and was seized by bystanders before police arrived. He faces concealed weapon charges and possible mental health evaluation as detectives suspect health issues and stranger status in Butte. Tomasso and Ferraris depart Rome for Paris to resume peace talks at the conference.
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Charles Salo
W. Butte
Office Howe
Walker Soft Drink
Park and
Main Streets
Butte
President vetoes daylight saving repeal and civil appropriation
Washington July 12 President Wilken vetoed the daylight saving repeal and the civil appropriation bill. The daylight saving veto faces House resistance, while the civil appropriation bill was sent back to committee. Both bills involve funds for government rehabilitation and disabled veterans programs.
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Washington
Wilken
Congress
J Nes Committee
Intel
Meat prices out of proportion says stockmen group
Henry A. Dastrd of the American Livestock Exchange and L A. Neres of the California Cattlemen's Association confirm that consumer meat prices are out of step with wholesale costs. They warn the rise is unjustified and call for review of market factors.
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Cal
Henry A. Dastrd
Torker
Erg
L.A. Neres
California Cattlemen's Association
Nares
Lincoln County Feeds Amid Ongoing Weather Watch
Fragmentary notes describe persistent feed concerns in Lincoln County tied to unsettled weather. Mentions of rainfall, suspicions of diversion, and references to a committee and inspections, but readable text is sparse and unclear about specific actions or outcomes.
R-34 Lands Today From Air Mail Message
London wires report the R-34 expected to attempt a landing at Pulnam air drome around 8 o clock Sunday morning. Brand Whitlock named ambassador to Italy. no confirmation from Washington on dispatch from Paris.
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Associated Press
London
Pulnam
Whitlock
Paris
Cassador
Italy
Washington
ePhere
Brand Whitlock
Wilson
Townley and Gilbert Guilty of Conspiracy to Teach Disloyalty
Jackson Minnesota July 12 jury found President A Townley and Joseph Gilbert of the non partisan league guilty of conspiracy to teach disloyalty under Minnesota law. Defense argued speeches at mass meetings were not disloyal and related to the league war program. Judge E Dean presided as verdict read at 1103 p.m. The defense indicated no visible emotion as verdict announced.
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Jackson, Minn
A. ©. Townley
Joseph Gilber
Non-Partisan
League
Minnesota
Townley
Gilbert
James M. Baer
North State
of Townley
E. ©. Dean
Local Gazette Notes Reading and Society Features
Fragmented OCR text hints at society pages and special features Parts 1L-1V. Mentions include meetings at a hall, a secretary, a garden or plants topic, and a reference to a survivor. The content reads like an issue index with scattered phrases.
Appeals for Help to Fight Flames Amid Forest Fires
Western Montana faces a critical fire situation with 23 fires active in the district. Ogden and Denver district crews cited heavy duties and a lack of extra manpower, while a Missoula office team was dispatched to the Selway forest. Some fires in Rock Creek Swarts Creek show improvement after light showers, yet Fathead and other areas remain burning with several fires under scrutiny.
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Missoula
Sid
District No. 4
District No. 6
Forest Service
Ogden
Utah
Denver
Col
Ko. 1
Fathead Forest
White River
Selway
Blockade Raised as Allied Powers Notice German Peace Ratification
Paris dispatch reports Clemenceau notifying Baron Von Hermes that allied governments order blockade raised after official ratification of the peace treaty. London announces Board of Trade licenses to resume trade with Germany as part of the easing measures.
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Associated
Paris
Clemenceau
Baron von Hermes
Germany
England
London
Board of Trade
Ratification forecast as nation backs League of Nations
Hom er S. Cummings in Butte predicts Senate ratification of the peace treaty with League covenant, citing broad national support from coast to mountains and a democratic majority seeking swift action. He warns harmony in Congress is unlikely under Republican leadership and sees radical factional tension jeopardizing the legislative program.
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The
United
Atlantic Seaboard
Missippi
Pacific Coast
League of Nations
Senate
United States
Homer S. Cummings
Congress of the
Butte
Ehal Democratic National Committee
Spo
Ing
Congress
Republi
Woman Voices On Question By Bass Governor Stewart and Kremer
Mrs Bass explains four national issues in clear terms with focus on requirements and accomplishments. Governor Stewart and Bruce Kremer provide context and support for the discussion, highlighting policy impacts and public concerns.
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Bass
Governor Stewart
Bruce Kremer
Democratic Party Sees Big Success at State Luncheon
Lieut Gov W W State Senator Harry Gall and county officials attended a prominent Democratic luncheon praised as a big democratic success. The piece notes the party’s resilience against rivals and the national project seen as humanity’s future, with references to vision and international cooperation.
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W.W
Harry Gall
Lane
C. PN Loney
Threatened Coal Famine Explained
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports an official explanation of the threatened coal shortage in the United States. Coal consumers may be cut short to permit large exports to Europe to offset wartime damage and restore England's export trade, with a report to Director Van H Manning detailing Europe’s looming coal crisis.
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The
Standard
Washington
United State
Bureau
United States
Europe
oMicla
England
van H. Manning
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