Harding Opposes Government Ownership of Railroads
President Harding defends private railway investment rights, opposes nationalization, and outlines a plan for consolidating railroads into fewer systems under strong supervision. He warns that excessive rate hikes or confiscation would destabilize the nation, and advocates a measured consolidation to expand capacity while preserving private initiative.
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Gas for Grasshoppers Proposed in Hill County Fight
Havre Montana authorities plan to petition the national government to obtain poison gas used in World War I to lay down a barrage across fields. The aim is to destroy grasshoppers gophers and other crop pests in Hill County as a swift control method.
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Inmate French dies after alleged punishment by guards
Two guards are held pending an autopsy after inmates including Perry and Hvahn claim they assisted in punishing French. Testimony from Lappin Shea Adams and Bert Lee describes a towel around French neck, repeated tightening, and subsequent collapse. Guards Perry Evahn Lauder recounts differ but align on concern and death. Coroner orders autopsy by institution staff. postmortem to be performed Thursday afternoon.
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Harding Visit To Butte Praises Local Band And Souvenirs
Senator Harding lauds band performances in Butte and Helena visiting Montana. The Butte Mines band will perform for the president and ex-senator Hardy is to attend. Mayor Horgan urges large delegations as Montana souvenirs are prepared including Butte flies from Beaty.
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Who's Next Sign To Mark Wreckage At Collision Site
Bellingham Washington state patrol to place a sign bearing the words Who's Next on wreckage and suspend it from a telephone pole at the Allen Boray crossing on the Pacific highway where a fatal crash occurred. Officers report the new law limiting highway speeds to 12 miles at railroad crossings violated about every five minutes during a recent check.
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Guards Charged With First Degree Assault At Asylum
Information filed before Justice Pringle accuses Ralph Green and C H Barnett, guards, of first degree assault on inmate Mandus John Hinderger. Arraigned yesterday, bail set at 1000 each, released for preliminary hearing Wednesday. Dr. Hathaway the complainant. Hinderger hospitalized with several broken ribs after a fight with Lee and Hinderger. Perry and Evahn report start dates at the asylum in March 1923 and Barnett since May 5. all three claim prior experience.
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Butte Highway Plans Stir County Funding Debate
County officials consider a 2.75 mile Montana way project with an estimated cost near 196000, noting Anaconda highway costs and width differences. The state highway commission seeks county maintenance pledge while the county attorney says city handles city road upkeep, leaving county bearing two sevenths of maintenance if built.
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German Rum Runner Surrenders After Bold Boarding
Near Bergen Norway a 200 ton German yacht Elizabeth was intercepted while in need of coal. A motor boat with 17 men attempted to unload, but police and customs officers boarded and overpowered them. A Great Dane aboard fought police before the smugglers were captured.
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Unruly French Crowds mar Tennis Matches in Paris
Report on international hard court contests notes French spectators were boisterous and nervous, applauding rallies in progress and cheering both good shots and errors. Observers compare crowds to baseball fans and chant champions with a motto of loyalty, while odd cultural references appear in the text.
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