New Federal Accounting Overhaul Sets Controller General
The new law abolishes the existing treasury controller role and creates the general accounting office. The controller general and an assistant will lead the bureau as efficiency experts. Expected to present the first budget in December, aiming for a sound business basis and vast economy in government.
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Controller of the Treasury
General Accounting Office
Controller General of
United States
Congress
Embezzlement in Missoula Forestry Funds Reveals Lax Checks
In Missoula the Urbanowiz case exposes a huge forestry fund shortage spanning 100000 to 200000 dollars. The accused admits year after year access to forestry funds, raising questions about audit power and systemic checks in department No 1 and potential laxity across agencies. Critics accuse gross negligence and demand accountability to prevent wider embezzlement.
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Urbanowiz
Missoula
Uncle Sam
Forestry Service
Urbanowit
The Sims Case and a Garbled Speech Controversy
The Harding administration faces a troublesome Sims episode as Admiral Sims disputes newspaper quotes. The navy may have to accept his version, risking a court martial being unlikely but possible, with Secretary Denby aiming for a reprimand to preserve authority and avoid mockery.
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Admiral Sims
Harding
Sims
Navy Department
Denby
Harding to appoint four efficiency officials for budget job
President Harding seeks four capable men to fill director and assistant director of the budget bureau and controller general and assistant controller general roles. Each post carries significant pay and four year terms. Their task includes gathering department statistics for the next fiscal year and drafting the first budget due next December. They aim to cut duplication and streamline department operations.
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Harding
Bureau of the Budget
United States
Congress
A Christian Victory in Kyoto Baseball Game
An account from the Japan Advertiser recounts a Kyoto game between a Christian Bible class and Buddhist priests at the Great Higashi Honganiji temple. Buddhists led early in the ninth, but Christian players tied the moral contest as a misplayed ball by the high priest allowed two Christians to score, rendering Buddhism in error and leaving spectators in quiet sorrow.
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Japan
Kyoto
Harada
Sivala
Doshisha
Doshisha Casey
Baberuth
Higashi Honganiji
California's Outside Friends and Pacific Tensions
A broad survey notes California opposing renewal of the Anglo Japanese alliance and predicts dominions such as Canada Australia and New Zealand will wield decisive influence. It argues united Pacific opposition could jeopardize Britain's role and reflects on broader global strains from disarmament to domestic politics.
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Canada
Japan
California
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Contested Will Conflicts Across Three States
The Murray estate dispute widens across Montana Washington and California as widows and relatives press for probate actions. Attorney fights over administrator appointments deeds stock and forged will claims loom large with expert testimony and substantial holdings in the Montana Trust Co. involved.
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Ulis
Montana
Washington
Mrs. Murray
Gleason
James A. Murray
James E. Murray
California
Stewart Haldorn
Monidah Trust Company
Murrays
Monidah Company
James ‘A. Murray
M. M. Murray
Daniel Murray
Kila Murray
TJ. Murray
Monihan
Trust Company
Haldorn
James Sturray
A. Murray
Daniel Surray
Jamen
Fay
Daniel
Fecha
Severt
Califoria
San Francisco
Bue
Initiation candidates parade and wrestling program recap
A Fourth of July initiation event featured 48 candidates in varied costumes marching through town with a drum major leading the parade. After a long ceremony at the hall, new members were announced in a list of names. The evening offered three wrestling matches and four boxing bouts, with several carries, falls, and draws noted in a lively program.
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Montana
Pat Driscoll
Drum Corpa
Conway
Dawson
Cote
Wagener
Chris Sorenson
John Driscoll
Sorenson
Garfield Webber
Gene Forbes
Harry Oates
Willie Mackey
Joe Cannon
Joe Murphy
Ray Wallace
Walter Rooney
Gompers Defends Loyalty Amid Hearst Accusations
In Mexico a labor leader denounced Hearst as a traitor saying he would oppose U S military action and any plan to press May plant. He defended American labor’s loyalty, paused for demonstrators, and the convention urged against universal compulsory military training while empowering officers to block such moves.
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Mexico
Hearst
United States
Gompera
Gompers
Portland Golf Favorites Title Round Report
The report covers a Pacific Northwest golf championship at Wise County club with favorites like Willen Waverly and Sant eeenblenship advancing. Semi finals are set for a 36 hole format. Local spectators and venues include Staveninr W and Harbor sit Saa, with notable players and sponsors in attendance.
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Portland
Wise Costerg Club
Seeer
Pontune Alt
Willen
Ben Slim
Sant
Pre’ Sy. Whesier Sr Battemam
Phoebe
Etsie
Origen
ST Sheen Soap
Pew Opens Line for Discussion
Special Dispatch to the Standard Areune reports a telegram from a Helena committee member criticizing Red Cross funding. The message accuses local chapters of misusing funds and requests immediate steps to finance the work through central channels. A report will be made to the State convention of the American Legion at Lewistown in August.
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Stewart Haldorn
Will Staek
James A. Murray
Re Ts
Wed
Helena
Welan
Mont
Pew
Child Falls to Death Before Ore Train Near Mercury Street
Francis Thomas, 10, was killed when he fell in front of a locomotive pulling ore cars near the Colorado mine dump on Mercury street. Adolph Gregor and Dr. Frank Williams attempted aid. injuries included a fractured skull and severe head wounds. Powers and Salmon, motorists on the push train, gave separate accounts to the county attorney. an inquest is planned for Saturday.
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Adolph Gregor
East Mercury
Frank Williams
Powers
Utah Avenue
Salmon
Gaylord
Francis Thomas
J. T. Thomas
Hesperus Lode
Arrest and mistaken identity at Black Rock Dublin
A Dublin dispatch reports Eamonn de Valera was arrested Wednesday night at Black Rock but released without charge. A man resembling him was taken to Porto Bello barracks. investigation found it a mistaken identity. London papers discuss Field Marshal Wilson declining Belfast trip, citing army neutrality.
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London
Press ‘Association
Dublin
Ther
Eamonn de Valera
Black Rock
Daily Mail
Porto Bello Barracks
Anaconda Woman Chosen Delegate for Foresters Convention
Anaconda women play key roles as delegates and alternates to the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters national convention in Omaha. Rose Marron will represent Anaconda court 503, with Mary O’Firi en as alternate. The Montana meeting in Butte featured elections, papers from Chicago, singing by Marie Thomas, initiates, and resolutions praising local officials and volunteers. Delegates toured Butte by auto, and Rittman will depart for Minnesota to oversee the last state convention before Omaha.
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Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Omaha
Neb
Rose Marron
Anaconda Court No
Mary O'Firien
Mamie Barrett
Mra Tridget Moore
Nora Patterton
Sarah McManus
Florence McNames
Bridget Callan
High Court
Chicago
Eliabeth Guerin
Great Falls
Marie Thomas
Mra Tose D. Rittman
Portland
Montana
Rose D. Titman
Buttecourt
Bishop Carroll
Helena
MT. McCormack
Ciizens
Butte
Homer
United Spanish Vets Hold Meet at Masonic Temple
Special dispatch reports United Spanish Veterans holding their eighteenth campment. Vice Commander W. G. Stumme of Great Falls spoke as the fest session opened at 10:30 at the Masonic temple. The day’s program included a addressed by Rev. C. G. Gole of Kalispell and music by Kealteneli Nowelts Drehertra.
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Hiss
Ada
Une
W. G Stumme
Great Falls
Masonic Temple
Ana Auriliarien
CG. Gole
Kalispell
Kealteneli
Nowelts
Drehertra
Gout Arbor
Brisco Rem
icriNith
Ctiasasck
Iarlittalt
Able
Hathaway Quits Postmaster Role in Wisdom
John H. Hathaway resigns as postmaster of Wisdom. President Har’ supports acceptance of the resignation. The announcement notes Hathaway will attend to duties at Big Hole Basin News, with attention to local affairs and pending notices.
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Hathaway
Joe Washington
Jane
Har
Wisdom
John H. Hathaway
Washington
Cooatmanter
Tonette
Big Hole
Red Lodge Woman Dies Soon After Arrival Here
Rah einteraar extracts indicate a Red Lodge woman died shortly after arriving here. The remains will be transported to Sherman Reed rooms and forwarded this evening to Tre a Lodz for funeral services and interment.
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Red Lodge
SP Wieen
Bova
Joe Boegis
Cather
Sherman É. Reed
Trea Lodz
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