New Rules Set For Craft Workers In Butte District
International working rules for craftsmen, prepared by operators, were presented yesterday to union representatives and are to be reviewed by international unions. Key points include waiving seniority rights, double time on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas, and straight time for Sunday work under a seven day week operation. Continuous operation defined as eight hours per day, with 19 days notice for changes, and conditions apply to all mining properties in the Butte area.
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Butte
James O'Brien
Etal Trades Council
Arate
Inauguration Visitors Pour In Ahead of Harding Arrival
Washington crowds gather despite reduced ceremony as President-elect Harding and Mrs Harding are expected tomorrow. Vice President-elect Coolidge and five new cabinet members are already in the capital. Thousands more visitors are due Friday morning as Harding plans his hotel headquarters.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Harding
Coolidge
Germans to hear noon decision on armed force use
Lloyd George has consented to the employment of armed forces in the event of non compliance. The decision will be announced at noon and concerns measures to enforce terms.
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Tooky
Lloyd George
Allied powers to rule on German counter proposals
London reports that at Lancaster House the allied powers will issue a united decision tomorrow on Germany's counter proposals. The deliberations touched on occupation of Mannheim and Ruhr and possible port blockade as a potential ultimatum. French premier Briand favors immediate action. Britain and Italy caution restraint.
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London
Simons
Lancaster House
Thempreme Council
Livya George
Germany
Mannheim
Ruhr
Rhine
M. Briand
Foch
Wilson
President-Elect Harding Mourns Champ Clarke Death
President-elect Harding expressed deep regret at Champ Clarke's death from Marion Ohio on March 2. The two men were longtime friends, sharing work in Washington and in Chautauqua circuit activities.
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Associated Pres
Marion
Ohio
Champ Clarke
Harding
Washington
Columbia Debaters to Speak in Butte City Debacle
The Columbia University debating team from New York City will appear in Butte on March 30 to debate the University of Montana team at the high school auditorium. The Kansas plan for handling labor disputes will be the topic. Prof. C. H. Clapp announced tentative arrangements while the Montana team selection remains pending.
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Columbia University of New York City
Butte
University of Montana
Kansas
C. H. Clapp
School of Mines
Columbia
Clapp
Maddock
Montana University
Missoula
Columbia University
University of Washington At Seattle
State Examiner criticizes lax bookkeeping in county offices
State examiner R Hawkins reports to county commissioners that elected officials in many departments of Silver Bowl county are not cooperative and irregularities and legal infractions have not been remedied. He notes four banks hold deposits over bonds, incomplete reconciliations, and misallocated forest reserve receipts between road and general school funds.
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Silver Bowl
R Hawkins
Forest Reserve
General School Fund
Death Ends Notable Career of Missouri Democrat Clark
Clark of Missouri, a towering figure in national politics and a stalwart of the Democratic Party, dies after a quarter century of public service. The obituary notes his long career and the impact he had within party ranks as the nation mourns a prominent political figure.
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Clark
Missouri
Democratic
Harding Leaves Marion to Take Oath of Office
President elect and Mrs. Harding depart Marion for Washington to take up duties at the White House amid farewell tributes. He expresses faith in God and the people, promising to serve with good conscience and asking for prayers, while noting the republic’s safety under vigilance. Williams resigns as comptroller of the currency.
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Harding
Marion
Ohio
Washington
White House
Republic
America
Joe B. Baker Produces 66 Petroleum No 2 Well
March 2 report from Winnett notes Joe B. Baker brought in the 66 Petroleum No 2 well on Cat creek. The well flows nicely but is smaller than 56 No 1, swabbed production about 800 barrels. Completion extends proven production in the area, Mile City people own the 66 entirely.
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Winnett
Democratic
Joe B. Baker
Cat Creek
Capitol Lament Marks End Of Honored Leader's Long Service
A fragmented clipping notes a beloved leader from the Capitol area, living near a hotel, who endured long congressional hours and led in difficult legislative battles. The obituary fragment hints at his long life, his residence, and a saddening wake as readers mourn his passing.
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Capitol
Senate
Congress
Pocketing Bills Charged in the Helena Session
The House pacified in morning debate then ran wild in the afternoon as 18 bills were killed and 20 passed on third reading. Dodds bill for a constitutional convention referendum failed by 11 votes though it drew 61 for and 41 against. Senate bill 203 to bar educators and county official expenses at conventions was killed after a committee report.
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Standard
Helena
Dodds
Sea
House
Senate
Cooney
Rouleau
Guilidge
Montana Senate passes 35 bills before adjournment
Helena March 2 The Montana senate set a record by placing 35 bills on third reading and passing them as adjournment neared A prior measure to tax income was defeated and five revenue bills cleared the committee of the whole The debate included a contentious game reserve provision and amendments concerning deputy pay and landowner petition requirements.
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Standard
Helena
Senate
House
Pauline
Merit Joint Conference
Pauline and
Lewt
Montana to gain over four million from recent legislature
In Helena on March 2 a Standard Star report cites Senator Edwards of Rosebud declaring that more than 5.5 million dollars will be raised in the next two years from seven revenue measures approved by the legislature. The figure excludes pending motor vehicle tax and income tax was deemed unnecessary. Revenue sources include taxes on express companies, coal mine tonnage, automobile fees, cement plants, oil, plaster, and mine licenses, with totals estimated around 3.5 million in 1931 and 1932 and specific amounts listed for each measure.
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Standard Star
Helena
Senate
Edwards of
Rosebud
Senate Committee On Finance and Claims
Edwards
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Coke H.B
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Hugh Speed
Metal Trades Council
Briand
University
New York
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Charles Evans Hughes
Secretary of State
Herbert Clark Hoover
Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
Williams
Scharnikow
Assembly
Old State Fair
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