Montana Governor Vetoes Three Banking Bills
The Montana House sustained Gov. John B. Erickson's vetoes of three banking law amendments. House bills 247 226 and 224 were rejected after objections noted in accompanying messages. The vetoes and the strange phrasing in the official notes highlight concerns over liability of stockholders in closed banks and equity questions following proposed amendments.
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Standard
Helena
Mont
House of Representatives
John B. Erickson
Feu
Senate
Cone
Ander
Appropriation Bills Are Attacked in House
In Helena on March 2 the house debated offices appropriations including the attorney general and superintendent of schools. No changes to totals were made. Blaine’s Anderson proposed cutting funds for the girls vocational, state, and industrial schools to about one percent of expenses, aligning with the superintendent’s figures. The appropriations chair and committee indicated further action after a conference with others.
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Helena
Eral
Anderson
Blaine
Icon
Sinor
Charman Wold
Goodsell to Row for World's Sculling Title
Melbourne reports Major Goodsell and M McDevitt matched for the world sculling championship to be rowed on Clarence River on March 17. A wide bet of £200 is in play. The title was relinquished last month by James Paddon to McDevitt on condition he meet Major Goodsell with the title at stake.
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Melbourne
Australia
W. McDevitt
Major Goodsell
Clarence River
James Paddon
McDevitt
Major Goodseil
Petition Bill Sparks Debate In Montana Senate
Helena March 2 House bill 194 to allow removing petition signatures after filing deadline drew heated debate. Amendments set 15 day withdrawal window post deadline. bill then returned to general file amid further contention over impact on petition organizers and signatories.
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Helena
Senate
House
Kane
Hazelbaker
General File
Bones Hint at Jones or Peck in Missing Person Case
Daniels county authorities receive word from Sheriff Lawrence that the skull may belong to Jones or Peck. Deputy Duggan reports a brown hair skull fragment with Elgin watch and tie clasp matches a description. Coroner says investigation continues and no conclusive ruling yet.
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Sandard
Jones
Peck
Daniels County
C. V. Lawrence
Silver Bow
Jack Dugjan
Lawrence
Bundayind
Bheritt Neleon
Mise
Pat Holland
Vester
Black man burned after confrontation with white girl near Rockyford
An unidentified Black man who confronted a 14 year old white girl near Rockyford is killed by a mob this afternoon about two and a half miles from town. He was captured after a daylong chase and was then burned at the stake. He was described as from near Perkins Georgia and did not reveal his name.
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Rockyford
Perkins
Par-Mutuel Bill Takes the Count in State House
In Elena on March 2 the House failed to concur in Senate Bill 136 to allow ps machines at county fairs. Amendments by Eaton aimed to limit use to county fairs without state aid, effectively excluding the state fair. Keeley urged local voter choice, while critics warned against state overreach. The chamber also backed Senate Bill 37 on absent voting for veterans and others, amid procedural clashes and a resolution to seek the attorney general’s opinion.
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Senate
Oliver
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Standard State
Elena
Keeley
Bowell County
Eaton
Yellowstone County
House
Powell County
Heave
Carbon
Owell County
Federal aid clash shapes Montana road bill debate
Montana lawmakers battled over highway funding as amendments sliced federal aid. Spear urged keeping federal dollars, while Paul pressed for distributing tax receipts to counties by contribution or evenly, arguing roads cost less when state uses federal money. Debate touched county vs highway commission costs and efficiency.
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Paul
Speer
Cascade
Senate
Highway Commission
Montana
Powell
Eade
McCormick
Mona
Aoe i ‘Speer
Commission
Federal Aid Fund
Oliver
Federal Aid and Highway Commission
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Highway ‘Commission
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Deer Lodge
Ciniahett T
Meare
Muttly
Inauguration Crowds Overrun Washington for Coolidge Ceremony
The capital fills with eager spectators as President Coolidge's inauguration approachs. Officials report heightened activity at the White House and Capitol with a large inaugural stand being prepared and a radio broadcast setup tested for the oath.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Inauguration Preparations and Historic Oath Traditions
The piece outlines inauguration planning with 8600 seats set for officials and families, parade logistics, and building plans. It recounts historic precedents from Washington to Monroe and Jackson, noting private oaths and public inaugurations, and describes President Coolidge’s timetable and route for the day. It emphasizes ceremonial steps, from oath to parade review, and the continuation of traditions in a modern context.
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William Howard Taft
Coolidge
White House
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