Tea Room Testimony Claims Vote Pressure in Montana
Testimony in Helena recounts allegations of vote trading and political pressure tied to the Montana Development Association. Witnesses describe conversations about controlling votes in both the house and senate, references to Governor Dixon, and threats linked to influencing oil taxes and trade positions.
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Dixon
Alford
Arthur
Joe Dixon
Crucifica
Montana Development Association
Selvidge
Development Association
Stewart
Pains in Side and Back Cured by Vegetable Compound
Vi Wass s Ills and Cured by Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound based on Grafton Pa testimony. Mrs Blair L Fisték of Grafton says iron pains in side and back eased after taking several bottles, restoring ability to work at home and farm while caring for an eight month old baby.
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Vi Wass
Lydia E.pinkham
Grafton
Lydia E. Pink
Lydia E Pinkham
Blair L Fisték
Fisher
Lydia
Ed Pinkham
Easter dresses for girls in voile and organdy styles
Easter social dress guide notes white fabrics for the younger set. Voile and organdy gowns trimmed with laces and embroideries priced from 3.95 to 5. Sample line shows size 10 years at 3. Prices mention Second Floor displays for new gingham dresses at 1.49 and all wool navy storm serge skirts for ages 8 to 28. Bob Evans styles feature round and square necklines with long or short sleeves.
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Bob Evans
Alford and Arthur deny trading votes in Helena hearings
Testimony recounts claims of vote trading tied to a tax bill and oil interests. Arthur denies seeking to influence lawmakers and asserts he was targeted for political reasons. Alford concedes limited involvement while denying explicit trading language, as investigators plan to continue hearings with Billings figures subpenaed.
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Arthur
Stewart
Alford
City
Helena
Subpena
Nibbe
Mr. Nibbe
Dixon
Tax Commission
Rankin
Yellowstone County
Denver
Billings
Selvidge
Montana Development Association
Belvidge
Two Per Cent Oil Tax Bill Reported By Committee
Helena March 11 The house committee on oil and petroleum will report out the oil tax bill tomorrow with a 2 percent license tax. Members say the governor's message for an extraordinary session favored 2 percent, while the original bill set 3 percent. The measure passed at the regular session with a one and a half percent tax.
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Loy
Arthur
Dixon
Billings
Slattery
Standard
Helena
House Committee On Oil and Petroleum
Lady Somerset Dead At London March 11
Lady Henry Somerset, former president of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union and head of the National British Women's Temperance Association, died today in London.
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Lady Somerset
Associated Pres
London
Henry Somerset
World Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
British Women's Temperance Association
More New Spring Coats for Girls and Juniors
More new coats for girls and juniors aged ten to sixteen. Clever youthful styles in wool diagonal cloth with yoke, novelty pockets and belts, braid trim in blue and reindeer brown. Priced at 12 dollars and 50 cents.
Gallwey Named to Direct Drive for Ireland Relief
The committee has collected over $3,500 with more promised. A Patrick’s Day start for an 11 day drive will transfer funds via county and state treasuries to New York, then to Ireland for immediate relief and campaign costs from a special fund. Field reports show Irish suffering and a need for the $10 million goal.
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St. Patrick's Day
Thomas A. Marlow
Helena
Treasur
New York
Ireland
America
Senate Tariff and Tax Reform By Senate Committee Chair
A truncated report notes Senator Penrose as chair of the finance committee promising faster action on tariff and internal revenue legislation. The aim is to curb government extravagance and move toward normalcy by accelerating revisions.
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Associated W
Naron
Congress
Penrose
Senate
Penrin
Five Young Men Sentenced and Other Notices
Five young men sentenced as violent unrest and reprisals shake Belfast city streets. A major incident ends with James Magee ducked by Irish Republican Army members amid a Belfast trade boycott. Three auxiliary policemen are fatally shot outside a Dublin music hall and a civilian wounded as tensions flare. In Detroit, Edouard Horemans narrows Welker Cochran’s lead to 211 points in a 3600-point billiards match.
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Associated Press
Irish Republican Army
James Magee
Belfast
Grand Canal
Dublin
Atala Pres
Gorhamstown
Reeneee Cochran
Horemans
Detroit
Edouard Horemans
Welker Cochran
Quick Relief From Constipation Olive Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a quick remedy for constipation and lethargy. It claims the tablets act softly to regulate the liver and bowels and improve taste breath and energy, priced at 15 cents or 25 cents per box.
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Assembly
Mr. Rankin
Ca. Alford
The
Montana Destruction Association
Clark
William Renwick
Thomas Arthur
White House and
Hills Bros
Peet
White Tory
Ars Peet
Goodman
Spa
Regula
Tollows
House of Representatives
Fowler
Gover Arthur
Crippin
Eastern
Montan Arthur
Gallwey
South Ireland
Charles Chaplin
Rialto
Dr. Edwards
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