Deficiency Bill Passed Amid Rush to $100 Million Target
The measure carrying near 100 million dollars was rushed through the House in two hours as appropriations rise. In Washington the Senate, with half the membership voting, amended a tax reduction bill to allow public inspection of all income tax returns. The amendment, proposed by Senator Norris, passed 27 to 19 amid party alignments, with Smoot promising to push the bill forward and a potential effort to remove the amendment before final passage.
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King Alfonso of Spain not seeking marriage annulment Vatican says
Rome May 18 The Vatican issued a firm denial of reports that King Alfonso and Queen Victoria Eugenia seek divorce or annulment. The church notes royal marriages are solemn, with safeguards under canon law, and any case would go directly to the pope. Rumors cite alleged hemophilia connected to the royal children.
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Victoria Eugenia
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Russia
Montana road and bridge contracts awarded totaling 335000
Montana road and bridge contracts totaling about 335000 were let by the state highway commission. Seven road projects on 53 miles and seven bridge and trestle projects were awarded, with two out of state bidders. announcements said June 22 will bring 12 to 15 more contracts and noted funding from Lewis and Clark and Cascade counties for sections of the Wolf Creek to Craig road and Cascade to Hardy road.
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Berlin Ballot Experiment Tests Women Voting Patterns
The May 18 Berlin vote introduces separate ballots for men and women to gauge if women will exercise their franchise and which parties they favor. Prior tests showed fewer women voting despite numeric superiority, with nationalist groups leaning feminine and left extremism masculine while democratic and German People's Parties balanced near parity.
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Reapportionment of House Membership Delayed Again
Washington May 17 The House defeated a motion to recommit the Fenn reapportionment bill 186 to 165 delaying action to conform to current population. Law would keep 435 seats under a 1910 census base while debate over fixed future apportionment continues.
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Dictator Stands Ground Over Manchuria Protectorate
Peking dispatch reports a Japanese memorandum declaring Manchuria under Japanese military protection. Chinese leaders fear Tokyo aims to permanent domination and formal recognition. the issue eclipses other Far Eastern concerns and signals a shift toward Manchurian protectorate talk.
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Three of family fatally shot by young farm hand
In Rossville Nebraska a father mother and grandmother were killed at a farm home. A six month old baby died later from brain concussion in a Rossville hospital. Henry Sherman a 22 year old farm hand was jailed awaiting coroner findings.
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Roger Pochon
Bethlehem Steel Chief Praises Milwaukee Route Visit to Butte
E. G. Grace president of Bethlehem Steel toured Butte in private car Bethlehem en route home from the Pacific coast. He praised Milwaukee road scenery and crews and said industrial conditions are fine and improving, while accompanied by Mrs. Grace and company officials.
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Colorado man charged after stealing three room house
Charles Langowski, 25, of Sopris, Colorado, is jailed in Trinidad on charges of stealing a three room house owned by Eugene McBride. The house, rented in Sopris, was moved to Piedmont. Langowski was found with a truck carrying lumber from the structure and reportedly admitted dismantling and hauling it away.
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Expenditures for Two Republicans Reported by Panel
The Senate committee inquiry into the 1920 campaign finances details Hoover’s Ohio and West Virginia spending and James F. Watson’s Indiana effort. Hoover’s Ohio total nears 50,900 dollars and West Virginia costs around 20,000 dollars, with Reed of Missouri running a one man operation in North Carolina amid a fierce fight for convention delegates.
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Indianapolis
Man Slaughter Charge Filed In Automobile Case
Carl Brown faces a manslaughter charge for the July 10 highway crash that fatally injured Nehemian Trevetick on the Butte Anaconda road. Brown pled not guilty and a preliminary hearing is set for May 15. Bond was set at 2500, unmet by defendant. County Attorney Tim Downey announced the filing in justice court at the request of defense counsel Henry Levinski. Deputy County Attorney Frank Sullivan filed the complaint.
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South Arizona
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East Park
Hoover Leads Unopposed In Oregon Primary Vote
First returns from Oregon primary show Herbert Hoover with 2344 votes in 52 precincts for the Republican nomination while Alfred E. Smith leads the Democratic field with 373 votes in 46 precincts. Walsh remains on ballot after withdrawal.
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Associated Press
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Ore
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
James A. Reed
Missouri
Alonzo F. Workman
Herbert Hoover
Oregon
Alfred&. Smith
Walsh
Imagination Lands Small Boy in Jail in Chicago
8 year old Bruno Bogdon sits jailed as detectives chase leads about the Chicago river and Johnny Pyrek missing since last Monday. Police hope the boy will recall what happened while previous tales tangled investigators.
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Butte Cleans Up 1928 Spring Campaign Reduces 4000 Tons
Butte ends a 30 day spring cleanup with about four thousand tons of refuse hauled to the incinerator. Trucks operated daily across West Side East Side and Plat district averaging five tons per load. Commissioner Mike Walsh says city prosecutions will follow for residents who did not comply.
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