Session poised for battle over rail subsidies and anti beer bill
The plan to replenish railroad coffers drives a lively session clash as Eugene Meyer backs the Townsend-Winston bill to fund debts and create jobs. Debates on subsidies, prosperity, and prohibition rattle Congress, with party lines sharpening amid armament talks and a charged winter in Washington.
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Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Townsend-Winston
Republican Party
Party of Prosperity
House
Senate
United States
Congress
Washington
A Million Dollar Guarantee Aids Butte's Growth
Butte's major banking house pledged a million dollar guarantee signaling strong faith in the city’s future. The pledge follows Senator Clark's recent par bond offer and promises immediate relief, aiming to restore cash flow for municipalities crippled by industrial downturns.
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Butte
Clark
Coming Clashes in Congress Amid Filibuster Risks
Congress begins with maneuvering and debate as treaties with Germany and Austria near ratification. A quiet tariff session and a postponed foreign debt funding bill are expected amid pressure from Mellon's plans. The Senate faces acrimonious tax talks and a contentious railroad refunding bill.
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Congress
Germany
Austria
Senate
Hughes
Harding
Mellon
United States
New Mexico Senate Victory Signals Mixed National Mood
In New Mexico the 1920 Senate race produced a Republican victory by an estimated 6,000 to 7,000. The campaign featured national speakers and a narrowed GOP margin, suggesting voter sentiment mixed toward Harding's early normalcy push. The piece also notes sharp satire on Arbuckle, Cleveland, Debs, and broader public unrest.
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Wilson
New Mexico
Harding
United States
Mr. Fall
Senator Walsh Sees Europe Trip Shaping Postwar Trade
Senator Walsh reports from Europe criticising tariff walls and urging debt repayment through productive exports. He recounts meetings with the Yellowstone Irrigation Association in Billings, outlines experiences in Berlin and Stockholm, and notes price disparities, living costs, and lingering German resentments. He highlights European instability, Polish, French ambitions, and the need for American aid to restore trade while warning of potential renewed conflict.
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Cenfer
Batings
Washington
Walsh
Yellowstone Irrigation Association
Billings
Montana
Yellowston National Park
Europe
New York
Stockholm
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Council to sue walk builders and approve improvements
The council met last evening to discuss action against walk builders and consider a special improvement resolution. A sales contract for coal and lamp parts was noted for city fire stations and library needs. Funds were transferred to cover improvement district bonds, and a petition from 218 property owners urged establishing an improvement district on Galena street for sidewalks curbs and sewers.
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Nother Busines Ounelt
A. F. Clarke
Gaylord
Sounelt
General Fund
Nobs
Distriet
Galena Street
Over the Hill tale shown at Broadway theater
A review of the Wonder Picture Over the Hill notes a story of a mother who sacrifices for her family amid hardship. The film follows six children, thefts by local criminals, and the father’s three year prison term. After years apart, the mother remains loyal while the children scatter and struggle to return home.
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Alve
Broadway
Mom Alway
Miaset
John
Nome
Tate
Rione
Seether
Kiamar
Ansty
Issac
Tne
Vonly
Arbuckle Grand Jury Testimony Details Alleged Room Incident
Semnacher and Bemnacher testified at the San Francisco inquiry about an incident with Miss Rappe following a party at the Hotel St Francis. Arbuckle allegedly took Miss Rappe into a room and performed acts that could have caused her injury. Deputy Doran noted the acts as linked to the death. The grand jury, called by Chief Deputy Doran, heard the testimony and relayed information to District Attorney Brady. Harry McCullough, Arbuckle’s chauffeur, was examined though his testimony was not public.
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San Francisco
Bemnacher
St. Francis
Mice
Doran
Brady
Harry McCullough
Arbuckle
Seinacher
Explosion at Oppau Factory Kills 1,900, Says Report
A disaster at the Oppau plant caused a reservoir of 200 tons of ammonium sulfate to explode. Fire followed, ammonia fumes filled the air, and rescue efforts were delayed by further blasts. Management later claimed precautions were in place and that an explosion seemed impossible.
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Oppau
Metals Bank Wins Butte City Bond Purchase
Metals Bank and Trust company of Spokane won the bid for Butte city bonds after a $1,800 high bid. The deal included delayed delivery of $250,000 with installments and options for the bank to take larger sums as bonds mature. Officials voiced gratification over the sale, noting the city’s financial future and the bank’s support.
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Clark
E. Woodard
Metals Bank and Trust Company
Butte
Fe & Hardgrove Company
Woodard
Metals Bank and ‘Trust Company
Old-Time Miner Frank O Hara Found Dead in Butte Home
Frank O Hara an old time miner was found dead on the kitchen floor at 1209 West Silver Street in Butte around 7 o clock by his wife upon her return Doctor Donohue was called and Coroner Cares notified Death is believed due to dropey a condition he had suffered from for some time The report notes a rural anecdote about neglect and hardship.
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Stockholm
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Italy
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France
Belgium
George Washington
Bremen
Wilson
Lloyd Fleet
Haven
Tam
Rhine
Russia
Th Kaiser
Bernstorff
America
Republic
Berlin
Frank O'Hare
Butte
West Silver Street
Yngt
Alene
Donohue
New York
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