Legislature Echoes of Fallon Senatorial Contests and Bills
The Legislature changes hands on Fallon county seat contests with Oliver and Flasted, Muffly and Smith, plus related bills. Reports favor Olver and Muffly, district board assignments noted, and state wide prohibition and Sunday saloon closings discussed. A Banana grapevine note says Marin Flasted contest settled for liver. Prairie and Philips county divisions loom. Albert becomes new Ekalaka State Bank cashier.
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Holt County LDCHION Ordered in State Proceedings
A long account describes a Holt County resolution calling for a panel and election to decide a new county division. It names officials, candidates, and towns involved, mentions Judge Loud and attorney figures, and notes dates of hearings and potential actions. It reflects local political maneuvering around a syndicate linked to eastern Montana interests.
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Prairie County Votes In Favor Of Unity Amid Turbulent County Seat Change
Prairie County voters largely supported keeping the old county structure in seven precincts, with 629 American citizens casting ballots. The Fallom area backed the creation of a new arrangement while state officers were elected. A notable note mentions Jordan residents relocating to comply with statutes and the influx of people to new townships.
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Boundary Row Settled Over Shared Townships in Richland Wibaux
Compromise ends dispute over three townships claimed by Richland and Wibaux counties. Delegations say townships were included in both boundaries by Dawson county officials in 1914. Richland creation moves forward with bill to define lines while preserving shared territory.
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Switch in Senate Brings Narrow GOP Lead in Helena Alvada
A reader note claims a Helena to Alvada route mirrors political shifts as Senator Oliver’s seat contest ends. The Montana state senate, split 14 Republicans 16 Democrats and 4 Progressives, nears control with a single GOP switch.
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County Division Plan Sets Valuations and Boundaries
Representative Kelly of Custer county proposes a new county division plan. The original county would retain 12 million dollars in valuation while the new county would hold 7 million and stay at least 25 miles from any county seat.
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Custer County
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Governor Stewart signs law on legislative staff limits
Helena Independent reports Governor Stewart signing a law that limits the number of employees the senate and house may employ. The piece notes the two houses must justify staffing levels to their constituents and keep costs in check, framing the issue as a matter of necessity and economy.
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Bill to create commissioner districts in Montana counties
Senator Brower of Missoula introduces a bill designating three commissioner districts per county. It requires the county boards to divide their territory in their June 1915 session into three districts named Commissioner’s District No. 1 No. 2 and No. 3 and assign commissioners accordingly.
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Missoula County
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