Wheeler acquitted on first ballot in Montana trial
Proceedings in Great Falls center on Senator Wheeler and Gordon Campbell scheme. Prosecutor Slattery argues Wheeler used his senatorial influence for Campbell’s oil permit deal, while defense contends perjury and bias taint the case. Montana jury swiftly exonerates Wheeler. Washington officials silent on possible DC action.
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Campbell
Great Falls
Wheeler
Interior Department
Dietrich
John L. Slattery
Thomas J. Walsh
Walsh
Court Room
Slattery
Sdl Benk
Montana
Washington
United States
Sou
Gome
Gordon Campbell
Butte
Senate
George P. Hayes
Hayes
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York
Tiayes
Department of Interior
W. F. O'Leary
Defense Counsel
Mr. O'Leary
Department of Justice
Department
District of Columbia
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Justice Department Oibeads
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Mielpent
Shelly
Frei Awoarse
Pareal
Fos Vedstent Afttarnes
Donovan
Borah
Idaho
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Wheeler
National Forest Week Observed Across the United States
National Forest Week runs this week with a proclamation by President Coolidge and a nationwide educational push led by a committee headed by former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden. The effort involves nearly 100 organizations and plans for school and radio programs to stress reforestation and timber conservation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Forestry and Conservation Commissions
United States Forest Service
United States
Forest Service
Japan
Land Board Faces Legal Test Over State Land Leases
Helena Independent reports Montana state lands official I M Brandford seeks Attorney General guidance on whether reducing minimum grazing rents or fixing flat rates complies with statutes. He warns rentals must reflect land value, risking conflicts if set per section or per acre without appraisals. The legislature proposed lower grazing and agricultural rents, prompting legal scrutiny.
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Senate
House
Montana
I. M. Brandford
Register of State Lands
Brandford
Land Board
Othe Degislature
Tle
Great Falls Lawyer Disbarred In Court
Julius C. Peters a former Great Falls attorney was disbarred by the Montana Supreme Court for his conviction under federal banking laws. The court found he participated in illegal bank practices and revoked his license. Appeals in three Custer county liquor cases failed with convictions upheld.
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Peters
Montana
Custer
Floyd Rice
John Lee
Tony Mecoluca
District Court
Custer County
Budget Forecasts for Churchill Budget in Britain
London dispatch notes that in Churchill's first budget the aim is to revitalize lagging industry and bolster government support. Projections include cutting income tax by six pence or a shilling, restoring imperial preference, and reimposing McKenna duties on motor cars and other goods to fund social insurance and pensions.
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London
Eng
Churchill
Trade Of Different Kinds Is Thriving
Reports to the federal reserve board show retail and wholesale businesses have been enjoying unusual activity during March and April, distributing merchandise at a greater rate than at any time in 1924. The period saw a small production decrease, with iron and steel and cotton consumption lagging seasonal gains while the woolen industry declined and coal output fell.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
New York City
Save on Your Gas and See the Scenery
A reflective message urges balancing material prosperity with intellectual and spiritual growth. It compares fast driving to missing life’s beauty and encourages saving gas to enjoy scenery and meaningful experiences along the journey.
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Ealog
Fife
Dawes Praises Woman's World's Fair Closing Session
Vice President Charlies G. Dawes spoke at the Woman's World's Fair closing session in Chicago noting the fair's success and its status as a self sustaining institution. He praised women's earnest pursuit of real business and good over office or money, warning against predatory behavior by some.
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Chicago
Wio
Charlies G. Dawes
Four Children Dead In Powder Explosion
Four children died and two others were injured in a powder explosion at the Kolschinski homestead five miles south of Scotts Mills in Clackamas County Oregon. The blast occurred as children played near a small powder building storing about three gallons of black powder used to blast stumps. Local roads were nearly impassable and the home was isolated.
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Ore
Kolschinski
Scotts Mills
Clackamas County
Clara
Jose
Garl
Paul
Oregon City Hospital
Clackamas
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