Governor Dixon Is Right On Conley Matter Court Action Favored
The piece argues that while the governor errs at times he was correct to push court action over Conley. It notes McDonald’s finding of a $200000 debt to Montana, urges that only a court decree can compel repayment, and says committees cannot bind Conley without a final judicial order.
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Dixon
Conley
State of
Montana
T. H. McDonald
Story
McDonald
State Treasury
Debs Pardon Sparks Mixed Public Reaction Across Nation
The Debs pardon draws mixed feelings among Americans with supporters praising a social justice act while others condemn it as a betrayal of wartime unity. Debs met with the attorney general in Washington before his release and traveled home in a symbolic fashion reflecting the contested political moment. The piece contrasts Wilson’s stance with contemporary reaction to the grant of clemency.
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Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Washington
Atlanta
Pullman Transportation
Indiana
Wilson
Pro Bono Militis and Public Duty in Veteran Bonus Debate
A Chicago Tribune piece argues veterans deserve timely and fair bonus or compensation. It contends national welfare relies on contented World War I veterans and their families, urging security, liberty, opportunity, and pride in country.
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Chicago Tribune
Veterans Support Adjusted Compensation Proposals
The passage praises the American Legion officials for drafting adjusted compensation plans for veterans. It argues proposals are prudent, not cash handouts, targeting immediate needs while preserving future benefits, with minor public sacrifice justified by the war’s public good.
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American Légion
Congress
Thirteen Year-Old Visit and Local News in Fish Creek
James Duffey visited from Fish creek this week. Eight new hats for the fire department arrived for nozzlemen. John Struthers returned from Fort Meyer Virginia as a private in the U S army. A C Silberling, Fish creek fossil hunter, returned from Bozeman after Christmas. City Meat Market owned by Frank Ault discontinued business due to vacated building. Christmas day observed in Big Timber with wind and a peaceful spirit, turkey enjoyed by all.
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John Struthers
Fort Meyer
John
U. S. Army
Ten Per Cent Rate Cut For Next Week
The Montana state railroad commission announced a 10 percent freight rate reduction for livestock and farm products effective January 1 to January 30. The prior 20 percent livestock rate, covering horses cattle sheep and hogs with a 50 cent minimum per 100 pounds, expires December 31.
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Helena
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jones Quits Card Game To Keep Wife's 11 Oclock Rule
Six men played nickel ante for two hours when Jones rose and stated he must go home by 11 to honor his promise. The others teased him, with Roberts quipping that he never knew Jones was that lucky.
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Jones
Roberts
Jonesy
Old Boy
His Desires. A boy in Indiana Mason home dreams of leadin g as Potentate
A five year old drummer in an Indianapolis Mason home story says he wants to be Potentate rather than a Mason Shriner or Noble. The others question the unusual goal, but he stands proudly with his reply.
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Indiana Masom
Mason
Mystic Shrine
Jack
Wajer
Ft, Popentate
Indianapolis
Wews
Irish Treaty Stands As Originally Made
London reports a Lloyd George statement declaring the Irish treaty cannot be reopened and that Ireland is placed on equal footing with other empire states. It notes a British committee will handle evacuation, amnesty, and transfer of executive responsibility to an Irish provisional government once treaty approval is granted.
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London
Lloyd George
Ireland
League of Nations
Canada
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Big Timber Pioneer
Big Timber
Jerome Williams
Sweet Grass County
Foreign Advesting
American “Res” Association
PRO Bono Militis
PRO Bono Publici
James Duffey
Fish Creek
A. C. Silberling
Bozeman
Frank Ault
Phonograph
Cc. L. Bryan, Jr
Thrift
Scandinavian
Big Timber, Montana
Thomas Serenader
He Thomas * Serenader
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