Dixon Takes Oath as Governor in Montana
Justice Brantly Ares Dixon takes the oath as governor in a Montana capitol ceremony. The day marks the start of a new session as Republicans gain control. Caseloads include a reorganized railroad commission with Samuel M. Ross and Lee Dennis named chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantly Ares Dixon
Joseph M. Dixon
O State
Montana Pass
Brantly
Yvernor Dixon
T, Secretary of — State, Ise
John
Fred
Park County
Silver Bow County
House
M. Swindlehurst
State Railroad Commission
Samuel M. Ross
Lee Dennis
Railroad Commission
Public Service Commission
Irrigation Commission and Trade Commission
Capitol
Chateau
A. E. Angstman
Helena
G. C. Wilson
Havre
James W. Walker
Doak Talks Rail Policy with Marion Leader
Mr. Doak of the Brotherhood of aen met in Marion with President elect discussions centered on railway and rail rifle policy aims. He suggested a preliminary session to gauge labor act attitudes and railway plans under the upcoming administration. He noted no firm position on certain Esch law aspects during the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doak
Kiter
Railrops
Hard
Decline In Prices And Rising Unemployment Reported
The Federal Reserve board issued a December review showing a 2 percent price drop, concentrated in already falling commodities such as agricultural products textiles and iron and steel products. Coal petroleum gasolene and cement prices largely held. Unemployment rose alongside the price declines as the economy adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Death of Herbert Holloway in Harlowton noted as longtime resident
Herbert Holloway, well known in Harlowton and the surrounding area, died suddenly of heart failure after a brief illness. Born February 12, 1852 in Lynden, he came to Montana in 1880, settled on Hopley Creek, and lived there 38 years. He leaves a widow, two sons Frank and Herbert, and two nephews. Funeral at Perkins chapel with limited attendance. burial in Harlowton cemetery. Rev. Eliot Porter officiated. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlowton
Herbert Vioweer
Holloway
Nix
J. W. Church
Iied
Moscofo
Harlow
Ton
Hopley Creek
Europe
Frank
Herbert
Butte
Great Falls
Perkins Chapel
Eliot Porter
Joseph Muir
Jacob Karnop
Clair Wellington
C. F. McQuitty
Ward Beley
E. C. Baxter
Jeannette Rankin Still In Running
Miss Jeannette Rankin of Missoula Montana the only ex congresswoman in the United States says in an Omaha interview she will enter the race again for the national house of representatives She adds she could have been seated but for redistricting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jeannette Rankin
Missoula
Mont
United States
Shirdlurdlua
House of Representatives
Annual Modern Woodmen Masquerade Ball Dazzles big crowd
The Modern Woodmen of America held its New Year’s Eve masquerade at the Auditorium after a multi year pause. The B. E. Hays orchestra from Livingston provided music and the event raised over 3100 for the lodge treasury. Prizes honored many costumes and characters with a grand march led by Dr. M. W. Barr and Miss Ethel Stubblefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Auditorium
B. E. Hays Orchestra
Livingston
Fire Department
Washington
M. W. Barr
Ethel Stubblefield
Lodge Treasury
Lodge Treasury. the Judges Were Mrs. J. Meek Wolfe, Mrs. R. C. Fuhrman
Ann L. Galloway
George H. Rhodes
Pat Bryan
Guy F. Skill
May Defeat Tariff With Long Debate
In Washington the Fordney emergency tariff bill faces renewed Senate opposition as finance committee hearings begin. Senator Smoot warns the bill could be killed in conference or by a filibuster. The measure, tied to the soldiers bonus, sees open hearing clashes and party divisions. A Missouri Republican proposes a zinc tariff substitute for house considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Penrose
Simmons
North Carolina
Nugent
Idaho
Jones
New Mexico
Ings
Gerry
Rhode Island
Calder
New York
House
Spencer
Missouri
Former Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg Dies Near Berlin
Dr Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg former German imperial chancellor died last night at his Hohenfinow estate near Berlin after a brief illness. He opposed submarine warfare warned against underestimating America's strength and served July 14 1910 to July 14 1917 as chancellor. His death follows a career marked by statements blaming militarists for the war and calls for war crimes trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hohenfinow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
National Assembly
America
Germany
George Michaelis
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Belgium
England
von. Bethmann-Hollweg
Supremee Council
Harding eyes March extra session with Curtis on finance
President-elect Harding and Republican leaders, including Senate whip Curtis of Kansas, discussed the extra session after March 4. They emphasized cutting appropriations and swift handling of routine measures to permit constructive legislation. A March start is favored, with tariff legislation a priority and early work possible in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harding
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Tarif
Kavens
Senate Acts To Shield Inaugural Crowd From Gouging
Washington reports measures in the Senate to protect March 4 crowds from hotel price hikes and meal charges. Proposals seek caps on rates, District regulation, and penalties for violators as part of funding for the Harding inauguration activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Wilson vetoes war finance bill in peace time
President Wilson vetoed the farmers relief measure to revive the War Finance Corporation. Senate approved 53 to 5 to enact the bill despite the veto, with the House expected to follow. The president argued the agency is unnecessary in peacetime and would burden the government and distort finance. Mondell presented the message in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Senate
House
Mondell
Nonpartisans Lose Lower North Dakota House Test
Independent forces win the first House test in the North Dakota legislature convening in Bismarck with L. L. Twichell elected speaker 58 to 53 and C. L. Dawson named chief clerk In the Senate Nonpartisan league members elect William Prater as secretary 25 to 24 Governor Frazier to deliver annual message at 2 p m tomorrow after a committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
L. L. Twichell
Fargo
C. L. Dawson
Bach
Senate
Nonpartisan League
William Prater
Lynn J. Frazier
Wyoming House Advances Bill With Strong Vote
The Wyoming House, led by a Republican leader, announced it would take up the bill tomorrow but without definite vote plans. Advocates remained confident the house would enact the bill. The chamber passed the bill 212 to 61, well above the two thirds needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
House
Senator Thomas Attacks Panama Canal Treaty Actions
In Washington on January 3 Senator Thomas of Colorado condemned U S conduct in securing the Panama Canal rights. He argued the 1903 diplomacy began with Colombia and later rewarded the revolutions that created Panama with a 25 million indemnity, accusing President Roosevelt of bartering for the canal by exploiting filibusters and suppressing documents. He urged acknowledgment of wrongs and reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Republic of Colombia
Panama
Thomas
Colorado
Senate
Colombia
Theodore Roosevlt
Roosevelt
United States
Canal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swindlehurst
R. P. Heron
Custer
Supreme Court
A. J. Galen
F. B. Reynolds
Billings
W. L. Holloway
C. T. Stewart
Miss May Trumper
George P. Porter
W. N. Doak
The
Brotherhood of
Aen
Hin
Terbert Holloway
A. L. Phillips
Arthur Beley
Harvey Wood
Leona Duncan
O. R. Duncan
Ellen Hess
Norma Woods
Bessie Bryan
Lillian Knapp
Agnes Tangen
Ethel Fuhrman
Topsy
Miss Green
Elmer Sandsness
Frederick Coit
W. H. Koons
L. H. Lintz
Lillian Weller
Amelia Bartow
Clarence Shipton
Lenroot
McCumber
Senator Jones
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Capitol Plaza
Knox
Pennsylvania
New
Indiana
Edward B. McLean
War Board
N. D. House
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!