Walsh May Become Senator As Governor Chooses Replacement
Helena reports suggest Senator Walsh may resign to join the Roosevelt cabinet as attorney general and then be elevated to the U S Senate. If he resigns Governor Erickson could appoint, with acting Governor Cooney assuming duties during the interim. Potential successors noted include J Bruce Kremer of Butte a longtime Montana party figure and ally of the incoming president.
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Helena
Walsh
Roosevelt
United States Supreme Court
Erickson
Montana
Frank Cooney
Cooney Cowd
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Democratic
National Committee
Kremer
Helena Leaders Weigh Montana Senate Short Term Pick
Jgnate among Democratic wheelhorses as Helena buzzes over who will fill Senator Walsh’s two year term. Names floated include Associate Justice Sam V. Stewart, Gov McDowell, W W McDowell, Harry Mitchell, and others with strong party leadership.
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Walsh
Helena
Stremer
Phillipine Islands
Washington
New York
Sam V. Stewart
W. W. McDowell
Butte
Harry Mitchell
Great Falls
Stewart
Supreme Bench
McDowell
Montana
House of Representatives
State
Democratic Committee
Fort Benton Power & Bro store passes to Pioneer Mercantile
One of Chouteau county’s oldest firms, T. C. Power & Bro Ltd of Fort Benton, is now owned by a local group forming the Pioneer Mercantile company. The sale covers the main store, fixtures, warehouse and merchandise, excluding the hardware store and garage.
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Chouteau County
T. C. Power & Bro., Ltd
Fort Benton
Pioneer Mercantile Company
T. C. Powers Bro
Oldirm
J. Ritter
Oscar Johnston
J. W. Lenning
John Postill
William H. Jenkinson
Helena
W. M. Smith
T. C. Power & Bro
T. C. Power & Bro. Ltd
Power
Montana
Chinook
Conrad
Chateau
Thomas C. Power
Yorktown
Missouri
T. C. Power
Prairies
Billings
Lewistown
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia City
Ritter
Fire destroys garage and trucks at Conrad Refinery
A large garage at the Conrad Refinery burned leaving two large trucks and refinery fittings a total loss. Firefighters prevented damage to tanks though the blaze started about seven o clock. A mechanic was inside shortly before discovery. cause unknown. The refinery had been rebuilt after a June fire.
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Conrad
Dark horse eyed in Montana legislative talks
Helena dispatch reports speculation that Governor Erickson may not call an economic conference. Discussion centers on Garber’s bill abolishing the chancellorship and the state board of education’s control of the University of Montana. Other items include copper cop to be used on motor plates, county consolidation plans, and a reclassification bill awaiting floor hearing.
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Helena
John E. Erickson
Montana
Senate
Eaton
Yellowstone
House
Shannon
Sanders
Gerber
State Board of Education
Garber
University of Montana
University of Montna
Plumer
Treasure County
Arizona
Byrne
Toole
Woodcock
Chouteau County
Appropriations Panel Grants University Earnings to Institutions
The appropriations committee decided that university institutions keep their earnings instead of returning them to the state general fund. Chairman Shannon initially favored reverting all earnings and providing a similar appropriation amount.
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Appropriations Committee
Shannon
Legislation Echoes Extremist Measures Reappear in Session
The article notes measures aligned with extremist views resurfacing in the current legislature. Observers say bills show spite or revenge themes. The cigarette tax returns as a familiar old issue, often doomed to die in the graveyard, with 1931’s fate briefly in doubt.
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Harry B. Mitchell
Justice Sam. V. Stewart
GOV. J. E. Erickson
Sen. Thosias
J. Walsh
C. S. Warden
Vicks
Polytechnic School of Engineering and Mechanical Arts
I. G. Baker & Co
I. G. Baker
C. E
W. G
J. . Conrad
Old West
Missouri River
United States
John Power
Benton
Conrad Refinery
23Rd Legislative Assembly
O. S. Warden
State Highway Commission
Huseth
Optometrist and
Optician
Cuticura
Cautious Laboratories
Malden
Masa
Frrom
Maple Street
General Electric
Butte, Montana
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