A New Bloc Emerges in Congress Led by Lafollette and Huddleston
Washington reports a forthcoming progressive bloc in both houses led by Senator Lafollette and Congressman Huddleston. Supporters promise government by people over party, challenging entrenched party loyalties. Critics warn of radical departure while supporters urge a sincere slogan of people and nation before party.
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Washington
National Congress
Lafollete
Huddleston
Progressive Bloc
Bob LaFollette
Montana's Poverty Takes a Queer Turn in 1920s
The piece notes a rising use of automobiles in Montana despite hardship from 1917 to 1923. It cites 65,000 license plates issued this year, up from prior years, and estimates about half the population had car access in 1921 with even higher in 1923. Passenger cars remain luxuries in a strained economy.
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Montana
Secretary of State
Stewart
Motor Vehicle Department
China labor unrest and finance official embezzlement reported
An article notes Chinese workers in Pekin striking for higher wages and facing a collapsing employer response. It also alleges a Chinese finance minister or equivalent type has absconded with about half a million of presidential funds.
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America
China
Orient
Pekin
Waiving loss, lady performs risky Fifth Avenue encore
Soon after an election the winner paid off a bet with a tee dance on Fifth Avenue. The crowd gathered, traffic slowed, and the spectacle drew cheers. The incident likely brings vaudeville interest and contracts for the performer as fame rises.
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Stulf
Fifth Avenue
Newberry Resigns Amid Controversy Over Senate Tenure
Truman H. Newberry of Michigan, once defeated by Henry Ford for the U S Senate, resigns from public life amid ongoing questions about his eligibility and a costly campaign. Commentary suggests his term was hampered by suspicion, and his chance at further public service appears to have ended.
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Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
United States Senate
Newberry
Supreme Court
Senate
Senator Newberry
Georgia's Mrs Felton Should Be Seated For A Day
Editorial favors seating Mrs Felton the aged Georgia senator for a brief day or week to honor her long service and the nation’s interest in having the first woman in the senate. It notes precedent and political sentiment but acknowledges possible procedural obstacles.
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United States Senate
W. H. Felton
Georgia
Felton
Watson
W. F. George
Washington
Senate
Editor William Allen White Fights Gov Allen Over Trial Delay
Emporia Kansas editor William Allen White resists Governor Henry Allen by defying a request to delay his Kansas Industrial Court law trial. White faces possible jail after placing a 50 percent sympathy placard in the Emporia Gazette window amid labor dispute tensions. In a separate public notice, Agnes J Higgins of Dupuyer Montana seeks three year proof for homestead claims with witnesses named and a December 8 1922 deadline.
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Emporia
Kansas
William Allen White
Allen
White
Kansas Industrial Court
Emporia Gazette
Tke Henry Allen
Kangas
Dry director charged with accepting bribes in Montana
Butte Montana O H P Shelley suspended federal prohibition director faces two indictments for taking bribes totaling four thousand dollars. Bribes allegedly came from Montana Brewing at Great Falls Lewistown Brewing Lewistown and from druggists with first payment within 15 days of taking office. Bonds set at four thousand dollars returnable in Helena January 2.
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Butte
Mont
O. H. P. Shelley
Prohibition
Montana
United States
L. M. van Etten
Helena
Shelley
L. B. Tewkesbury
Montana Brewing Company
Great Falls
Lewistown Brewing Company
Lewistown
Armour & Co Seeks U S Approval for Packer Merger
Announcement from Secretary Wallace of the Department of Commerce says Armour & Co has discussed with federal officials the purchase of the physical assets of another packing plant. He did not name the other company or indicate whether the deal would get government approval.
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U. S
Packer
Washington
Armour & Co
Wallace
Sericulture
Grange Opposes Ship Subsidies at National Meeting
National Grange leaders spoke to delegates from all states as the first day of the convention opened in Wichita Kansas. National Master Sherman J Lowell outlined the group stance on several key measures and emphasized opposition to ship subsidies.
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Grange
Wichita
Kan
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Sherman J. Lowell
Snowbound in Wyoming Reach Cheyenne Area by Rescue
News dispatch reports 85 people marooned near Cheyenne at the Staley ranch 18 miles north after a fierce snowstorm and blizzard swept Wyoming. A rescue party is breaking through drifts to reach them.
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Denver
Colo
Wyoming
Staley Ranch
Cheyenne
Missionary and Son Kidnapped in Flonan Province
American missionary Einar Borg-Breen of Minneapolis and his son are kidnapped by bandits' army in Flonan province according to Haakow report. Eight foreigners in total are held, including three Americans.
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Pekin
Einar Borg-Breen
Minneapolis
Lutheran Church
Flonan
Haakow
U S Naval Cruisers Aid Chile Quake Zone
Secretary Denby orders cruisers Cleveland and Tenver to rush to Huasco Chile with food clothing and medical relief for earthquake damaged region per President Harding directive.
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Washington
Harding
Denby
Cleveland
Tenver
Huasco
Chile
General Luke Wright Dies in Memphis
General Luke E. Wright veteran statesman died at his Memphis home after months of illness following a fall. Wright, a former secretary of war and governor general of the Philippines, also served as ambassador to Japan.
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Luke Wright
Memphis
Tenn
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Japan
Wright
Kipling Undergoes Operation in London
Rudyard Kipling successfully underwent an operation here. The news item notes the author’s surgery and recovery status, highlighting the public interest in his health and continuing literary work.
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Kipling
London
Rudyard Kipling
Drys Armed With Crowbars to Remove So-Called Soft Drink Stands
Police dry squad members equipped with crowbars axes spike pullers and tools to remove bars mirrors and fixtures from so called soft drink stands as evidence. Officers plan to seize items from persistent nuisance booths in the city.
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Police
Association Endorses Waterway in Great Lakes Region
The Farmers' National Train Dealers association endorsed the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence waterway at its conference here, backing improvements to shipping routes and regional trade connectivity.
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Chicago
Farmers’ National Train Dealers Association
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Cure in Missoula Blacksmith Tale
Henry Smith of 914 Cherry Ave Missoula Montana says kidney trouble plagued him with dull back pain and sharp pains. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills he reports complete relief and no kidney issues since. The ad notes price 60 cents and urges readers to ask for Doan’s at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
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Missoula
Henry Smith
Cherry Ave
Mont
Dean
Doan
Mr. Smith
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Public sale of oil and gas rights in Truchot estate
Administratrix Mary E. Truchot will sell at public auction on December 7, 1922 at 2 p m in Chateau Montana the oil and gas rights on multiple lands in Teton County Montana described by section township and range. The sale is subject to court approval. Proceeds go to the estate with surface rights needed to prospect drill operate and develop. Cole Packer, attorneys. First publication November 16, last November 30.
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Nineteenth
State of
Montana
Teton
Alexander Truchot
Chateau
Teton County
Montana Meridian
Township Twenty-six
Mary E. Truchot
Cole & Packer
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Range
Meridian
J. J. Daley
Dupuyer
Joseph Witherspoon
William Gordon
Selette Geless
Hattie Higgins
F. A. Motz
Register
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Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloombield
Howear
H. G. Ward
Sooson
South Main Street
Moncey
Hall
Bf, J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
U.S. Land Office
Josephine Knudtzon
Township
Charles H. Ferris
Clara O. Anderson
Rollin A. Clearman
Dan A. McFarlane
Ployd McFarlane
Chateau, Montana
W. E. Bennett
Chateau Hospital
ORS. Rhoads & Bateman
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Cottonwood Camp No
K. P. Hall
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C. C. W. H. Gregory
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