Clemenceau Chosen Chair as Peace Conference Opens
Paris hosts the opening of the peace congress with Georges Clemenceau elected permanent chairman. President Wilson Lloyd George and Sonnino speak as delegates express friendship and resolve to reach an amicable understanding on key postwar issues.
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Paris
Salle de la Paix
Georges” Clemenceau
Raymond Poincare
Wilson
Lloyd George
Baron Sonnino
Poinenre
Opening of the Paris Peace Conference with Clemenceau
The article describes M. Clemenceau outlining three key issues for the conference: responsibility for the war, responsibility for war crimes, and labor legislation, with the league of nations at the head of the next session. It notes the ceremonial opening, seating of delegates, and remarks by Lloyd George and Wilson.
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M. Clemenceau
League of Nations
Supreme Council of the Five Great Powers
Wilson Praises Clemenceau at Peace Conference Opening
Paris January 20 President Wilson addresses the peace conference praising Mr. Clemenceau as a permanent chairman nominee. He expresses pleasure in proposing Clemenceau to lead the gathering and salutes his leadership.
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Wilson
Lloyd George
M. Péincare
Clemenceau
Paris
Clem
Publicity at Paris Peace Conference Undecided
Paris January 20. The first formal session of the peace conference opened to the press from all nations. The fate of future sessions remaining secret is undecided. American reporters expect debates over publicity as delegates consider press access and admitted representatives this week.
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Versailles
Orangery
Paris
Dows
Bonus for U S Employes This Year
Washington reports a $240 wage bonus for nearly all government employees earning $2,500 or less, for the year starting July next, as the house passes the 1920 appropriation bill totaling $96,000,000. Temporary war agencies are excluded, as are railroad post office staff.
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U. S
Washington
House
Montana Legislature Advances New County Plans and Memorial Bill
The Montana legislature moves on creating two eastern counties Rosebud and Garfield and debates county divisions. The state board of education opposes new higher learning institutions now. A monument for soldiers is proposed with a $40,000 appropriation to honor fallen Montanans on the capitol grounds.
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Helena
Mortuana
Dre
House
Rosebud
Garfield
Dawson
McCormick
Missoula
Jordan
Buell
Gallatin
Wuster
Senate
Donlan
Congress
Fort Harrison
Pauline
Williams
Knalispell
Leuthold
Stillwater County
Edwards
Newman
Montana
New York
Corry
America
Germany
Austria
Demel
Arnold
Roosevelt County
Sheridan
Jones
Phillips
Malta Brockway
Dillavoy
House Committee On Privileges and Elections
Putte
Silver Bow County
District Court
Clay
Idlota
Burlingame
Crystal
Deer Lodge County
State Board of Examiners
Capitol
Montana Proposes Roosevelt Memorial Day Exercise
Governor S W Stewart urges Montana to observe a national Roosevelt memorial on Sunday February 9 dedicating the day to a program expressing sorrow for the former president. The plan emphasizes a nationwide observance with appropriate ceremonies.
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Roosevelt
Ielena
S. W. Stewart
Montana
First Montana Nugget Presents 10 State History
The first Montana nugget presented to the state historical library by Mrs. Granville Stuart marks the discovery that led to Alder Gulch, Virginia City, and Montana’s settlement. The 1862 note describes the find on Gold Creek and a diary entry citing a $22 sluice yield, half in one nugget, with quartz and glacial wear.
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James Stuart
Stuart
Alder Gulch
Virginia City
Monann
Powell
Blake
Cascade County Leads State in Automobile Valuation Increase
In 1918 Montana automobile assessments rose by 2.9 million dollars from 1917. Cascade County posted the highest vehicle value at 843 482 dollars, while Silver Bow remains the wealthiest county overall. Stillwater shows a drop of 35 950 dollars. statewide gains in carriages and wagons total 281 065, with seventeen counties decreasing by 285 590.
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Helena
Montana
Foxy
Stillwater
Silver Bow
Cascade County
Planning special work for returned soldiers at University
At the State University of Montana Missoula plans are under way to help soldiers who left for military service to graduate without delay. The 11 week summer quarter will extend coursework and credits will be granted for army study in languages social studies politics and military training. Military scholarships waive registration fees for 275 to 300 students in service. most are expected to return to resume studies.
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Higgins
Committee On Appropriations
Martha Pattee Ridge
State Board of Charities and Reforms
John HH. Wifer
Big Horn County
Prescott
Ariz
Montana
Appropriations Committee
Montana Sheriffs’ Association
Helena
Edward Donlin
Missoula
Donlin
Hns
State Board of Examiners
Denton
Board of Examiners
Edwards
Capitol
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Army
Navy
Ccompany
State University of
Ifrance
Quartermaster’s Department
Department of Business Administration
Mild Winter Promises Strong Wheat Crop
Lewistown reports an extremely mild winter across the state. old timers foresee an exceptionally good wheat crop. Light snowfall so far is not seen as a risk and may lead to early maturity with less drought danger.
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Lewistown
Seven Counties Rally for Armenian Relief Drive
State Chairman Leo Faust says seven counties have met the $90 000 goal and fifteen more are close as the campaign to aid Armenian relief advances across the state.
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Leo Faust
Eleventh Mine Closes for Repairs in Butte
The Pennsylvania mine employing 750 men has closed for repairs, the eleventh large mine in the district to close within weeks. Thousands are out of work, with many leaving daily for Pacific coast points in search of permanent jobs. About 100 men are reported leaving Butte each day.
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Butte
Pennsylvania
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