World court backlash shapes 1928 GOP hopes
Republicans scored a jolt to the World court last week as Sen McKinley lost a primary bid to Frank L. Smith. The result sparked expectation that other World court supporters may be retired, threatening adhesion to the World Court. Illinois wets gain from Brennan victory signals party splits and possible 1928 nominating fights.
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Brookhart Unseated. Steck Sworn In as Iowa Senator
The Senate seated Daniel F. Steck and removed Mith W. Brookhart, 45 to 41. Steck becomes the first Democrat to represent Iowa in the Senate since the Civil War, with several Republicans voting for him. Brookhart plans to run in June’s Republican primary against Senator Cummins.
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Senate Agrees To Vote On Italian War Debt Settlement
The senate reached a N agreement to vote on the Italian war debt settlement on April 21. Administration forces were confident the house bill approving the settlement, reached by the commissioners, would pass. The senate then passed a house bill to in-
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House passes WO measures on naval aviation and commerce air
The House approved two measures to develop aviation. One authorizes a 100,000,000 naval aircraft program for 1,414 new Navy planes. The other creates a second assistant secretary of commerce to regulate commercial air transportation systems.
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Navy
Labor and peace groups attack Capper Johnson bill in senate
Spokesmen for church and labor and peace organizations oppose the Capper Johnson measure for universal manpower and total government control of industry in wartime before the senate military affairs committee. The bill has backing from the secretary of war and the American Legion.
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Labor and Peace Organizations
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American Legion
Prohibition Hearings Highlight Woman Opposition to Volstead Act
Mrs Henry Peabody of Boston leads 64 women representing numerous groups in pledging strong opposition to any Volstead Act change unless stricter. Wet and dry voices clash as Gen Lincoln Andrews defends enforcement with home production concerns and questions about liquor’s reach into American homes.
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Boston
Senate Committee
Father Kasaczun
Pennsylvania
Gen. Lincoln Co. Andrews
Senator Reed
Lquor
Andrews
Reed
Prohibition Debates Stir Wets and Drys Across Congress
The general calls the situation injurious as wets clash with drys over the Volstead Act. Borah denounces wets plans to modify it as treasonous, while audiences cheer in the galleries. Assolini’s Tripoli visit signals Italy’s aims to expand influence with Libya’s vast, cultivable lands. Mussolini champions exploitation of the region for Italy’s population and economy.
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Libya
Mussolini
Rance and Spain Call Rif Fians to Peace Conference
Rance and Spain summon Rif fians to a peace conference at Qadja and issue an ultimatum. If rejected they threaten a combined offensive likely to wipe out the rebels. Terms demand Abd-el Krima's abdication and exile and disarmament of tribes with offers to restock herds and fund development. Krim may be provided for if he cooperates.
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Qadja
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Conference Impasse and Disarmament Talks Evolve
Russia again vows not to participate in the May 18 Geneva preliminary disarmament conference. London reports hint at postponement or abandonment with Polish and Romanian support. France and Germany have abrogated key Versailles aviation limits and signed accords allowing commercial firing between them.
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Rumania
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Germany
Manchurian Forces Beset Peking As Central Command Dithers
Reports from China say Manchurian troops under Marshal Chung have broken through Feng’s national army lines and may seize Peking. Marshal Wu Peifu waits west of the capital, offered supreme command but has not yet acted, ready to exploit developments.
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Death of famed horticulturist Uther Burbank in California garden
Uther Burbank, renowned horticulturist and benefactor, died at his California home. His body lies at the foot of a cedar of Lebanon in the garden where he conducted many celebrated experiments in fruit, flower, and vegetable development.
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California
Lebanon
Klan Warfare Flareups in Williamson County Illinois
Bloody clashes at the Williamson County primaries left six dead and many wounded as state troops restored order. Authorities warned of further fighting expected on election day.
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Loody Ferrin
Williamson County
Ilinois
Railroads Ordered to Fix Cattle and Sheep Rates by June 22
The interstate commerce commission ruled rates on beef cattle and sheep shipped in double deck cars from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana to Chicago St Paul Omaha and other midwestern markets were unreasonable. It set maximum rates to June 22 and reserved preparation hearings, with limits of 68-70 cents per hundred pounds at 1000 miles and up to 1.03 for beef cattle and 1.10 for sheep at 2000 miles subject to minimum weights. The action, filed two years earlier by Oregon livestock shippers, aims to curb prejudicial rates. Montana offered statistics but did not join.
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Washington
Idaho
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Chicago
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Omaha
Missouri
Montana Senate backs school aid in Swan River project
Turbulent Montana report cites wind damage across Garfield county with torn fences, straw stacks, and damaged barns. Population at state school for the deaf and feeble minded hits record high with long waiting lists. Camp Fire Girls honors. hundreds of travelers expected for a Great Falls convention. tragic Arlee burn death. rising auto registrations and county receipts drive funding. Fort Benton and Great Falls linked to a Columbia River expedition tour.
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Nez Perce Jones Dies at 82 in Philipsburg
J H Jones known as Nez Perce Jones died of pneumonia in Philipsburg at age 82. He was the sole survivor of the Mount Emeline massacre by Nez Perce Indians in 1887 near Philipsburg.
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J. H. Jones
Gibson Dam Named for Senator Paris Gibson
In honor of the late Senator Paris Gibson of Montana the interior department announced the Sun River irrigation project storage dam will be named Gibson Dam. Plans call for a masonry structure over 200 feet high and 800 feet long.
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Montana
Interior Department
Sun River
Gibson
Sheepmen Seek Lower 1926 Valuation Schedule
A Montana delegation representing the Montana Wool Growers Association asked the state board of equalization to revert sheep assessments to the 1925 schedule. They argued the 1926 basis, about $2 per head higher, is excessive and should be aligned with other livestock. The group planned to submit a formal resolution and supporting material after the conference.
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Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Helena
Thesr
New Industry In Montana Poised To Lead Chrome Production
A major chrome deposit near Columbus Montana is about to be developed by American Chrome Products Company. The immense dike ore body is far larger than Oregon deposits and could fuel steel manufacture. Ore layers exceed 18 feet in places with mineable depths averaging several feet along a 10,000 foot stretch. Estimated mineable chrome ore at Columbus is about 100000 tons.
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Columbus
American Chrome Products Company
Oregon
Bynum Project Progress and Water Availability Update
Phil T. Cole of Chateau reports sub contractors for the Bynum fruition project are back to resume work. Despite delays construction should finish this season and about 10 000 acres will have water by June 1. The dam currently stores 69 000 acre feet and will reach 100 000 acre feet after height is raised seven feet.
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Phil T. Cole
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War Trophies Sent From Newark to Welena for Distribution
The War Department ships rifles machine guns swords sabres bayonets lances gas masks and canteens to Adjutant General Williams in Newark New Jersey for distribution through American Legion posts or other civic groups in towns with no posts. An appropriation of 2500 was made last legislature to support this effort and applications on file will likely exhaust the shipment.
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War Department
Newark
N. J
New Football Coach at Montana State Named Milburn
Major Frank Wy Milburn has been chosen as football coach at Montana State University and will also commandant of the ROTC unit. He succeeds Click Clark who resigned after the 1925 season.
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Frank Wy Milburn
Montana State University
J. Clapp
Milburn
Click Clark
Buck Sees Bright Stevensville Fruit Outlook
Stevensville pioneer Henry Buck reports many fruit buds visible on his trees despite cold nights and mountain snow. He warns frost as the sole threat but notes spurs remain undamaged and forecasts a hopeful crop.
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Stevensville
Henry Buck
Buck
Mr. Buck
New Theatre Management to Begin in Butte
On June 15 North American Theatres Incorporated will assume operation of the Rialto and American theatres in Butte from the Silver Bow Amusement company marking a new era in local cinema management.
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North American Theatres, Incorporated
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Silver Bow Amusement Company
Ma ther to attend Yellowstone park opening at Gardiner
Stephen T. Ma ther director of national parks accepts invitation from tri city Rotary committee of Bozeman Billings and Livingston and will be at Gardiner for Yellowstone park opening on June 18.
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Bozeman
Billings
Livingston
Stephen T. Mather
National Parks
Gardiner
Yellowstone Park
Millions of Legion Veterans to Sail 1927 Paris Plan
The France convention travel committee reveals a map showing 30,000 World War I veterans will sail to France aboard 24 liners from seven U S ports in 1927. New York leads with 12,000 men from 20 states on five lines, while Florida has its own embarkation port in Jacksonville. Costs and schedules are laid out to help veterans plan and save, with savings clubs already totaling over 100,000 dollars weekly.
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Richmond
Legion Savings
When Peace Is Necessary
A brief line from The American Legion Weekly shows Luélille noting Lois grows sweet with Marvin. Lois fears quarrel leads to losing a ring pledged as security, stuck in pawn until Saturday.
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Luélille
Lois
The
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