President and Congress clash over war spending control
Special correspondence argues a battle between the President and Congress over a proposed joint committee on war expenditures. The piece asserts the President seeks to limit congressional oversight, warning it would erode constitutional powers and set an autocratic precedent, challenging national traditions and principles of transparency.
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Washington
Representative
Lever
Congressional
Congress
White House
Senate
Butte Clerks Plan Picnic at Dillmont Park in Dillon
Butte clerks union will visit Dillon next Wednesday for their annual picnic at Dillmont Park. Special trains arranged with the Oregon Short Line to and from Dillon, including a half hour pickup, will transport picnickers. The program features dancing, athletic events, and prizes, with a round trip fare of 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children.
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Clerks’ Union of Butte
Dillon
Dillmont Park
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Butte
Ador
Jad Chautauqua In Full Swing
The Jad Chautauqua opened Tuesday evening with large attendance and sold out admissions. Dr Brougher spoke on Whats Under Your Hat and engaged the audience with thoughtful ideas. The Australian Manikins amused both children and adults, followed by Dr Williams lecture Adding Years to Your Life. Hawkins’ wonder is noted.
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Brougher
William
Dillon
Hawkin
Japanese Fantasy at Chautauqua
HE Ongawa Company presents Along the Road to Tokyo a living portfolio of Japanese art life customs and ideals. A dreamlike stage unfolds poetry songs mythology and delicate tracery blending Nipponese charm with a musical setting and special costumes. Scenery by Yamada Baske and imported costumes complete the faithful portrayal.
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Ongawa Company
Chautauqua
Tokyo
Yamada Baske
Japan
War Aftermath Sparks Predicted U.S. Social Revolution
Dr. Henry Smith Williams of New York told the Dillon Rotary Club that after the current war an internal social revolution is likely in the United States due to economic pressures. He argued the war’s duration was miscalculated and warned of forthcoming conflicts with China and Japan after the war ends.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Forest fires in Montana and northern Idaho grim but improving
Missoula reports a slight improvement in fire conditions though the situation remains grave. Across district forests 485 fires have burned about 30 000 acres, 22 000 on National Forest land, with suppression costs around 65 000 dollars. Causes include railroads brush burning campers lightning and incendiary acts. Heavy rains have occurred on the Madison.
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Missoula
Forest Service
Igbor
Madison
Labor and capital need common ground says Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams urges cooperation between labor and capital and cites Liverpool's Lever Brothers as an example. He notes U S population growth and urban concentration, argues prices rise from economic factors not just war, and criticizes American merchants as seen abroad. He calls for change to improve relations.
Bench Lands Wheat Harvest Faces Dry Year
The work of cutting wheat on the bench lands began this week. Some grain is so short headers are used, but a fairly good crop is expected after drought discouragements. Bench farmers remain plucky and stay with the proposition, as dry years do not happen every time.
Beaverhead County Examining Board Sees Large Draft Turnout
The Local Examining Board for Beaverhead county opened Thursday at 10 AM to examine 220 summoned men in the draft. About 70 were examined that day with more to come Saturday. Exemptions are few, many citing family dependents.
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Beaverhead County
R. H. Ryburn
C. R. Blake
Jay S. Baker
C. K. Wyman
First Chautauqua at Twin Bridges Next Week
Twin Bridges hosts its debut Chautauqua starting August 17 for six days. The program features notable numbers seen in Dillon and attracting local turnout, including Antarctic sensation films. Dillon residents plan to drive to Twin Bridges for several afternoon and evening performances to show support.
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Twin Bridges
Dillon
Antarctic
Fragers Labodie
Pdbpile
Body Still Held For Sam Linville Near Dell
The body of Sam Linville who was run over by a train near Dell remains at E. H. Brundage's undertaking establishment awaiting orders from relatives in Kansas City Missouri. Linville formerly worked for Fleming, a rancher near Dell.
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Sam Linville
Dell
E. H. Brundage
Kansas City
Fleming
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Joint Committee
Montana
Molly Sparrow
Anaconda
de Mar
Philadelphia
Dillon Chautauqua
Williams
Idaho
James Goddard
London
Imperial Grand Opera
Vienna
M. James Goddard
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Royal Grand Opae
Goddard
Geraldine Farrar
Olive Fremstad
Julia Claussen
Mary Garden
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