08 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
1
Beavers, coming off a tough stretch, prepare for a home clash with Butte. Coach Roberts has focused on morale and tighter training to improve floor work and shooting. The squad aims to reverse a rough season and upset Butte, who previously handed Beavers a 21-5 loss this season.
The State Board of Equalization told county assessors in Helena that public utilities are valued highly but state revenues still fall short. They urged raising valuations on other property to cover the deficit, while county costs have fallen by several million dollars. A $5 reduction on milk cow valuations was adopted for this year. Mrs Otto Betticher and her son Billy are Melrose visitors in Dillon today.
Washington discusses Teapot Dome as the nation tracks the oil scandal. Senator Thomas J. Walsh presses investigations into oil lease corruption while rumors spread that he may pursue a presidential bid. The piece notes funding and political maneuvering around Wilson and Doheny, with mention of Gregory and House.
The piece forecasts a rush of politicians as the Democratic convention opens in New York with hopes for a decisive campaign issue. It notes waning belief in Bryan’s influence and highlights Walsh as a central national prosecutor seen as leading a fight against graft.
The text reports broad outraged reaction to President Coolidge’s appointment of Thomas Watts Gregory of Texas to lead the presidential oil probe. It notes Gregory’s background as Wilson’s attorney general and ally of Doheny, linking campaign donations to criticism of Attorney General Daugherty and calls for outside counsel. The piece comments on Denby’s Navy Office as the situation grows and Senator Walsh’s demand for Denby’s resignation.
A fragment suggests Sen. Thomas J. Walsh defends a government oil policy and an aid program while discussing naval matters. The note references opposition to oil bands and calls for steady action in government.
Edward L Doheny states he would repeat his actions if faced with the same circumstances. He adds no new developments are expected about resignations of other officers including Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt.
Brands Daugherty Samuel Untermeyer, a leading U S attorney, charges that Attorney General Daugherty is incompetent and has caused incalculable harm, calling him unfit for the exalted office.
Plans for a large livestock show and convention in Beaverhead County progress with support from stockmen associations in Lima Grant and Wise River and pledges from Dillon merchants. The finance committee seeks two cents per head for cattle and one cent per head for sheep to fund a high scale show attracting national stockmen and buyers.
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