Navy Denby Resigns Amid Oil Lease Controversy
Edward W. Pickard reports Denby tendered resignation effective March 10 to spare the President further Republican embarrassment while Attorney General Daugherty refuses to resign. Senate leaders urge Daugherty’s removal amid charges of protecting crime and alleged payments to associates. Roosevelt and others defend actions as probes proceed. Immigration restriction prospects loom in Congress.
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Edward W. Pickard
Denby
Republican Party
Daugherty
Washington
Lodge
Pepper
White House
Senate
Daugharty
Navy Department
Ufe
Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
Harrison
Mississippi
Moses
Det
Nstead
Tie
Thomas B. Felder
Jesse Smith
Wheeler
United States
Pomerene and Roberts
Department of Justice
Mr. Roberts
Senate probes oil leases stock dealings amid slush fund talk
The senate investigating committee did not hold hearings but explored a million dollar slush fund and stock transactions tied to oil leases. Prominent men were named as participants. Mr Daugherty admitted stock activity, while Senator Elkins said he had bought Sinclair oil stocks without knowledge of the oil ventures. Harry Sinclair returned from elsewhere.
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Hough
Senate
Daugherty
David Elkins
West Virginia
Sinclair
Harry Sinclair
McAdoo Backed by Chicago Conference in Nomination Drive
The article reports that supporters in Chicago lined up behind William G. McAdoo, endorsing his Democratic presidential bid despite his Doheny employment. Senator Walsh endorsed him, while James M. Cox expressed openness to a future bid if Ohio supporters push him at the convention.
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Hat
William G. McAdoo
Chicago
Edward Doheny
Walsh
Montana
Senate
McAdoo
Huette Montana
Thomas Arthur
Continental OW Company
Legislative
James M.cox
Ohio
Nhem
New York
Tax bill battle stalls as Garner plan faces veto risk
Congress remains split over tax revisions as the Garner plan passes the lower house 222 to 196 with a 2 4 6 percent normal tax scale and escalating surtax up to 44 percent for high incomes. Republicans warn of an $800 million yearly deficit while President Coolidge signals a likely veto.
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Congress
Representative Longworth
Immigration Bill Faces Foreign Protests and Debate
Secretary Hughes pushes a House immigration bill aimed to limit foreign conflicts with the State Department abroad. He cites Japan, Italy, and Romania as objections to using 1890 census figures as quota bases. The Romanian protest on the floor warns the move would wound national pride and fraternal ties.
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Ecretary
Hughes
House
State Department
Johnson
Japan
Italy
Rumania
Coolidge Withdraws Christian Nomination for FTC Seat
President Coolidge withdrew George B. Christian from consideration after Senate opposition to his confirmation. He then forwarded Charles B. Warren of Detroit as ambassador to Mexico, who agreed to serve but preferred private life. Henry P. Fletcher was selected to replace Richard Washburn Child as ambassador to Italy.
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Coolidge
George B. Christian
Harding
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Mr. Christian
Senate Iis
Charles B. Warren
Detroit
Mexico
Warren
Lfe
John Barton Payne
Obregon
Henry P. Fletcher
Belgium
Richaard Washburn Child
Italy
German Problems Reported to Premier Poincare in Outline
Dawes committee led by Cline reports on the German question proposing surrender of Ruhr and Rhineland rail control in exchange for a general railway trusteeship and new emittance bank with 800 million gold marks. Premier Poincare may accept key points, aiming to align French experts with Americans and British. Dock workers in Britain, led by their leaders, face a wage compromise, while Prime Minister MacDonald seeks food relief and measures against profiteers as the nation faces rising prices.
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Plac
Vicader
Poincare
Ruhr
Rhineland
Bank of Emission
Germany
France
Chamber of Deputies
Eaders
Dock Workers
Great Britain
MacDonald
CrBisA to Recognize Soviet Government and Cede Mongolia
Reports say CrBisA plans to sign an agreement recognizing the Soviet government. Russia would abandon Mongolia and return all concessions while reserving ownership of the Chinese Nastern railway. Japan opposes and may intervene to block completion.
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Crbisa
Russia
Mongolia
Japan
Miners Sign Three Year Wage Renewal in Jacksonville
ITUMINOUS miners and operators meeting in Jacksonville Florida sign a renewal of the wage scale for three years. The agreement promises an adequate supply of soft coal for the period.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Javé
Harlowtown Irrigation District Project Approved by Commission
The Musselshell area near Harlowton to receive 30018 acres water rights under a district project. Total cost around 210,000 with assessments about 15.04 dollars per acre. funding extends 80 years with no principal due until year six. Area supports diversified farming, dairying, stock raising, and intensified farming. district lies north of Musselshell river and east of Harlowton.
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Willey
Bie Pnp Savien Commission of
Manhat
Montana
Tarlowton- Duruin
Musselshelp River
Harlowton
Sons' quick work saves life of their father
Two sons acted swiftly when their father caught fire from a leaking fuel source. They removed his burning leather vest and outer clothing, dragging him to safety within seconds as flames threatened serious injury. The incident underscores the danger of hot fuel leaks and the importance of rapid response by bystanders.
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Raneeeer
Beoweeto
State's Bonded Debt Tops Thirty Million Dollars
Montana counties hold more than 30 million dollars in warrants and bonds at fiscal year end. Fergus County owes the most among 54 counties, Beaverhead the least, with lake county having neither debt. Attorney General Rankin rules counties have a preferred claim on bank funds beyond secured deposits. Assessor data show vehicle values dropped from 1922 to 1923. Montana pipelines moved 170576.78 barrels of oil in December. Livingston veteran Otin Ward Crosby named Supreme Court clerk.
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Montana
State Board of Equalizion
Lake County
Fergus County
Fergus
Beaverhead County
Ounties
Rankin
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Secretary of State
State Board of Equalization
Livingston
Otin Ward Crosby
Joseph M. Dixon
Dana Easton
Crosby
Libby
First Car Load of Cabbage Shipped from State
The first car load of cabbage shipped from this state is described as loaded near Stevensville. The car reportedly carried about 20 tons with shipments billed to the coast. A. I. Bever reportedly arranged for the shipment, marking a notable early delivery after many years.
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Alf
Stevensville
Renoarts
Broweht
Sean
Foo
A. I. Bever
Shimnent
Missoula
Bank Bandits Plead Guilty in Gratlatin County Case
Bank bandits including John A Waele alias Tomp Miartty and others pleaded guilty to burglary. Sentences ranged from seven to six years with terms set by the court. Judge admonished both men that reform would influence future consideration.
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Coorge
Eve" Deer
John A. Waele
Tomp Miartty
Witty
Burghery
Qleschet Il
Gratlatin
Jude
Welch
Tavers
Co-Operative Cannery to Open This Summer
A cooperative canning and preserving plant is planned with area farmers and business leaders under Eugene Canning Company guidance. The aim is to operate the cannery for at least ten months each year during the summer season.
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Hamilton Saptinber of
Sesson
Eugene Canning Company
Eugene
Gre
Flatheads Seek Written History for Posterity
Representatives of the confederated Flathead tribes at a Medicine Tree council in the Bitter Root valley adopted resolutions urging American writers and publishers to document the Indian nation. The officers listed include Charlo, Michel, Courville Dupuir, Burland, Pierre, Grandjeur, Barnaby, and Felix with interpreters Courture Kirkpatrick and Finley.
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Flatheads
Thomas Burland
Polson
Joseph Pierre
Gene Stex Grandjeur
Arlee
Max J. Barnaby
Pablo
Basil Felix
Octave Courture
Frank Kirkpatrick
Louis Dominick Finley
Montana Tax Revenue Rises in 1923 And Officials Appointed
Federal income and profits taxes collected in Montana in 1923 totaled 2 331 022 dollars, up 523 606 or 29 percent from 1922, ranking eighteenth in growth. A Montana land settlement congress moved to March 10 and 11 with delegates from 21 elite organizations expected, while Bozeman attorney Abert D Bath was named judge advocate of the state militia and granted captain rank in the U S Army.
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Montana
ATES
Montana Land Settlement Congress
Chester C. Davis
State Secretary of Agriculture
Gannen
Tyan Whetstone
Division of Publicity and Labor
Elitc
Bozeman
Abert D. Bath
Joseph M. Dixon
National Guard
Adjt
Charles Sheridan
Judge Advocate General's Department
United States Army
A. J. Galen
The
Supreme Court
Cat Creek Royalty Revenue Reported For 1923
The United States land office at Lewistown reports Cat Creek royalty oil receipts from 1923 totaling $281,193.18 with 1 747 281.40 barrels produced. The government’s royalty amount is $117,118.56, and 96 wells were active on government lands. The Lewistown Oil Refining Co holds a contract to buy royalty oil at 40 cents above mid continent field price, averaging about $2.40 per barrel, highest for such volume. State proceeds amount to about $105 4A7 for rod and school purposes.
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United States Land Office
Lewistown
Cat Creek
Lewistown of and Refining Company
Great Northern to Make Malta Cattle Feeding Station
Arrangements by the Great Northern Railway foresee stopping stock at Malta for 90 days feeding before final shipment to St Paul or Chicago. Cattle would be shipped from Calgary over the Great Northern with feeding at Malta as part of promoting corn cultivation in Phillips County. Plans aim to secure acreages for sugar beets on the Milk River Irrigation project after positive trial results this year.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Malta
St. Paul
Calgary
Canada
Great Northern
Chicago
Phillips County
Burglars Steal Car to Haul Loot From Butte Grocer
Burglars ransack Pat Gill’s Butte grocery after jimmied door. They steal and later return a car used to haul loot including 600 pounds of sugar 13 pounds of butter hams cigars and cigarettes. Police link two burglaries as auto used to transport goods to a Butte home.
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Pat Gill
Butte
Gill
1600 Chicks Shipped by Parcel Post to Farmer in Montana
Great Falls Montana received 1600 day old chicks via parcel post from Olympia Washington for farmer Fred Elliott about 15 miles away. Postmaster John Lloyd notes this mailing trend as a growing feature of parcel post. Only one chick died in transit.
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Great Falls
Olympia
Wash
Fred Elliott
John Lioyd
Divorce Granted in Butte Court to 65-Year-Old Lalonde
In Judge Jackson's court a decree of divorce was granted to Buseh Lalonde of Anaconda from Blanche Lalonde in a suit filed after a marriage in New Orleans over 25 years ago. Lalonde, 65, testified his wife left him and now lives with a daughter in Anaconda and said he does not intend to remarry at present.
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Butte
Buseh Lalonde
Anaconda
Blanche Lalonde
New Orleans
Lalonde
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