Senate votes show world court push likely to succeed
Edward W. Pickard reports in a Washington dispatch that the Senate moved toward approving American adherence to the world court while a Republican led effort to investigate its financing failed 54 to 16. Key senators from both parties weighed the implications for League of Nations membership and international obligations.
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Edward W. Pickard
Senate
Reed
Foreign Relations
Missourian
Ashurst
Dem. Ariz
Blease
S. C
Borah
Idaho
Brookhart
Town
Dill
Waash
Frazier
N. D
Harreld
Okla
Hiram Johnson
Cal
Howell
Neb
la Follette
Wis
McMaster
World Court
Mosul
Bruce
Maryland
League of Nations
United States
Willis
Ohio
Coolidge Seeks Funds for Disarmament Conference
President Coolidge sent a special message to Congress requesting a $50,000 appropriation to cover costs for the American delegation to the League of Nations disarmament conference prep work. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the expenditure and rejected an antiwar resolution instructing delegates to outlaw nations that initiate wars. The committee said participation in the preparatory commission carries no commitment to attend future conferences or set agendas.
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Tory Commission
Council of the
League of Nations
United States
Coolidge
Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Preparatory Commission
Opnion
House Passes Annual Appropriation for Post Office and Treasury
The House approved the first annual appropriation bill totaling 867.6 million dollars for the Post Office and Treasury, including funds for prohibition enforcement. Measures were introduced in both houses to authorize 150 million dollars for public buildings, with one third to be spent in Washington.
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Post Office
Treasury Departments
Washington
King and McKinley Farm Relief Bills Aim to Aid Farmers
Representative King and Senator McKinley of Illinois push measures to aid farmers. The King bill would form a government corporation with 200 million dollars in capital to loan for agricultural purposes. McKinley proposes tariff equality for farm commodities and export equalization debentures to boost exports, negotiable and redeemable by the treasury at par against import duties.
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King
McKinley
Mllnois
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee Advances Revenue Bill Provisions
The senate finance committee approved all early house amendments to the new revenue bill's administrative provisions and recessed for Democrats to craft a tax program. The plan targets a total tax cut of 400 million dollars, superseding the house's 325 million proposal, a figure Secretary Mellon says should not be exceeded.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
Mellon
Congress Eyes Debt Settlements With European Nations
The ways and means committee approved settlements with Italy Romania Belgium Czecho Slovakia Latvia and Estonia. Italy's pact faces floor opposition led by Rainey of Milwaukee and Hull of Tennessee who plan to voice anti Mussolini views. Romanian terms trigger recall of Prince Bibescu from Washington and a new posting.
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Rumania
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Latvia
Esthonia
House
Ways and Means
Rainey
Milneis
Hull
Tennessee
Congress
Mussolini
Bibescu
Washington
Prince Carol Renounces Throne Plans in Milan
The Prince of Rumania has renounced his right to the throne and his royal status, moving to Milan where he visits Magda Lupescu. He calls his action personal and for the soul's good, denying plots against the monarchy. Queen Marie and Princess Helene reportedly travel to Milan to urge a reversal, while Prince Michael is named heir.
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Prince Carol of
Rumania
Milan
Italy
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Carol
Queen Marie
Bratiano
Helene
Prince Michael
Queen Mother Margherita Dies at Bordighera
Queen Mother Margherita of Italy widow of the assassinated King Humbert died Monday at Bordighera aged seventy-some. After a funeral in Rome her body was laid beside her husband. In China Marshal Chang and General Feng retire from public life as Tuan Chi-jui resigns presidency.
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Margherita
Italy
Humbert
Bordighera
Rome
China
Chang
Manchuria
Mukden
Feng
Tientsin
Peking
Tuan Chi-jui
Marriage of Ellen Mackay and Irving Berlin Sparks Wealth and Faith Debate
Clarence Mackay hesitates to approve the union with Irving Berlin once a Bowery waiter now dubbed the song king. Reports say Mackay has altered his will to disinherit the bride, amid the couple's Jewish Catholic background and social prominence.
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Mericans
Ellen Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Postal
Telegraph Company
Irving Berlin
Mr. Mackay
New York
Berlin
Mrs. Berlin
AID FARM RELief DEMANDS AT MONTANA FARM BUREAU
At Bozeman the Montana Farm Bureau convention urged Congress to extend aid to farmers facing surplus products. W L Stockton of Gallatin county was reelected president as delegates pressed for continued low grain freight rates, protein testing facilities, and expanded extension services.
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Gallatin County
Congress
Montiana Farm Bureau Federation
Bozeman
State College
Great Falls
West
Economic Service
United States Department of Agriculture and
Montana
Extension Service
Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Buffalo Farm Launch A New Buffalo Rearing Venture
Walter Triax, a farmer 25 miles northwest of Seabey, begins a buffalo stock experiment. Four young buffalo from Philips buffalo ranch at Pierre, SoD, arrive by express and are moved to the Truex ranch for propagation. The venture draws local interest across the region.
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Walter Triax
Seabey
Scobey Line Completion Plans Revealed
Scobey to Opheim branch work progresses with 80 miles left to build. The line will connect a large wheat producing area and a Cascade tunnel project is slated to begin this year under the 1926 budget, said Cy Q O Jenks.
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Scobey- Opheim
Great Northern Railroad
Cy Q O. Jenks
Scobey
Peerless
Cascade Mountains
Jenks
Bank Pays Dividend On Depositors Of Local Trust
A total of 88458 representing 8 percent will be distributed to depositors of the American Bank and Trust company of Great Falls. This is the third authorized payment. The 8 percent dividend brings total distributions against claims to about 882,000 since the bank closed, or total dividends of 28 percent. Two prior payments of 100 percent each were authorized by the district court in November 1923 and December 1924, each totaling about 122,000.
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American Bank and Trust Company of
Great Falls
District Court
Bozeman Short Course Opens at Montana State College
The annual 12 week winter short course in agriculture begins January 4 at Montana State College, running until March 27. Record enrollment is expected as advance registrations and inquiries indicate high interest, with room reservations over double those of last year under principal J. O. Tretsven.
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Montana State College
J. O. Tretsven
Death of Mrs. James BB McCavitt Found at Home
Anaconda reports the death of Mrs. James BB McCavitt wife of the former mayor. She was found in bed with death attributed to heart trouble during the night.
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Anaconda
James BB. McCavitt
Sequel Tragedy in Great Falls Involving War Veteran
Alfred Johnson 27 a shell shocked AEF veteran from 14 months service in France allegedly faced in sanity after a struggle with three Cascade county deputy sheriffs in Great Falls. Johnson served 14 months in France with nine front line months and his condition worsened over the years after the war.
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France
Great Falls
Alfred Johnson
Cascade County
Johnson
Mrs Kelly Awarded Eight Thousand Dollars in Suit
Mrs Gina Kelly of Forsyth won 8000 against Dr R J Hathaway and Miss Susan Kipp for false imprisonment at Warm Springs Montana state hospital for the insane and for an operation on chronic appendicitis and prolapsed uterus performed by Hathaway. Jury awarded 3000 on first count and 5000 on second with votes 10 to 2 and 8 to 4. earlier trial awarded 27000 but was set aside as excessive.
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Gina Kelly
Forsyth
R. J. Hathaway
Susan Kipp
Montana State Hospital
Warm Springs
Hathaway
Kelly
George B. Winston
Winston
Local Notes Roundup From Montana Towns
Miss Glenna Liskum returns after a successful season with the Maud Wenderson Stock company. The Great Northern Railway seeks permission to change several agency stations to custodian stations. William Wedgewood elected commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Robert Maury leaves Butte for a New York Daily News position. Henry Wilkes, 57, found frozen to death near Hysham, body may have lain since Christmas. A Tulsa arrest nets a woman named Mable A Ward for attempting to cash stolen money orders locally. Residents of Boulder and Basin fund a six cylinder car for Rev. E. Smith of Boulder. presentation by Judge Parker. Charles Walstrum, 55, dies after Belt Highway crash near Great Falls. cause linked to blinding headlights and loss of control.
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Glenna Liskum
Maud Wenderson Stock Company
Chinook
Helena
Great Northern Railway Company
Monstana Railroad Commission
Tampice
Vandalla
Coburg
Marino
Laredo
Dunkirk
iKnid
Missoula
William Wedgewood
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Butte
Robert Maury
Maury
Hysham
Caortersville
Mable A. Ward
Tulsa
Boulder
Basin
Walstrum
Western Brevities from the Many Western States
Regional notes report good range conditions in Tonopah and neighboring areas if snow arrives in 30 days, with cattle in decent shape but sheep needing snow. Other items include Tetonia bank liquidation, a pre historic find in Phoenix, and a court martial called in Sacramento. Linchpin arrivals cover Elks jubilee in Ogden and a murder fugitive recapture near Ely.
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Nevada
Smokey
Monitor
Pancake
Duckwater
Noncontributor to our state peddler ad
A brief denunciation warns against a traveling peddler who arrives today and departs tomorrow. The speaker claims the trader drains state funds, pays no taxes, contributes nothing to local resources, belongs to no city groups, and sends no money back to support residents.
Coal From Maxey Mine Comes To Market West Of Chimney Rock
John and Wil Maxey pump out the old Black mine quarter mile west of Chimney Rock on the road to Hoffman. They use the coal in their engine and homes and expect to market it soon.
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John
Wil Maxey
Black
Chimney Rock
Hoffman
Allen
Maxeys
KE. A. Cornwall
Lavina State Bank
Ryegate
G.J. Jeffries
D. W. Slayton
Lavina
Indian Children Party Treat Asked for Boarding School Kids
About 150 children from the Cut Bank Indian boarding school were brought to Browning for a matinee. The agency and school staff organized admission while townspeople supplied cars. Government trucks and cars joined in, allowing a special holiday treat with a return before dark.
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Cut Bank
Browning
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