Coolidge order on prohibition agents sparks Senate inquiry
President Coolidge faced a fierce backlash over a new executive order appointing state county and municipal prohibition officers. Senators urged an inquiry into legality while Democrats and wets attacked the move as federal overreach contrasting with Williamsburg warnings on state sovereignty. White House aides cited the eighteenth amendment as permitting federal involvement in enforcement.
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Edward W. Pickard
Coolidue
Senate
Judiciary Committee
King
Utah
Congress
Robinson
Arkansas
Midge
New Jersey
Tower House
Coolridge
Britten
Tlinels and HI
Maryland
Linthicum of
Williamsburg
Coolidge
General Andrews
California
Sargent
Treasury Mellon
White House
Senator Glass Backs Referendum Amid Prohibition Debate
The transcript notes Senator Glass of Virginia criticizing the executive order and supporting a constitutional or Volstead Act referendum. He cites widespread wet sentiment in several states and predicts a possible five or six states voting for modification while the rest resist. The remarks reflect a heated national debate on prohibition enforcement.
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Robinson
Glass
Virginia
Oregon Drys Clash In Primaries Amid Nomination Shifts
Oregon Republicans oppose Stanfield in the primaries and nominate Frederick Steiner of Pendleton as a dry rival. The dry faction argues for modifying the Volstead Act while Cummins faces Brookhart as main opposition in a turbulent nomination race amid farmer relief debates and accusations of disenfranchisement.
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Oregon
Stanfield
Frederick Steiner
Pendleton
Steiner
Jenewe
Ason
Public Buildings Bill Aims 165 Million Five Year Build Plan
The public buildings act signed by the President provides 165 million dollars over five years for new post offices and government structures. It designates 750 million for District of Columbia construction, 100 million for national projects, and 50 million to finish authorized projects. The Treasury Secretary will yearly report building estimates to Congress and allocate funds by state based on area population and postal receipts.
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District
Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Pan American Red Cross Conference Opens in Washington
President Coolidge opened the second Pan-American Red Cross conference praising Red Cross societies for alleviating suffering and advancing international peace as delegates from the United States 18 Latin American nations and representatives from Europe and Asia gathered in Washington.
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Ing Wates
United States
Europe
Asia
Washington
Coolidge
Red Cross Societies
Geneva conference makes progress on disarmament goals
At the Geneva preliminary disarmament conference delegates urged the League of Nations to speed up procedures to end hostilities. U.S. delegate Hugh Gibson said America would not block armament talks but could not participate. Hungary warned of danger if general armament reductions do not occur, a concern echoed by Count von Bernstorff for Germany and the Little Entente representatives who criticized Hungary's memorandum as a request to revise the Treaty of Trianon.
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Geneva
M. Boncour
France
Council of the
League of Nations
Hugh Gibson
Hungary
Commission
Europe
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Little Entente
Trianon
Ru captain Borlakrim surrenders to French in Rift region
Borlakrim, leader of the Rufians, loses Tarquist with his supporters deserting. He proposed peace last week but the French rejected it as a delaying tactic. He surrendered to the French and placed his family and property under their protection after returning prisoners. Paris officials suggest he will be treated with generosity but prudence, implying exile from the Rift but kept under suitable protection.
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HS Haugen
Cummins
Down
Imipatgen
Hangen
Smith W. Brookhart
Dan Steek
Borlakrim
Tarquist
Iis
Paris Offcials
Krinm
Suato
President of General Federation Outlines Reform Agenda
RS TOSTN DD SHERIDAN president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs reports to the Washington convention on her aim to shift focus from pleasure to constructive ideals. She favors a General Federation Foundation fund, a permanent trustees board, formal law observance and administration, and principled legislative support. About 1000 women attended. Mrs Sherman and Mrs Edward Franklin White are re elected. New officers are Mrs Grace Morrison Toole and Mrs I G Reynolds.
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RS. Tostn DD
Sheridan
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Washington
General Foderation Foundation
Permanent Federation
Swedish Royal Party Arrives in New York for Memorial Visit
Crown Prince Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden landed in New York on Thursday and proceeded to Washington for the Joe John Ericsson Memorial unveiling. They receive official and social attentions and plan a domestic tour before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Adolphus
Louise of Sweden
New York
Washington
Joe John Ericsson
Tokaichi Volcano Eruption Devastates Northern Japan
The long quiet Tokaichi volcano on Hokkaido Ishinoi suddenly erupted causing lava flows and landslides. Hundreds of farmers are believed dead and a village was wiped out. Nearby the Mayama Triegate reservoir in Akita Prefecture burst its banks sweeping away half of Kitsura town, population 7,000, with feared heavy casualties.
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Tokaichi
Hokkaido
Ishinoi
Japan
Mayama
Akita
Kitsura
Economic National Wealth and Income Reported for 1922 1923
A federal trade commission summary notes US national wealth reached 38538 trillion in 1922, up 72 percent over ten years but only 16 percent when adjusted for dollar value. National income is estimated at 70 billion for 1923, down from 75 billion in 1920 but higher than 33 billion in 1921 during the Depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Pilsudski Considers Short Dictatorship in Poland
M Anton Pilsudski proposes a temporary dictatorship for about a year to allow a constitutional revision. The presidential election is delayed, and the marshal may run. Five regiments are sent from Warsaw to provincial garrisons to display restraint. American financiers seek better information from Poland as the government plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Antsuar Pilsudski
Poland
National Assembly
Pilsudski
Warsaw
Stetson
Waleski
America
Montana Proclaims Statewide Highway Improvement Day
Governor Erickson issues a proclamation declaring the third Tuesday in June a day of observance for highway improvement. He notes Montana's small population but vast highway stretches requiring better roads to ease farm to market transportation and connect urban and rural communities.
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Montana
Cimiis
Erickson
High Tribunals Ruling Strikes Railroad Spur Order
The Montana Supreme Court holds the Montana railroad commission lacks power to order a spur track from Ronan to Gabon Crawford Coal property even with statute authority. The ruling affirms the district court and limits commission authority over railway spur construction affecting private interests and shipper benefits.
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Montana Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul the Railroad Commission
Milwaukee Ralwcay
Ronndan
Gabon Crawford Coal Company
Dawer
Augusta
Montana Year Book Interesting Volume
The Montana Division of Publicity announces a newly completed Montana Year Book of 287 pages. It showcases state resources, opportunities for settlers and visitors, and features panoramic views of smelters and mines and agricultural scenes. Edited under Barehiy Craighead with statistics prepared on farms and livestock.
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Division of Publity
Elena
Montana
Barehiy Craighead
Manucu
Dinchond
Wolf Point gathers for church start and county events
Local reports note a new six thousand dollar Lutheran church project at Wolf Point beginning work, and an array of community activities including a Montana Medical Association meeting in Bilghs mid July, and a Wolf Point merchants fundraiser for a tourist park totaling over two hundred dollars.
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Wolf Point
Montana Medical Association
Bil
Fort Benton
Montana
Northwest Shippers Advisory Board
Dlelena
Tonis
Afonse
Allege
Trozetren
Enor
Ditriige
Wiodharm
Witellisain Morente Colmany
Windlawi Bank
Mrickson
Taerdin Dame
Missouri
Purch
Binnsville
Lewistown
Great Falls
United States Employment Service
Montana Bureau of Lahor
Mason M. Patrick
United States Army Ate Service
Custer Battlefield
Hear Crow Agency
Pig Horn County
Little Big Morn
Custer
J. OR. Hobbins
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Midland Empire Fatr
Dillings
Hobbins
Western Traffic Association
Crow Agency
Little Big Horn
State Montana payroll shows over two hundred thousand monthly
The state of Montana employs about 1065 people who receive salaries averaging over 200000 dollars per month. The state board of examiners, led by secretary Lee Deans, reviews claims to prevent unauthorized payroll changes. April totals reached 204205.01 dollars, about typical for the period.
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Montana
State Board of Examiners
Lee Dean's
Dry Forces to Hold Two State Prohibition Conventions
Two statewide prohibition conventions will be held in Montana in June under the Montana Anti-Saloon League. The first meets in Great Falls June 18 to 20 and the second in Missoula June 24 to 27. Rev. W Ta Wader, superintendent, says Montana churches and temperance societies unite for what may be the greatest temperance gatherings in the state.
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Montana Anti-Saloon League
Great Falls
Missoula
Montana
W. Ta. Wader
State shifts open season dates for Race hens
The state fish and game commission announces the hinge in dates of the open season on Race hens. The season runs August 7 to 4, inclusive, replacing the former September 14 to 24 period. Applies to Rosebud Fergus Petroleum Garfield Prairie and Yellowstone counties. Separate note lists forest highway funds allocations for Montana and Yellowstone region projects.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Hinge
Rosebud
Fergus
Petroeum
Garfield
Prairie
Yellowerine
Oan
Washington
Montseu Columbia Falls
Glacier Park
Sind
Roosevelt Highway
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Trail
Yellowstone Canyon
Film unit scouts Browning for Curwood story setting
Ifarry Schenk of Morro-Goldwyn-Mayer visited Browning to select a filming site for a James Oliver Curwood story. A 200 member cast will work for several weeks this summer. The crew studied the south side of the reservation near the old Indian stack, the first stop after Blackfoot headquarters moved from Chateau in the early 80s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifarry Schenk
Morro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Corporation
Browning
James Oliver Curwood
Wills Filmen
Reserten
Chateau
Shelby approves bond for 42 inch water main project
Shelby voters approve a $45,000 bond to install a 42 inch water main from the Marias River to city storage tanks. The Shelby Oil and Gas company wins a franchise with 78 voting for and 51 against.
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Shelby
Marias River
Shelby Oil and Gas Company
Gorn Show At Havre Scheduled By County Agents
The Northern Montana Corn Show will be held at Havre October 28 to 30 per decisions from a Malta meeting of county agricultural agents. The Malta gathering outlined the season's work and plans to assist farmers with labor, rodent control and county cooperation. Similar meetings were held at Kalispell and Great Falls last week addressing land clearing and gypsum use in farming.
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American Express Company
Northwest
Montana
Slings
Tidian Protective Association of Montana
Welena
Flatheads
Blackfeet
Rocks Bay
Fort Belknap
Fort Peck
Travre
Malta
Kalispell
Great Falls
Montana crop season off to finest start in state history
Montana's 1926 crop season is getting off to a fine start, says Taylor director of the Montana Extension Service. From central northern and northeastern counties he reports spring opening early weather favorable, wheat acreages up about 80 percent in the area visited, most grain seeded by May, Sorley and rye rising, and sweet clover plantings increasing. Range flocks report lambs from 20 to 100 percent. overall stock gains look strong as pastures begin early growth.
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Montana
A. Taylor
Montana Textension Service
Taylor
Farmers Show Interest in State Dairy Program
Farmers across Montana show strong interest in the Agricultural Credit corporation dairy expansion plan. Applications in Helena seek loans to buy about 1500 cows with districts like Great Falls and Billings leading. terms include 20 percent down, 30 and 40 percent over the next two years, a 10 percent purchasing charge, and a 6 percent interest rate.
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Agricultural Credit Corporation
Helena
Great Arts
Billings
Proweany
State Department of Age Ricuiture
Cereamerites and Chambers of Commerce of
Montana
G. A. Norris
State Department
New Work Planned For Tuntley Irrigation Project
Improved dairy and poultry production and increased use of irrigated pastures will be stressed on the Tuntley Irrigation Project this season as Al. M. Oliphant, recently appointed assistant county agent, leads organizing efforts. A Montana State College graduate and former Smith Hughes instructor, Oliphant will be joined by Ben Daggett, also from Montana State College, to direct Nantley project work and replace Oliphant at Sweet Grass County High School.
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al. M. Oliphant
Washington State College
Montana State College
Smith-Hughes
Sweet Grass County
Montana Foxtension Service
United States Reclamation Service
Ben Daggett
Mr. Oliphant
Baby beef club forms in Upper High Wood community
A six member 4 17 baby beef club was organized in the Upper High Wood Community of Chouteau County. It will hold a practical demonstration on the possibilities of raising baby beef in central Montana.
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Highwood
Chouteau County
Montana
Dawson County Fair Board Plans Eastern Montana Fair
The Dawson county fair board decided to hold an eastern Montana fair in Glendive this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson County Fair Board
Montana
Glendive
Wheat grass demonstration yields early pasture potential
The crested wheat grass project began last year by F E Chapin of Moon Creek Custer County and shows promising results this spring. The grass matures earlier than sweet clover or alfalfa and could become an important early pasture crop. Many local farmers plan to plant the crop after Chapin's demonstration.
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F. E. Chapin
Moon Creek
Custer County
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