Levine Matter Threshed Over At State Board Hearing
The State Board of Education weighed the suspension of Levine amid testimony from Chancellor E G Louis Levine and Prof Humus about a bulletin on taxation. The heated session reviewed data from Levine on taxing wines and discussed university criticisms of socialism in education. The hearing followed months of controversy and a December push for legislative inquiry.
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Vote in Michigan Is Big Victory for Drys
Associated Press reports Michigan voters backed dry measures with about 100,658 against 43,976 for the amendment across nearly all precincts of 2,100. Dry leaders claimed up to 150,000 votes in their favor and the Republican state ticket appeared swept into office by a strong majority.
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Associated Press
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Republian
Tooden Elected in Butte Victory for Republicans
In Butte on April 7 Republican totals dominated municipal races. Stodden won mayor with 5012 votes to 2650 for Captain William Cutts and 11 for George Ambrose, while Republicans secured the treasurer and police magistrate posts. Cutts conceded, calling it a victory over the Bolsheviks and saying he respected American voters.
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Bute
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William Cutts
Herman Strassburger
H. J. Grime
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George Ambrose
J. T. Sullivan
Insurance Federation Opens Second Annual Convention at Odd Fellows Hall
Great Falls hosts the Insurance Federation of Montana for its second annual convention. Morning session covered business, officer elections, and addresses. evening featured an illustrated lecture on fire prevention at the Berto theater. Speakers included Loday, McSwindlehurst of Livingston, Matheson of Billings, Jobimson of San Francisco, Hancock of Tacoma, Lt. Gov. McDowell of Butte, Riley of Butte, and Yaeger of Great Falls. Officers elected: President Wy P.
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Central Montana land opening sparks rush for entry
Central Montana announces 304000 acres in Helena district designated as stock grazing land. Entrymen may file April 25 after Washington designation. About 700 applications already on hand. many inquiries expected. Grazing land may adjoin existing homesteads within 20 miles. improvements required by law.
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Whippet Tank Boosts Loan in Miles City
Citizens watching a whippet tank, driven by Sergeant Floyd Meade, as an appeal for subscriptions to the Victory loan is presented in Miles City. A January/April event details a snowbound scene with the vehicle maneuvering through holes and gullies amid the publicity drive by Reverend Thomas Hardie.
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Floyd Meade
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President Wilson Improves, Condition Steady in Paris
Paris April 7 President Wilson's attending physicians report steady improvement in his condition after a day of hedging remarks. The president remained in bed most of the day as medical staff monitor his health closely in the French capital.
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Associated Press
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Vets to Select Delegates for National Convention
County World War veterans group meets in Rose Room headquarters tonight at 7 30 to choose delegates for the May 8 national convention at St. Louis. The session includes a social hour with music by the veterans jazz orchestra led by Jack Conway and a canteen service by the Weudon's auxiliary. All veterans and their ladies are invited.
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Wheeler and Dunn Fire Off Incendiary Remarks
AP dispatch from April 7 reports a mass meeting of 1280 citizens protesting the state supreme court for not placing W F Dunn on the mayoral ballot as an independent. Dunn, defeated for the Democratic nomination, pledged to file his petition. Wheeler denounced justice in district and supreme courts and warned books are useless. Dunn warned there are many jails for similar speech. Whiteley, newly elected school board member, criticized democracy’s failures to aid workers.
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Motmans Confesses to First Degree Murder in Mitchell Case
Louis Motmans, son-in-law of Ole Sandwick, was jailed in Mitchell after a detailed confession to the county attorney alleging the murder of Sandwick. He described killing Sandwick with a pick handle during a roadside confrontation, then disposed of the body in a creek. Authorities reported no inquest was held as suspicions arose.
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Ren Glendenning
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Lemkie
Flight Across Atlantic by Shortt Brothers Opens April 16
The Shortt brothers’ aircraft, an entry in the 600 pound race, is set to depart Ireland for Newfoundland on April 16. Weather conditions are favorable and officials expect the journey to take about 20 hours.
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London
Associated Press
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Ireland
Major Martin Maghanis Memorial Service Set in Helena
Major Martin Maghanis, veteran and civil war hero, will be honored in Helena with a 9 30 o clock service at St Helena Cathedral. Miss McGuinness will sing, Big Day will offer the mass, and Bishop Carroll will address the assembly. Burial follows at Resurrection Cemetery as prominent Montanans arrive from cities including Fort Benton and Butte to pay tribute.
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Titermant
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Fort Benton
Butte
Great Falls
Missoula
Dillon
Billings
Walter Hill To Operate Second Big Stock Farm
Walter Hill plans to run a 15000 acre stock ranch on a 1,250,000 tract south of Miles City Montana. The project resembles his Livingston venture and focuses on breeding high grade cattle. Arrangements for early operation are practically complete.
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Pardon for Eugene V Debs Denied by Palmer
Washington April 7 Attorney General Palmer announced he would oppose clemency for Eugene V Debs the socialist leader sentenced to ten years for Espionage Act violations. He said duty in the Delis case required upholding law enforcement and administration of justice despite pleas for respite. The pardon petition was received at the White House and referred to the Attorney General. Signers included P P Walsh Alan Benson and Charles Kesyard Russell.
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Bolshevik Losses Reported in Sred Mekhrenga Fight
Archangel April 6 report says Bolsheviks suffered 700 dead and wounded and 80 prisoners in the Sred Mekhrenga engagement. Allies endured no losses. Bolsheviks rested bombardment of British and American positions along the Dyina al Vaga rivers.
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Bolshevik Treat The Prisoners Well Archangel Report
Archangel reports say three American soldiers captured by Bolsheviki on the Bolshie Czechi front are being sent to Moscow. They are apparently well treated. Rev Father Roach chaplain with British forces freed after capture near Bol She Ozerki on March 31 reached American lines on the Vologda front yesterday.
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Ontario to hold plebiscite on liquor measures
Ontario plans a plebiscite on repealing the temperance act and on measures permitting alcohol sales. The date will be announced later. the decision comes amid political debate over booze policy in the province.
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Americans May Withdraw From Big Peace Conference
Paris April 7 The peace conference nears a turning point with hints of action and doubts about achieving results within a fortnight. Premier Lloyd George and Colonel House are mentioned as hopes, while President Wilson’s stance remains firm. Reports say the George Washington may head to a French port as pressure mounts for a swift agreement.
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Bavarians Proclaim the Soviet Republic
A dispatch from Munich reports Bavarians proclaim a Soviet Republic amid reports of Hungarian counterrevolution and the assassination of Bela Kun. The Frankfurter Nachtausgabe notes imminent changes in the Balkan region as events unfold with no confirmation yet of the claims.
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Defenders’ Cases Delayed in Tacoma Court
Police Judge J Hackett delayed six men and women arrested Saturday for attempting to sell soldiers’ milk or rations tags. Officials had forbidden the sale. All cases postponed until Wednesday April 11 due to insufficient time for defense preparation.
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No Decision Yet Upon Victory Voter Percent
From Washington April 7 Associated Press reports the Treasury may not use the war finance corporation’s new one year notes as a direct Victory Liberty loan index. Officials say non government securities should carry 1/2 to 3/4 percent higher interest. Banks push for at least 5 percent, but Treasury appears unlikely to favor that.
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Livingston unions push six hour day reform
A six hour workday movement began at a Livingston trades council meeting led by Secretary Claude Sheak. The council remnant members will pursue shorter hours while maintaining existing pay rates as part of the effort.
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Livingston Trades Agit Libor Comneil
Claude Sheak
Helena elects Trewry Kain city commissioner by wide margin
In Helena tomorrow's city election, Harry Kain led in every ward with 1040 votes while C Ollie Connor trailed at 490. Kain, contesting against three others, was re-elected city commissioner as the spring election yielded a clear victory across all wards. The ballot numbers show Connor gaining strength but not enough to overtake the incumbent.
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Trewry Kain
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