Investigation of Prison Affairs and Conley Ranch Deals
Testimony questions MacDonald on secretive dealings over prison meat sales to the state at half price. Witnesses describe Conley ownership, claims filed in Johnson’s name, and board members' possible authorization, with Nolan pressing for records on the Valitan and Waliton ranch dealings.
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State Board of Examiners
MacDonald
Dixon
Det Nolan
George Johnson, Jr
Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
Conley
Johnson
Canley
State Board
Cantey House
Col. Nola
Cantey
MacDoneld
Col. Nolan
Phea
Vidal
Galen
Scanland
Warn Springs
Angles
Jord
Stewart
Secretary of
Waiton Ranch
Mr. Ford
Meney
Col Nolan
Pei
Vower Hills
Okehed Fy Ffm
Wembes Aday Board of Examiner
Deege
Col. Nalin
Thin Tate
Gore
Norcig T
Severel
Jobeson
Coates
Coney
Menneney
Sibelee
Col
Nolan
Rankin
Jolson Sext Sweek
Donald Col. Solen
Consen
Dison
du Conley
Goveror Norris
Mis soula case hearings reveal prison produce misdeeds
The AP proceeding details cross examinations over misused prison produce and stolen funds tied to Conley and state warrants. Johnson and Jolson testified that produce claims were routed to Conley or the penitentiary, amid questions of motive and Board agreements.
Court session wraps as prison board salary dispute discussed
Governor Disot addresses property rental allegations after court pauses. Witness notes missing records while Col Nolan and Col Canty debate use of horses and vehicles in the penitentiary. Court adjourns until Monday as state prepares further testimony on various complaints.
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Avitneds
Lawr
Joseph M. Disot
Yeaterday
Seine Fihie
States Highway Commission
Montana
Missoula
Dwilling
Pocus
Charles Cowell
Gel
Borah Opposed to Bonus Measure in Public Letter
A 1917 era public record shows Senator Borah opposing a four billion dollar veterans bonus. The correspondence includes a letter from the Idaho Statesman and replies from veterans groups praising financial stewardship and criticizing perceived abuses of public funds.
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Hatats Lilalio
Borat
Mie
Auterican Legion
Es Iba
Trafle
Itate Daily Statesman
Post
Mallon
Andrew Mellon
Senators clash over disabled veteran aid and treasury darts
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Borah defending support for disabled veterans against charges of neglect. He asserts records show consistent aid and urges examining congressional records and department files for the truth. The exchange references war contracts and treasury pressures amid wartime provisioning.
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Treasury
Vorr
Reo
Warren
Baltey
Pariah
Senata Borah
Special Dispatch
Washington
Thereington
Radio Station and Aero Club Planned for City
Helena plans to launch a radio station and aero club offering in home service, public concerts, lectures on radio basics, and guided tours. Fred Sheriff chairs a committee addressing city interest, aiming to attract members and provide radio sets, installation, and navigation education through a rapid install project.
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Aero Club
Hhede Puhlie
Helena Radio
Numcrous
Vwlkt
Avork
Widertake
Fred Sheriff
Sheriff
Helena
Avery
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Ate
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Associated Press
Great Gonley Case
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Iman
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New York Style Center
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Stom
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Thie City
Rosemary Rooney
Ton
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