03 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
1
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a safe, fast acting remedy for neuralgia and pains. It claims penetrating, soothing relief that does not burn or discolor skin, suitable for face, head, or any area. A trial bottle from a drug store is suggested for immediate benefit.
In Grand Rapids, Judge Sessions hears U S Senator Truman Newberry and 134 co defendants charged with corruption and conspiracy. Dailey outlines alleged campaign spending, hiring and publicity schemes tied to Newberry’s bid for the Michigan seat. He describes large payments, promotional films, telegrams, and pressure on unions while naming key figures and managers in the Detroit and Newberry campaigns.
Report notes malnutrition aboard the steamer Manchuria, with moneyed passengers able to obtain luxuries while others faced scarcity. A party of five from Hamburg paid 490 marks for a meal, and a German dockworker reportedly ate a raw frozen beef piece offered by a ship steward. The ship carried 200 bags of mail and a cargo of fertilizer phosphates from Germany.
Two American officers were detained at 2 p.m. in an office of Presidente Municipal Franlista M Peraza after technical arrest. A telegram was sent to Adolphe de la Muertit, governor of Sonora, for central government guidance. The officers reportedly assisted their commander and described the incident while under care.
Major Gen Robert L Howze in the El Paso district said tonight he fears for the safety of lieutenants G L Usher and L M Wo an army air crew who made a forced landing at Enzavi Sonora today They departed Fort Bliss flying field Saturday in a two seated machine Their destination was Nogales Ariz
Conferees back a compromise on Easing Bill 510 outlining open development of government coal and oil lands. Provisions set royalties by past and future production with specified shares to reclamation funds states and the federal government, and auctions or other methods to set totals. Maximum acreages and minimum royalties are defined for coal oil phosphate sodium and shale sands leases.
Senate discussion centers on the Versailles era treaty and American rights with Senator Reed urging stronger reservations. He cites Viscount Grey to argue Britain and France favor the League of Nations and warns the United States could be dragged into European conflicts. He questions northern and southern sentiment and argues for a robust fleet to deter Germany.
In Bisbee court, Wash the former Pishee telephone manager testified that deporations were part of a prior conspiracy. Kellogg and French spoke of sending telegraphs to delay appearances. Trials for Sandther Boyd and Touren were to proceed, while H E Wootten’s hardware case was set to begin tomorrow as prosecutors faced witness delays.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Elias Calles, secretary of industry and commerce, submitted resignation to President Carranza. The exact decision on acceptance remained undecided as officials weighed the move amid instability and internal pressure.
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