Montana Weather and Local Notices Parade
Weather in Montana remains mostly cloudy with rain or snow likely in western portions. Old State lunches at Scharp’s feature Dutch fare. Private ball-room dancing lessons offered, contact 4281. District court recalls civil calendar. Mabel Lilbert charged with prohibition violation. Mrs Wettinger dies in Los Angeles at 98, former resident. Divorce suit filed by Grace Smith against Charles Edward Start for support.
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Mabel Lielburt
West Main Street
Padbury
Grace Ase Smith
District Court
Charles Edward Start
Walhack
Neb
I Tf Brass
Gamtite
No warrant for Peterson on bribery charge
Topeka Kans January 26 By Associated Press No warrant for the arrest of Carl J Peterson former bank commissioner of Kansas on bribery charges will be sworn out by county officials on the basis of evidence now at hand Assistant county Attorney Edward Rooney declared today Rooney's declaration was in reply to the demand of Attorney General Griffith that the county attorney file complaints against Peterson We shall continue the investigation but we have not enough to make a case now
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Topeka
Kans
Jam
Ue Associated Press
Xno
Carl J. Peterson
Kansad
Edward Rooney
Rooney
Griffith
Peterson
Tooney
Ehough
Federal Jobholders Dinner February 12 Planned Here
The federal employees association schedules its annual dinner and dance in the Mold Rosé room on the evening of February 12. The event will feature a program, and about 300 men and women on the federal payroll are expected to attend.
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Federal Employes’ Association
Higgins resigns from U S attorney office in Montana
Donald Higgins, longtime deputy district attorney for U S attorney John L. Slattery in Montana, resigns effective February 1 to resume private legal practice in Missoula. Slattery says replacing him will be difficult, aiming for a seasoned lawyer who maintains the office’s record.
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Donald Higgins
John L. Slattery
United States
Montana
Missoula
Higgins
Slattery
Airo Higgins
Elks Marching Unit Reschedules Meeting to Friday
The Elks marching unit will hold its second preparatory meeting for the Portland convention next July on Friday evening at the club house instead of tonight. The postponement was decided due to conflicting attractions.
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ELKS
Grand Ledge
Portland
Ore
Ma Ferguson Best Known Woman in World Says Press
Washington reports Ma Ferguson governor of Texas is described as the best known woman in the world today by publicity men. The piece lists famous women and men, noting Ferguson leads a parade of household names in national recognition.
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Washington, DC
Ma" Ferguson
Texas
Oman
Carrie Nation
Helen Kellar
Governor Ferguson
Jane Adams
Mary Pickford
Lady Astor
Queen Maze
Romania
Prince of Wales
Henry Ford
General Pershing
Mussalii
Lloyd George
United States
President Coolidge
Pershing
Thomas A. Edison
Babe Ruth
City council votes first reading on fuel oil substitution ordinance
The council heard that many have already substituted fuel oil for coal in furnaces and will expand within 12 months. Oil as fuel is expected to cost about the same as coal. Knights of Pythias announce a special convention at Castle Hall near N. P. depot on Wednesday, January 28 in the afternoon. Grand Chancellor B G Worden of Lewiston will attend. all lodge members are urged to attend.
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Knights OF
Cal's Pal Boston Terrier Joins White House Kennel
The 12 pound pedigreed Boston terrier known as Cals Pal has joined the White House canine colony. Presented to President Coolidge II by the Haverill Kennel Club, the dog is among the newest additions to the presidential pets.
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White House
President Coolidge II
Haverill Kennel Club
Kills Bill to Shift TB Costs From State to Counties
Senate debate over Scofield s bill to charge counties for free tuberculosis patients led to its defeat when Senator Stewart struck the enacting clause. Oliver pressed an amendment to raise maintenance to 50 cents, arguing public safety concerns, but the measure failed to pass. Several other Senate bills advanced or were noted, including tax and county office examination measures and a Great Lakes waterway request.
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G. E. Lafollette Scofield
Senate
Finance and Claims Committee
T. P. Stewart
Deer Lodge
Scofield
Galen
Stewart
Oliver
Warm Springs
State Purchasing Department
State Board of Examiners
Montana
Congress
Great Lakes-St.Lawrence
Great Lakes
St Lawrence River
Anough
Bell River
Senator Cameron proposes yearlong grazing fee suspension
Arizona Senator Ralph H. Cameron introduced a bill in Congress to suspend all grazing fees for livestock in national forest reservations for the current year. The measure, backed by livestock interests in Arizona and Montana, aims to ease a crisis after fees rose from 35 cents to 100 dollars per head annually. Officials warn higher prices will raise beef costs nationwide.
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Arizona
Ralph H. Cameron
Congress
John Towles
Register of the
United States Land Office
Phoenix
Senator Cameron
Towles
Montana
Cameron
Mc Towles
Mr Towles
Seven Day Train Service Restored to Phillipsburg
The Northern Pacific Railroad resumes Sunday train service on the Phillipsburg branch effective last Sunday after a period without Sunday service. A Japanese subsidy of 159,000 yen is granted to the Japanese Radio Broadcasting Co. for the coming fiscal year.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Phillipsburg Granch
Japanese Radio Broadcasting Co. J
Exalted Rulers Night at Helena Elks Roundup
The Helena Lodge of Elks plans a February 5 exalted rulers night with young performers and veterans resuming onstage after 10 to 20 years. Assemblymen who are Elks will attend as special guests. Committee includes A. I Reeves chairman George O. Freeman Senator Ray Church Representative Lester Loble and Hugh Adair.
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Helena
Verdict Instructed In Favor Of Defendant In Suit
An instructed verdict for defendant Horace W Hargrove was returned by the jury in Judge Horsky's district court department. Goodman was the plaintiff and the action claimed damages from a streetcar collision in Main street with Hargrove's taxicab. Hargrove was awarded costs and settlement with his wife, originally a co-defendant, was recognized.
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Jake Gogdmat
Horace W Tlargrove
Oa J Hiorsiky
Department of the District Court
Iis
Hargrove
Plang
W. Choate
Horsky
Heal
Nivy
Flargrove
Goodman
TG D. Phelan
Committee Bears Talk On Tax Title Measure
Proponents of House Bill 40 testified before a joint session of the Montana house and senate ways and means committees. Stering Wood of Billings outlined the bill, modeled on Illinois law, to create an unassailable tax title and attract buyers at delinquent tax sales. He argued current practices inflate levy rates and defer taxes, while the bill aims to recover revenue. penalties would average around seven percent, with a high rate to sell otherwise unsold property.
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House
Montana
Senate
Stering Wood
Billings
Wood
Dress described with sable trim and matching wig color
A fragment describes a red and gold brocade dress trimmed with sable, matte finish and straight back style worn with a Spanish mat. It notes a bobbed hairstyle option and a dark red wig as a possible match.
Senate demands detailed Montana university funds report
The Montana Senate adopted a resolution to require the University of Montana chancellor to provide a full audit of finances. The Finance and Claims Committee seeks the 1923 24 fiscal year income from the one and a half mill levy and other sources, allocation among units, and spending methods. It asks recommendations for economical operation, student value, and legal changes to boost efficiency and taxpayer relief.
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Senate
Finance and Claims Committee
University of Montana
State University Glees Sing Here February 14
State University Glees will begin its annual concert tour February 6 with thirty two travelers led by Director DeLoss Smyth. The program features an orchestra and varied ensembles, piano and banjo solos by Maurice Driscoll and Clark MacLennan, and a full roster of club members including Miss Bernice Berry, Chester Watson, and Z F Grybeal. The group includes numerous soloists and two tenor and bass sections, led by Miss Berry and Driscoll, with a lineup of Missoula to Great Falls performers and students from Lewistown Helena and Missoula among others.
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University of Montana Glee
Besginning
DeLoss Smyth
Bernice Berry
McHkinley
Seattle
Thernrient
Glen Club
Varsity Quartet
DeLoss Smith
Chester Watson
ZF i. Grybeal
The
State University
Lee Club
Miss Berry
Ami Accanmipamec
Herman Stark
Gmester Watson
Martin J. Audhloft
Il P. Craven
Milton Brown
Missoula
Arnold Gillette
Lewistown
Theodora Halorgson
Cut Bank
Robert I. Llessinser
Gulings
Iteeman Stark
Ans
Soulas Forest
Stephens
Ban Verarcisco
Altkin
Minnesota
Linreld J. Raley
Eugene
Oregon
Henry Fatlex
Gilbert Baker
Kelena
Martin J. Trudtloff
Bulte
BR Clark
MacLennan
Maryin Ji
Porter
Stevengch
William In Veach
Three Forks
L Robert Alling
Sidney
M. T. Burke
J. E. Bates
Maurice Driscol
Wallspell
Glen M. Wide
Great Falls
Kenneth L. Niles
Layingston
Fred Staat
Pasadena
California
R. Graven
Spokane
Wash
Aubrey Nouston
Bozeman
Glenn C. Henry
FL E Graybeal
Cascade
Raymond Gerber
Meriden
Kansas
M. Mason Marecy
Polson
Carl BE. Wood
Great Fails
Assembly Grist Mill Briefs Deliberate on Bills and Jokes
Senator Oliver thanked Senator Stewart of Deer Lodge for support on a bill to fund tuberculosis patient care at state facilities, instead of counties bearing costs. Scofield’s waterway resolution faced shifting votes. a playful remark about Capitol dome orators surfaced. A proposed pint cap and six drink rule appeared as a jest. Former Governor Sam Stewart was greeted warmly. House bills advanced. H B 66 for a closed primary. The Senate set attendance rules and excuses for illness.
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Oliver
Stewart
Deer Lodge
Warm Springs
Galen
Scofield
House
Senate
Hazelbaker
Leighton
Rhodes
Resolution seeks agricultural training school at Fort Assiniboine
Representative Parker Anderson of Blaine county introduces a resolution urging the 19th legislature to appoint a committee to study establishing an agricultural training school at Fort Assiniboine. The measure notes the state pledged such a program when Fort Assiniboine reservation buildings were received from the federal government. Also dated Chicago January 26 at Associated Press. Jamies Kirkley, 142, Chicago's oldest resident and oldest Mason of Odd Fellows in the city, died yesterday.
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Parker T. Anderson
Blaine County
Senate
House
19Th Legislate Assembly
Ore Assiniboine
Iath Legislative Assembly
Fort “Assiniboine
Associated Press
Chicago
Jamies Kirkley
Odd Tellow
Bye
New Viennese Cabinet Names Herr Mataja Foreign Minister
Herr Heinrich Mataja is appointed minister of foreign affairs in the new Vienna cabinet. This is his latest photograph accompanying the announcement.
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Heinrich Mataja
Legion Will Elect New Officers At Dinner In Rose Rom
Local American Legion to elect officers for the year at a dinner in Eddy Rose room tomorrow evening. Elk meat is on the menu with Governor John Erickson as a speaker along with Attorney General Foote Senator Shelver and Representative Burns. W G Ferguson to preside as toastmaster. High school orchestra to perform and Sulgrove academy pupils to dance. Ex service men invited and advance reservations requested with Mr Ferguson at the Commercial club.
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Eddy Rose Room
John ©. Erickson
Foote
Shelver
Park County
Burns
Blaine County
W. G. Ferguson
Sulgrove Academy
State Assembly
Legion
Ferguson
Commercial Club
Former husband seeks to eliminate divorced wife in insurance case
Ed ward M. Toman sues his divorced wife Gusella M. Toman in district court to obtain possession of a $5 000 fire insurance policy to remove her as beneficiary. He alleges she refuses to surrender the policy and asks return or cash surrender value of $1 812.50 plus damages of $30 and costs. S A Balliot attorney for Toman.
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Edward M. Toman
Gusella M. Toman
Ipilrties
Fire Insurance Company
Toman
S.A Balliot
PERSONALS notes from the city and region on business visits
Several notable visitors and residents are listed with travel and staying details. Aleck Wechoff departed for Portland, Oregon. W E Murphy and Mrs Machatka are in from Missoula and Marysville on business and travel. Oakley Parker and Ballard registered at the Harvey. Judge John Hurley visited Glasgow. Kudisen leaves for Minneapolis. Gibbons returns from Illinois. Parker Veazey Jr and Joseph Stanford of Great Falls are in town on railroad business. others include Phelan of Deer Lodge and Mercier family en route to Springfield.
Bible Bill Lost in Wyoming Senate Referendum
The Wyoming senate committee of the whole refused to approve a Bible reading bill for public schools but later left the measure on file with an amendment barring commentary. The debate cited potential dissension and the belief that schools are not proper venues for religious instruction. In Memphis railroad executive John M. Egan died at his St Louis home tonight, per AP.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Senate
Senate
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
John M. Egan
Missouri Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Hf Egan
Verne J and Mississippi Valley Railroad
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