Montana's Loss and Clark's Legacy in Public Life
The Independent laments W A Clark of Montana as a grand figure misjudged by the public and political cliques. It honors his wealth, ambitions, and service while criticizing the era's harsh press and lawmakers. The piece reflects on Montana politics and Clark's international finance role and ends urging measured House size reform.
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W. A. Clark
Montana
The
Independent
Clarks
Senator Clark
United States’ Senate
Senate
Butte
Houses of Congress
Clark
West
Likely hurdles in cutting Congress size and pay
A discussion of reducing congressional membership from 435 to over 800 faces major obstacles. Lawmakers fear loss of jobs and uncertain protection for incumbents, while populous states like Arizona Delaware Nevada New Mexico and Wyoming will resist changes that alter representation and voting power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Congress
House of Representatives
Marvin Jones
Texas
House
Arizona
Delaware
Nevada
New Mexico
Wyoming
Legislature Bales Pasteurized Milk Bill Noted
Instead of pushing a bill for compulsory pasteurization of milk and cream for ice cream and butter the Legislature might have passed a bill for compulsory pasteurization of illegal bootleg whiskey.
Still a Man Killing Job for a President
The piece argues that the presidency is a perilous role, noting Harding Wilson Roosevelt Taft and Coolidge. It contends the job has killed every full-term holder this century and warns that choosing a leader during a dangerous era risks a man killing position. It stresses caution in timing and temperament.
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Coolidge
Harding
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Hawaii Maneuvers Highlight Pacific Defense Strategy
The piece explains joint navy and army maneuvers planned for the Pacific focusing on Hawaii as a strategic hub. It details goals to test defense adequacy, train cooperation, and explore new attack methods, with Blue and Black fleets simulating wartime conditions from the Golden Gate to Oahu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Brigham Young
William Mitchell
Brigham
Pacific
Mitchell
House
Miliary Affairs Committee
America
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii
Guam
Philippine Islands
Navy Department
War Department
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Oahu
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Philippines
Canal Zone
Golden Gate
Australia
Hawaian Islands
War and Navy Departments
Canal
Ciretny
San Francisco
Unalaska
Manila
Yokohama
Washington
Calling Him Cal The Chicago Tribune Editorial On Coolidge Diminutives
The piece discusses affection for presidents marked by familiar nicknames like Abe and Teddy, noting Cal for Coolidge is not undignified. It contrasts public perception with Mussolini and describes the American president’s power within law versus overseas rulers, ending with a quip about Coolidge’s possible rural routine.
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Cal
Coolidge
Wilson
Woody
Taft
Big Bull
Cleveland
Grover
Martison
Ben
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Abe
Teddy
Wurttemberg
Rome
United States
Mussolini
Senate
Mr. Coolidge
Vermont
Meditation on Forgiveness and Healing in Draper Sermon
A church meditation notes that Jesus prioritizes forgiveness over bodily healing. The text emphasizes confession as key to grace and spiritual health, warning that unconfessed sin blocks divine energies. Prayer asks Jesus to cleanse, heal, and renew lives.
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Jesus
Christ
F. G. Fugiley
Mitchell S Not To Retain Plage Mitchell S Not To Reta Plage
Brigadier General William Mitchell will not be continued as assistant chief of the Army Air Service when his term ends March 26. A brief list of candidates excludes Mitchell, with selection to come from recommendations of leaders including Major General Patrick and Major General Hines. President Coolidge will submit the nomination to the Senate for early confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Air Power
Army Air Service
Army Air Chief
Weeks
Mitchell
Government Air Service
Coolidge
Senate
Patrick
John L. Hines
White House
Wadsworth
Republian
New York
Inauguration Eves and Washington Politics Roundup
Incoming cabinet members report ready for duty as President Coolidge stays at work on inauguration eve. Dawes visits and receives friends while Senator Smith Brookhart seat dispute lingers. Senate rejects grain export bill. House proclaims desire for world court participation. Gardner resigns pensions post. Mellon denies securities irregularities. Public buildings rider sent back. special committee flags National Disabled Soldiers League funds misused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Mitchell
Army Air Chief
Dawes
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
McNary-Hangen Grain Export Corporation
House
Washington Gardner
Mellon
National Disabled Soldiers League
Governor selects Dr H A Bolton to lead Warm Springs asylum
The Butte Post notes Governor Erickson’s choice of Dr H A Bolton of Helena as superintendent at Warm Springs. The Montana senate approved unanimously and professional sources express cordial approval. Restoration of the institution to its former excellent rank is desired by Montanans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Erickson
H. A. Bolton
Helena
Warm Springs
Senate
Gavel Ceremony Honors Dawes at Birthplace
The Marietta birthplace of Charles Dawes will present him with a gavel fashioned after the Dawes campaign pipe. A piano stool memory recalls General Dawes as a boy practicing long hours at the piano. The importance of the Midway Islands is noted.
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Dawes
Associated Press
Marietta
Charles
Wade
Answers to Questions Answers to Questions
Questions and answers from The Helena Independent Information Bureau cover topics from department stores origins to fox climbing, perfumes, campaign funds, candied fruit, buoyancy, Albacore weights, Lillian Russell, and women’s magazine circulation. It lists named figures, places, and institutions with concise factual responses.
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Rowland H. Macy
America
Sixth Avenue
New York City
New York
Wanamaker’s
Philadelphia
Gale Hall
Marshall Field & Company
Chicago
France
Bulgaria
Italy
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Clerk of the House At
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Fisheries
Atlantic
Lillian Russell
Clinton
Iowa
Leonard
Harry Braham
Edward Solomon
John Chatterton
Alexander P. Moore
Spanish Prisoner finally jailed ending 50 year swindle hunt
Ey Associated Press reports General Ramon De Santa Clara, alias Rafael De Santos, or R. De S., dubbed the Spanish prisoner, is jailed in Madrid. His arrest ends a half century police pursuit as he allegedly victimized Americans with a bankrupted fortune swindle. He claimed a $360,000 fortune hidden in a portmanteau and used brokers to extort cash advances and rewards.
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Ey Associated Press
Washington
Ramon De Santa_Clara
Rafael de Santos
R. de S
State Department
Madrid
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Haskin
East Helena
Astraconda
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George Matthew Adama
Roy L. Smith
Chicago Tribune
Draper
Commission On Evangelism
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Mitchell S
National
Hamilton Fish
Sandwich Island
Bermuda
Blaine
American Pacific
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