Final Draft of Bill for Funds for Vet Relief
A draft bill outlines funding and taxes to support veterans relief, proposing overseas service pay, optional benefits, and various levies. It references treaty terms, wartime debt, and adjustments to tariffs and exchange laws, with Senate ratification and international provisions involving Germany and Austria-Hungary. Senator Myers opposed the resolution, arguing against harsher punishment of Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur-Tay
Tohac
Senate delays probe into campaign fund spending cited by Borah
The Senate faced extensive delays as Senator Borah urged an investigation into campaign expenditures. Absence of many members slowed action on the Borah resolution accusing General Wood and Governor Lowden of spending large sums in preconvention funds. With primaries likely to finish before any probe, critics warn moneyed interests could influence the process without timely oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttorals
Senate
Borah
Phi
Groeral
Gevernor Lowden
Wee
General Wood
Federal officials weigh sugar price relief amid price probe
Federal officials consider sugar price relief as an investigation probes alleged discrimination by Osden consigners and jobbers who added 4.95 to sugar prices. The dispute centers on Amalgamated producers and wholesalers, with dairy and consumer impacts noted, while officials weigh a moderate, targeted response.
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Osden
Uryan
Susie Prige
Utah
aMgar
Helens
Humphrey’s Medicine Co Letter Promotes Remedies
Fragmented OCR notes quote a Mr HLH Frick engineer letter praising Humphrey’s Remedies for general health and sore throat relief. It mentions a $5,000 case, 25¢ bottles, doctor bills saved, and a claim of universal English and foreign-language manuals. Enclosed appears to be address at 1 William Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlh. Frick
Fricks
Humphrey
Dor
Humphrey's Lomen, Medicine Co
William Street
New York
Plumber Thinks He Needs New Pipes
A garbled patient tale describes gas, stomach pain, and a belief a plumber needs pipes replaced. The text promotes a dubious remedy named Wonderful Remedy claiming to cure numerous stomach and intestinal ailments and urges readers to buy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walleye Ayt
Golden Glow Queen Contest Vote Totals Report
The complete count of votes for the Golden Glow Queen contest shows a tight race with leading contenders including Hildreth Clatow Marion Dutton Dally Green Ruth Benson and others. Winners will be honored at a May 23 dance at the Maver with several social events planned by the Commercial club and Helena dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Helens
Connie Eckhart
Marlow
Placer
Syomen
Helena
Time Hearing on Time Zone Boundaries Involving Idaho Oregon Washington
The Public Utilities Commission of Idaho and the Interstate Commerce Commission held a hearing in May to decide whether the standard mountain time zone and standard Pacific time zone boundary should be adjusted to include Idaho portions of Oregon and Washington. The proceedings focused on modifying the boundary to reflect regional time alignment and potential implications for scheduling and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ated Bess
Washington
Public Utilities Commission of
Jidaho
Interstiate Commerce
Dartmouth Victor Over Columbia in Track Meet
Dartmouth defeated Columbia in a track and field meet by a total score of 12 1/3 to 46 1/3 points at the venue, with Associated Press reporting on the results from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Associated Press
New York
Columbia
A Senate Debate Over German Government Control Mentioned
The text notes a claim about German influence and control in the United States, dated around April 6, 1917, discussing retention of possession by the United States and pending disposition by Congress. It references imperial Gers mAn governance and the question of who holds authority over German nationals and related assets. The fragmentary passage suggests legislative action and future congressional direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersman
United States
Congress
Prosperity at Stake in Transport Tie Up Contested
The petition argues that use of emergency powers under the transportation act is needed to prioritize movement of essential goods to curb rising living costs. Officials suggest the commission may push to the limit, but uncertainty remains about where this could lead. the document notes requests for fuel and vital commodities to receive priority in transit.
Fragmentary note on land sale and zone allocation
Fragmented OCR text discusses a sale linked to Helena and others, with unclear acts by authorities. It implies zone territory allocation was not made by federal officials, but by the refinery firm or parties themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chese
Helena
Edher
Sale Lake
Eugay
Chomselves
Canadian land drive launched to develop prairie land
A Canadian project to develop about 20 000 acres of unused land in the West has begun under the Western Canada Contention Association with a fund of 1 500 000 dollars. Mrs aluctatin ts i Plieer Ivan Lewistoy initiated the effort.
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Toronto
Colontention Association
Mrs. Aluctatin
Ivan Lewistoy
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Arrivaiuy
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Stakiust
Gail
Austein
Hungary
Myers
Montana
Germany
Olanning
Mystes
A. J. Meintere
Myiniyse
East City
Saaier
Tyte May
Federdt
Elem
Vitaile Pean
Ramuek
Western Company
Whee Loche
Grete
Organized Labor
Federal Bank
Tee House
Jas. Anderson
Building Trades Council
NEW Hudson Ambulance
Diamonds Placer Hotel
Bidg
Helena Chas
H. Pratt
Pageny
Scotch Woolen Mills
By Alhnaw
Tom
Ouch
Toms
Uta & Dunn Co
Mrs. Ao, Stewart
Joe Alpsander
Iove
Femu Tarren
Eave
Phe
Chet
Pontius
Flaherty-Kohler Service
Eimnheimers
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