Montana Legislature Debates New County Name Controversy
A Montana senate debate centers on creating Philips County in the north, a bill backed by Republicans and opposed by progressives. The measure follows a recent controversy where Ben Philips faced scrutiny over past political alignments. The Wibaux County bill ties to a political debt from Kinney’s nomination.
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Sellenidta
Senate
Philips County
Valley
Little Rockies
Ben Philips
Montana
E Philips
Wibaux
Dawson County
Kinney
Bidwards Seeks Democratic Backing in Agreement Push
The source notes Bidwards aims to fulfill his part of the agreement with aid from eight Democratic friends in the undertaking.
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Bidwards
Legislative Drafting Bureau Aim to Reform Bill Process
Senator Li Follette backs Nelsons proposal to create a legislative drafting bureau and a reference division in the Library of Congress. The plan mirrors Wisconsin practice to systematize bill drafting so laws are clear and non conflicting. It seeks to reduce ambiguities that hinder lawyers and complicate amendments and new measures.
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LiFollette
Nelson
Legislative Drafting Bureau
Library ‘of Congress
Wisconsin
Canada to start parcel post system in 1914
Ottawa reports preparations underway in the post office department for a parcel post service similar to the United States. A bill may be introduced in the current session to authorize the scheme ahead of its early 1914 launch.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
Canada
Post Office Department
Conservation stance signals strong new administration
The article notes the incoming administration will pursue broad conservation policies as a wise use of resources belonging to the people. It forecasts differences in details but emphasizes a shared commitment and highlights the 1915 San Diego Exposition as a key venue for demonstrating conservation concepts.
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San Diego Exposition
Electric Bitters Restore Strength and Health
A vintage advertisement urges readers to stop worrying about illness and rely on Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor. It claims rapid benefits, boasts thousands of satisfied users, and offers a 50 cent guarantee at druggists.
Federal Homestead Act relief aids entrymen dispute
The State Railroad Commission sets February 12 for final conferences with railroads over proposed rate schedules and rules. The hearings include objections to stock shipment rates and Conway, Gardiner, and Conrad routes. The measure aims to fix Department of Interior interpretation affecting residence and cultivation on original and added entries.
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Washingtons
House
Interior Department
Department
Montana
Pray
Aklellena
State Failroad Commission
Hpar
Conrad” Mercantile Company
Conred
AV ‘Enatchee
Wash
Gonrad, Mont
Sike van Dyke
Gardine
Missouri River
Great Falls
Tribune
Regulating the Telephone Problem and Wickersham’s Shift
The Attorney General ceded control of the telephone issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission, praising its proactive approach. The commission already tackled railroad rates and express car questions, delivering beneficial results under congressional direction. In New York City business lines offer limited service at $48,000 annually, while some rural areas obtain limited service for about $1.50 monthly.
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Wickersham
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
New York
City
Ane Limited
Modernizing Census Methods
The Census Director favors simplified methods for the next count using mail carriers in large towns. Durand supports fewer foolish answers to streamline reports. Much vital data from the last census remains unavailable, cost reached 14 million dollars, with most records stored in Washington junk piles. The 1910 newspaper statistics are not published and would mirror outdated directories.
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Washington
Capital confirmation schedule prompts Democratic blockade
Report notes the Republicans expect appointments to move through but Democrats block confirmations. Mentioned are army navy diplomatic posts, with no other posts advancing before March fourth.
Attorney General Rules Special County Creation Unconstitutional
Helena Jan 30 Attorney General D M Kelly informs Senator Murtly that counties created by a special act violate the state constitution. He cites chapter 112 of the laws of 1911 proving that general law governs county creation and that using a special act is improper. Other communities continue pursuing the general approach.
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Helena
13Th
Legislative Assembly
Will Bei
D. M.’ Kelly
Co. S. Murtly
Senate
Murtly
Snays
Assessors Fix Rates for 1913 Livestock Schedule
Helena Jan 30 Assessors in convention devote nearly all effort to a committee report on livestock rates. Stallions jacks saddle horses and driving horses and mules priced from 50 dollars upward by grade while cayuse values range 25 to 35 dollars.
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Helena
Liéreroork
Cattle Assessments Listed For Various Head Counts
The document details cattle assessments including dairy cows priced not less than 530 per head, common milch cows not less than 252 per head, three-year-old steers set at 85 per head, beef steers not less than 45, and range stock cattle 22.50 per head. It references gentio ds and other notes in unclear sections.
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Ae eGletttz
The Corn Club Boys Visit Washington for National Exposure
The corn club boys from twenty five states gathered in the national capital. Their champion acre yields could multiply U S corn production fivefold if applied nationwide. The Agricultural Department backs the program, highlighting seed selection, fertilization, and tillage as transformative for American farming and youth involvement in agriculture.
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Corn Club
Washington
United States
Agricultural Department
Corn ‘Club
Schedule of livestock prices and pole line assessments
Not less than: sheep 2 head, lambs 2 head, goats 82 a head, bucks 85.17 head, hogs 35. Pole line and one copper wire per mile 8855. Pole line and one iron wire 55, each additional iron wire 5, each telephone instrument 5.
Senatorial Split Over Panama Canal Arbitration Debate
Senator from New York warns the nation's honor is at stake and urges arbitration with England. Judge O Gorman from the same state resists arbitration as the Senate and country divide over the issue.
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Root
New-York
Panama Canal
England
Judge O' Gorman
Samié
Senate
Surprise Your Friends with New Life Pills
Four weeks of use of Dr. King's New Life Pills stimulate the liver and improve digestion. Purporting to remove impurities and clear eruptions from face and body, the ad urges readers to begin now and buy at all druggists.
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Bry
the Corn Club Boys
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
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