10 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
1
This article explains Montana Motor Vehicle Law basics for owners drivers and dealers. It notes widespread everyday misunderstandings and the penalties for violations. Section 2 requires each automobile owner to pay a two dollar registration fee to the Secretary of State.
Section 3 requires every motor vehicle to display a distinctive registration number on both ends with a white background and black figures. The size limits are three inches high and one half inch stroke width. Penalties range from 25 to 50 dollars for violations. Section 4 requires automobile dealers to pay 10 dollars per car make and allows operation of multiple cars with dealer number displayed. extra numbers cost 50 cents each with penalties from 25 to 100 dollars for offenses.
Section 5 details safety appliances for motor vehicles including two front lamps and one rear lamp to be lit from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. It mandates safety features, signal horns, and lights visible 200 feet ahead with fines for violations.
State leaders headed by Governor Eberhardt of Minnesota and Senator Sullivan call for a new canal from Allouez Bay near Superior to the Mississippi. Government engineers find it feasible, with a 250 mile route via Brule and St. Croix rivers. Proponents cite coal savings, cheaper transport for flour and grain, and strong traffic as justification.
Miss Blake of New York will tour to speak in Culberts Poplar Glasgow Hinsdale Malta Harlem Chinook Havre and other towns July 13 to July 21. Arrangements set for afternoon and evening open air meetings to advance equal rights for women and child protection. Mary E. O Neil signs the note.
The United States spent over 1.25 million dollars on an exhibit at Vera Cruz. Despite the high cost, Niagara Falls protocol states the U S government will not seek a war indemnity.
Report on a Saco Gun Club event notes 180 shots with 64 birds broken and praises Eline as the top shooter while admitting possible score-card errors. The Independent defends the club and recommends future shoots, calling the group friendly and affordable for families.
Senator Stone questions running government by secrecy and whether secret committee hearings breach honor. Americans seek transparency on Colombia treaty and a potential 25 million payment. Norris pushes for public proceedings on Nicaragua and Colombia treaties amid push to end closed doors in Senate.
After the Spanish American War a dispute over Isle of Pines ownership persisted. Americans hold most land, and citrus and timber riches drew investors. Consul James le Rogers notes development in agriculture while past efforts by U S officials to corner pineapples ended in financial losses. Population around five thousand, about one thousand Americans.
Nashua defeated Sale 2 to 0 as nine innings were played. Nashua pitchers Puckett and Soile held Sale to few chances while Easton Timmerman provided Saco batteries for Nashua. An Indian player in Nashua’s nine aided the win in a rough contest.
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