Poplar Appeals to Supreme Court in County Seat Case
The issue centers on Poplar's appeal after Judge Horkan's district court findings in the Poplar Wolf Point county seat contest. Wolf Point retained the seat, with a five vote larger majority, and the court found no fraud. Dr J L Atkinson, lead plaintiff, filed notice of appeal with April 1 1924 deadline.
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Horkan
Wolf Point
Poplar
Supreme Court
District Court
Pal
Hallett
Poplar Standard
Saturday Blade
J. L. Atkinson
Vermont Senator Greene Shot in Booze Battle
Sen Frank L Greene senior senator from Vermont was shot during a pistol duel between prohibition agents and boot leggers on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol. He was conscious after surgery and credited with shielding his wife Mrs Greene as bystanders reported more than a dozen shots.
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Washington
Frank L.greene
Vermont
Greene
Navy Secretary Denby Quits Post
Washington Feb 18 Edwin B Denby resigns as secretary of the navy with the resignation to take effect around March 10 He had defended the oil leasing program and faced pressure amid court challenges to the leases President Coolidge discussed the matter with Denby and advisers before accepting the resignation The move follows the oil leases controversy and potential retirements tied to the administration's legal actions to annul the leases
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Washington
Edwin B. Denby
Denby
White House
Senate
Coolidge
Mr. Denby
Albert B. Fall
Teapot
California
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Supper and Dance for County Seat Fund in Wolf Point
Wolf Point women organize a community supper and dance at the Sherman hotel on Friday February 29 to raise funds for the County Seat case. Tickets are 75 cents, with meat or fish options and a dance in the Palm Room afterward. Proceeds support legal defense costs and community support.
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Wolf Point
Sherman Hotel
J. C. Herman
A. M. Foot
Schoening
Palm Room
Liberty Orchestra
Supreme Court
Washington Letter on Oil Scandal and Tax Bill Debate
Washington notes describe distractions from legislative action as disclosures about high officials and the oil lease matter draw scrutiny. The piece discusses Coolidge's stance against Senate intrusion, prospects for cabinet impeachment, and anticipated amendments to the House tax bill including surtax hikes and income tax cut plans.
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Washington
Senate
Harding
Alaska
Jane
Coolidge
New York
Congress
Navy
Denby
Dence
House
Mellon
Wolf Point Dollar Day Set For March 1
The next Wolf Point Dollar Day is March 1 with a double page display of cooperative merchant offers. Merchants expect strong turnout as shoppers boost buying power and travel to town for spring supplies.
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Wolf Point
Dana M Easton Former Montana Supreme Court Clerk Dead
Dana M Easton former clerk of the Montana Supreme Court was found dead in a Helena club room last Friday due to heart failure. Born 1884 in Warren Minnesota he trained as a lawyer after attending Minnesota University. He served in Company K 2nd Montana Infantry enlisting in 1917 sustaining many wounds and losing a leg. His body was expected to be sent to Warren Minnesota for burial.
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Dana M. Easton
Montana Supreme Court
Helena
Warren
Minnesota
Minnesota University
Poplar
Second Montana Infantry
Supreme Court
Minn
Order That Holds Co Seat At Poplar injunction
The Montana Supreme Court reinstates and extends the temporary injunction from December 29 1922 to April 1 1924 in Roosevelt County case against the Board of County Commissioners and listed officials. An appeal from February 8 1924 dissolution is under review. Proceedings reference Judge J J Greene and Judge Horkan.
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Poplar
J. J.green
Horkan
Supreme Court OF the
State OF Montana
J. L. Atkinson
Roosevelt County
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
W. L. Young
Frank A. Weinrich
George Leeson
John Anderson
Thos. R. Forbes
W. J. Hardie
L. A. Brown
John Curran
Fay Bartholomew
Nina M. McFarlan
R. M. Kellogg
John J. Greene
19Th Judicial District
C. E. Comer
20Th Judicial District
Roosevelt
Wolf Point Team Wins Two Games Ahead of District Tournament
The Wolf Point high school basketball team defeated Saco 92 to something and beat Culbertson 19 to 16 last weekend. Coach Smith leads Harold Thompson Sylvester Smith Ray Cusker Jay Cusker Keith Rubins Reuben Smith on the squad preparing to travel to Hinsdale for the district tournament.
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Wolf Point
Saco
Culbertson
Smith
Hinsdale
Harold Thompson
Sylvester Smith
Ray
Jay Cusker
Keith Rugins
Reuben Smith
Mae Murray in Broadway Rose at The Liberty Next Week
The Liberty bills Mae Murray for Thursday and Friday. Earlier slots include Trilby Sunday and Monday, Big Bargain Show Tuesday and Wednesday, and The Man From Glengary Saturday with good specialties.
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The
Liberty
Trilby
Mae Murray
Glengary
City Raises Large Sum for Defense
The Commercial club called a special meeting to fund the county seat defense against Wolf Point. A quick fundraising effort raised over 3600 in cash within two hours, with plans to reach 5000, as non residents and women organizers back the drive for the defense and supreme court appeal.
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A. W. Huxsel
Commercial Club
Wolf Point
Supreme Court
Poplar
Figld
Local Theatre Man Attends Montana Convention
J. Severson returned from the Montana Theatre Owners' association annual convention in Butte. About 60 exhibitors attended a meeting where industry matters were discussed and upcoming major pictures were previewed. A banquet at the Finland hotel capped the event as a highlight.
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J. Severson
Montana Theatre Owners’ Association
Butte
New Finland
Local Farmer Among Tillage Prize Winners
John J. Stensland of the Northeast country is named among Montana tilage prize winners for the summer tillage contest. He produced 30 bushels per acre on 65 acres of summer fallowed land as part of a state program by the Montana Development Association.
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John J. Stensland
Stensland
Poplar
Montana Development
Epworth League Organized by M. E. Church Youth
A meeting of the church's young people formed the Epworth League. After the business session, supper was served and a social time followed. Officers have not yet been reported.
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Epworth League
M. EB
League
Woman's Club Meeting Set for Feb 26 at Mrs Flint's
The Woman's Club will hold its general meeting at 8 p m next Tuesday February 26 at the home of Mrs G H Flint. Hostesses are Mesdames Flint Robert Heinze and Miss Huxsel. The program includes a vocal solo a federation work review in the legislature a reading and an American music segment. All members are urged to attend.
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Woman's Club
G. H. Flint
Mesdames Flint
Robert, Heinze
Huxsel
Kenneth King
Norby
J. R. Burgess
J. C. DeWane
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Callaway
George A. Horkan
Comer
J. J. Greene
Chateau
Penside
Forsyth
Sen. Greene
William L. Daley
National Editorial Association
the Herald
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