Machines and federal offices stir Butte politics in Roosevelt era
A Butte Republican writes on President Roosevelt opposing machine politics and the ensuing scramble for federal appointments. The piece outlines potential United States marshal candidates C F Lloyd Tyler Worden James Shoemaker and others with Beattie Page Woolman and factors like prior service and local loyalties shaping the contest. It notes reappointments and recent confirmations for collectors of customs and internal revenue and postmasters in Butte Helena Livingston and Lewistown.
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Butte
Roosevelt
Charles M. Webster
State Central Committee
Helena
Carter
Anther
Sanders-Goddard
Herald
United States
C. Fr. Lloyd
Tyler Worden
Missoula
James Shoemaker
J. P. Woolman
Lloyd
San Juan Hill
Teddy
Worden
Shoemaker
Woolman
FE. W. Beattie
Jim
Charles Ys. Webser
Salt Lake Cently
Edward M. Callister
Edward Ross
Ranft
George W. Irvin
A. J. Fisk
Russia Sends Rejoinder Sealing Vessels in Arctic Dispute
The Russian government has filed a rejoinder in the arbitration over American sealers’ vessels seized in Asiatic Russia waters. The brief argues under the modus Vivendi with Britain, which the U S claims Russia cannot invoke. Assistant Secretary Pierce notes Russia did not join the modus and may not gain its benefits. The arbitrator, Dr. Asser, is expected to decide within six months after possible further information.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Bering Sea
Pierce
Asser
King Edward to Open Parliament Amid Stormy Irish and Boer War Debate
The king will read the speech from the throne as Parliament opens amid high tension over the Boer War and Irish representation. Critics expect clashes over war management and possible electoral reforms while King Edward may visit Ireland to spur enlistment.
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Great Britain
Edward VII
England
London
War Office
Parnell
Redmond
United States
Tle
Edward
Trelan
Victoria
George IV
Ireland
Punished Under Law For The Theft Of Crow Indian Cattle
Bob Lee and Sam Garvin received one year in prison and a $1,000 fine each after being found guilty of stealing Indian property. Judge Knowles chose the Indian property statute over government property, hoping to avoid a habeas corpus reversal. The defendants and their counsel contested the lines of the charges, while the DA urged the heavier penalty. Mrs. Lee showed visible distress as the couple faced imprisonment and a move to the penitentiary the next day.
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Bob Lee
Sam Garvin
Knowles
M &Ie
Eee
Garvin
Toole
Rodgers
Henry
Brown
Lee
Mr. Payne Leaves Milwaukee for Washington
Postmaster General Henry C. Payne and Mrs Payne depart Milwaukee for Washington to assume his official duties. Miss Louise Jones joins the send off as friends and associates gather at the depot to wish him speed in his new role.
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Fisk
Helena
Butte
Milwaukee
Henry C. Payne
Mra. Payne
Louise Jones
Washington
Mr. Payne
Milwaukee Street Rail Way Company
Bodspeed
Commissioners seek Chinese exclusion views from president
Herman Owe stad and Truxtun Beale, appointed by the governor, met today with the president to discuss Chinese exclusion. They were joined by Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor to urge action on restricting Chinese from overseas possessions. the president asked for written views and said he would consider them.
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Wee Hfe
ET — Hermann Owestad
Truxtun Beale
Call ‘O
Samuel Gompers
The
Federation of Labor
Ovaying
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