Congress Debates Tariff Changes on Meats and Grains
The draft Underwood bill faces changes as the Senate Finance Committee reviews agricultural tariffs. Protests emphasize dangers of free shipments of meats and cereals, arguing higher duties protect U S livestock and prices. Opponents warn free entry would hurt American producers and spark price drops.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Williams
Shively
Senetor Shive
Finance Committee
Senate
Underwood
Amean Livestock Association
Argentina
Hundred Thousand Raised for Y M C A Campaign
Helena June 2 Special Dispatch reports a week long campaign to raise funds for a Young Men's Christian Association building closed with 9009 dollars raised. An executive committee promised 11,000 more within nine days. Subscriptions included 250 from John Bielenberg and 1,000 from Conrad Kohts. Comments note limited announced donors and compare to a separate hotel project in Helena.
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Helena
Young Men's Christian Association
Business Men's
Young Men's Associations
John Bielenberg
Deer Lodge
Conrad Kohts
James J
Him
St. Paul
Great Falls
Death of Sir Alfred Austin Poet Laureate of England
London reports the death of Sir Alfred Austin poet laureate since 1806 at age seven. He was a barrister critic novelist and political writer with a long Rome correspondence and later coverage of Franco Prussian War events. He died at his home in Wilford Manor Radfordyent.
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Sir Alfred Austin
England
London
Rome
Prince Ucitee
Wilford
Lobbyist singled out in Washington tariff hearing
Washington June 2 the senate pursued a tariff revision trail as five members of the Investigating committee questioned witnesses on senatorial wealth and influence. One man named McMurray, an attorney from Allister Oklahoma, was described by Senator Ashurst as the smoothest lobbyist seen, with a Cherokee land contract worth 25 million dollars and 19 percent commission amid moving congressional attempts to annul the contract.
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Wilson
Simmons
Washington
Norkan
Mes
AKOM
McMurray
Ashurst
Med McMurray
J.B. McMurray
M ‘Allister
Oklo
Congress
Gillett
Massachusetts
Board to decide estray funds distribution plan
Helena dispatch reports attorney general opinion that the stock board has authority over Langhorne estray funds recovered and that the state treasurer can convert cash for payment. About 9000 dollars may cover legitimate estray claims, with executive committee to meet June 18. Claims must prove failure to receive funds. outdated check books hinder records. 37 estray cases noted across years 1907 1910 with brands. Proposals favor priority to 1906 1910 owners, then pro rata for others, with same administration recipients first.
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Standard
Helena
Kelly
D. W. Raymond
Kk Commissioners
Langhorne
Board of Stock Commissioners
Langhore
Tanghorne
Governor Taken To See Wilson Wove
Governor escorted to meet with Wilson Wove amid political maneuvering and executive interests. Unclear details due to fragmented OCR text, but indicates a high level political engagement or consultation. Local officials and party figures not named in the readable portions.
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Wilson
Montana Citizens Press Reclamation Conference Outcome
Montana citizens met at the White House with Senator Myers to urge irrigation projects on Sun River and Milk River. A conference with Director Newell of the Reclamation Service yielded assurance that objectionable practices would be halted and Montana would support government efforts. Secretary Lane planning follow up with a conference at 2 pm tomorrow.
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Senator Myers
White House
Myer
Director Newell
Th Reclamation Service
Newell
Hewart
Lane Tomon
Iowa
Stewart
Montans
Fit Lindfield
Turicultural College
Lane
Washington lobby scene and statewide notes
In Today’s Standard fragmented items cover presidential reception delays and fiscal claims, a Wood-Weaton plant reference, a 1.6 mile walk, and a lone Washington lobby. Other items include livestock claims, Missoula pennant support, Red Lodge murder note, Big Timber news, police court items, Wanderer observations, Native Sons comeback, Market questions, ministers and families, and aButte wedding report.
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Washington
Missoula
Red Lodge
Big Timber News
BA Wright
Butte
Meagher murder theory draws Montana probe
Montana Attorney General moves to verify claims by Diamond and others about General Thomas F. Meagher's 1867 death at Fort Benton. Diamond’s confession spurs depositions from a physician and two witnesses, with possible transfer to Clovis authorities for review of the vigilante era case and Meagher’s disappearance.
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Diamond
Meagher
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Int Inca
Lime Diamond Ia
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Standard
Fort Benton
Thomas F. Meagher
Explosive conspiracy trial details emerge in Wood case
Witnesses describe Entreated plans tied to Atteaux and a Boston athlete clubhouse trip to Wood's Andover home. Breen testifies of two trips on January 18 with Atteaux on Washington and Franklin streets. Evidence notes a $900 payment as plant costs and attempts to identify the passenger.
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William W. Wood
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Atteaux
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Court Street
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Pitman
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B.uce
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Breen
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Ateane
Orva A. Reddig
Wood
Enr
Boston Athlete
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