Montana Legislature Debates Workers Compensation Bill
The Helena report notes a conflict between Cutts minority bill and a compromise measure from a conference committee. The Senate supports a majority plan while the House orders printing of both. Cutts criticizes the compromise for delaying reform and preserving common law. a telegram to President Wilson closes the page.
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Resolution on swap ping votes stirs Blaine house debate
In a Blaine chamber session Collins offered a resolution about swapping votes, noting Silver Bow County was not mentioned. The article recalls rumors in the halls of a Democratic insurgent and progressive majority resisting requests, with continuation hinted on page four.
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Taft Enters New Life Leaving White House Behind
Former president William Howard Taft bids farewell to public life as he becomes a citizen of the republic. He plans rest and play in Augusta Georgia then returns north on March 2 to teach law at Yale, ending a lengthy public service spanning decades.
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Two appropriation bills fail to pass in special session
Washington dispatch reports the Sixty-second Congress failed to pass two annual appropriation bills for government maintenance. Senator Fall blocked the Indian appropriation of 1200,000 and President Taft vetoed the 115,000,000 Sundry Civil Expenses bill. The Senate adjourned with lingering votes on the Washington police funding amid riotous suffrage parade scenes.
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Inaugural Message Inspires Dedication and Resolve
A fractured excerpt echoing President Wilson urges dedication beyond party lines, calling for humanity and honest citizens to support the great trust. It frames a pledge to persevere with God’s help, insisting “I will not fail” in the inaugural moment and collective effort.
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Darrows Portrayed As Power For Evil In Court Plea
In Chicago on March 4 the opening of arguments focused on Clarence Darrow in a bribery case. The lawyer for the defense attacked Darrow’s rhetoric and influence, calling him a symbol of corruption while critics labeled him with harsh nicknames. In the same report, word reached Chicago that Treasury Secretary MacVeagh approved a cocoa margarine fraud settlement, with nine companies paying $102,000 to resolve prosecutions.
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Subway contracts approved for New York system
The public service commission approved operating contracts with the Interborough Rapid Transit and Brooklyn Rapid Transit for the citys new 800 million subway system. The vote was three to two with chairman McCall in the affirmative, reflecting long fought battles led by W R Hearst.
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Cabinet Names Sent To Senate Today In Wilson Plan
Washington March 4 Secretary Tumulty said President Wilson will convene tomorrow to discuss the cabinet slate to be sent to the Senate. Names include William Jennings Bryan for secretary of state, William G. McAdoo for treasurer, Lindley Garrison for war, and Franklin K Lane for interior among others with some posts undecided.
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Governor appoints and confirms state officials in Helena
Governor Stewart sent a senate list of principal appointments. all were confirmed except the state game warden post expected to go to Arthur Higgins of Missoula. Appointees include W. J. Butler state surgeon Perc y L. Brown boiler inspector Mugraw and others. Dawson the barber tale follows.
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Wilson Inauguration Opens New Era For Nation
Woodrow Wilson was sworn in as president and Thomas R. Marshall as vice president in Washington. Crowds cheered as a sun broke through clouds during the ceremony. The day featured the parade, inaugural address, and ceremonial movements in the Senate and White House with Taft present and the Wilson family in attendance.
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