Montana Democrats Hopeful as Bryan Norris Ticket Wins
W. B. George, chairman of Montana’s Democratic state central committee, visits Butte and expresses confidence that the entire state ticket will win. He notes no factional fights among Democrats, contrasts Republican dissension, and predicts Bryan support grows across Eastern Montana with settlers arriving via the St Paul line.
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W. B. George
Democratic State Central Committee
Butte
Billings
Montana
Standard
Bryan
Norris
Roosevelt
Taft
West
Don Kohrs
Montama
St. Paul
Desirable Citizens From Home Builders and Farmers
In a country once devoted to cattle raising and buffalo hunting, the people deemed desirable citizens are home builders and farmers who are thriving in their new roles. Their shift reflects a broader transformation in national life and economy.
Brien the Contractor presented by St Lawrence club
St Lawrence Dramatic club repeats Brien the Contractor at St Marys school hall on Thursday and Friday evenings with St Marys choir. Cast includes Jack McGlynn Mrs T F McGlynon Charles Dillon William Dee Emmet Dave Quilty Joseph Gene Dillon Miss Lottie MacDermott William OConnor and others. Special acts feature double quartette solos Highland fling violinist and pianist performances.
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St. Lawrence
Catherine Kelly
Marie Ferns
Nellie Ward
John J. Collins
Ethel Ditlon
Rose Sealey
McCilynn and
Dee
Well Known Missionary to Speak at First Baptist Butte
Rev L W Cronkhite D D a seasoned missionary of 18 years in India with the American Baptist Missionary Union will lecture at the First Baptist church in Butte this evening at 8 o clock. The event will be in the church auditorium with special choir music and is open to all attendees not limited to Baptists.
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L. W. Cronkhite
India
American Baptist Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Cronkhite
Butte Briefs Listen for Travelers in City Spots
A. McDonald from Melrose and M. A. Black from Helena visit Butte. Walter W. Kroger of Philipsburg and Mrs. N. B. Smith of White Sulphur Springs stay at the Finlen. Evan Clark from Madison valley ranch and W. J. McDougal of Sheridan visit. W. F. Scott, game warden, arrives from Helena. Dr. H. McLain from Laurin heads to Helena. Jacob Abright, Madison county state senator, at Thornton en route to Helena for a state convention.
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Walter W. Kroger
Philipsburg
Evan Clark
Madison Valley
N. B. Smith
White Sulphur Springs
W. J. McDougal
Sheridan
Madison County
W. F. Scott
Helena
H. McLain
Laurin
Jacob Abright
Thornton
Notable Montana Visitors and Local Politics Mentioned in Butte
A parade of notable figures visits Butte including A J Bennett of Virginia City en route to Helena for the state convention. George Woodworth of Wisdom, Frank Hazelbaker of Dillon, and C Gossman of Dillon appear in town. Hazelbaker attends the convention while Gossman campaigns for Beaverhead sheriff. Rossiter and his son visit from Sheridan. Ray Cobban travels to New York for mining interests. A J Wilcomb promotes the Madison County fair at Twin Bridges.
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Frank Hazelbaker
Dillon
Republican State Central Committee
Helena
DPD
Rossiter
Madison County
Butte
Sheridan
R. W. Rossiter
Ray Cobban
New York
A. J. Wilcomb
State Bank of Twinridges
Wilcomb
Montana
C. Gossman
Martin and Lennox
Melrose
Silver Bow
Gossman
Beaverhead County
Mrs. Gossman
The
Finlen
Pawnshop Pair Held On Reports Charge
David Girson and Morris Neer of 14 South Main street were arrested for failing to make daily reports of goods received under city ordinance. They allegedly bought a stolen suit and refused to return it, keeping $8 promised until payment. The clothing is valued at $40. They plead before Judge McGowan and are free on $25 bonds each.
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David Girson
Morris Neer
South Main Street
Gilson & Neer
Special Train to Three Forks for Sale Sept 17
Observant Oliver-Say walks to health and hails a stranger for a ride. A back-dropped stranger shares homemade cake before heading to the doctor. An advertisement promotes a special train to Three Forks on Sept 17 with a round trip fare of $2.60.
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Oliver
Three Forks
Republicans hold nominating meeting with broad slate
The Republican convention in Montana nominated a full county ticket headed by H J Miller for senator and Mlller Robertson factions led the meeting. Delegates elected for the state convention fought over two Toms Power and Miller, with adjournments and a massive ballot process shaping the lively session.
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Fred L. Gibson
H. J. Wocott
Miller-Roberson
Indorse
A. W. Miles
H. J. Mille
Missoula County Republicans Open Convention With Dixon Support
The Missoula county Republican convention opens with 114 delegates. J. H. T. Ryman is chosen temporary chairman after M. Cullough withdraws, and Charles W. Hedger is named temporary secretary. Ryman praises local leaders Joseph M. Dixon and Thomas C. Marshall for service in state and national politics.
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Standard
Missoula
Missoula County
Charles Blair
County Central Committee
J. H. T. Ryman
G. T. McCullough
M.cullough
Mr. Ryman
Charles W. Hedger
Ryman
Joseph M. Dixon
United States
Thomas C. Marshall
Republican County Convention Set in Helena
Helena September 15 The republican county convention will be held in the city with delegates chosen to nominate the party’s nominees for county offices. Details of date and location will be announced by the committee.
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Helena
Campaign finance questions prompt full disclosure from RNC
The York Press argues William Nelson Cromwell may have donated fifty thousand dollars to the Republican National Committee and urges a complete public explanation. It contends disclosure would clear Taft of suspicion and prevent misperceptions about corporate funding and Harriman involvement.
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York Press
Republican
William Nelson Cromwell
Republican National Committee
Sheldon
Taft
National Committee
Cromwell
Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
National
Annie Van Clief Herrin death in San Francisco at 49
Annie Van Clief Herrin wife of William F Herrin chief counsel of the Southern Pacific company died suddenly at the family home in San Francisco aged 49. The funeral for Fred Mac Donald is set for this Wednesday at 2 PM at the Masonic temple. William N Chenette five month old son of Mr and Mrs James Chenette died yesterday with funeral tomorrow at 2:30 PM at 986 East Broadway officiated by Rev F H Gwynne.
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San Francisco
Annie van ClIef Herrin
William F. Herrin
Southern Pacific Company
Fred MacDonald
Masonic Temple
William N
James Chenette
East Broadway
F. H. Gwynne
Life Saving A La Mode From Bohemian Magazine
A humorous fragment from Bohemian Magazine presents a feigned life saving scene with a mock hero calling for a rope, a measuring rod, a Carnegie blank, two witnesses and a notary public as if preparing a formal rescue.
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Bohemian Magazine
Government poised to take control of Columbia salmon industry
Report from Bellingham Washington reveals a dispute between Washington and Oregon fishermen over Columbia river salmon. Washington seeks federal injunctive relief against Oregon officials, while the international fisheries commission suggests US and Canada assume control of sockeye salmon on Puget Sound and the Fraser River. If federal supremacy is declared, state hatcheries may close due to loss of license revenue, forcing government takeover of hatcheries and the entire industry.
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Bellingham
Wash
Anacortes
Washington
Oregon
Columbia River
Washigton
Oregon Fish Commissioner
International Fisheries Commission
United States
Dominion of Canada
Puget Sound
Fraser River
Oregon and Washington fishing jurisdiction dispute noted
Seattle report recalls a 1903 federal ruling by Judges Ballinger and Hanford in Portland that neither state has jurisdiction in the Columbia River beyond the boundary line. The piece argues Oregon officers cannot arrest Washington fishermen in Washington waters during open season, citing Washington protections.
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Seattle
Wash
United States District Court
Oregon
Washington
Columbia River
Ballinger and
Hanford
Knickerbocker Politician's Rail Idea
In the New York Sun, Becker quips that the politician's idea of a railroad is the shortest distance between two speeches. The remark satirizes political doublespeak and delay.
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The
New York Sun
Becker
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