Governor Dixon faces mounting press opposition in Montana
The Livingston address angered about 98 percent of Montana papers now opposing Governor Dixon. The piece questions the accuracy of his stance, cites past support, and previews the upcoming primary where Jerome Locke backs Dixon. It notes other aging politicians facing political turnover as new Congress convenes March 4.
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Livingston
Dixon
Montana
B. K. Wheeler
Jerome G. Locke
Joseph M. Dixon
Locke
Senate
Texas
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Lodge
Massachusetts
Calder
New York
Smith
Beveridge
Indiana
Harry S. New
Ralston
Congress
Montana press group backs Volstead act endorsement
In Missoula the Montana State Press Association adopted a resolution endorsing the Volstead act and condemning light wines and beer. The piece mocks other national issues and lauds the association as a great deliberative body, noting its members as small town weeklies and staff editors.
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Montana State Press Association
Missoula
Spain
Herrin, Ill
Newberry
Country Cross Roads
Republican Publicity Association
The Old Timers Passing As Congress Gears for Change
The piece notes forthcoming changes in Congress as aging leaders depart. In the House Nebraska’s Kinkaid has died and Jim Fordney plans retirement. “Uncle Joe” Cannon is fading, while in the Senate Vermont’s Page and John Sharp Williams intend to quit. The text highlights shifting leadership and a changing deliberative body.
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Congress
Kinkaid
Nebraska
House of Congressional Representatives
Jim Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Joe” Cannon
Joe
Uncle Joe
Senate
Senator Page
Vermont
Father T Ime
John Sharp Williams
United States
Heidelberg
Germany
Guibertson
Texas
Wool Tariffs Threaten GOP Unity Over Wool Schedule
Senators warn Republicans against backing Schedule K in the Payne Aldrich tariff of 1919 citing inequitable wool duties that raise garment prices. Wage reductions already bite workers and higher clothing costs could doom the party if protectionists link wage cuts to price hikes.
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Chicago Tribune
Lenroot
Congress
Germany
Tariff Commission
Frelinghuysen
Senate Finance Committee
Government Creates Large Scale Middleman For Coal
The U S government and states push to run a massive coal distribution system. Henry B Spencer named federal fuel distributor to begin operations, distributing coal to industries and localities. production so far falls short of normal, with a push to keep prices fair under priority orders.
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Washington
Henry B. Spencer
Harding
Geological Survey
Interstate Commerce Commission
No Endorsement Of State Candidates
Helena August 1 The final session of the executive committee for progressive political action ended with no endorsements or eliminations of state candidates in the upcoming primary. The five member board includes G H Young Billings chairman and other leaders from railway and labor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Railway Brothershoods
Nonpartisan League
Labor Organizations
G. H. Young
Billings
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Robert’ Condon
United Mine Workers
Alberton
Order of Railway
E. H. Manson
State Federation of Labor
R.A. Huste
Board of Control
State Land Board To Buy Hail Warrants
Helena August 1 Farmers of Montana who hold hail loss warrants will gain immediate cash as the State Land Board votes to use 830000 from school funds interest and income to buy the warrants. Warrants will be redeemed by premiums on state hail insurance assessed against protected land and collected with taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
State Land Board
Items of Thirteen Years Ago From the Pioneer
The August 5 1909 Pioneer recounts alumni and travel notes. Mrs C N Skillman and Misses Laura Williams and Laura Sanderson left for Seattle for the exposition. County Commissioner John Rye bought a new h p auto. Roy Osborn buys partner Henry Liebel’s interest in West Side business. Butte men plan a Boulder River outing with Ben Calking Bilas Siegel Ber Thornton and Challès. Three Big Timber girls won Helena Record contest prizes Donna McCall led votes for a piano Signa Crest won a diamond. Barbour residence on Fourth Avenue South is ready for May. Judge Barbour owns the block with a shaded yard and rear cone.
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C. N
Ben. Calking
Bilas - Siegel
Thorntesi
Challés
Big Timber
Helena
Donna” “McCall
Signa
Barbour’s
Fourth Avenue
Heubes
Nok
Barbour
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Big Timber Pioneer
Jerome Williams
Sweet Grass County
American TI Press Association
Pioneer
Big Timber, Montana
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