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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
4
The Republican state central committee met in Helena with J. E. Barbour from Sweet Grass present. Roosevelt, nicknamed Troppy, faced sharp editorials after Secretary Alger rejected his insinuations comparing the Rough Riders to infantry in the Santiago campaign, with critics deeming his efforts vain but grandiose.
The Helena Independent argues that if voters remain loyal to their interests and country, Col. William Jennings Bryan could become commander in chief of all U S war forces, a claim it contrasts with loyalty based on past elections and current support.
The piece recalls how two years ago a large majority chose William McKinley. It notes the nation faced troubled waters and credits his steady, careful leadership for earning continued support and an anticipated re election two years hence.
An editorial from Red Lodge Pickett argues county administration and silver Republicans will unite on a common platform this fall without heavy principle sacrifice. It notes Carbon, Yellowstone, Custer, Fergus, and Dawson counties likely align on a shared platform, echoing a stance from two years ago.
The passage discusses the Republican Party amalgamation driven by prosperity from protectionist policies, contrasting industrial beneficiaries with critics. It then prints a state geome law section banning killing game birds for speculative sale, with penalties of 25 to 50 dollars per offense.
Lieut Ahern U S cavalry discusses Cuban soldiers in Gen Gomez camps. He cites their sensitivity and need for fraternal treatment to gain trust. Brig Gen Lawton revises his view praising Garcia s forces 3500 effective men ragged but well armed and drilled with neat uniforms and better shooting skills.
Figures by Dave Hamilton show July bounty claims totaling 10 647 with 2 516 coyote and 973 wolf claims. Top contributors were Chateau 2382 Custer 2370 Tet 1037 Fergus 918 and county totals include Beaverhead 87 Broadwater 51 Carbon 75 Cascade 249 Chateau 2382 Custer 2370 Dawson 346 Deer Lodge 24 Fergus 48 Flathead 138 Gallatin 33 Granite 27 Jefferson 21 Lewis and Clark 24 Madison 33 Meagher 144 Park 198 Ravalli 6 Swet Grass 246 Teton 1077 Valley 55 Yellowstone 816.
A discussion from the August Ladies Home Journal by John Gilmore Speed emphasizes keeping roads drained and ditches open. It contrasts old plowing methods with modern drainage, advocating underground drains and outlets to carry water away and prevent washouts.
The Helena meeting set representation for the next state convention. One delegate per 35 votes plus county at large five delegates and five extra for Silver Bow. Counties listed with totals. convention to be held in Helena on September 24.
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