Borah as 1916 Republican compromise candidate consideration
Harper's Weekly editor Col Harvey and others back Senator Borah Idaho as a unifying Republican presidential compromise in 1916. The piece notes Borah's blend of progressivism and conservatism and praises his loyalty to the party after convention defeats. Governor Sulzer faces Tammany Hall impeachment pressure amid probe into campaign money.
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Harper’s Weekly
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Montana News Roundup of Politics and Industry
Governor Stewart reappoints Charles A. Whipple as state land agent. Montana counties by assessed value show Silver Bow leading with 40.16 million, Cascade over 21 million, Granite 2.05 million. Livingston hosts Montana’s largest cigar factory, Established 1886 with 2000 daily output. Custer battlefield wheat praised by Grain Inspector Templeton. Grain grading plan set for Helena meeting August 26 with appointees Atkinson, Vandenhook, Fine. Infant found dead in Havre city hall toilet. Lumber rate probe to curb Northern Railway charges. Body of John E. Evans recovered from Madison River near Three Forks. Sheridan County railroad contest grows as Soo and Great Northern push MT lines. Washington estimates 744 million bushels wheat. Montana delegates press tariff amendment to end free sugar to save Missoula sugar factory. Senator Myers poised for public lands chair after Johnston’s death. Governor Stewart lauds Interior Secretary Lane on Sun River irrigation project potential.
Business Leaders Predict Boom After Harvest
The New York Sun poll finds leading businessmen nationwide bullish about the current outlook and a coming boom. Bank presidents merchants and railroad men express confidence that prosperity will follow the season’s crops, urging swift tariff and currency action to end uncertainty and sustain growth.
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Minister's remark on delinquency law sparks debate
A minister suggested that dress and visibility of undergarments could prompt new laws to curb youth delinquency. He noted existing statutes protect girls, while his proposal would extend similar rules to boys. The comment drew attention to potential legal and cultural shifts.
Northern Pacific picks J. M. Hanna Ford president
The press views the selection of J. M. Hanna Ford to succeed Howard Elliott as president of the Northern Pacific as timely and right. Hannaford is described as an old timer with deep Montana roots and is praised as the best possible choice.
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Lamb sale prices and local telegraphed events noted
The page lists lambs sold for October delivery at five cents per pound with a $3.50 total for 70 pounds. It also notes three airship deaths last week and reports ongoing opposition by Helena ministers to boxing contests in Montana.
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