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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
4
In a bold forecast observers expect President Grover Cleveland to sign the tariff bill as the political press predicts his stance amid the August political climate. The public await his decision and its impact on parties and policy.
Report says the Populist party is set to appear prominently in Park County this fall. Local observers expect strong campaigns and notable activity as elections approach.
A discussion notes several designations for Democratic party factions including CLETELAND SCH and Bland as labels. It mentions Captain Lockwood as a badly abused and maligned man receiving thanks from the department.
The piece argues against boycotts as a tactic, saying the term has lost its meaning and is now employed indiscriminately by groups to advance agendas, undermining principled action and public trust. It urges more precise, targeted methods.
The text contends Helena should be the state capital, while Anaconda struggles to counter voter preference. It notes voters express a clear desire to support Helena despite opposition.
The Helena Chronicle describes itself as nonaligned with labor or capital interests. It states it will comply with court rulings and continues to grow as a small yet determined newspaper with a clear future ahead.
An act approved on the 1st inst requires all new enlistments after that date for three years and limits first enlistment to United States citizens or those declaring intent to become citizens who can speak read and write English. It also repeals the restriction on re enlisting men with ten years service or over 35 years of age.
The bill passed the House on Monday after Cleveland objected strongly in a three week old letter to Wilson. Lawmakers feared no tariff legislation would result if concurring refusals occurred. The impact hurts every Montana industry, but the Pioneer offers no advice on the next best step.
The House adjourned until Wednesday delaying sending the tariff bill to the White House. Enrolling and comparison occur today, with signatures expected tomorrow from Speaker Crisp and Vice President Stephenson. Pressure mounts for the President to sign, though AP notes the possibility of a law without his signature remains. If signed, a cabinet statement of reasons would accompany it.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt argues farm prices fall faster than costs, eroding purchasing power. It questions mortgage pain, noting a $10 000 farm with a $3 000 loan accruing interest. over ten years value drops to $5 000, leaving scant equity and schooling costs looming.
The Stockgrowers journal reports Livingston furious over alleged moves by a major city to relocate Northern Pacific shops. The piece urges acceptance of consequences, cautions against baseless fears, and calls for contrition if misled by self-serving guides.
The piece urges Park County residents to vote in the upcoming county officer elections. It argues a good local official matters more to the people than national presidents and encourages unified action at the polls to elect honest sheriffs county clerks treasurers and commissioners.
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