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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
2
The Pioneer marks its first anniversary under current management as the county’s only paper so far. It notes 227 new subscribers, 221 voluntary, and pledges to continue serving Sweet Grass County with a single strong weekly paper, urging local businesses to support one publication.
The piece argues the Wilson administration favors college professors in diplomacy and governance. It notes a wedding tied to Williams College and a White House atmosphere like Princeton. The author predicts possible shifts to other professions if the political climate changes in three years.
Connecticut women press to halt the March 4 execution of Mrs. Bessie Wakefield. The Hartford jury convicted her and sentenced her to death, while reports say she was ignorant and abused by her husband whom she killed. The piece notes a 1786 hangings record of Hannah Ourish, a 12 year old part Indian child, as context.
A historic account describes a girl facing execution. She spoke little, showed fear, and seemed to seek help from others. After a prayer for her unhappy state, she thanked the sheriff for his kindness and passed into the eternal state.
Former President Taft argues the referendum misrepresents public will, noting only 16 percent vote and about four percent influence outcomes. He warns initiative and recall may become useless or dangerous without public engagement and study.
John E Richards of Montana earned a reputation for pardons while Cole Blease of South Carolina issued wide amnesties. On the eve of Thanksgiving Blease released 88 prisoners, 56 of them for murder or manslaughter, to have Thanksgiving at home. In two years in office he freed 882 inmates.
The Livingston Post contrasts scarce Bull Mooser presence in the capital with last fall’s Teddy followers. It argues Bull Moosers will be worn down by standpatters in upcoming elections, forecasting a tough political climate for Republican newspapers.
A vivid parallel likens the Wilson Huerta clash to a long talked fight between John L Sullivan and Peter Jackson. The piece hints the struggle may settle into a drawn out stalemate and reflects on racial tension shaping the conflict.
New York reports Francis B Sayre and his wife eluded pomp aboard the George Washington sailing to Europe on their honeymoon. The ceremony and earlier plans drew guests but the couple sailed in second cabin, avoiding public view.
Montana was represented by seven delegates named by the Montana Equal Suffrage Association at the forty fifth National Suffrage convention in Washington DC. The list includes Miss Jeanette Rankin Mrs T J Walsh Mrs Thomas Stout Mrs H L Myers Mrs Max W Atwater Mrs A P Anderson and Miss Mildred Sherrill.
Merito White Liniment promoted as a splendid remedy for sore throat cold on lungs croup and chest pains. The advertisement advises saturating a flannel cloth with the liniment and applying as a plaster noting it is penetrating and effective. W D Richards & Co. advertise.
Stomach trouble liver kidney and nerve issues vanish with Electric Bitters. Thousands of women report relief after using this remedy. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma says it raised her from sickness and suffering and many others praise its benefits. Every bottle guaranteed 50 cents or 1.00. Adv. H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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