Primary Election Law Debate Shifts Montana Rhetoric
The Missoulian faces Republican critique over a proposed direct primary system. The Montana dispute hinges on party strength as voters in Silver Bow and other urban counties shape statewide races, while figures show GOP gains and shifting registration trends. A pledge to back a primary law is urged despite county-level shifts.
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Pioneer
Butte
Missoula
Missoulian
Legislative Assembly
Montana
Athey
Supreme Court
Morley
Sugar trust fights for its existence in federal case
The American Sugar Refining company and 29 allied firms face Sherman anti trust charges for restraint of trade and price fixing. The suit seeks measures including a receiver if needed. The coalition controls much of sugar output and has used rebates to build power, with a lengthy litigation ahead.
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Sugar Trust
American Sugar Refining Company
Department of Justice
Combine
Billings
West
Trust
Ogden
Utah
Montana
Standard Oil
Foss Earnest Effort to Save Massachusetts Fraud
The piece notes Mr. Foss spent about $60,000 to secure two offices, $30,000 for governor and $30,000 for congressman, which he declined to take. It suggests his sacrifice was ample but questions Massachusetts voters’ appreciation while mocking his perceived wealth and resolve.
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Foss
Massachusetts
Supreme Court challenge to bank guaranty laws
A brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court questions the constitutionality of Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma bank guaranty statutes. Plaintiffs argue depositors have no voice in enforcement and that the law discriminates against banks not complying, forcing deposits into favored institutions.
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Lincoln
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gompers Accused of Excluding Negro Workers from Labor Movement
The passage alleges Samuel Gompers barred Black workers from the labor movement claiming insufficient intelligence to grasp rights. It argues the black worker must accept wages offered and endure abuse when seeking honest work in employment arenas viewed as white-dominated.
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Gompers
Darkey
Transcontinental rails spark fierce race for Panama exposition
The contest between New Orleans and San Francisco over the Panama exposition heats up as railroads align. New Orleans backers once boasted a large vote majority but now warn Southern Pacific to withdraw support for Frisco or face eighteen million dollars in lost business.
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New Orleans
San
Francisco
Native Sons
Crescent City
Southern Pacific
Frisco
Connecticut Governor Elect Needs Western Democratic Support
The Great Falls Tribune warns Governor elect Baldwin that there is no return to Bryanism within the Democratic Party. It argues that Bryanism is the party and any reversal would require disavowal of that stance.
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Baldwin
Connecticut
Great Falls
Prosperity with a Big P Changes Laurel Outlook
The Laurel Outlook, described as aggressively enterprising, is installing a complete water works system for its town. The recent issue references the plant under construction, noting the endeavor without boasting.
London Gentlemen Learn Chicken Homing Law
Mr Balfour and other distinguished gentlemen in London begin to grasp the homing instinct of chickens. The American dollars they lament are only interest on British sovereigns sent here during the Civil War.
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Mr. Balfour
London
Court rulings question railroad, telegraph damages drift
Montana Supreme Court holds release signed by a railroad receiver does not relieve the issuer from personal damages. The U S Supreme Court rules that a back of a telegraph blank agreement cannot bar Western Union damages collection. The piece questions direction of the nation.
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Montana
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Taft Urged to Publicize Achievements for Popularity
An enterprising press agent hails Taft’s accomplishments and urges the president to be less modest and share more with the public about what he is doing for them. The piece portrays Taft as a potential record-setting popular leader.
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Taft
White House
Montana Size Shown By Ballinger Policy
Editor notes Secretary Ballinger underestimates Montana as many acres remain for homestead locations. His policy withdraws vast areas from settlement yet a few acres still open for settlers to claim.
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Ballinger
Montana
Peary Urged to Accept Modest Hat Size After Doubt
Dr. Cook concedes possible mistake about pole reach and suggests Peary display magnanimity by accepting a hat of ordinary size. The remark frames a contest over achievement and propriety, with emphasis on humility and public perception of success.
Brandeis Offers Free Plan To Save Railroads Money
Louis Brandeis claimed railroads waste a million dollars daily by old methods and he has challenged the industry to accept his plan to cut costs with no charge for his services.
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Louis Brandeiss
Pullman Company Voluntarily Reduces Upper Berth Rates
The Pullman company signals fear by offering a twenty percent reduction on uppers where rates exceed a dollar and a half after an investigation into berth rates. This move marks a rare concession amid scrutiny.
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Pullman Company
Federal crackdown on dried egg sales in New York state
Federal authorities have begun action against the sale of dried eggs for food. If they extend to prevent sale of undried eggs that are entitled to old age pensions, they will gain the thanks of a long suffering public.
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New York State
Elks Slaughter Sparks Debate On Hunters Motives
The text condemns those who killed hundreds of elk last week, disregarding the animals' helpless condition. It argues that despite self image, most people would call them something harsher than sportsmen, implying strong public disapproval.
Silver Bow Democrat Contests Butte Miner Character Label
A Silver Bow Democrat challenges the Butte Miner certificate of good character amid election contests by Republicans. The dispute arises as judges of election review the contested seat and party credentials in the wake of challenges to legitimacy.
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Silver Bow
Butte
Taft Cuts Budgets But Leaves Populist Footing For Pork
The president’s method of trimming department estimates may not win favor with pork barrel allies but could bolster support among the general public.
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Taft
Saved From Awful Death by King's New Discovery
Fayetteville North Carolina resident A D Mc Donald recounts how his sister cured of consumption with King's New Discovery after other remedies failed. The medicates coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. Trial bottle free. 40 cents to 1.00 by druggists.
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A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
N.C
England's problem and ours
The article cites Lloyd George on wealth disparity in Britain noting vast estates held by a few and widespread poverty among the many. It argues wealth taxes and regulation mirror American debates on income and inheritance taxes, linking to broader fiscal reform. The Dillon Tribune adds a Salvation Army charity note urging generous offerings.
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Mr. George
British Isles
England
George
America
Great Britain
House of Lords
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers
Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares experience with Foley's Honey and Tar for a child’s severe throat cough and inflammation. The testimonial urges accepting no substitute and endorses the product. Also note: Skillman Bailey offers quick loan funds with no long waits.
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D. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
W. D. Richards
Skillman & Bailey
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