Plan to speed election returns by counting ballots in blocks
Helena proposal by R H Linebarger from Billings suggests amending law to begin counting after 50 ballots are cast as in Kansas and Idaho. The change would speed final results, though require extra clerks and judges. Montana saw 60 hours to final results in the recent election due to slow counting.
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Helena
R. H. Linebarger
Billings
Kansas
Idaho
Linebarger
Montana division into two districts gains support
The Anaconda Standard and The Pioneer urge equitable state districting after Montana’s election shows John M. Evans and Jeanette Rankin as Missoula residents while Henry L. Myers hails from Hamilton. Western Montana may gain both congressional seats if eastern Montana consolidates a districting bill without western opposition.
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Anaconda Standard
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Pioneer
John M. Evans
Jeanette Rankin
Missoula
Henry L. Myers
Hamilton
Western
Supreme Court
George W. Farr
Miles City
Senate
Montana Senate Victory Tied to Irrigation and Public Lands
The state board canvassed returns show Senator Myers re-elected by over 12,000. The Pioneer stayed neutral toward opponent Pray, praising Myers’ influence in Washington. Myers carried major eastern Montana counties as irrigation policy shifts after Carter’s retirement.
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State Board
Senator Myers
Montana
Charles N. Pray
Washington
Sweet Grass
Stillwater
Yellowstone
Carbon
Myers
Carter
Senate
Public Lands Committee
Montana voters back Myers for key congressional chair
The piece argues that public land expansion and recent land laws have benefited Montana’s economy. It notes bipartisan support for Myers, a Democrat, from railways bankers and land dealers who value his Washington leadership. The Pioneer endorses Myers for a powerful upcoming four year term.
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Montana
Myers
Cry Landers
Washington
Capitol
High School Notes and Germa Verein Party Invite
The manual training department completes eight more double lockers and plans one more set in the north dressing room to serve all physical training students. The Germa Verein at Sweet Grass County High School invites students to a Christmas party in the gymnasium on December 16, led by German teacher Miss Urbany.
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Germa Verein
Sweet Grass County High School
Urbany
Butte Visit Credits and Delayed Auditorium Show
In Butte Mr and Mrs G H Howard spent Wednesday on a business visit. Last evening the show at the Auditorium failed to materialize due to train delays and late arrival of films. The text reflects on famous quotes and historical figures, weaving reflections on ambition and memory.
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G. H. Howard
Butte
Clock Reminder Echoes Quiet Night
A Washington Star blurb recalls a father signaling his daughter Hannah about the late hour and telling Eilinah to reset the clock after the young man leaves to fetch breakfast, a brief domestic vignette.
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Hannah
Eilinah
Washington Star
No Kick Coming. Munition Plants and Winter Lodging
The piece notes munition plants providing jobs as workers quit other lines for higher wages. It reports Chicago’s municipal lodging house to close for winter due to insufficient patronage, a rare annual halt. Prices rise in cities with meals and foods climbing, and efforts to break food trusts and cut costs are mentioned.
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Municipal
Chicago
Bids Sought for Fish Creek Bridges in Sweet Grass County
The Sweet Grass county commissioners in Big Timber Montana call for bids at their next meeting on January 1 1917 for constructing two bridges over Fish Creek. One bridge is in section 32 township 6 north range 18 east and the other in section 21 township 6 north range 16 east. Plans are at the county surveyor’s office with $1 fee for copies. Materials to be supplied by the county.
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Sweet Grass County
Big Timber
Montana
Fish Creek
Mont
Annual Meeting of Sweet Grass County Stockgrowers Assoc
The annual meeting of the Sweet Grass County Stockgrowers Association will be held Monday January 8 1917 in Big Timber Montana. A good attendance is desired. Grant Bishir secretary.
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Sweet Grass County Stockgrowers’ Association
Big Timber
Montana
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