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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
2
Miller Emerges as Strong Montana Congressional Hopeful
The Pioneer endorses Hon. Hugh J. Miller of Livingston for Montana's second congressional seat. Miller's record as Park county attorney city attorney Livingston and legislator marks him as tireless and popular, with strong party credentials. The paper pledges support to advance his candidacy and party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Miller
Livingston
Park County
Miller
Montana
Congress
Wool Tariff Should Be Reformed for Fair Trade
President Taft lauds the tariff commission report as the most complete tariff investigation yet and urges Congress to revise the wool schedule. He favors a permanent tariff board to depoliticize duties, safeguard producers of raw wool, and shield manufacturers from undue foreign competition. The piece argues reform would end chaotic commerce tied to elections and promote steady administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tariff Commission
Taft
United States
Prods Commerce Court Into Railroading Implication
The Interstate Commerce Commission in its annual report hints the court of commerce favors railroads over shippers. It notes in 27 cases argued, 24 were decided for rail interests, signaling strong leaning. The report also critiques the court’s handling of its authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Commerce
Spokane Rate Case Court Overstepped Bounds Says Commission
The commission criticizes the court for limited legal knowledge and for omitting facts while using others to reach improper conclusions. It asserts the court usurped the commission’s powers and sought to overrule the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Commission
Supreme Court
Democratic House Rejects Mileage Cut In Congress Debate
The lower house blocs vote against reducing travel pay from 20 cents a mile despite higher travel costs after a salary rise to 7500 dollars. The writer denounces the stance as graft and contemptible and accuses Democrats of opposing any cut, citing travel, meals, and sleeper costs.
Revered Richeson in Boston Jail Faces Operation Delay
The dispatches reveal Reverend Richeson suffers wounds and delays in seeking surgery while held in a Boston jail. The note suggests earlier operation could have prevented ongoing trouble and pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richeson
Boston
Year Ends With Optimism for Industrial and Trade Growth
Dan's Review notes solid, sustainable gains in 1911 across iron and steel, copper, dry goods, and cotton, with bank clearings and railroad earnings rising. December trade looks stronger than November, exports exceed imports, and port activity shows improving foreign commerce as the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judge Hunt urged to back Helena Democrat for Montana federal seat
A Livingston Enterprise note reports Judge William H. Hunt, now with the commerce court in Washington, recommended Helena Democrat Piggott to succeed Republican Carl Rasch as Montana federal judge. The Daw son County Review questions the stance, arguing party loyalty favors bosses and warns the GOP may be blown apart by such endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Judge Hunt
Rasch
Fort Benton
Washington
Commerce Court
William H. Hunt
Piggott
Helena
Carl Rasch
Montana
Hunt
Brother Wright
Contentment and costs in Harris speech on living standards
Congressman Harris argues the public could save more if today’s higher wages were paired with living standards from thirty years ago. He suggests that the “nickles and chimes” trail of an average young man reflects increased costs amid wage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Harris
Hidden daily costs shape annual expenditures
The piece notes how common services and small purchases like barber, bootblack, soda fountain, and theatre visits add to yearly spending. It argues wages have not kept pace with living costs when considering the many small, frequent expenses.
Real estate dealer sentenced for mail fraud in Leavenworth
A Pierre South Dakota real estate dealer was sentenced to fifteen months in Leavenworth prison for using the mails to defraud. He advertised lots with highly exaggerated descriptions to sell in his town and was found guilty after government charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Leavenworth United States Penitentiary
Diplomatic Notice Ends Treaty With Russia
The text reports that Russia will see the existing treaty with this country lapse after next year. The move is described as quietly executed, with mutual understanding of the reasons to cease relations, as if explained in the House of Representatives language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Army Garrisons Favored as Forts Abandonments Proceed
Fort Assinniboine has been abandoned and Havre and northern Montana show support for concentrating the army in large garrisons for economy. Miles City already approved its contribution and now Helena and Missoula must vote aye to complete the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Assinniboine
Havre
Montana
War Department
Miles City
Harrison and
Missoula
Helena
Russia aims new import duties on American goods
The Duma introduced a bill to double existing import duties on American goods and impose an equally heavy duty on goods admitted free. The move is framed as a response to abrogation of the existing theory, signaling limited cooperation and a potential pause in trade tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
US Intervention Motive Questioned Over China
The passage argues that neither Japan nor other intervening powers expected a republican China, and it questions why the United States would join such intervention driven by that motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
United States
Russia extends influence as Persia pivots under pressure
The report notes Russia gaining prestige while Persia submits to Russian power. Persia fires its U S treasurer general Shuster and seeks Cossack pardon after hesitating to comply with orders, signaling strong influence from Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Persia
Shuster
Trial of Beef Trust Leaders Delays Months
Chicago dispatch notes the beef trust trial will occupy several months, with large expenditures by the defendants signaling the length and impact of the proceedings to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beef Trust
Governor Norris and Louis Hill Urged to End Boomlet Sponsorship
The writer counsels Gov. Norris to seek a long distance call with Louis W. Hill and request that he stop backing a presidential bid in Last Chance Gulch. The appeal stresses a firm but courteous approach to halt the sponsorship.
Assumption of Authority Governing Western States
The Missoula Sentinel notes governors of western states are admirable yet must keep duties outlined in state constitutions. Outside their borders they should act with dignity to avoid discredit and promote the region’s resources to homeseekers and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Governors Encroachment on Federal Lands Jeopardizes National Assets
The speaker argues western state governors lack authority to challenge federal ownership of forests waters and mineral wealth. They urge state leaders to abandon attempts to dictate national policy and defer to the federal government which alone can decide land administration. Public trust and proper jurisdiction are emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Hovsters
Stop Paying Rent Offer for Modern House
An advertisement by W R Stokes promotes selling a modern house with a small down payment and monthly installments of $25, equivalent to rent. The offer claims ownership upon completion of payments, urging prospective buyers to deed the home under terms described.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Burns Boils and More
Winter brings frostbite and chapping but Bucklen Arnica Salve relieves burns boils piles cuts sores and sprains. A trial convinces readers that this salve is the best healer and it costs only 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
S. Arnica
Weather at Big Timber in November 1911
Weather conditions recorded at Big Timber Sweet Grass county during November 1911. Observation time 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Reading of maximum thermometer after setting
Precipitation data show 0.28 in on the Cth, 0.20 in on the loth, and 0.18 in on the Bth, with remaining readings noted as 0.20 in. A report of instrument results and totals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jean P. Decker
Ry A
Mr. Miller
Prods Commerce Court
Dan
Dawson County Review
House of Representatives
Bailey Implement Co
W R. Stokes
U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative Observers’ Meteorological Record
FPF
A. Severance
Cooperative Observer
Big Timber Meat Market
Seaboard
A. L. Bray
Mont
Pioneer
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