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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
The editorial stance critiques Governor Norris for delaying a primary election law, arguing he lacked sincerity and failed to use executive power in time. It calls a special session unnecessary if not backed by a real law and notes public pressure and rising costs, with Missoula Sentinel supporting primary elections.
A diatribe argues against opening Yellowstone National Park to automobiles after the tourist season. It warns the move would erode the park’s nature preserving purpose and invite further “improvements” like trolley lines, urging preservation of current conveyance methods.
A commentary lauds President Taft for denying clemency to bank wreckers Morse and Walsh. It argues restitution had no bearing on guilt, noting the money belonged to others and that sympathy for financiers would widen a corrupt select group in Leavenworth.
The piece argues labor union membership should not imply guilt or innocence in crimes. It condemns anarchists and agitators, urges courts to act on facts, and declares justice remains in the United States. It calls for reasonable people to silence loud critics while ensuring fair play and due process.
A fragmented note characterizes the legislature as notoriously uncertain unwilling and unreliable highlighting persistent governance challenges and political instability across sessions.
State Labor Commissioner Hall is praised for actions to curb under sixteen employment across Montana. He targets large firms like Western Union and Postal Telegraph, along with local messenger outfits, noting greed and demoralization as driving forces. City authorities in Butte Helena and Great Falls act to restrict and arrest violators.
Andrew Carnegie pledges 7500 dollars to build a library named for him if the city accepts his conditions. The Pioneer urges careful judgment arguing maintenance costs already exist, endorsing a centrally located site and suggesting city funds could support upkeep with eventual tax relief.
Justice Harlan makes his Sherman law dissent in the Standard Oil case a written record unaltered from his oral language. He declares restraint is restraint and says the Supreme Court has no right to read into laws what the framers did not place there. He notes broad public agreement with his view.
Madero and followers forced Diaz to resign, signaling a new era for Mexico. Diaz had long claimed a near lifetime hold on power, but his defeat ends his despotic image while acknowledging his role in modernizing the nation. He lagged behind the civilization he helped foster.
Hearst says he will be satisfied with Woodrow Wilson or Champ Clark as the next Democratic presidential candidate and might accept Harmon in a pinch. He urges pleasing the party but cautions that until a distinguished Lincoln figure speaks, it may be premature to start a boom for any of the trio.
Those Seattle editors who are having one another arrested for criminal libel have either suddenly developed exceedingly thin cuticles or else they find the usual methods of boosting circulations no longer effective.
A discussion emerges on how minor tweaks could fuel harmful behavior. Officials warn that even small changes raise risk, potentially increasing misuse and public concern. Community leaders urge caution and further study.
Helena Independent argues that Attorney General Wicker sham should pursue criminal charges against the lumber trust leaders and trade organizations. The piece claims the Sherman Act violations are severe, with a civil case only shrinking profits passed to consumers and urges government action for real justice.
Advocates call for criminal prosecution of trust managers. They argue fines do little to deter long standing illicit methods and prison sentences would restore respect for the law by depriving offenders of liberty and branding them as unworldly criminals.
In Pasadena on March 9 1911 C H Ward Drug Co endorses Foley s Honey and Tar Compound calling it an efficient non narcotic expectorant safe for children. The letter from C L Parsons secretary treasurer highlights its cold relief without nauseating effects and no digestion interference.
Public notices invite interested parties to contact Clark and Wright land lawyers at 902 F Street N W Washington D C for contests and scrip information on locatable public lands and related matters before the Interior Department.
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