Rolph's Public Roles and Controversial Moments as California Governor
The article recalls Governor James Rolph Jr. drawing national notice for refusing pardons in the Tom Mooney and Warren Billings case in 1932 and for endorsing the lynching of Thurmond and Holmes in 1933. It notes his long mayoral tenure, business ventures, and personal background, ending with Merriam taking oath as acting governor in 1933.
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Rolph
Tom Mooney
Warren K. Billings
San Francisco
Ralph
San Jose
Thomas H. Thurmond
John Holmes
Brooke Hart
Hart
San Francisco Bay
California
Mission District
Mission Bank of
Mission Savings Bank
Annie Marshall Reid
Los Angeles
Frank Finley Merriam
Reward for Information on Stealing Horses or Cattle
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle belonging to a paid up member of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association on the protected list. Grant Bisghir, secretary, Hunters Hut Springs, Montana.
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Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association
Grant Bisghir
Hunters Hut Springs
Mont
Notice to creditors in Otis J. Rudd estate
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County the administrator of the estate of Otis J. Rudd deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be filed at the law office of E. O. Overland Big Timber Montana. Date May 22 1934. Alfred Rudd Administrator. E. O. Overland Attorney. Pub May 23 30 June 7 14 1934.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Otis J. Rudd
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Alfred Rudd
Notice of Meeting to Adopt Preliminary Budget in Sweet Grass County
The boards of school trustees in Sweet Grass county Montana will meet June 11 1934 at 8 p m to consider and adopt a preliminary budget for the 1934 1935 school year. Taxpayers may appear and be heard. Dated May 22 1934. Hilda M Rein County Superintendent and Clerk.
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Sweet Grass County
Montana
Hilda M. Rein
Publication summons in mortgage foreclosure case in Montana
The State of Montana summons defendants Roy S Moore Clara L Moore Edmund McNall William S Bilbro Citizens State Bank of Big Timber The Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber Fred W Marble agent Gerrit Scholten The Federal Bank of Spokane to answer the complaint within twenty days or risk default judgment The action seeks unpaid balance on a 2500 note dated February 15 1927 and forecloses the mortgage on 320 acres in Sweet Grass County plus tract A and B totaling 154.53 acres and other listed parcels with water rights and appurtenances Witness dated June 4 1934 and published June 7 14 21 28 1934
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Montana
Sweet Grass
Inga S. Hickman
Roy S. Moore
Clara L. Moore
Edmund F. MecNall
William S. Bilbro
Citizens State Bank of Big Timber
Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber
Fred W. Marble
Scandinavian American Bank
Gerrit Scholten
Guy Scholten
Federal Bank Bank of
Spokane
State of
Jessie Hickman
Sweet Grass County
Montana Principal Meridian
General Land Office
Surveyor General
M. P. Mn
A. D
Emery C. Jones Seeks Sweet Grass Assessor Seat
Republican candidate Emery C. Jones announces candidacy for Assessor of Sweet Grass County. He pledges honest and efficient service if nominated and elected and asks for voter support.
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Sweet Grass County
Emery C. Jones
Overfelt Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Sweet Grass County
Leo Overfelt files as a Democratic candidate for sheriff in Sweet Grass County. He notes lifelong residence in the county and pledges efficient, nonpartisan service to taxpayers if nominated and elected. Your support sought.
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Sweet Grass County
Leo Overfelt
Clarence Erickson Seeks Republican Assessor Nomination
Clarence Erickson announces his candidacy for County Assessor on the Republican ticket. He asks for support in the campaign and cites his qualifications and dedication to county governance.
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Clarence Erickson
Hathaway Seeks Renomination on Republican Ticket for Assessor
Co O HATHAWAY announces filing for renomination as assessor on the Republican ticket. Support requested from voters and party members ahead of the next election.
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Co. O. Hathaway
State Representative Candidacy Seeks Support
A candidate announces intent to seek the State Representative office to succeed themselves and pledges identical interests with voters. They assert commitment to a square deal for all and humbly request constituent support.
County Treasurer Candidate Seeks Primary Support
A Sweet Grass county candidate for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket pledges best efforts if nominated and elected and asks for voter support at the July 17 1934 primary.
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Sweet Grass County
Patterson Pledge Seeks County Clerk Support
A Republican candidate R Patterson pledges honest and efficient service if nominated and elected as County Clerk and Recorder. The note thanks voters for their support and outlines commitment to public duties.
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R. Patterson
Sweet Grass County Clerk and Recorder Nomination Statement
The candidate E. H. Ellingson pledges honesty and efficiency if nominated and elected to the Clerk and Recorder office of Sweet Grass County for the July 17 1934 election. He commits to performing duties to the best of his ability.
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Sweet Grass County
E. H. Ellingson
Bailey Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Signa C Bailey declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. A lifelong Sweet Grass County resident and former deputy emphasizes qualifications and commitment to efficient, economical office duties and asks for voter support.
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Sweet Grass County
Signa C. Bailey
Ryan Pledges Aggressive Efficient County Office Rule
A political statement pledges aggressive and efficient county administration if nominated and elected. CHAS. W. RYAN asserts commitment to impartial governance and urges voter support on the Republican ticket.
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Sweet Grass County
Chas. W. Ryan
Ten Paroled and Five Released From Montana Prison
Helena Montana June 2 Fifteen prisoners at the state penitentiary in Deer Lodge will win freedom in June as the Montana pardon board approves their discharge Ten inmates will be paroled and five will have completed their sentences REST.
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Helena
Mont
Deer Lodge
Montana Pardon Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Rolph, Jr
Page One
Mma B. Rees
Bailey Hardware
Professional Directory
J. A. Lowry Real Estate, Insurance Bonds and Abstracts Undertaking
M. W. Barr
Big Timber, Montana
DR. D. Claiborn
J. D. Herries
Masonic
A. P. O’leary, M. B
Commercial Bank
Law
L. W. Baskett
Mortana Power Co
Block Big Timber
Big Tim
A. W. Strickland
J. J. Gallagher
C. J. Ellingson
Ian
Bear Creek and
Fromberg Coal
R.A. Traver
Texaco
Government
the Texas Company
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