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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
The death of James J. Hill ends a 68 year career that transformed the Northwest from wilderness into a vast railroad empire. He is praised for extraordinary vision and leadership, with The Pioneer noting there is no ready successor to fill his colossal role.
The president’s North Carolina trip included partisan speeches criticizing the Republican party and its leaders. He hinted Rublee of Wisconsin New Hampshire and New York as a forward-looking Republican, though Rublee has not voted Republican in over five years and supported progressives in 1912. Rublee reportedly favored Democrats in 1914 and may join the Democratic party if progressives fail.
The piece questions Senator Hughes and Justice Brandeis nomination ethics arguing that confirming a candidate with clouded integrity damages the Supreme Court. It contends Wilson should have withdrawn Brandeis and criticizes party loyalty over merit. It also suggests Hughes should consider leaving the bench to enter the presidential race.
The Pioneer warns prospective county office candidates about improper petition signing for the August 29 primary. It outlines strict requirements: signers must declare party membership, any elector may sign multiple petitions, each petition page must be verified by the solicitor who also signed, and petitions must stay within a single precinct. Big Timber has two precincts, No. 11 and No. 12, yet petitions have been left at business houses and circulated by various individuals.
The text notes that residents cannot sign petitions outside their own precincts and warns candidates to follow primary election laws exactly. It argues that mixing up petitions could allow disqualified signers to keep an opponent off the ballot, stressing legal compliance for all candidates.
The annual report from United States Shoe Machinery Co. notes a revival in the past year as European factories, busy with military and civil orders, did not flood the American market after tariff removal. The piece also argues Democrats mislead the public by not crediting the war for the revival.
John E. Cameron declares candidacy for renominated clerk and recorder. G A Loasby seeks Republican nomination for state senator in Sweet Grass County. W Campbell announces bid for county attorney subject to August primary. All filings reference Republican electors and August primary date.
F R Hickman announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for clerk of court of Sweet Grass County. Primary election set for August 29 1916.
A candidate announces pursuit of the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County Attorney. The filing highlights commitment to public safety, legal reform, and community service.
Under the August 29 1916 primary election process, John B. Selters is subject to the action of the electors.
J M Hiner seeks the Republican nomination for county commissioner subject to voter action at the August 29 primary election in Sweet Grass County.
Miss Ada Curtis of Big Timber visits sister Mrs. C A Brown. Chas Keppler and wife attend dance from Big Timber. W H Glover works as second trick operator, relieving F A Turvey on vacation east. H Utermohle ships a dozen hay cars to Shaw and Powell Camping Co Gardiner. Oscar Nepstad and wife in Livingston. Jimmie drives to Big Timber to bring them home. Tom Hailahan and daughter Stella move from Livingston to Keppler house. Halahan works for N P. Mrs Swarts, wife of the second trick operator, taken to Livingston.
The Big Timber Municipal band will perform an 8 p m concert on Wednesday June 14 Flag Day at the Grand hotel corner. Selections include March Officer of the Day Grand Medley Civic Pride Romance Day Dreams and more led by conductor Louis Panella with a full program of marches and national airs.
A Saturday night schoolhouse dance drew a Grey Cliff crowd with piano and drum music until four in the morning. Reed Point, Big Timber, and Bridger Creek also participated, and a dance is announced for the 16th at Bridger Creek. Mrs. Schuhoff is recovering from appendicitis and plans another operation later this week.
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