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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
The piece surveys attacks by reformers in both parties on progressive lawmakers, noting criticisms of Meyers and Dixon over tariff and reciprocity positions. It cites editorials from the Yellowstone Journal and Anaconda Standard, arguing that true progress requires principled leadership and direct presidential election.
Congress should act on Taft’s special message aiming to amend the pure food and drug law after a Supreme Court ruling limited enforcement of false labeling. The decision leaves the public vulnerable to dishonest purveyors who misrepresent cures while components appear as stated.
Federal Judge Carpenter ordered the Chicago beef packers to trial on anti trust charges, rejecting demurrers and delaying motions. The indicted firms pressed last minute tactics but the court refused further postponement and denied access to government witness details. The packers, long defiant, appear headed for prison for conspiring to restrain interstate trade.
The United States circuit court for the district of Delaware ordered dissolution of the powder trust led by the Dupont company, ruling restraint of inter state commerce. The suit began four years ago against forty three defendants. fifteen were dismissed as inactive or not shown to be part of the merger. An interlocutory decree sets October 16 for hearings on the injunction and its terms.
The article analyzes Republican infighting in 1911 and 1912, arguing insurgents in the Senate and House undermine party unity. It links the faction to delayed elections, electoral losses, and a stalled trade revival, warning the revolt could trigger a 1913 panic like 1893. It questions loyalty of leaders from Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Oregon and others.
The piece argues Montana prices may fall and remain unchanged for the season as stockmasters blame Republican insurgents and Democratic allies for blocking potential gains. It cites last week’s vote forcing a wool tariff report as depriving Montana of dollars that would have flowed if no action had occurred.
A new book explaining fearful appendicitis causes and simple prevention is drawing much interest in Big Timber. W D Dichards, a local druggist, is distributing the book for free.
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