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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
Big Timber hosts a two day old time celebration on July 4 and 5 with traditional features plus newer attractions. Committees have promoted a memorable event in Sweet Grass county and residents are urged to attend en masse for entertainment.
The piece recalls Montanans being repeatedly linked to federal jobs and high office, from Edwin L. Norris and Justice Walsh to Stewart and Brandeis. It notes persistent, often favorable press coverage and a pattern of appointments favoring Princeton alumni or Southern Democrats, with limited opportunities for Montanans.
The article in this issue cites Senor Beltran claiming General Carranza seeks invasion of the United States to topple order in Mexico. He notes Carranza’s failure to defend Mexico and asserts Mexican troops would be used against U S forces, with Beltran highlighting danger and a “pitiful state” of Mexico after decades of upheaval.
Former Mexican senator Senor Beltran warns Carranza seeks war to avert loss of power. He outlines 60 000 northern, 30 000 central, 90 000 southern troops, plus cavalry and machine guns, fortified cities, and readiness to meet General Pershing. He notes Mexican gunners rival U S artillery.
Dan Boyle longtime eastern Montana figure and six year railway commissioner announces candidacy for the same post in the August primaries. He was defeated two years ago by a narrow margin. J A Williams Joe Dixon backer ran as progressive candidate, tipping the vote to ensure the democratic choice.
Clerk and Recorder announces candidacy for renomination for the office of clerk and recorder of Sweet Grass County subject to Republican voters at the August primary. John E Cameron.
State Senator announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senate in Sweet Grass county. Primary election set for August 29, 1916, subject to electors of the county.
County Attorney candidate C. W. Campbell announces bid for the Sweet Grass county office. He seeks the Republican electors' support at the August primary election.
F. R. Hickman announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for clerk of court in Sweet Grass County, subject to the will of the electors at the primary election of August 29, 1916.
The speaker announces their candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney of Sweet Grass County, subject to the action of electors at the primary election on August 29, 1916.
J. M. Hiner seeks the Republican nomination for county commissioner of Sweet Grass County subject to the voters at the primary on August 29.
W A Carl announces candidacy for the democratic nomination for county commissioner of Sweet Grass County subject to the will of electors at the August 29 primary.
O A Fallang announces his candidacy for the office of assessor of Sweet Grass county in the Republican primary on August 29 1916. He seeks the support of Republican voters in the nomination process.
A clerk of the court declares intent to seek renomination in Sweet Grass County subject to Republican voters at the August primary. The notice names the office and party, signaling continued candidacy.
County Treasurer candidate announces intention to run in Sweet Grass county primary election on August 29 1916. C D Paulson signs the statement.
Henry Ellingson Sr announces his run for state senate as a Republican in Sweet Grass County highlighting 36 years residency and tax payer status and requests voter support for the August primaries.
The Terre Haute event featured graduates Dorothea Birdsell Grace Hayes Katherine Kenney Helen O Sullivan Gertrude Schultz Emma Flanagan and Cora Veasey as bachelor of arts candidates. Decorations used blue and white bunting maple and cottonwood foliage with an electric coat of arms centerpiece.
W N Nye seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to voters at the August 29 1916 primary.
County Superintendent Inga Solberg announces candidacy for renomination on the Republican ticket. She seeks the support of Sweet Grass County electors at the August primary in a bid to continue leading the county schools.
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