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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
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The Sweet Grass County paper argues Big Timber should incorporate to gain water, fire protection, and sanitation improvements. It notes Pony and Chinook move toward municipal status and urges local residents to test public sentiment, noting the low cost and high benefits of town government.
A Montana Lewis and Clarke county Republican pledge denounces the Helena Herald as not a Republican paper and accuses it of aiding the opposition in the 1900 election. Signed by candidates for state offices and county roles, with county central committee officers endorsing the statement.
Reports say Gen Botha surrendered and Gen DaWet fields a small force but unable to harm the enemy, signaling an imminent peace. Since Oct 11, 1899 the war has cost England 16 000 battle deaths, 42 000 invalids, 200 000 in field, and millions in losses. Boer casualties and captivities are high, with widespread destruction.
Lawmakers redirect thirty thousand dollars from the state treasurer to the general school fund for the districts. Resolutions will thank W. A. Clark for the timely favor as districts act to acknowledge the aid.
Senator Carter closed his six year senate term by blocking the river and harbor appropriation bill as eastern states received 52 million dollars while the west got none. He spoke 13 hours on the floor delaying passage until adjournment, signaling westward territorial recognition in future funding fights.
Representative Brownlee and J A Hall spoke against altering county lines from Park county before the committee on towns cities and counties. Their arguments from Sweet Grass swayed the panel and the bill was indefinitely postponed.
The Lewis and Clark county Republicans publicly denounce the Helena Herald as politically dishonest and disruptive to the party it once represented. They expect endorsement from most Republicans, noting only a few would be traitors to their party.
Despite the editor’s view on their ability, Sweet Grass county's lawmakers appear to fulfill duties and protect county interests without aid from DeHart, Franklin, or Hannah.
The Ithaca New York board of health refused permission to firms that cut ice in the inlet to sell it. They were warned not to cut ice for sale due to impurity concerns.
The Knapp Heinze kick failed to halt the process as W A Clark was sworn in as senator on Monday without objection.
Knapp representing Montana labor interests arrives in Washington to press charges against Senator W A Clark claiming illegal use of funds to win Montana’s 1900s election. He offers to subpoena 100 witnesses while Labor leaders dispute his authority and allege pro Clark factions influenced votes for eight hour law reforms and anti company store measures.
A labor faction accuses Clark of corruption and failure to back labor reforms, claiming he spent large sums to elect fusion candidates and proclaims plans to contest his senate seat. The dispute could shift Montana toward Republicans if Clark is barred during the legislature deadlock.
Charles Brown charged with stealing two calves from Sam Berg of Melville was bound over to the district court in 74 dollars bond after a hearing before Judge Harvey Pound. Berg identified the calves as his, with the state presenting proof of loss on June 29, 1901, and a purchase chain tying Brown to the animals.
The Burlington Route transferred 507 passengers at Billings on February 4 and 310 on February 21 and 295 on February 28, totaling nearly 1,200 people moved into Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon, underscoring its growing role in regional travel.
Agnes the Photographer advertises a 16x20 Platino portrait included with every dozen cabinet photos ordered this month. She promises customers will be pleased with results and notes the discount means half price for her services.
Spring Usanbaetieda examination of eighth grade pupils in county public schools to determine qualification for high school admission will be held at Court House on March 2 and March 22.
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