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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1901

Page

2

Timber Valley post office notice

Entered at the post office at Iie Timber Vahtana on second class matter under postal rules as published.

Iie Timber Vahtana

Leader's prejudice questioned in state labor and bills debate

A local editorial rebuts The Leader's charges against Republicans over eight hour labor laws and legislative actions. It praises Senator J N Kelley and Representative Robert Brownlee for their principled conduct and highlights five bills aiding stockmen, ranchers, and farmers, including protections for horses, sheep, and railroad fire losses.

Legislative Assembly J. N. Kelley Robert Brownlee Republians Sweetgrass County Helena Sweet Grass County Brownlee Park County Kelly

Encouraging Wool Features Signal Market Stabilization

The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes a calmer tone in Boston and London as wool prices stop falling for now. Buyers cautiously regain some lines while mills avoid speculative purchases, and operators expect a long steady run under tariff limits. The piece also reports on political commentary praising Carter, and hints at Montana electoral politics and Toole’s 1904 bid.

American Wool and Cotton Reporter Boston London

Defamatory claims seed public prejudice in party statements

A critical critique notes that party statements promote prejudice and publish false assertions that cross into defamation. It argues for accountable rhetoric and responsible discourse in public communications.

Anti Canteen Law Sparks Riots After First Pay Day

The first payday after abolishing the canteen sparked rioting around army posts. At Fort Sheridan near Chicago soldiers clashed with saloon men outside the reservation, while Helena saw intoxicated troops and a streetcar incident. Officers say scenes were worse without the canteen and defend strict temperance as common sense.

Fort Sheridan Chicago Helena

McKinley Considers May Yellowstone Tour

President McKinley weighs a May tour of Yellowstone National Park and plans stopovers at Helena Butte and Anaconda to review park sites and regional affairs.

McKinley Yellowstone Park Helena Butte Anaconda

Healthy outlook for silver mining men optimistic on price

Mining men are hopeful that silver will command at least eighty cents an ounce this year. They cite last year’s world yield of about 6 200 tons and consumption near 7 000 tons. United States produced 2 200 tons and 65 percent of refined product is now controlled by the United States, shifting market influence from London to New York.

United States Central America Mexico South America Europe Australia Canada India China Japan New York London

Montana Republicans Triumph Over Fusion Bid for Senator

The Montana Republican lawmakers rightly congratulated themselves for resisting fusion pressure to elect Senator Carter to the short term. They defended the party by opposing corrupt overtures and blocking a deadlock, keeping their coalition intact and earning support from their base.

Montana Carter

Fusionist Legislature Proposes Rail and Travel Rates

River Press notes three proposed measures in the fusionist seventh legislative assembly. One bill would charge railroads three cents per mile for passenger transport, another would pay jurors and witnesses five cents per mile, and a third would grant Montana lawmakers twenty cents per mile for travel, challenging critics to dispute the assembly’s stature as statesmen.

Montana Seventh Legislative Assembly River Press

Northwest Magazine mocks Livingston as Montana’s best lit city

The Northwest Magazine of St Paul describes Livingston as one of the best lighted cities in Montana, provoking irony and sympathy from readers. The piece is criticized for rubbing in the comparison to neighbor towns.

Northwest St. Paul Livingston Montana N. W

Library goals for public schools and reader taste

County Superintendent Srrunau Walker argues for systematic, district wide school libraries with wholesome books that form pupil tastes. He warns against dime novels and favors nature study works to build heart and mind, urging teachers to lead in establishing strong district libraries.

Srrunau Walker County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Timber Lionerr J E. Sheridan BIG Timber Washington West W. W. Morris Senator Carter Congress Paris Gibson H. L. Frank Mr. Gibson Frank McGinnis Butte Reveille Joseph K. Toole Gov. Toole Heinze Arly Weblsale H. O. Kellogg M. S. Huffman Mont A. Perrine Henry Nicholson W.W. Beasley & Son, Stock Commission Brokers Montansa D. J. H. Moore E M. Hall Orriva Court House Rig Timber Hig Timber Old Pioneer” Office J G. McKay Medley Ross Dier Supt. OF Schools Blankville Ohio H. F. Ruger North Main St H. B. Segur Billings
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