Montana Supreme Court Ends Out-of-State Printing for County Offices
The state supreme court ruled last week that Montana counties cannot use printers outside the state for blank books and related county documents. The Hill County case stopped a Spokane-printed bill, signaling shifts in procurement. The Pioneer notes Montana firms may face higher costs despite lower prices from out-of-state publishers.
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State Supreme Court
Montana
Hill
Spokane
Missouri
Portland
Geo. D. Barnard & Co
St. Louis
Irwin-Hudson Co
Supreme Court
Helena
Butte
P. H. Hersey
Hill County
Governor approves most measures as 210 enacted
Governor Stewart acted on 210 measures from the legislature, approving 204 and vetoing six. Vetoed items include counts division bills and a ballot placement measure. the governor’s choices reflect a stance of constitutional caution and duty, with praise for enacted laws and rejection of problematic ones.
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Stewart
Legislative Assembly
Cutts
Missoula
Broadwater
Meagher County
Senator Myers Recognized With Western Committee Posts
Senator Henry L. Myers has been assigned to key western committees in the U S Senate. He chairs the irrigation committee and serves on military Indian mines and mining panels, among others, reflecting strong Montana support and Democratic recognition of two years of work.
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Henry L. Myers
United States
Senate
Congress
Senator Carter
Montana
Carter
Enior
Governor orders Fergus county senatorial special election
Governor Stewart issued a proclamation for a Fergus county special election to fill the vacancy caused by Tom Stout's resignation, surprising political bosses. The action follows a legal requirement that a proclamation be issued, though lawmakers may not convene a special session unless called by a governor or legislature.
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Stewart
Fergus County
Tom Stout
Washington
Fergus County to delay exhibit decision until next election
A suitable exhibIt at the Panama exposition in San Francisco is urged, but the Fergus county commissioners plan to defer the matter until the general election next year unless action is taken promptly.
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San Francisco
Fergus County
Britain and China recognition battle taints US policy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Britain refuses to recognize the Chinese republic, citing opium trade and urged U.S. leaders to reassess Taft era nonrecognition. It accuses Britain of backing opium interests, pressuring China, and warns Wilson and Bryan to offer moral support to China.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Great Britain
Huerta
Mexico
Republic of China
China
Russia
Mongolia
Tibet
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Europe
Curtain lecture for intoxicated youth in Livingston
The Livingston judge administers a curtain lecture to a boy under 20 for drunkenness in a saloon. He was released from fines on promises to improve. The paper notes an issue where whiskey was sold to the boy, tied to a Hill county printing contract ruling. Also reports no Vergas county special election for senator on April 15 due to no obligation to proceed, Governor to proclaim if needed, cost about $5,000.
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Livingston
Vergas
Tom Stout
Stillwater County born for convenience and economy
The article argues Stillwater County was created for practical reasons, not due to objections about treatment by its mother counties. It states that the mother counties have been good and that it is a duty to reciprocate when possible.
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Columbus News
Stillwater
After Professors Grab Diplomatic Posts Democrats Remain
The passage notes professors from Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton and other institutions moving into diplomatic positions, implying that after those appointments the real Democrats may have remaining influence or tasks.
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Yale
Harvard
Cornell
Princeton
Montana News Roundup of Deaths, Elections and Legal Scandals
A Montana roundup reports numerous items including a fatal cyclone in Alabama affecting 29 people, state officials changing positions, long-standing residents passing away, a large batch of hogs sold in Billings, a public morals effort in Billings, and a Great Northern damages suit after a fatal bridge accident. The piece also notes resignations, a priest’s return with Flemish settlers, and a Buffalo city hall shooting incident.
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Bessie White
Great Falls
John Johnson
District Court
Great Northern
Johnson
Stockett
Blanket Tree of Ecuador Serves Native Comfort
In Ecuador natives obtain blankets from demajagua trees, cutting a five to six foot section of soft thick bark. The bark is dampened beaten and peeled to reveal a cream colored, light warm sheet. Sun dried and rolled, it remains usable for years.
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Ecuador
Harper's
Happy Days Reflect On Times of Happiness
A reflective quote by Bulwer Lytton contrasts life’s varied paths with remembered calm moments. It notes that across different pleasures and ambitions, the happiest times tend to be the most tranquil in memory.
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Bulwer Lytton
Dialogue on money, choice, and risk in court debate
The exchange contrasts pay your money and take your choice with pay your money and take your chance in a judge's chamber. Wiggs and Diggs debate personal responsibility and risk framing during court deliberations.
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Wiggs
Diggs
Young Jones Seeks a Start in Timber Humble Quip
A light quip from American Timberman notes that Young Jones says he needs a start to begin, while the retort claims what he truly needs is a self starter. The exchange captures a playful business humor tone.
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Young Jones
Equal Suffrage and Divorce Or Our Social Ties
Cardinal Gibbons argues that equal suffrage would raise divorce rates and harm children. He contends current laws are too lax and urges stricter laws to protect marriage against flimsy pretexts.
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United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Powers of the Mind and Moral Vision
A compact reflection on whether mind transfiguration leads to genuine insight or imposture. James Martineau argues that true art morality and faith require belief in one’s inspirations not mere imitation for pleasure profit or idealized purity.
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James Martineau
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