President to Stand Pat on Free Wool and Sugar
Washington sources report President Wilson will stick to his free wool and free sugar proposal despite pleas from Senator Walsh and five western colleagues. The article suggests western senators may line up with the bill, arguing it will boost their home support, while warning the measure could cost western Democrats seats in future elections.
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Wilson
Washington
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Progressives Fear Spring Setback Threatens Bull Moose Unity
The bull moose faction saw weak showings in Chicago St Louis and Michigan spring contests prompting concern among progressives. Leaders warn independents may drift from party lines, risking a smaller reform voice in fall races. Senator Townsend notes reunions are already forming in many areas.
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Bull Moose
Chicago
St. Louis
Michigan
Republican Party
Charles E. Townsend
Pioneer
Massachusetts
Cardinal Gibbons Opposes Woman Suffrage Letter Read in Baltimore
A Maryland association session in Baltimore featured a Cardinal Gibbons letter opposing woman suffrage. The document argues equal rights do not justify same duties and praises womans dignity and prerogatives while noting women influence husbands and sons via proxy votes.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Maryland Association
Baltimore
Settlement line debacle fixes Stillwater debt at 38857.43
The Columbus News notes the Stillwater settlement with the mother counties follows the campaign line for the new county. The Pioneer recalls the line estimated Stillwater's indebtedness at 13000, but the commission fixes it at 38857.43, suggesting someone benefited from the line.
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Columbus News
Stillwater
Secretary Bryan Fails To Stop California Alien Land Bill
The secretary’s California mission to block an alien land bill ends with the Webb measure passing. An Illinois alternative is rejected and a diplomatic settlement with Japan is dismissed. The piece argues alien land ownership risks and notes a separate county election injunction inquiry in Wheatland and Sweet Grass.
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Harlowton News
Marion Small
Hedges Herald
Wheatland County
Small
Montana Mail In Briefs from State Examiner to Postmasters
In answer to a question by State Examiner H S Magraw Attorney General D M Kelly states foreign building and loan associations may operate in Montana. The president provides named postmasters for Deer Lodge Fort Benton Laurel and Moore. W J Swindlehurst to tour the state to check labor laws. The pope resumes work from the state department library after illness. April precipitation measured 1.07 inches and below normal by .07. A massive suffrage parade took place on Fifth Avenue New York. Helena reports nine hour law violations by women employed in stores with possible prosecution. The body of John Hopper found after dynamite at Holling Lake near Billings. Dietrich and Smith named to Montana state board of education. Father Pauwelyn anniversary and birthday celebrated in Billings. Coal miner Neal Boyles dies from injuries at Lewistown mine. Supreme Court upholds $52 000 judgment in a shooting incident in Butte. Helena assay receipts total 121 264.57 for April. Five of 513 deputy game wardens appointed. districts increased to 20. $20 000 damages sought from Helena doctors over a fatal surgery. State highway commission to supervise convict road crews on state highways under new agreement. O Donnell sells 140 head of steers to Sheridan Meat Co with strong gains and favorable ration costs.
Merital Rheumatism Powders Trial Offered by Agents
The American Drug & Press Association promotes Merital Rheumatism Powders claiming a proven formula after expert endorsement. W. D. Richards & Co. are exclusive agents offering two trial doses guaranteed to work.
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American Drug & Press Association
W. D. Richards & Co
Strayed Bay Gelding Missing in Big Timber Montana
One dark bay gelding five years old branded and branded marks not fully legible. Reward of $10.00 offered for information leading to his recovery in Big Timber Montana.
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Big Timber
Mont
Polish Temperament Riddle Spotted in Cambridge Visit
In Edmund Gosse's reminiscences a Cracow professor tours Cambridge. Sidgwick notes local youth at cricket and boating, but the guest stays silent. The Cracow professor replies that at his university they hygienate with the masque masking ball.
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University of Cracow
Muscles Explained How Arm Contraction Lifts Weight
The piece explains that when nerves trigger arm muscles they can lift about 224 pounds from the ground. It notes muscles contract like rubber bands that can shorten but cannot stretch, and their contraction is a one way process.
Bunion Explained by an Old Shoe Maker
The old cobbler explains bunions form from shoes that are too short. He says the foot cannot follow natural growth and the tissue and bone misfit, creating a bunion as they shift to the easiest place.
Mission of the School of Today
The author argues that female education should prepare girls for motherhood and homemaking as their major vocation. She asserts schools must train future home makers to influence children and home life and notes the state may set minimum requirements for wifehood and motherhood readiness before dismissal after meeting basic intellect criteria.
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Sarah Louise Arnold
Meeting with Dr Pill Recounts Former Patient in Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia Inquirer fragment a patient greets Dr Pill and asks about costs before discussing health concerns with the physician.
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Mr. Smith
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Illinois
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Building and Loan Association
D. M. Kelly
George S. Miller
Deer Lodge
Charles Lepley
Fort Benton
T. A. Rigney
Laurel
Alice Hensley
Moore
W. J. Swindlehurst
Bureau of Labor and Industry
Pope
State Department
R. F. Young
Fifth Avenue
New York
Helena
A. H. McConnell
Holling Lake
Billings
John Hopper
Joseph Hopper
John Dietrich
J. C. Smith
Dillon
Stewart
State Board of Education
Mr. Dietrich
H G. Pickett
G. T. Paul
Pauwelyn
St. Patrick’s
Butte
Yellowstone
Neal Boyles
National Coal Company
Lewistown
Martin Simonich
Dominic Quilicid
Simonich
Supreme Court
Brantly
United States
Roadwater
Chouteau
Fergus
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Silver Bow
DeHart
Harman Beckman
Libby
W. D. Delphy
Great Falls
W. J. Carney
Peter Scharrenbroich
Harry Morgan
Ovando
John G. Thompson
Ellis A. Johnston
District Court Today
Floyd P. Howe
Howe
State Highway Commission
Board of Prison Commissioners
Highway Commission
Yellowstone Valley
Charles O’donnell
Sheridan Meat Co
Sheridan
Wyo
O’donnell
J. M. Caswell
Mission OF the School OF Today
C. N. Skillman
U. S
Blakeslee Hotel
Northern Pacific
Frank Blakeslee
Prop
A.J.R. Howells CO
Minneapolis
Minn
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