As To The Governorship In Montana A Political Roar
The Billings Journal argues Montana Republicans lack a strong rival to Governor Sam V. Stewart. It mocks calls for higher salaries and new offices while praising Stewart’s competence and warns of a peril if he dies or leaves office. It queries Republican prospects, lampooning party unity and leadership with regional relish.
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Hughes Strength and Roosevelt Weakness in Presidential Race
Roosevelt has voiced views on nearly every issue while Hughes remains guarded and adaptable. This secrecy, praised by supporters, lets Hughes fit the Republican platform as conditions change. Roosevelt’s openness, by contrast, has made him widely known but overexposed.
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Stronger but Still Shy in Opinion on Wilson margin
A western state senator predicts Woodrow Wilson is a million votes stronger than the Democratic Party. He cites four year totals: Wilson 6,293,019. Roosevelt and Taft 7,614,463. Even after shifting 1,000,000 votes from Roosevelt and Taft to Wilson the Democrats would still trail by 321,444 votes.
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Edwards for Senator polled in Prairie county rally
The Terry Tribune urges eastern Montana to support Edwards for U S Senate, arguing his home region ties and record aiding farming, stock raising, mining, and fruit growing. It praises his familiarity with local needs and predicts Prairie county backing in the August primary.
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Connolly and McDermott shot in Dublin rebellion
Dublin May 12 reports James Connolly and John McDermott were shot this morning for involvement in the rebellion. Helena May 12 states Thomas F. Carey of Anaconda filed notice to run on the democratic ticket for lieutenant governor. Crookston Minnesota reports H J Austead formerly of Portman Montana died by self injury with a razor, his brother attempting to intervene.
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Progressive party breaks on Roosevelt fate at Chicago choice
George W. Perkins states the progressive party will not insist on Theodore Roosevelt if Republicans nominate at Chicago a candidate who stands for progressive principles and can push them through. The remark followed a meeting of the legislative committee in New York on May 10.
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Cowboy Massie shot in ranch incident near Bozeman
In Bozeman on May 12 Samuel G Massie known as Cowboy was mistaken for a bear and shot by Ed O Raalstad near Frank Sears ranch. The high power rifle bullet shattered his leg and he died from shock after hospital arrival.
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Warrant Awarded for Civil War Recompense in Butte
In Butte on May 18 Attorney Miles J. Cavanaugh received a U S warrant for 968 dollars as recompense to the estate of Samuel H Pipes for 15 Missouri men requisitioned by the government during the Civil War. In New York 150000 parade marks national preparedness.
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Vast parade through flag bedecked streets with cheering crowds
A 12 hour march formed by 20 abreast bands playing patriotic airs. The procession crossed the city with hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the routes. Trades and professions representing the city’s complex life were showcased.
Daughters and Deaths Highlight Local Notes and Entertainment
Local notices report a birth at Grey Cliff Barn to Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Sharpe on May 16 1916. Willie Braughton aged 11 died of pneumonia. funeral planned tomorrow. Commencement at Sweet Cross County High School tomorrow night with Prof J M Hamilton as speaker. Market quotes for Wheat Potatoes Butter and livestock listed. Auditorium to host The Neer-Do-Well film May 22 with Rex Beach story and Kathryn Williams in leading roles.
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Rex Beach
Kathryn Williams
Stephen Cortlandt
Local Notices From Springdale Readers
Springdale news lists visits from John Rye and others from Big Timber Bozeman Butte and Livingston. Persons include L P Work H D Wood F E Brandt recovering from a fall John Roe Clark Muir Mjelde Nevin and families. The Pioneer Press Lews are mentioned among residents and visitors.
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