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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
At the Montana Republican state convention in Livingston the Taft faction secured a clear majority. Delegates were urged to use honorable means to secure Taft’s nomination, with eight Taft-leaning members expected to vote for him. The piece argues unity and loyalty to the party despite internal tensions.
The nation debates amending the constitution to allow direct election of U S senators. The measure, passed by both houses, would require three fourths of states to ratify. Southern states fear federal supervision may dilute state control and the black vote, while the north supports retaining federal oversight.
Reports from Livingston say Park county's senator pledged to back the commission primary bill, securing votes for a possible special session. Helena notes prompt defections and resignations that may erase the needed support, with 13 names listed and two more required for a majority of 27.
The piece argues that under the Roosevelt administration the International Harvest octopus was treated as a good trust and that Perkins, who benefited from this stance, campaigns vigorously to win renomination over Taft. It criticizes White House favoritism toward trusts spared by Sherman act scrutiny.
The administration targets the American Tin Plate company for alleged anti trust violations. Testimony indicates the trust controlled about ninety five percent of the nation’s tin plate industry, creating a double barreled grip on the business.
Dr. Caroline Bennet Crane testified before a congressional committee that government inspection of meats may be ineffective. She displayed a can labeled inspected by the Department of Agriculture containing brown candy instead of lard to illustrate how easy it is to deceive with a government seal. The demonstration prompted strong reactions from committee members.
The piece argues that only ambitious office seekers favor a special session to pass a primary election law now. It notes the fall bill under initiative refers will repeal any existing statute on the subject, whether from regular or special sessions.
Thanks to Messrs Leasby Lyons Van Cleve and Solberg the Republicans of Sweet Grass who believe President Taft should receive the party's recognition for services rendered were not wholly without representation at Livingston.
The piece argues that recent primary laws fail to reflect party strength, with low turnout and delegates or opposing partisans thwarting majority choices. It calls for substantial tinkering of primary rules to better express national candidate support, noting dishonorable tactics occur in politics.
Those calling for a special legislature session to pass a primary election law also demand people rule themselves Yet they urge representative government be curtailed just as the public gains a chance to speak direct in a few months Through that vote the people may rule themselves without elected representatives
The Butte Miner asserts California progressive Republicans rely on Democrats to back Roosevelt. Figures show GOP support would have fallen short without Democratic aid, framed as payback for Roosevelt's earlier school desegregation pressure on California.
The state convention majority refused to act fairly as Roosevelt delegates from Gallatin were seated over Taft despite irregularities. The Sweet Grass delegation to Livingston faced a misstep with four members slipping by unchallenged, leaving the county broadly pleased to be aligned with the popular side.
Acting Chairman Rosewater schedules the national committee for June 6, twelve days before the convention. The body faces 285 contested seats and 300 delegates yet to be chosen, with most disputes arising from rival delegations.
The piece outlines how Rosewater and allies plan to allow time for disputes between Taft and Roosevelt supporters. It notes filing contests end May 29 but many delegates chosen after, and that the committee must be fair and bridge the gap between nomination seekers to unite the party for a strong national vote.
A speaker at a Republican convention questions a praised Republican president, seeking to reconcile disapproval with orthodox party stance. The remark highlights tensions within party alignment at the delegate-naming gathering.
Patronize home industry. Home cured hams and bacon and pure kettle rendered leaf lard at Bray's.
The notice states that unregistered voters cannot vote and that residents outside city limits must provide section township and range details before registration. It emphasizes that this information is absolutely necessary and required by the clerk.
U S Department of Agriculture cooperative observers meteorological record for Big Timber Sweet Grass county notes April 1912 weather conditions. Observation hour 5 p m.
Reading of maximum thermometer immediately after setting records precipitation dates with rain snow and amounts. On the 12th raintfall 16 inches seven voltage showers .30 inch on the 26th rain .10 inch. F A Severance Cooperative Observer. Job printing of all kinds on short notices at The Pioneer office.
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