Absent And Not Voting In Senate Race Critique
The article accuses Carl W. Riddick a Republican Senate candidate of neglecting farmers and being absent and not voting on 123 of 318 votes in Congress between 1919 and 1922. It notes specific votes on seed grain aid, grain regulation, pensions, and budget measures, contrasting with statements by Senator T. J. Walsh.
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Carl W. Riddick
United States Senate
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Europe
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Only Democrats Can Save The Day In Montana Finance
The article cites state auditor figures showing a net surplus for the year ending March 1, 1918, with receipts $619,319.68 greater than expenditures and a general fund balance of $153,468.94 plus other funds bringing cash to over half a million dollars. It criticizes the 1919 Republican legislature for rapid spending and salary increases, alleging the administration ran behind.
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Montana
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Burton K Wheeler Democratic Candidate
Public notice presents Burton K Wheeler as a Democratic candidate. No further details provided beyond the identification of the candidate and party affiliation.
Not Interested In Montana Dirt Farmer’s Local Home and Taxes Scrutinized
The piece questions Carl W. Riddick’s claim to Montana roots and home in Fergus County. It notes no property or taxes listed for 1922, cites 1921 tax payments on forty acres now transferred to Advance-Rumley, and argues his residence and investments in state real estate don’t support his self described dirt farmer image. It also highlights his political earnings from Montana taxpayers over eight of ten years in the state.
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Carl W. Riddick
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Fergus County
Indiana
Grace A. Riddick
Riddick
Advance-Rumley Company
Washington
Congress
Wheeler At Billings Rally Attacks Riddick And Taft
In Billings the Democratic rally at the Coliseum featured Bert K Wheeler urging anti Riddick positions and pledging to push a new constitutional amendment to replace child labor laws and to unseat Senator Newberry. He criticizes Harding era policies and defends Wilson era investigations into the packing industry.
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Bert K. Wheeler
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Joseph R. Jackson
Montana Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
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Woodrow Wilson
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Wickland Scrutiny of State Revenue Board Leaves Questions
A Montana inquiry into the State Board of Equalization reveals salaries and expenses paid to Chas F. Wickland and aides, objections over furlough timing, and unvetted claims. Reports suggest expenditures funded to influence legislative tickets and potential depreciation claims tied to purchases, with no clear benefits shown.
Riddick Hero of the Prairie Surfaces in Montana Lore
The district reports and National Tribune recount Carl Riddick a congressman from Montana as a fearless figure who once faced a blizzard and once cornered a mad cow to save a cowboy. The tale highlights his rough ranch life and daring rescue, praising his resilience and urging a monument on Dog Creek Freezecoat country.
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Montana
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Elections Ballot slate for state judicial officers
The ticket lists Chief Justice Josey T. Jackson and Associate Justice Jensy Matthews with JT Carroll as Clerk of the Supreme Court and J W Drake as Railroad Commissioner.
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Josey T. Jackson
Jensy Matthews
Supreme Court
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