Jacob M. Kennedy Renowned Montana Democrat Dies
Jacob M. Kennedy a longtime Montana Democratic leader former state senator from Deer Lodge and former speaker of the house died suddenly from uremic poisoning. He left a wife married in Chicago in 1884 and two daughters including Mrs. John M. Duthie wife of Captain Duthie formerly of the United States Army.
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Jacob M. Kennedy
Democratic Party
Montana
Deer Lodge
House of Representatives
Northwest
Kennedy
Chicago
John M. Duthie
Captain Duthie
Montana Senator Kennedy Leader in Armenian Relief and State Agencies
Senator Kennedy, long active in Montana politics, chaired the Armenian relief fund state chapter and spoke at Democratic gatherings. He had health issues but remained a prominent figure in Libby and Lincoln county, with ties to the Libby Times and a Libby farm. He moved to Helena for Armenian relief duties and helped fund a Roosevelt memorial. He earlier led the wets campaign in 1916 and served as agriculture commissioner and child and animal protection officer while fostering irrigation projects. He was born in Hamilton Canada in 1864 and moved to Montana in 1888, shaping Montana journalism and labor press history.
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Armenian Relief Fund
Montana
Kennedy
Libby
Lincoln County
Helena
East
Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Agriculture and Publicity
Senator Kennedy
J. M. Kennedy
Hamilton
Canada
Ireland
United States
Detroit
Woman Suffrage Debate Cites Age Limit Refusal
Major Archer Shee argued against conferring votes on women under 29 in the house of commons. He said women under 29 are captivation vain capricious and irrational and he did not want their noses in politics until they know what they are about.
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House of Commons
Archer Shee
Typographical Union Backs Legion in Montana
Great Falls Typographical union No. 256 endorses the American Legion and Great Falls post No. 3 defense of the organization. The resolution denounces attacks on the Legion by individuals and pledges support, with copies to local publications and Legion headquarters. Also notes Montana bill advancing 60,000,000 horsepower and Cuticura soap promotion copy.
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American Legion
Great Falls Post
Great Falls Typographical Union
Legion
Great Falls Post No. 3
American Legion of
Montana
American Legion of Montana
Montana State Federation of Labor
House
Senate
Kennedy Led Montana Politics and War Service Highlighted
Long career in journalism and public service spans Boise and Deer Lodge. Kennedy founded and sold several papers, served as magistrate, was elected speaker of the Montana House in 1896, and held state senate chairmanships. He served in the Spanish American War and later worked with major local publications and fraternal organizations.
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State
Evening Mail
Boise
Idaho
Anaconda Standard
New Northwest
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Kennedy
Fifth Legislative Assembly
Smith
First
Montana Infantry
Philippines
Legislative Assembly
Senate
Amalgamated Copper Company
F. Aug. Heinze
Butte News
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Butte
Heinze
Butte Evening News
T. M. Swindlehurst
Billings Evening Journal
Billings Gazette
Mr. Kennedy
The
Elks, Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen of America
Sugar profiteers blamed for Montanans lose 6 million yearly
Montanans face a projected 6 million dollar annual toll from sugar profiteering as grocers and wholesalers seek remedies. They report sugar prices rose sharply, with speculation and control by refiners and brokers driving costs beyond normal levels. The industry backs a DOJ inquiry and potential penalties to curb gouging.
Farmers Face Record High Wages in Montana Season
Farm and ranch labor wages in Montana reach record highs per employment agencies. Average pay around $75 monthly, with skilled hands earning $80 to $90 and up to $100 in special cases. Sheepherders earn about $100 monthly, while lambing crews receive $5 per day.
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Montana
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Ocean Park
Cal
James Semgate
Lohman, Mont
Havre
Butte City
Typographical Union
Montana Wholesale Grocers’ Association
United States Department of Justice
Department
Department of Justice
Howard
Oklahoma
Howard Figg
RAND
Bull
Durham
Bull Durham
Kir Menarteans
Baker Neooor
Eiyiy
Sie
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