Democratic State Convention Called for Great Falls 1912
The Democratic State Central Committee orders a state convention to meet in Great Falls on August 29, 1912 to nominate candidates for president, vice president, U.S. senator, and other offices. County representation totals 450 delegates with rules requiring county residency and local selection procedures. Seth Maxwell and S. V. Stewart sign as secretary and chairman.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Butte
Great Falls
Mont
United States
Congress
The
Supreme Court
Montana
Charles 8. Hartman
Beaverhead
Blaine
Broadwater
Cuater
Cascade
Carbon
Chouteau
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Hill
Jefferson
Lincoln
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Meagher
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Sanders
Silver Bow
Sweetgrass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Democratic Party
Seth Maxwell
V. Stewart
Democratic Contributions Campaign Fund Rallying for Democrats
James Lloyd as national Democratic Congressional Committee chair urges a funds drive to build organization and education for November elections. He cites the 1910 effort that aided Democratic candidates, distributing speeches and books to swell party sentiment, helping win a 65 seat House majority. The current committee claims it has no funds due to rejecting influence money from special interests.
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James. Lloyd
National Democratic Congressional
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Rules for Examiner Montana Mercantile Co Contest 1912
The article outlines voting rules for a contest at The Examiner and Montana Mercantile Co. It covers prize timing opening and closing, weekly counts, nomination deadlines, candidate eligibility, voting coupon sources, solicitation bans, entry restrictions, ballot handling, and voting schedules with points for purchases and subscriptions.
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Examiner
Examiner and
Montana Mercantile Co
Democratic Committee Appeals for Donations
The article urges readers to support democracy by contributing to the National Democratic Committee. It lists James T. Lloyd as chairman and H. D. Flood as treasurer in Washington, D. C., noting early contributions are most effective and funds are badly needed.
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James T. Lloyd
H. DP. Flood
National Democratic Committee
Washington, D. C
Sugar tariff influence on Dutch Standard and Payne Aldrich law
The passage notes sugar traders backing the Dutch Standard during tariff legislation. It claims agents of the sugar trust influenced lawmakers including those crafting the Payne Aldrich law to preserve the standard, resulting in disappearance of the brand from the market.
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Sugar Trust
Real Estate Transfers From the Title Books of Pearl
Real estate transfers listed from Pearl Smith's title books. Property changes hands, with names and locations inferred from the scanned records. Entry details vary. some parcels show buyers, sellers, and dates, while others note docket numbers or registry references.
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Smith
Sugar Tariffs and Living Costs Debate in Payne Aldrich Era
A Republican platform concedes higher U S living costs while blaming global price rises. It argues Payne Aldrichism raised prices over Britain’s free trade levels, noting London sugar averaged two cents per pound cheaper than New York over two years. The piece asks what causes the gap if not the tariff, inviting protectionists to answer.
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United States
London
New York
England
Property Deeds and Water Rights Listed for Various Local Parcels
A list of warranty deeds transfers including James K. Robison to Carrie Hunter for one lot in Armstead and William M. Knapp to Silas C. Dishno for five lots on Railroad Avenue, each with nominal consideration. Water rights entries include Maiden Creek allocations to Gladys Bingham, May Buey, and Maiden Creek Livestock Co, plus multiple quartz and placer claim locations in Blue Wing, Bald Mountain, Bald North, Big Hole basin with named claimants.
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James K. Robison
Carrie Hunter
Armstead
William M. Knapp
Silas C. Dishno
Railroad Avenue
J. Wishard
Joseph H. Shuey
Wisdom
Maiden Creek
Gladys Bingham
West Bean Creek
May Buey
Maiden Creek Livestock Co
A. Bessette
P. J. Lonegan
Blue Wing
Frank I P. Madden
Bald Mountain
Frederick North
J. W. Elliott
Elliott Placer
Big Hole Basin
Why Brown Sugar Disappeared
A 1930s style note explains the decline of old fashioned brown sugar due to the Payne Aldrich law and a Dutch Standard No 16 color test. The piece argues the test barred traditional brown sugar, making it cheaper and harder to find.
Dam and Reservoir Contract at Bloody Dick Creek Montana
Sealed proposals sought for building a dam and reservoir at the head of Bloody Dick Creek Horse Prairie in Dillon Montana. Plans and specs available at Pearl I Smith's office or from Hawley J Selway. Structure to be about 25 feet high 100 feet long with dirt and rock fill about 3500 cubic yards cement work about 175 cubic yards and dirt fill about 2500 cubic yards.
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Bloody Dick Creek
Horse Prairie
Pearl I. Smith
Dillon
Montana
Hawley J. Selway
Bids Requested for Cut Material at Horse Prairie Reservoir
The Horse Prairie Reservoir Company calls for bids on a cut containing about 1100 cubic yards. Bids open August 90th, 1912, with right to reject any or all bids. Hawley J. Selway serves as secretary.
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Horse Prairie Reservoir Company
Hawley J. Selway
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Dillon Examiner
B. L. Poindexter
Beaverhead County
Montana Mercantile Company
Albert Stamm
Cam
Payne-Aldrichism
Free Trade Great Britain
General Transfer
Brundage’s Store
George T. Mast
Mont. Mercantile Co
A. J. Wedum Lumber Co
Red Branch
Armsted
Grant
Amerinen Bae
Banket
UCLA
SPN
Goa
First National Bank
Peter
Guy Express & Coal Go
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