The Examiner December 30 1903 editorial note on suffrage
Editor and proprietor listed with Dillon Montana imprint. The issue notes annual subscription price and mailing policy. An editorial mentions Senator Hoar arguing that women deserve suffrage to purify government, calling the view radical for a Republican who supports direct Senate elections.
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Hoar
Woman’s Club
United States
Meat Firms Control Most U S Meat Output and Transport
Half a dozen firms effectively control the nation’s meat output and own or control three fourths of the railroad cars used to move meat from ranch to packing house and from packing house to market.
Eating Costs Stress Household Budgets Across States
National Bureau of Labor reports from thirty-three states show 2 567 workmen's families average 5.31 persons per family and total income of 827 19 dollars. About 62.45 percent of this was spent on food, leaving little after essentials like clothing rent and fuel.
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National Bureau of Labor
Democrats Harmonious Progress in Congress Under Gorman Williams
The article notes Senate Democrats bind to caucus rule under Gorman and Williams, enabling unified opposition on major questions. It credits Cuban reciprocity passage to Democratic votes and cites a united stance on the Panama treaty and its ratification as a potential next campaign issue. Leader Williams tightens House discipline as Republicans face investigations and public scrutiny.
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Senate
House
Gorman
Representative Williams
Cuba
Panama
Hoar
Williams
THE NEW DEMOCRATIC LEADER HIN Sharp Williams
The article names Hin Sharp Williams as the new Democratic leader, signaling a shift in party leadership within the organization and highlighting the political context of the time.
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Hin Sharp Williams
New Democratic
Williams guides Democrats on Cuban policy and Panama stance
The article notes John Sharp Williams uniting Democrats against restricting amendments while supporting the Cuba reciprocity treaty as a step toward free trade. He curbs intraparty censure on Panama, urging wait-and-see on President recognition, and earns cross party respect for leadership.
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Ways and Means Committee
Williams
Panama
Panama Canal
Democratic Party
John Sharp Williame
County fairs seek a visiting circuit to boost appeal
A Great Falls editorial urges forming a county fair circuit to move attractions between counties and expand state fair appeal. Helena meetings of county fair associations are likely to plan visits, with P. W. Bradford credited for the idea. clashes of dates may occur but effort should yield broader attendance and stronger fairs in coming years.
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Helena
P. W. Bradford
Cascade County
Maiden Rock saloon death and Butte union wage wins
Thomas Thomas collapsed and died of heart disease in a Maiden Rock saloon near the Beaverhead line in Silver Bow county on Friday. Butte reports a new union victory with porters and boot-blacks agreeing to higher wages and a shorter work day.
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Thomas Thomas
Maiden Rock
Beaverhead Line
Silver Bow County
Butte
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