New Ruling Tightens Homestead Final Proof Residency
Acting Secretary Samuel Adams directs US land offices to require five years of actual residence for homestead patents, ending the prior practice of crediting six months of constructive residence. The instruction, effective December 1, 1911, removes the six month credit and mandates proof of five years, with affidavits and oaths to be made before proper courts.
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Land Office
Billings
United States Land Offices
Secretary of the Interior
United States
United States Land Office
The Tariff and the Farmers Debate
Washington observes how tariff shifts affect farmers and industry. Rep Copley of Illinois argues that even if farmers feel little direct harm, jobbers and manufacturers nationwide would feel price shocks, tightening credit and prompting sales declines. He warns against tariff cuts that could ripple to cotton mills, shoe makers, and others, risking reduced purchasing power among farmers who lack political leverage.
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Washington
Ora C. Copley
Illinois
Canada
United States
Wall Street
Congress
Germany
Fall River
Massachusetts
Copley
Referendum petitions filed to force militia bill vote
Helena Sept 4 petitions sufficient to trigger referendum on the Donahue militia bill are filed with the secretary of state. Counties represented include Broadwater Carbon Cascade Deer Lodge Custer Gallatin Jefferson Missoula Park Powell Ravalli Silver Bow and Yellowstone.Secretary to notify the governor in writing upon receipt.
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Helena
Secretary of State
Donahue
Broadwater
Custer
Carbon
Cascade
Deer Lodge
Gallatin
Jefferson
Missoula
Park
Powell, Ravalli
Silver Bow
Yellowstone
Proclamation Publication Planned Across Counties
A proclamation has been filed and will be published four times over four consecutive weeks in one paper per county across the state, stating the text and effect.
Sleeping car comfort improved on Southwest Limited trains
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes or bedspreads on its Southwest Limited route between Chicago and Kansas City replacing heavy woolen blankets. Blankets will be kept in reserve for cooler nights, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and appeal to travelers who like an inviting bed.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Southwest Limited
Chicago
Kansas City
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Butte, Montana
Dillon
Schlitz
Taylor & Williams
Rich Hill Whiskey
L. A. Burrows & Co
Montana
The
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Union Electric Co
Duluth
Omaha
St. Joe
Denver
Treasure State
Seattle
North Coast Limited
W. H. Merriman
FE &P.A
Butte
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