Next House Will Decide Wilsons Presidential Fate
The piece argues a Democratic hold on the House in 1916 under Mr. Wilson would secure his policy agenda, while loss of a majority could doom his presidency. It compares past election swings, notes potential party splits, and discusses the impact of Republican Progressive fusion and Roosevelt’s strategy on the outcome. It cites New York and New Jersey delegations to illustrate shifting alignments.
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House of Representatives
Wilson
House
Congress
Cleveland
Dem
Rep
Democrat
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Roosevelt
Prendergast
New York City
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Change in Banking Law Spurs Debate and Cautious Hope
The newly enacted banking and currency bill aims to modernize the financial system while tempering centralized control. Senator Reed argues the plan is a radical change but can be safely implemented, with care, prudence, and forethought. The measure preserves vast powers for the Central Federal Reserve Board but adds safeguards to limit abuse and requires careful discussion and gradual adoption.
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Root
House
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Congress
Baltimore
Chicago
Central Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Death of Billy Ferguson Piute Indian in Centennial valley cabin
Centennial valley reports the death of Billy Ferguson a Piute Indian who died alone in his cabin during Christmas week. He was a cousin of Sarah Winnemucca the Piute princess once living near Henry Lake. Winnemucca was educated and promoted better living among her people. Her sister Mrs Elmer Smith remains near Henry Lake and preserves the robe worn by the princess in Nevada.
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Centennial Valley
Billy Ferguson
Billy
Sarah Winnemucca
Henry Lake
Montana
Elmer Smith
Nevada
Butte Miner Attacks Anaconda Standard Exchange Practice
The Butte Miner complains about the Anaconda Standard's method of balancing value between weekly and daily papers by running an advertisement. The writer suggests weekly papers could compensate the Miner similarly and expects the Standard would not object, implying a shared tolerance for such deals.
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Butte
Anaconda Standard
To Miner
Cummins Predicts Republican Comeback Amid Defeat
Senator Albert B. Cummins says the Republican Party suffered a harsh defeat but voices optimism that it will return to power soon. He argues the party remains true to its mission and will fulfill it once restored.
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Albert B. Cummins
Republican Party
Ownership Pitch for Oil Stock Amid Car Boom
In the past two years US automobile numbers have doubled and 1,128,000 cars are registered. The ad suggests buying a stake in Standard Oil which supplies most gasoline and oil for these vehicles, framing it as a way to profit from the growing market.
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United States
Standard Oil Company
Electric traction lines vow instant dismissal for greasers
Richmond Indiana transit workers are prohibited from entering saloons, on or off duty, with penalties including instant dismissal. The system will be operated exclusively by electric power, banning any other power source.
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Tripune Publishing Co
Richmond, Indiana
Inspectors Uncover Bogus Milk Fleece In Indianapolis
Residents in Indianapolis faced a month long delay as inspectors traced a counterfeit milk scare. The product allegedly left the cream at the bottle's bottom, exposing a dairy fraud.
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Indianapolis
Hat Pin Reform and Feather Hazard Highlighted
After extensive debate a hat pin was shortened to reduce injury risk for men while the long feathers remain a hazard. The discussion centers on safety measures and fashion restraint in headwear.
Leadore Standard Installs Junior Linotype
The Leadore Standard starts the new year by installing a junior linotype in its office enabling fuller local news coverage. Congratulations are offered to Mr. Standard for this upgrade.
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Leadore Standard
Standard
Mrs Mary Brown's tenth marriage to 72-year-old groom
Mrs Mary M. Brown of Parnell Missouri again wed an elderly bridegroom now aged seventy two, marking her tenth marriage at age sixty five. The event highlights a long sequence of nuptials for the same woman and a notably aged partner.
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Mary M. Brown
Parnell, Mo
Will the Wrong Be Rectified by Free-Trade Tariff Debate
Long excerpted critique argues that the Underwood-Simmons tariff harmed Washington lumber and shingle mills with 194 mills closed and 8,500 workers laid off. It questions actions by Wilson Redfield and Underwood and demands a prompt Department of Commerce investigation and redress within 60 days.
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Humphrey
Washington
Poindexter
British Columbia
Free Traders of the
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional Record
Wilson
Redfield
White House
State of Washington
Haman
Department of Commerce
Humphreys
Underwood
Messrs. Underwood, Redfield and Wilson
Messrs. Wilson
Beef cattle exports surge from Toronto to Buffalo
A dispatch reports weekly beef cattle shipments from Toronto to Buffalo up 500 percent year over year. The piece notes Buffalo’s cost of living shows no decrease and tariff reductions fail to lower living costs nationwide.
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Toronto
Canada
Buffalo
Wisconsin beet growers drop sugar beet crop this season
A beet growers association with about 1000 farmers across two Wisconsin counties will not plant sugar beets this season. The move comes after refiners cut prices by $1.00 per ton due to tariff impacts.
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Wisconsin
Manless dance sparks Missouri sorority stir
The Missouri University sorority digits a manless dance with half the girls in black tailored coats and high collars and the other half in party gowns. They claim it provides exercise and muscle development, though it lacks male partners. Brick laying proceeds at the Hig School gym Monday as the oldest old-timer recalls no similar season.
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The
Missouri University
Edison Talking Pictures Arrive At Pastime Theatre
The wizard Thomas A. Edison presents talking pictures to be shown at the Pastime theatre on January 17 and 18. Edison claims these are the first fully practical genuine talking pictures with synchronized film and sound, offering faithful reproduction of every sound and action.
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Edison Talking
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Adv
Workingmen Wake to Protect Themselves Against Steel Suit
A Leslie's Weekly piece notes 13000 United States Steel employees signed a petition to Washington asking to drop the suit to dissolve the company. It argues workers seek protection, denies ore monopoly charges, and suggests high wages and broad employment can shield against future panics.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporations
Steel Company
Great Corporation
Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Leslies Weekly
Hawthorne as Convict Narrator in Atlanta Prison Feature
The Anaconda Standard runs fourteen Hawthorne prison narratives from the Atlanta federal prison. The piece paints Hawthorne as a brilliant stylist and moral critic, despite a history of swindling in mining stock. The paper lauds its home publication for strong journalism and timely commentary.
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Mng Atmerican Men of Letters
Julian Hawthorne
Lord Bacon
Hawthorne
Atlanta
Anaconda Standard
Wilson
Eighth Grade Exams Set for Lima Wisdom and Dillon
Notice announces exams for eighth grade in Lima Wisdom and Dillon on Wednesday and Thursday January 14th and 15th. Teachers must report pupil names and subjects to the County superintendent by January 7th. Margaret Ross, County Superintendent.
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Lima
Wisdom and
Dillon
Margaret Ross
Coupt. of
Banking invites on foreign drafts and box rentals
Advertising notice states banking services issuing foreign drafts across Europe Asia Africa and the Americas including Mexico China and Japan. It mentions travel related in state services and offers boxes for rent at nominal figures with many free to patrons.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Mexico
China
Japan
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Tribune Publishing Company
F. E. Foote
Dillon, Montana
Telephone
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Dilon
Tribune Publishing Co
Tribune
Sredrughel
NASA
B. F. White
J. H. Gilbert
H. T
White Sewing Machine Co
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
E. H. Brundage
J. E. Morse
J.E. Sutherland
Dillon, Mont
Hay Press
W. L. Shambow
Sylvain Bros
West Broadway
Butte Mont
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