Toole veto of railroad bill sparks Montana backlash
The governor Toole vetoed the railroad commission bill despite backing from Amalgamated Copper and railroads. Montana critics cite protection against extortion and unequal treatment, arguing eight cents per capita yearly cost for the proposed commission is a small price to pay for reform. The piece contrasts historic anti monopoly actions and notes public sentiment will judge the veto anew.
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Railway Commission
Butte Evening News
Toole
Railroad ‘Commission
Amalgamated Copper Company
Railroads
Montana
Amalgamated
Joe Toole
Joseph Kemp Toole
Governor Toole
Hhis
van Sant
la Follette
Dineen
Folk
Hoch
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
Kansas
William Jennings Bryan
Beef Trust
Railroad Trust
Bryan
John Sharp Williams
National Congress
William Randolph Hearst
Commonwealth
Anaconda
Quanibrty
Standard
Abe Miner
Inter Mountain
Mysterious note leads to odd reply in small town intrigue
A bachelor who bought a sex item in a neighboring town found a faded note inside. It promised correspondence with a respectable bachelor with matrimonial inclinations. The reply by a young woman claimed she is eighteen, echoing her mother's prior idea, and suggested a merchant could have advertised to find a mother instead.
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Mamma
Red light sermon shocks Spokane preacher spectacle
A Spokane preacher staged a dramatic sermon last Sunday night using one hundred red electric lights to emphasize a critique of the city’s vice. He claimed only a fraction of his statements would withstand scrutiny, suggesting the sermon aimed to provoke blushes and highlight moral concerns. Senator Carter’s Washington past is recalled after his eight hour speech against a river and harbor bill.
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Spokane
Senator Carter
Washington
Senate
Carter
Chief Charlot agrees to settlement opening for Flathead lands
Old Chief Charlot of the Flathead Indians agrees to the opening to settlement of the reservation his people have occupied for years. The plan includes allotment of lands to the Indians and setting aside timber lands for red men. Senator Carter and Judge Knowles accompanied him to the Indian office to arrange preliminaries.
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Charlot
Flathead
Buffalo Bill in Divorce Court Sparks Public Scrutiny
A Northern Plains ranch scene and trials around the famed Buffalo Bill stir public curiosity as commentators reflect on his past exploits and recent marital woes. Meanwhile New York strike talks inch toward arbitration and political machines face scrutiny over ballot secrecy and reform moves.
Resolutions of mourning for Lucile Sparrow
The W R O city chapter mourns the death of sister Lucile Sparrow joining Viola Rich as former casualties within a year. The resolution extends sympathy to her husband and daughter and prays for divine presence and comfort.
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Lucile Sparrow
Viola Rich
Sparrow
Alway
County Commissioners Hold Regular Spring Session
The county commissioners met Monday and finished business today with Commissioner Montgomery absent due to illness. They audited warrants paid by Treasurer Stevenson for 1904 1905, approved bridge and road work on the Dillon Argenta route, and approved a 160 foot snow fence project by Charles Retallack. The board rejected Soren Nelson’s petition and reviewed the school district No 3 division appeal with the county attorney.
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Montgomery
Stevenson
Dillon-Argenta
Exsalah
Phillips
Soren Nelson Et al
John Tessier
Charles Retallack
del Monte
McKnight
County hearing on petitions cannot be reopened by commissioners
A court note states that the hearing planned under the law could not be resumed by the county commissioners. It records that many claims against the county were audited and allowed.
Caucus to Nominate High School Trustees at Court House
Notice states a caucus at 8 o clock Saturday evening March 18 at the court house to nominate High School trustees for terms expiring. The April election will determine the final choice for those seats. A joke attributed to Gen Phil Sheridan about an Irishman and a mule is included.
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Acauous
Court House
Phil Sheridan
Begorra
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Cure Claim
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness is caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for uncured catarrh related deafness. The notice urges readers to send for circulars and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
Chendy & CO
Toledo
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Fairbanks
Manchuria
Kuropatkin
Buffalo Bill
North Platte
Hunter
New York
New Subway
Gray W. Richardson
Havre Plain Dealer
A.J. Brodrick
Livingston Enterprise
R. X. Lewis
Paper
Silver Bow County
J. K
Hinkley Lodging House
Batiste
Alsace
Eliel Brothers
Albert Stamm
Dillon
Gruwell
Montana Street
FIRST
National Bank
Dillon, Montana
T.E. G. Lynch
Digby, Nova Scotia
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