Patronage Power and Free Sugar Clash in Wilson Era
James Creelman reports on Democratic tensions in Congress over President Wilson’s patronage control and the push for free sugar. He recounts a confrontation with Louisiana senators and officials, highlighting threats to use patronage to secure votes and the political fallout for the Democratic Party. The piece also notes market impacts from corn and copper industry moves via Anaconda Copper’s acquisition of International Smelting.
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James Creelman
New York Mail
Congress
Wilson
Louisiana
Randsell
Ewing
Broussard
White House
Lowsiana
Leminana
Mra. Wilson
United States
Argenta
Democratic Party
Alan
Chestertown
Ind
Enterprise
Granite prospect near Square Butte fuels rail line growth
In Montana near Square Butte a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway spur opens a granite quarry with light and dark gray stone akin to Quincy and Vermont quarries. Orders totaling 36000 for three months arrive, while a separate fire accident ends fatally as a woman, attempting to ignite kindling with coal oil, is burned.
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Great Falls
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Highwood Mountains
New England
Square Butte
Quincy
Mass
Vermont
Chamberlains Liniment Endorsed For Aches And Sprains
This preparation is intended for rheumatism lame back sprains and similar ailments. Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana praises it saying it is the best for lame back and sprains she has used and it relieves pain and soreness. Available in twenty five and sixty cent bottles from dealers.
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Charles Tanner
Wabash, Ind
Chamberlain
Adv
Laurel town issues bonds for novel county school building
Bonds totaling 93 600 have been sold by Laurel for a unique county school house. The structure will include a gymnasium with a stage for amateur theatricals and four classrooms. The gym will feature a regulation basketball court and a surrounding gallery running track. Construction starts at once.
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Laurel
Burned by Kerosene Explosion Claims Finnish Miner’s Wife
Mrs Adolph Galonen wife of a Finnish coal miner at Washoe is dead from injuries after a kerosene explosion while kindling a fire. The incident occurred at their home in Washoe with local authorities investigating the cause and noting the fatal outcome.
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Adolph Galonen
Washoe
For Torpid Liver Uses Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs. FP H Tru bus of Springville New York writes that she has used Chamberlain's Tablets off and on for six years for a disordered liver and they have always acted quickly and given relief. For sale by all dealers. adv 1m.
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Chamberlain
FP. H. Trubus
Springville
N. Y
Drowning Tragedy Near Decker Montana on Tongue River
Three people died in the Tongue River near Decker Montana after a ferry boat overturned while crossing from William A McKinney's ranch to his garden. The victims include McKinney and two of his children a girl age five and a boy nine.
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Billings
Tongue River
Decker
Montana
William A McKinney
McKinney
Potts Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
Dull feeling and swelling in hands and feet signal kidney trouble. Potts Kidney Pills are advertised as a tonic and stimulant to restore healthy kidney action, offered by Potts the druggist with a one cent stamp price and a 1m sizing.
Coal vein found near Townsend Montana
Excitement sweeps Canyon Ferry country as a 20 foot vein of good bituminous coal is reported at the mouth of White’s gulch, a site once famed for Montana bar gold.
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Townsend
Canyon Ferry Country
Missouri Valley
White's Gulch
Montana Bar
Lightning strikes wipe out hundreds of chickens at Threlkill ranch
A thunderbolt killed about three hundred chickens at the Threlkill ranch five miles east of Anaconda last Friday. The loss affects local poultry operations and highlights weather hazards to farm stock.
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Threlkill Ranch
Life of Montana cattleman and banker Murphy ends
The Helena figure Murphy, a leading cattleman and ranch lands owner, disposed of his mercantile interests in 1890 and focused on livestock. He helped found Helena National Bank in 1890 and served as its first president, later becoming a director of the National Bank of Montana. He supported many local causes as a Democrat, though he stayed less active in party politics. He was survived by his wife and three children, including Frances D. Murphy, Addie M., and John P. Murphy Jr.
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Helena
Montana
Murphy
Helena National Bank
National Bank of Montana
Montana Exposition Funds Pledged for Panama and San Francisco
Through the Helena Clearing House association banks in the city unanimously subscribe to the Montana exposition commission fund to represent the state at the Panama exposition. The plan targets 85000 dollars from banks counties and coin sales with 15000 for the San Francisco building and 70000 for displays in San Francisco and San Diego. Contributions include a 10000 dollar gift from W A Clark for a Montana building in San Diego and a bronze coin gift to the governor from Lewistown, Dillon, Missoula and the state treasurer.
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Helena
Montana
San Diego
San Francisco
Governor Stewart
David Hilger
Lewistown
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Dillon
I. S. Lusk
Missoula
W. C. Rae
Funeral for Thomas J. Fisher in Bozeman
The funeral was held Sunday officiated by Rev. A L Chapman. Fisher, a member of the Pioneers Society of Gallatin county, came to Montana in 1864 and settled in Alder Gulch then Bozeman about 19 years ago. He is survived by his wife Mary Nevis, six children, two sisters and two brothers including Amos Fisher Sheridan Samuel S Fisher Bozeman and Mrs Josie Glasser Sheridan.
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Bozeman
Thomas J. Fisher
A. L. Chapman
Payne Memorial Christian Church
Fisher
Pioneers’ Society
Gallatin County
Josie Glasser
Sheridan
Montana
Thomas Fisher
Alder Gulch
Mrs Josephine Carroll Rites Set After Long Beach Death
The body of Mrs Josephine Carroll died in Long Beach California arrives in Butte with her husband Mr J L Carroll. The funeral may be delayed to allow a brother from Columbus Ohio to attend. Friends recall her Indian captivity as a child during Montana pioneer days.
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Josephine Carroll
J. L. Carroll
Long Beach
Cal
Butte
Carroll
West Park Street
Columbus
Ohio
Montana
Josephine Bell
Chase
Galati
Jo R. Russel
Tragic Miner Reinhart Reuter Dies After Mine Slide
Reports from Georgia gulch say Reinhart Reuter, a miner working with his brother, was buried to the waist by a slide. Crushed and severely injured, he is said to have shot himself after begging his brother for release and aid, ending a painful ordeal before help arrived.
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Reinhart Reuter
Georgia Gulch
Reuter
Thasted
Little Goldie
Joe Ostenric
Passing of the Montana Pioneers
John T. Murphy, Helena banker and pioneer, died at his home in Helena at 72. He returned from Florida a week earlier and had battled typhoid pneumonia with two prior illnesses. A director of the National Bank of Montana, he helped develop the state stock industry, owned land and sheep interests, and ran grape fruit plantations in Florida. Born in Missouri, he built a mercantile career starting in 1865 and expanded across Montana territories.
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John T. Murphy
Helena
North
Benton Avenue
Yokow
Murphy
Fort Myers
Florida
Tie
Montana
Commonwealth
National Bank of Montana
Mrr
Tae
Plattecoumte
Missedri
Colorado
Gerk
Virginia City
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Missouri
Territory
Remedy claim in Crooksville wartime advertisement
An old fragment cites Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville praising a remedy that cured coughing and whooping cough within a short time. The text mentions sales by various agents and implies a promotional claim from a period advertisement.
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Archie Dalrymple
Crooksville
Marines Guarding Cable Office at Vera Cruz
Photo shows American marines lined up in front of the Vera Cruz cable office guarding an important point first captured by U S forces. The image dated 1914 reflects the guarding of key communications during the campaign.
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Vera Cruz
Bill's Terrible Condition Reported in Suburban Hostelry
A distorted account from the Manchester Guardian describes Bill's dire state after an afternoon incident. A hushed voice recalls setting him on a doorstep as he slept, leaving a hat to stumble, and waking to a modest coin on the pavement. The passage ends with a reflection from the New York American on dog speech.
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Manchester Guardian
Bark of the Dog and Wild Canine Silence
In this observation the narrator notes that wild dogs do not vocalize like domestic dogs, and the familiar explosive bark heard from our pets is never emitted by wild canines. The contrast underscores differences between tame and untamed species.
Honeymoon Quarrel Over The Hague Palace Visit
A Yonkers Statesman reminiscence notes a couple’s first quarrel occurred during their honeymoon abroad at The Hague after visiting the Peace Palace. The playful exchange recalls the trip and the couple’s early domestic tensions.
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Palace of Peace
the Hague
Yonkers
Wealth and Inheritance Quote by Emerson
The remark states that true advantage stays with the self-made seeker of riches, not the heir, reflecting on merit and ownership of wealth. It emphasizes personal achievement over inherited fortune.
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Emerson
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Anaconda Bays International
International Smelting and Refining Company
Jersey City
N. J
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconda Company
the International
Raritan
Perth Amboy
International Lead Refining Company
East Chicago
Toele
Toele Junction
San Pedro
Utah
Toele Valley Railroad
T. J. Fisher
Ker Tm
Olmsted-Stevenson CO
Dillon Cash Grocery CO
Montana Mercantile CO
International Harvester Oil and Gas Engines
IHC
Jay
International Harvester
International Harvester Company of America
Helena Mont
Deering McCormick
Milwaukee
Osborne Plano
American Press Association
New York American
Bark of the
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