Taft links tariff block to 1890s panic in campaign plea
President Taft argues that the four years of depression after Cleveland’s second term stemmed from tariff reform promises and Democratic tariff changes. He cites wage trends, farm losses, and foreign trade gains to defend protectionist policy and predict voters’ surprise on November fifth. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Taft
Cleveland
Baltimore
Wilson
McKinley
Voters cautioned on candidate Statement No 2
Beaverhead County Montana Clerk reports no candidate has signed Statement No 2 for State Senator or Representative. All Republican Progressive and Democratic hopefuls in the county have filed Statement No 1. The notice aims to prevent voter misunderstanding of the official certificates.
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Congress
W. F. Meyer
Montana
Bennett and Selway Lead Beaverhead Campaign Endorsements
Hon E O Selway is praised for a decade of service in Montana's Senate and House, a key leader in the Republican ranks. Jay Baker is lauded as county clerk deputy, praised for courteous service and ability. Both are urged for continued election in Beaverhead politics.
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E. O. Selway
Beaverhead
Senator Selway
House of Representatives
Eliel Seeks Re-Election Based on Public Service Record
Mr. Eliel has long residence and public usefulness in the community. He seeks re-election to the legislative post he has filled, presenting a record of faithfulness and notable parliamentary skill as a minority leader. Re-election would boost his prestige and influence for the region.
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Eliel
Badcon Seeks Re election For County Treasurer
Arthur L. Badcon, present county treasurer and candidate for re election, has built a strong record in office. His proven ability and efficient conduct of duties are cited as reasons for endorsing his re election.
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Arthur L. Badcon
Badcon
Conger Seeks Clerk Post With County Office Experience
Charles W. Conger, deputy and chief assistant to Frank A. Hazelbaker the current Clerk, is presented as thoroughly familiar with the office. The endorsement argues his year in and year out understanding and face is familiar to those who contact the department and that his services are satisfactory in the extreme. A vote for Conger is a vote for a man qualified in every particular to fill the office.
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Charles W. Conger
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Conger
Norman Holden Favored to Succeed Himself as Assessor
Norman Holden is the leading candidate to succeed himself as assessor. The Dry Farmer has won many friends during his first term and his clean official record promises broad citizen approval for his reelection endorsement.
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Norman E. Holden
Norman Holden
Beaver Head County Clerk Nominee Jay Baker Leads Ticket
No more popular candidate has ever been presented to Beaver Head County voters than Jay Baker, the nominee for county clerk and recorder. For years he has served as deputy to his father, Johnny Baker.
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Beaverhead County
Jay Baker
Mr. Baker
Johnny
Dr. L. C. Ford Nominated for Beaverhead County Coroner
Dr. L. C. Ford of Lima has long served Beaverhead county as coroner and is deemed fully fit for the office. A veteran physician, he possesses the experience and qualifications expected for the role.
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L. C. Ford
Lima
Beaverhead County
County superintendent candidate Margaret Ross seeks re election
Miss Margaret Ross has served as county superintendent of schools for the past two years and has earned broad support from friends who urge her candidacy to succeed herself at the polls.
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Margaret Ross
Public administrator W. T. Scully praised for integrity
The present incumbent W. T. Scully, as public administrator, is described as a hard headed business man who handles estate affairs with completeness and dispatch. His integrity is unquestioned and no hostile criticism of his administration exists.
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W. T. Scully
W. T. George Emerges as County Surveyor Candidate
W. T. George, a self-made engineer with solid qualifications, has gained recognition from employers and peers. The Beaverhead county race may reward his steady rise and practical experience with the surveyor post.
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W. T. George
Beaverhead County
Roscoe Cornell Candidate for Beaverhead County Commissioner
The training and education of Mr. Roscoe Cornell fits him for the county commissioner post. A native of Beaverhead County, he comes from a pioneer Montana family and holds a Michigan engineering degree. After practicing in Texas, he returned to ranching with his father Craig Cornell and is seen as highly competent to serve taxpayers.
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Roscoe Cornell
Beaverhead
Montana
Dillon
Deer Lodge
Michigan School of Engineering
Texas
Craig Cornell
Doc Erwin's Record as Sheriff Subordinate Praised
The piece lauds D V Erwin for efficiency in the sheriff's office, noting his nerve and adroitness in catching criminals and his finesse in crime detection. It says he is feared by the lawless and valued by parties and attorneys in civil suits for his services.
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Erwin
Republican Grand Rally At Dillon Opera House
The 1912 campaign rally drew full house as Governor White opened with remarks. Fred Hathorn spoke for the Republicans with praise for Harry L. Wilson, Montana's prospective governor, and outlined tariff commission ideas to curb unjust protection. Wilson, age 33, impressed with business acumen and political leadership, earning applause from Beaverhead and beyond.
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Dillon Opera
White
Fred Hathorn
Harry L. Wilson
Billings
Wilson
J. C. Kinney
Lewis Terwilliger
Charles M. McCoy
Hathorn
Gov. White
Montana
Territorial
New England
Heidelberg
Horkan
Congress
David B. Hill
Republican Party
Senator Carter
Harry L Wilson
Beaverhead
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Mcllveen Brothers’ Orchestra
MO. S. Baker
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Frank Eliel
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Fred Hathhorn
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Helena
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