Montana asylums and Warm Springs project urged
An editorial argues Montana should own and operate its insane asylum by purchasing the Mitchell and Mussigbrod property at Warm Springs. It notes rising patient numbers, cites governor and Selway support, and promotes a 5th of next month vote as essential for a state run facility.
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Montana
Commonwealth
Beaverhead
Mitchell & Mussigbrod
Norris
Hon. E
Selway
Warm Springs
J. M. Scanland
Deer Lodge
Women’s Department
H. K. Armstrong
John M. Holt
A. M. Holter
Beaverhead County
Silver Bow
Hill
the Tribune
Montana Voter Registration and 1908 Election Shift
The article reports 112,782 registered male voters in Montana, 43,960 more than the 69,822 votes cast in the 1904 presidential election. It cites 32,333 Republican, 29,326 Democratic, and 5,855 Socialist votes in 1904, and estimates proportional 1908 results, noting the Third Term movement causes an abnormal year with defections across parties.
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Montana
The tariff debate and warned consequences in 1912 rhetoric
A political screed contrasts Republican protectionism with Democratic tariff for revenue arguing the 1893 crisis under free trade and a Wilson presidency would repeat history. It warns of business suffering, gold outflow, bank suspensions, and widespread distress if Democrats win.
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Taft
Wilson
Virginia
New Jersey
Mr. Vater
Uts
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Democratic Congress
Tariff politics drive beef and wool markets in wartime rhetoric
The piece argues tariff policies favor beef from Argentina and mutton from Australia while wool from Australia and South Africa undercuts U S costs. It touts Taft as preserving favorable conditions, warns Wilson would shift policies, and frames Roosevelt as losing ground, urging a Taft vote for prosperity.
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Argentine
London
New York
Australia
South Africa
Montana
Boston
Philadelphia
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Why Democratic Hard Times in the United States
The article argues that the Wilson tariff law broke down protection, causing American industries to lose orders as merchants bought supplies in Europe, forcing manufacturers to close. It frames hard times as a consequence of tariff policy and global competition during the Democratic administration.
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United States
Europe
Taft Gains, Wilson Speaks of Square Deal in Voter Message
A partisan contrast notes Taft's perceived nationwide gains as Wilson pledges a square deal. The writer criticizes Wilson's party for failing to provide purpose and nourishment to supporters, contrasting prosperity rhetoric with political outcomes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Did Tower Authorize It In Montana Progressives
A letter questions a Montana Progressive claim about Prof Bert A Tower. It asserts Tower is not Dillon public schools principal but a history and Latin teacher at County High and accuses the Progressive of misstatement.
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Tower
Montana
Bert A. Tower
Harvard
Dillon
Spectacle at Opera House Probing Local Wilson Feat
The biggest Hallowe en entertainment in years comes to the opera house Thursday evening October 31st. All parties will attend to hear what sort of man Wilson is and why the state and voters rally for him. Expect political intrigue and lively audience engagement.
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Hallowe’en
Opera House
Wilson
Omaha Mayor Dahlman Wins Fourth Term Amid Broad Support
The article notes Omaha Nebraska mayor James C. Dahlman securing a fourth term with overwhelming voter backing. It includes an advertisement where Dahlman praises Foley Kidney Pills for relief and endorses them, via Potts the Druggist.
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James C. Dahlman
Omaha
Neb
Foley
Notice to Teachers Institute Dates Set
Notice to public school teachers for institute sessions on October 31 November 1 and 2. All teachers are expected to attend. Institute to be held at Dillon Margaret Ross County Superintendent.
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Dillon
Margaret Ross
Public stenographer Cora Bryan in Metlen parlors
Public stenographer Cora Bryan operates from the parlors of the Metlen Hotel. The fragment notes her office setup and includes a stray line 28-If.
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Cora Bryan
The
Metlen
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Max R. Lauterbach
C. E. Worth
Arthur J. Breda
Edwin M. Yearian
Ernest W. Bell
Commodore D. Foster
Francis Carroll
Frank B. Williams
Edward T. Magee
Forrest G. Beyerd
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