Candidates stories highlight Rodgers and Armitage
The piece endorses Henry G. Rodgers for Fifth Judicial District judge citing his Illinois birth, Beaverhead county tenure as county attorney, and state wide reputation. It also profiles W. A. Armitage of Big Hole basin as a strong, economical advocate for roads and county needs, urging voters to elect him now to secure a Republican majority in 1918.
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Henry G. Rodgers
Fifth Judicial District
Illinois
Lincoln
O ‘Rodgers
Deer Lodge
Helena
United States District Attorney
United States District Attorney's
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Rodger
Montana
Rodgers
Big Hole Basin
W. A. Armitage
Mr. Armitage
Ofl
Armitage
Virginia City
Helena Herald
Butte
Maud” J. Noyes
T. H. Hamilton
Wisdom
Featherly Named Republican Candidate for Beaverhead Senate
The Republican party nominates Geo R Featherly for state senator to continue E O Selways legacy as he retires. Featherly, a Beaverhead County rancher since 1897, has served on the County High School board and supported civic betterment. Voters are urged to mark Featherlys name on the ballot.
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Beaverhead County
U. S
Geo. R.featherly
E. O. Selway
Featherly
Beaverhead
Frank Eliel Acknowledged Figure Among County Voters
The column praises Frank Eliel as a long time resident of the county born in Laporte Indiana and an experienced citizen and statesman. It notes his railroad arrival and travels abroad as well as studies that have made him an authority on world affairs.
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Frank Eliel
Laporte
Indiana
Rally Notes Manifold Support for Rankin and Annin
The final Republican rally of the campaign is set for tomorrow night at City hall. Speakers include Jeannette Rankin, candidate for Congress, and J B Annin, candidate for lieutenant governor. Rankin is described as virtually conceded and appealing to voters with a patriotic stance while Annin is praised for distinguished Montana State Senate service and integrity.
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Jeannette Rankin
Congress
J. B. Annin
United States
Miss . Rankin
Gas Franchise Proposal For Bozeman City Council
The Bozeman city council weighs a special election for a 35 year gas franchise. Robert Lysle of a Chicago firm seeks to install an artificial gas plant at the east end of Main street capable of 50 000 cubic feet daily. Operation hoped 18 months after franchise grant with a charge of 1 80 per 1 000 cubic feet and discounts for prompt payment.
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Bozeman
Robert Lysle
Chicago
Main Street
Montana Regiment Returns From Border Pleads to Vote
Frank Jarvis of Glasgow and Montana soldiers describe hard service on the border with heat hunger and long hikes. They insist the fight was political and urge fellow Montanans to vote when they return home. Carl E Hammerness also served from Glasgow as northern Montana helps settle trouble in Mexico.
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Montana Regiment
Montana
Frank Jarvis
Glasgow
Little Rockies
Frank
Carl E. Hammerness
Mexico
Douglas
Carranza
Villa
Washington
Montana Troops complain of political manipulation over Mexican border mission
More than a thousand members of the 2nd Montana Regiment, returned from the border, accuse leaders of political trickery and censorship. Officers claim border conditions and U S actions are mishandled, while soldiers lament wasted sacrifice and a tainted flag as they await administration guidance at Fort Harrison.
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2Nd. Montana Regiment
Fort Harrison
Montana
Ournation
Dan Donohuz
Mexico
United States
Carranza
America
Charles N. Sargent
Major Sargent
Beverohead County Teachers Institute Opens Sessions
The Bea verhead county annual teachers institute opens with H A Davee state superintendent and a faculty from the Normal college. Morning programs include talks on home school correlation, history teaching aids, and a trustees teachers meeting. Afternoon features high school inspection and remarks by Principal Toan and Prof Border. Second day begins with a musical number and an observation of the training school’s intermediate department.
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Teachers’ Institute
Beaverhead County
H.A. Davee
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. H. Garver
the Normal College
Robert R. Clark
Lucy H. Carson
Nina Nash
The
Normal College
C. W. Tenney
Genjeve Taylor
the Normal
Ruth Covington
Loretta Miller
Monroe
Davee
Miss Taylor
Clark
Dr. Garver
Toan
Border
Agricultural Department
Dillon Rally Showcases Pray and Edwards in Campaign Burst
The largest Republican gathering in Dillon hailed Charles N Pray for U S senator and Frank J Edwards for governor. State Chairman E O Selway opened the meeting with Col A Decker presiding, Edwards defended his record, attacked state officials, and cited grain rate reductions attributed to his efforts. Pray praised Beaverhead support and attacked Wilsonian policies, urging efficiency in state service.
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Dillon
Charles N Pray
United States
Frank J. Edwards
E. O. Selway
Butte
Pray
Edwards
Mr. Selway
Col. A. Decker
Armstead
Col. Decker
Frank J. Eddswards
Helena
Montana
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Missoula
Edward
Metlen
Charles N. Pray
Beaverhead
Wilson
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Miss Rankin
Mr. Annin
Annin
State Senate of
Miss Rafikin
County Institute
Beaverheads
Charles H. Pray and
F.J. Edwards
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