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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
The piece denounces Mr. Hannah for vile attacks on county officials after losing the county printing contract. It accuses him of manipulating figures, delaying meetings to waste public funds, and misrepresenting authorized publications while portraying opponents as perjurers and thieves.
A poor smallpox patient faced charges for daily service payments to a county commissioner and for high prices on bread salt potatoes and fresh meat. The official who ordered these necessities is condemned as inhumane while the eight dollar daily allowance faced no objection.
The speaker derides Mr Hannah for his envisioned economy that would give the poor mere bread and water or chain a smallpox victim to fend for themselves. The remark labels Hannah as a “queer economist” with harsh aid ideas.
The speaker lauds Mr. Hannah as a jewel and a prudent economist for Sweet Grass County noting a saving of 37 cents on publications and two dollars on blanks, with a total county cost of 24 dollars for the saving and criticizing the county printer’s attempt to collect.
At a commissioners meeting Jerome Williams, editor of the Livingston Enterprise, presented a bill for 860 for stenography services. Mr. Hannah, citing no personal grievance, insisted the charge be reduced to 50 without delay or inquiry into the claim's justice.
The report claims the Yellowstone Leader will drop patent medicine notices and its editorial page to publish private citizen finances. It alleges taxes, payment timing, mortgage amounts, and claim holders will be disclosed, along with other private financial details.
The passage notes curiosity about the officer who ordered supplies for a smallpox patient, while criticizing a harsh critic who condemns the provision for the patient. It concludes by praising Hannah as a capable commissioner.
At the March meeting the county paid 72 dollars to hear Hannah speak. In June taxpayers spent 824 to listen to a talk about the county printer trying to roll the county and save 37 cents.
A critical call to avoid distortions in facts and figures. It targets the practice of perversion of data by advocates like W. J. Hannah described as an economist and reformer. The text warns against using misleading methods to influence opinion.
For $24 he will teach you how to save 37 cents. Call early and avoid the rush.
In a June 18 1901 opinion the county attorney states that county printing bills are not governed by sections 4200 and 4452 of the Political Code. He explains that the board has authority to contract for printing and to settle and pay bills, and that the remedy is via section 1288 appeal to district court if dissatisfied. He notes a misrepresentation in a June 22nd issue.
Critics say Mr Mannah again juggled facts to mislead the public and that the man cannot tell the truth even if he tried.
The county attorney notes that if Hannah knew the commissioners overpaid for public printing he could appeal to the District Court. If he knew of improper payments and did not appeal he is a perjurer for sworn affidavits asserting the matter.
A boutique newspaper note announces a subscription price of $1 per year in advance for Tite Proneer readers. The offer emphasizes an inexpensive prepay option to secure annual access.
A scathing self description by a county commissioner accuses opponents of corruption while claiming honesty and unfitness for office. The speaker portrays himself as betrayed yet defiant, denouncing critics as thieves and liars in a blistering political refutation.
The text asserts that W. J. Hannah Harvey Bliss T. K. Lee and O. M Lanphear hold no grievances against Tar Pioneer. Their actions are described as driven solely by love, a sentiment said to have grown markedly over time.
A dated, dialect filled plea challenges Hanna about honesty and wages, urging voters to support Clark for senator. The speaker recalls past service, warns against theft, and questions the candidate’s integrity and compensation.
The article notes a July 8 vote on establishing a free county high school with little opposition. Trustees offer a building free for many years, providing an opportunity for students to pursue higher education at minimal cost.
At a commission meeting Mr Hannah admitted the board’s March published proceedings were correct but said he would cut the claim in half to force Mr Sheridan to sue the county. The bill was later amended by 37 cents and approved.
Rumor says at the next county board meeting Mr. Hannah will offer a resolution to purchase goods for the poor and smallpox patients from Montgomery Ward & Co. instead of home merchants.
President McKinley tells Ex Senator Carter he will undertake another western tour and visit Montana probably in July 1902. It is believed he has secured the Helena Herald’s consent to enter the state.
Judge Henry voices opposition to appointing Hannah to the Sweet Grass county board citing perceived incompetence of the man forced upon local voters.
The Yellowstone Leader notes even its chronic "Knocker" will set aside his hammer to back the proposition for a free high school. The item reflects local debate and shifting editorial stance on educational funding.
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