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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
7
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A Sweet Grass county speech argues voters must protect their own interests by backing McKinley and Roosevelt and rejecting Bryan. It warns of Democratic control bringing free trade and bad policy, urges support for S. G. Murray for congress and J N Kelly with Robt Brownlee for the legislature, and condemns Clark and DeHart as corrupt.
The Republican convention selected three men for the county board: R. J. McConnell of McLeod already serving on the board, O. B. Nevin known as Dick, a long-time resident, and Francis Irvine a Montana resident for 14 years seen as honorable and prudent. TheUNITY platform emphasizes economy and equal treatment for all regions, ensuring careful administration and protection of taxpayers’ interests.
The text urges electing two Republican U S senators from Montana, noting the legislature may be close and Sweet Grass County votes could decide the choice. It stresses that Kelly and Brownlee are reliable to represent the people.
Beasley's bid for the legislature is viewed as aimed at siphoning votes from the regular Republican nominee, a maneuver some say serves only that purpose despite arguments to the contrary.
Vice Chairman Payne forecasts the election race with states categorized by electoral votes. McKinley appears certain in 270 votes from 24 states, Bryan strong in 115 from 12 states, with 38 in four even races and 24 leaning to Democrats. Additional 24 in Colorado Idaho Missouri favor Democrats.
A vaudeville appearance by W. A. Clark and attendants is billed for tomorrow night with no admission fee. Local committee plans applause to boost turnout and a strong impression after a prior frostiness. Hannah Bliss Lee and Me Too lead the band and share their tales after the show.
Democrats fear a sweeping loss on November 6 as Bliss, Hannah, DeHart, and Lee face backlash for alleged ballot manipulation. Observers recall a smothered vote and claims of stuffed ballots used to mask defeat, fueling resentment among convention attendees and supporters.
In a political note readers are advised not to scratch a Republican candidate to vote for a Democrat. The piece argues there is little common ground between parties and that Republican county ticket candidates deserve support equal to the party head.
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