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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1900

Page

5

Congressional and State Ticket Listing

For Governor D E Folsom Meagher County. For Lieutenant Governor A J Bennett Madison county. For Attorney General T L Porter Custer County. For Secretary of State A Yoder Silver Bow County. For Treasurer F J Edwards Lewis and Clark County. For Auditor C C Proctor Cascade County. For Associate Justice R Von Tobel Fergus County.

T. L. Porter Custer County A. Yoder Silver Bow County F. J. Edwards Lewis and Clark County R. von Tobel Fergus County

Republican County Ticket for Local Offices

The Republican slate lists State Senator J N Kelly of Springdale and Representative Rob T Brownlee of Melville. Other candidates include Sheriff Oscar Fallang of Wormser, J W Geiger of Big Timber, District Clerk C N Skillman of Big Timber, Attorney E M Hall of Big Timber, Superintendent of Schools Miss Edith Merrielees of Big Timber, Commissioners Francis Irvine of Big Timber R J McConnell of McLeod O B Nevin of Melville and Judge of Judicial District W H Poorman of Livingston.

Edith Merrielees Big Timber Francis Irvine R. J. McConnell McLeod O. B. Nevin Melville

Democrats Admit Incompetence in Sweet Grass County

A Democratic convention resolution questions the effectiveness of the county representative in the State Senate and urges voters to back McKinley and protection in the upcoming election. It labels the candidate an ineffectual legislator and asserts the need for capable leadership in the upper house.

Sweet Grass County State Senate

Prosperity as the Issue in the Campaign

The piece argues that Republicans must endorse the current administration to sustain the prosperity that benefits millions. It contends prosperity is the paramount issue, with both parties noting gains under Republican rule and Democrats suffering under prior Democratic governance, urging voters to renew the Republican path or risk change.

America Republican Party

The Tickets and the Campaign Choices

The piece argues voters should back the Republican state and county tickets for integrity and independence from corporations. It condemns the Hannah Bliss DeHart Lee faction and alleges a betrayal by Decker and Guthrie, claiming Lee's late securing of a promised nomination.

Lee Decker Guthrie

Democratic state convention partisan vote tampering alleged

The account accuses officers of the Democratic state convention of manipulating the vote on escorting Gov. Toole to the platform. It claims 266 against and 214 for the motion, but secretary Harvey Bliss reversed the figures and the chair announced victory. The convention then moved to declare Toole nominated by unanimous accord, exposing a deliberate miscount.

J. K. Toole Gov. Toole Harvey Bliss Big Timber Toole

Flanagan Endorsed by Democrats Amid Ring Allegations

Both parties praise Thos. Flanagan as an excellent county commissioner. The Democratic convention endorsed his official record but claims the Bliss Hannah DeHart ring influenced the Big Timber delegation to deny his renomination, sacrificing allies for safety.

Thos. Flanagan

Joe Toole Surrenders to Montana Debauchers

The piece recalls Joe Toole once idolized in Montanaris who, after avoiding many vices, succumbed to the influence of Montana corruptionists and must now serve their interests. The tone laments the fall of a once respected figure.

Joe Toole Montanaris Montana Joe

Secret convention theft alleged in Big Timber and county

The account accuses Harry Bliss, secretary of the state convention, of orchestrating vote suppression at the local Democratic county convention. It alleges Bliss acted with W. A. Gark lieutenants and aided by DeHart and Hannah to rob candidates and delegates of their rights in Big Timber and Sweet Grass County.

Harry Bliss W. A. Gark Bliss DeHart Hannah

Harvy Bliss Named Secretary of Clark State Central Committee

Harvey Bliss chosen secretary of the Clark state central committee after his role in the democratic state convention. The group seeks an adept man to handle substantial jobbing and organizational tasks for the committee.

Harvey Bliss Clark State

Snook Denied by Ring Despite Brilliant Victory

The text notes Snook was the sole winner from his ticket for an important office yet was rejected for refusing to join the ring and bow to their bidding. He endures the setback, though it remains unclear if he approves of the outcome.

Snook Ring

Sweet Grass County Election Questioned by Candidates

The passage argues that neither Hannah nor DeHart seek election to represent Sweet Grass County and Montana, but to serve their own selfish desires through office.

Hannah DeHart Sweet Grass County Montana

W A Clark Adds Another Tool to Useful Kit

W A Clark expands his workshop by adding a new Tool e to the existing collection, enhancing versatility and practical applications for ongoing projects.

W. A. Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pioneer J. BE. Sheridan Eta Aonee WM. McKinley Ohio Theo. Roosevelt New York Lester S. Willson Gallatin H. C. Kessler Silver Bow Paul McCormick Yellowstone Congressional S. G. Murray Missoula County D. E. Folsom Meagher County A. J. Bennett Madison County C. C. Proctor Cascade County Republican County J.N. Kelly Springdale Rob T. Brownlee Oscar Fallang Wormser J. W. Geiger C.N. Skillman J.H. Moore C. O. Hathaway E. M. Hall W. H. Poorman Livingston A. G. Yule For Justice of the Peace Bic Timser Harvey C. Pound J. J. Cameron Melvlle W. G. Strong H. Ellingson Lower Stintwater Ben J. Miles, Jake Lyons Ric Timper Mat. Moran A. R. Cavane McElvitte J. A. Post Lower Stirttwater Frank McComb Geo. Oliver United States McKinley Protection Neil Cooper Gates Hannah-Bliss-DeHart-Lee Bination Frank Bliss Mont Bigtimber National Bank Big Timber, Montana Capital J.a.hall C.T. Busha John F. Asbury Cashie JAS. Vestal J.D. Radford W. L. Shanks D. D. Smith OC. T. Busba J. A. Hall ST. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Points E. J. Bardwell Agt North Coast Limited Pacific Express Freight Pullman Democratic Couny Benj F. Lamb W. W. Beasley & Son, Stock Commission Brokers Montarua Harvey & Vance C. N. Skillman
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