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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
4
Hearst’s Rhode Island development boom provides Gorman with a practical example of yellow peril in action. The segment highlights how rapid growth can stoke fears about ethnic influence and economic competition in local communities.
Senator Tillman calls a farmer one who works with his hands and an agriculturist one who works with his mouth. The pitchfork statesman was never accused of being a farmer. Robert Ryan of Dupuyer sent a copy of the Rocky Mountain Leader from the Montana school for the deaf and blind at Boulder.
A political metaphor compares a weary map to a figure who may wake in time to witness consequences. The other party, unable to sleep from looming defeat, whistles to stay brave as events unfold at the barn door of public opinion.
Kansas senator Burton is found guilty by a jury of illegally accepting a payment from Rialto Grain & Security of St. Louis. The Republican administration vows to prosecute postal law violators regardless of party.
The Great Falls Tribune notes harmony in the Democratic Party here but the Tribune cannot confirm Heinze faction actions. Clack party rivals in Great Falls eye opportunities to oppose Clark supporters, preparing for potential power moves in the cataract city.
The committee met last Saturday at attorney Phil I Cole's office. Lawrence Davis was elected Chairman with S L Mitchell deceased and James Sulgrove as vice chairman. Delegates and alternates named for state convention at Helena on April 12 to select national delegates. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt and praised the desert land act for enabling settlement and development in Teton County.
Farmers in the county declare in good faith reclamation efforts and reject the repeal of the desert land act. They condemn Senator Paris Gibson’s accusations of fraud against settlers and demand restoration of lands withdrawn from desert entry to aid agricultural development.
A rival slate opposing the Beaupre house ticket for six Teton county free high school trustees circulated countywide last week. The list includes several local names as part of the contest.
A ticket listing Henry Radcliffe Carl J. Barren and James Sulgrove for two year terms and Lauris J. Ot ness Geo W Magee and William Hodgskiss for one year terms faced withdrawals. The article notes weaker reception even among those named as candidates.
Lauris J. Otness of Farmington states he is not a candidate for the Teton county free high school trustee and will not serve if elected. His name on the ticket was not authorized by him.
Gro W MaGee states he was not consulted on a high school trustees ticket and has not endorsed the slate. He requests publication to declare any ticket bearing his name unauthorized and emphasizes no desire to oppose the presented candidates.
Wixuciam Hopeskiss states he will not be a candidate for the office of trustee of the Teton County Free High School. He explains he does not wish to run for two offices on the same day and invites the Chateau Acantha to announce the withdrawal.
Henry Rapouirre declares he is not a candidate for the office of trustee of the Teton County Free High School and will not serve if elected. The March 21 Beaupre house meeting nominated trustees for a two year term: Carl J. Barren, Eugene E. Leech, Henry Beaupre, James A. Hughes, Philip G. Rimell, Frank A. Long.
The Chateau post office lists uncalled letters including Richard Collins Mrs. Angline Youpee Mrs. Angelina Youpee Arther Walters and P M Drake. Readers are asked to say advertised and pay one cent when inquiring.
Matt Steely pleaded guilty to a technical assault before Judge Lett and was fined one dollar plus eleven dollars and thirty cents in costs. The ladies whist club met with Mrs. Geo Magee and Mrs. J W Quail carried off honors. W D Hagen moves into the J W England residence and will surrender his hotel lease on the first. Mrs. Redding has been ill but improving. Oil prospects near Fishlake hint at broader discovery beyond Swift Current. Presiding Elder Van Orsdell and Rev F L Buzzel spoke to large crowds despite mud. Snow melts signaling spring on the range. F A Gallagher moves to his ranch below town. E E Leech returns from Kalispell. F D Kingsbury returns from Great Falls to join Mrs. Kingsbury from her eastern visit. P O Berglund and Charles Rappold named for district school trustee. High school interest rises with a second ticket kept out of sight. Kingsbury Moorah case continued due to bad weather. Mr and Mrs Carl Harris return home from Europe.
In Conrad dated March 29 1904 news notes detail Sterling Cross visiting then heading to Block 7 ranch right after. Gladys Darling ill with mandles cared for by a nurse from Great Falls. Misses Viola and Lillie Aspling pass through en route to Dupuyer. A progressive whist party at Mr Walter Johnston and Miss Cora Johnston yields Mrs Devine a china cup and Evan Jones a clothes brush. Various locals attend. Chas Davis arrives from his ranch on business and P L Moran plans to Dupuyer by stage. Dr Brooks visits the kid with a severe cold. Town dogs shot provokes comment. Ladies Aid plans another event while Harvey Hazelton heads to Idaho.
Notice outlines an April election in all districts for six high school trustees. Voters 21 or older, U S citizens, residents of the state one year, and within the district 30 days may vote. Polls 2 to 6 pm, ballots counted and returned to County Clerk A C Warner Chateau Montana.
J E Erickson declares that women may vote for County Free High School Trustees at the coming election. This opinion supersedes a prior stance and allows women who are allowed to vote for district school trustees to vote for high school trustees. March 23, 1904.
Continuation of meeting notes listing merchants and items for building materials supplies lumber and repairs. It records contracts for medical services and transport costs, plus a recap of funds across General Contingent Road Bridge and Poor funds totaling 7673 15.
Notice that Lewis A Messhoar has filed homestead proof for lots 3 4 and section 2 township 6 west Dupuyer Montana. Proof will be made before U S Commissioner George W Magee on April 20 1903. Witnesses Charles Davlin Daniel Foust Henry Ryan John Malone all of Dupuyer Montana. First published March 24 1904.
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