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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

Page

9

Judicial Ticket and County Officials Report

District Judge W Pomeroy and county officers listed include Representative L Potter Sheriff Kenneth McKenzie County Clerk C Warner Treasurer J Webb Clerk Dist Court S McDonald County Attorney Phil Cole Supt of Schools and other minor positions with unclear figures and names. Coroner H Powers Public Administrator W H Franklin Rebecca Acton CC MceCuaig listed among candidates.

McDonald County Phil S. Cole John W. Shields H. W. Powers W. H. Franklin

The Verdict of The Common People

Critique of Sheriff C Wallace Taylor involves expense questions and alleged graft. Voters are urged to demand accountability for mileage costs far exceeding previous year totals and broken campaign promises. The piece accuses Taylor of graft and unkept pledges and calls for public scrutiny.

Silence and graft condemned in jail labor case

The speaker accuses a public official of unlawfully releasing prisoners to work for a ranch, charging the county for their board, and graft. The official is urged to resign, with the People expected to elect Kenneth McKenzie as successor.

Kenneth McKenzie

Democratic county candidates hover inland as election nears

Early morning swims mark their days while awaiting the Parker Belmont Conrad barrel to open on election day. Some kegs are already tapped at Cut Bank and Conrad, with Ferg and Lowman expected for a glimpse when the bung is pulled.

Parker Teton County Belmont Conrad Barrel Cut Bank Conrad Ferg Shelby Sheet Lowman Montanian

Republicans and Democrats clash over district judge race

Some Democrats say many Republicans will back J. E. Erickson for district judge but the United Republicans of Teton County refuse to empower the opposition. They warn the move could weaken the party and elevate J. F. Burd to a powerful position. The notice ends urging a vote for Pomeroy.

United Republicans Teton County J. F. Burd

County Superintendent Chenoweth in Raymond visit with candidate’s ally

County Superintendent Mrs. F. E. Chenoweth returned from a Raymond trip this week. The Montanian notes a reader dispute claiming she was in the area with Mrs. Nellie R. Brown, the Democratic nominee, aiding Julian F. Burd’s campaign.

F. E. Chenoweth Raymond Montanian Nellie R. Brown Julian F. Burd

Montauban Prints Republican Ticket Omission Sparks Critique

The Montauban prints what it claims is a republican ticket but omits candidates for district judge and district court clerk. The move is described as a cheap democratic campaign trick and highlights Lowman as highly qualified to carry it out.

The Montauban Lowman

Wallace Taylor and Sheriff’s Office Trouble Noted

A fragment reports misconduct concerns tied to Wallace Taylor and the sheriff’s office, portraying a deteriorating situation and a lingering sense of corruption.

Sterling McDonald Re elected In Teton County

Voters in Teton County return Sterling McDonald to office with a larger majority on November 8, sustaining support for the flag and its defenders.

Teton County Sterling McDonald

Warner Named On Ballot Likely For Local Election

A. C. Warner’s name appears in the first column on the ballot marking his possible candidacy. The notice highlights his presence among candidates to be read by voters and recorded for the upcoming election.

A. C. Warner

Endorsement Sought for Public Administrator Wo H Franklin

Citizens weigh support for Wo H Franklin as public administrator in upcoming endorsement vote. Office administration and performance of duties are the focus of the ballot action.

H Franklin

Powers Seeks Coroner Post in Teton County

Dr Powers announces candidacy for coroner in Teton County and urges voters to support him at the upcoming wake event. He emphasizes service to the community and the Democratic Party.

Education and suffrage message from county officials

With Miss Rebecca Acton as county superintendent the cause of education will not suffer. Give her your suffrage. J.C. McCuaig, assessor, will follow in the footsteps of Thos. O. Larson. Mark an X opposite his name on the ballot.

Custdy Rebecca Acton J.C. McCuaig Thos. O. Larson

County Attorney Phil I. Cole Appeals for Honest Governance

The speaker endorses Phil I. Cole as county attorney promising to prevent graft. The call to action urges voters to elect him.

Phil I. Cole

Shelby Paper Responds to Independent Critique in 1904 Letter

Editor John A Kennedy defends against Shelby Independent claims alleging misquote. He notes judge Pomeroy’s standing in Teton County and states Republicans will not give hearty support. Kennedy urges voters to consider the bias and strategic misrepresentation in political reporting.

Shelby Acantha Shelby Independent Ultra Fusion Ferguson Pomeroy Teton County Eleventh Judicial District

Republican Rallies In Teton County

Republican rallies across Teton County feature Hon H J Miller of Livingston and Phil S Cole urging support for county attorney candidates. In Cut Bank Shelby Conrad Farmington Dupuyer Chateau and other towns crowds show strong turnout and enthusiasm signaling favorable political momentum.

Teton County H. J. Miller Livingston Phil S. Cole Cut Bank

Advertised Letters at Chateau Post Office Week Ending Oct 17

The list of uncalled letters includes Bruno Frezine Jakeo Master Bonny Mix Mr F Penter Mr B J Spell Mr Nicholas Sutton Fred L. Callers must say advertised and pay one cent. C H Draig P M

Chateau Bruno Frezine Jakeo Bonny Mix F. Penter B. J Nicholas Sutton Fred L C. H. Draig P. M

Chicago Livestock Market Prices report

Chicago livestock market results show cattle receipts at 71 000 with 4 000 westerners and sheep receipts at 30 000 with steady sheep values. Cattle ranges include native steers 3.75 to 6.55, calves 3.50 to 5.50, western steers about 3.00 to 4.75, and cows 1.50 to 4.00. western and native lambs quoted up to 15.00.

Chicago

Samuel L. Potter for Representative in Teton County

A political appeal urging voters in Teton County to back Samuel L. Potter for the representative seat. The message presents Potter as the opposition to criminal trusts and urges participation in the election.

Teton County Samuel L. Potter

John W. Shields for County Surveyor Vote

Supporters urge voters to back John W. Shields as county surveyor. The appeal stresses his competence as a surveyor and draughtsman, aiming to ensure reliable public works planning and accurate land measurements.

John W. Shields

Webb for County Treasurer Keeps Cash Balanced

J. E. Webb is portrayed as ensuring the county treasury remains balanced. The message urges voters to support Webb in the election.

J. E. Webb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trescott Brothers, Publishers Choteau Montana Official Paper Taton County Theodore Roosevelt Charles W. Fairbanks Paul M'Cormick A. W. Merrifield Thomas Duncan Congress Joseph M. Dixon William Lindsay Ernest W. King Supreme Court Theodore Brantly John T. Athey Secretary of A. N. Yoder Albert J. Galen Harry Cunningham James H. Rice Superintendent of Public Instruction W. E. Harmon Judicial Ticket W. Pomeroy L. Potter C. Warner MceCuaig Eooe Eoeene C. Wallace Taylor Yeton County Public Union John Morrisey Bsen J. E. Erickson David B. Hill Leon Wallace Taylor Shelby Paper John A. Kennedy Kuropatkin Miller Farmington Dupuyer Bynum Bellview Chicago Livestock Market Grand Repub Lican Rally Town Hall Choteau, Mont Choteau Glee Club Chicago Tailoring Company Byron Corson
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