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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
4
The card lists FOL PRESIDENT William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and FOR VICE PRESIDENT Althus Sewall of Maine as the ticket.
A Democratic state convention is called for September in several counties to nominate three electors for president and to transact party business. Delegates from counties such as Jefferson, Park, and Missoula will be sent to select the party ticket and address absent delegates rules.
A fragmentary note outlines Democratic county convention activity, listing precincts, presenter roles, and potential nominees. It mentions committee actions, campaign speeches, and local party offices, with reference to dates and locations around Vine Town and Sept PRUG. The text is garbled but shows preparation for party events and candidate presentation.
A faction named Cool Sanders in Montana challenges the party line, claiming only they endorse the Se Lrgis platform in full and oppose the national convention nominees. They argue party conventions lack a right for outside voters to seat themselves, citing cases from Minnesota Missouri and other states where dissenters won seats despite questions about their election.
Eastern observers in the Cincinnati Enquirer dissect the Montana Republican compromise between silver and gold factions. The piece critiques noncommittal politicking, alleges manipulation of delegates and Mecklinley electors, and predicts factional splits within the party amid Bryan and Sewall symbolism.
Fragmentary report notes Republicans openly supporting Bryan intend to participate in the primary meeting of the party. Details on eligibility and official positions are unclear in the damaged text.
The Montana Democratic state convention will choose from several excellent candidates for the state treasurer nomination. Hon. T. E. Collies of Great Falls stands out as a pioneer with a spotless private and public reputation and valued service to the party over many years.
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