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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner lists the Democratic National Ticket for President Alton B Parker of New York and Vice President Henry G Davis of West Virginia. The paper notes its 1902 Dillon mailing status and advertiser circulation claim with policy details.
County party officials call a Dillon meeting on September 12 1904 to elect 19 delegates 19 alternates to the state convention at Helena September 14 and to organize the fifth judicial district committee and county central committee. Delegates are apportioned by precincts with primaries planned September 3 except Dillon.
State campaign managers moved the Republican convention date to Sept 7 to allow a swift endorsement of Governor Tooley’s reform measures by party leaders and newspapers. The plan aims to align platform pledges with Tooley’s agenda, though critics say the measures don’t appeal to business or party factions.
The piece denounces Republican efforts to co-opt Governor Toole's reform platform, labeling it political grand larceny and a last hour ploy. It urges Beaverhead County Democrats to rally, attend primaries, and send strong delegates to the Dillon convention to ensure a united fight and a decisive victory.
The Examiner advocates Beaverhead County figure Edwin Norris for the Democratic lieutenant governor slot. Norris, veteran state senator and former president pro tempore, is praised as lawful, capable, and speaker effective in campaigns. His record is clean, with broad party confidence, making him a logical running mate for Governor Toole.
Republican primaries held Saturday spurred local political activity across the county. Democrats plan to join in a week or two while Republicans stay busy with secret caucuses and improvised indignation meetings.
The writer warns of a possible slate smashing as the county convention looms next Saturday. Expect spirited clashes over clerk of the district court and sheriff nominations with names like John Ewing Ernest Selway John Lenkendorf Lorenzo Cushing John G. Innes and Phil Anderegg mentioned. A strong delegate turnout is anticipated.
A social evening hosted by Mr and Mrs H T Poindexter honored Miss McHenry of Mexico who is returning home. Five hundred games yielded Mrs J B Poindexter the top score among ladies and M Albert Stamm the best among gentlemen. Guests included Dr and Mrs W V Kingsbury Prof and Mrs C J Fenner and others, with two course refreshments served.
Extensive sales reported in Fergus County with two year old wethers at 2.40 to 2.55 dollars, older wethers at 2.06, and one year old wethers at 2.50 dollars.
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