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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1894
Page
2
The columnist criticizes Congress and the presidency for inaction on financial legislation. He argues voters grow frustrated with both major parties and their leaders as discussions continue without concrete results.
Congressman Tiartman thanks Hartman for a free coinage bill released at the opening of Congress. Hartman is praised as a diligent advocate for his constituents, consistently determined when pursuing his initiatives.
Proponents promote a plan to form Rosebud County from the eastern part of Custer County with Forsyth as the seat. They claim the new county would cover 9,000 square miles and boast an assessed valuation of 2,250,000, presenting a strong paper case.
One of the best papers for mining news in Montana is the Montana Mining and Market Reporter published in Butte by The Chas. Heilbronner Co. It offers a neat typographical appearance and attractive mining news for Deaverhead County miners to stay posted on state matters.
The Montana Mining Reporter warns that Eastern capitalists are quietly preparing to dump cheap silver properties as silver legislation nears a crucial session. The piece notes silver-minded miners should stay vigilant as a silver congress approaches, with the West and heath forces opposing the Goldbuy Mast.
A fragment notes 18 year old Vernon Rick Anko visiting state land in Southern Montana and pursuing political influence. It hints that Beaverhead County lawmakers may favor him, suggesting a potential senatorial bid and signaling rivals to take heed.
An article notes expanding Montana ex changes and earnest efforts to elect two U.S. senators. It warns that daily new candidates appear and a local influence figure may secure a nomination, potentially widening the field for the Senate race.
Senator Stewart of Nevada condemns Cleveland's currency reform idea as a banker subsidy. He claims the plan would force the government to give bankers 75 dollars for 22 dollars in currency, letting banks manipulate the market by paper money.
Professor FE A Stexes drafts a bill to replace the current state school law and receives unanimous endorsement from the state board of education. The article notes the aim to reform public schooling and implement the proposed act.
The piece condemns a Baltimore plan to base bank notes on treasury notes, warning it favors bankers over taxpayers. It argues the scheme would inflate currency and criticizes Democrats for potential support, labeling it unworthy of the party and urging defeat.
J I Mouse of the state board of education cites Governor Hickards proposal to fund building efforts for state institutions including a normal school. The plan would likely set aside and sell part of public lands donated to these institutions at five dollars per acre. Lawyers who studied the enabling act deem the plan feasible and constitutional.
A fragment describes Congressman Hartmans proposed free silver bill. It outlines that holders of silver bullion worth one hundred dollars or more could have coins minted at the U S Mint into standard silver dollars. The bill specifies coin weight ratio and that silver dollars would be legal tender for all debts and that deposits and receipts would follow existing silver dollar procedures.
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