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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
4
In the February 3 1887 issue writers describe senatorial aspirations amid snow drifts and frozen conditions. The piece notes Mark Hanna likely to succeed Sherman in the senate while peacocking about political kicking for effect.
Senator Norris secured passage of his bill providing for payment of taxes under protest. The measure is important and materially simplifies the procedure in such cases.
A Western state governor earns about $1.00 yearly while a private secretary’s pay is deemed ample. The Montana legislature faces relief efforts as sessions adjourn, with criticism of state lawmakers and their lawmaking.
A garbled legislative report discusses SesatoR NowwIS proposing changes to a board of appraisers in Park County. The bill limits board meetings to once every two years and redefines the board’s duties and power over lands, townsites, and improvements, amid broader controversy over prosperity and political influence.
Readable portions discuss railroad passes fees and taxation, legislative proposals to regulate rates and damages from livestock killings, and concerns over fee distribution among railroad interests. Mentions specific acts, committees, and proposed reforms affecting patrons and taxpayers.
A state capitol commission report shows 9300 spent on clerical help in under two years. Critics question the amount noting a single capable worker could handle duties for about 100 dollars monthly. They urge a thorough legislative audit of the commission's transactions.
A careful reading argues the next two year appropriation for the normal school cannot be cut without crippling its efficiency. The proposed sum is modest compared with other state institutions, and salaries and three instructors must be maintained to preserve program quality. Beaverhead county supporters hope lawmakers consider these figures when reviewing higher education budgets.
A damaged OCR public notice fragment mentions names and dates but is largely unreadable. It references a legal or posting action and a signer or clerk, with scattered clues to a date in January and a firm or attorney. The readable bits provide little concrete action or parties.
The readable text references a Paty or Patect application with scrawled notes about Morita and other individuals, replication for a procedure, and mentions of dates, places, and various disjointed terms. The legible fragments indicate an administrative form or filing context without complete facts.
Fragmentary text outlines Arplisation for Patert No 2789 in Basnarg area dated Ma 4. notes 180 acres claimed after exclusions from a 5.06 acre subset and references Survey No. 8 and Beav erhead society records. Mentions Washingte r Lode and Lockert Lode in position along a south boundary.
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