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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner published weekly with editor B L Poindexter and historic registration. It notes entry in 1902 Dillon Montana second class matter under Congress act and pricing at two dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner announces it offers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County with subscription records and mailing lists open for advertiser inspection. Date referenced is Wednesday February 12, 1908.
The Inter Ocean urges Republicans to unite against William Jennings Bryan, arguing his fall campaign could prevail if the Democratic Party nominates him. The piece criticizes eastern financiers and notes Bryan's growing influence among reformers, urging strong organization and education to counter him. It also mentions a proposed meeting at the Waldorf Astoria that failed to attract Democrats.
Opposition leaders concede anti Bryan delegates rely on unseen effort and uninstructed delegations to win. The meeting is called off, but Bryan supporters stay vigilant and ready to counter any surprise moves.
The nation faces a looming deficit as Congress eyes deep cuts to the federal budget. Postal employees may see promised raises vanish as a House committee weighs no general salary increases. The army also faces strain with shrinking recruit numbers and staff shortages, while Congress boosted its own pay last year.
In Butte the Salvation Army and the Paul Clark home have been freely dispensing soup to the needy as part of welfare efforts.
A $50 reward is offered for the arrest of the person who took a light sorrel mare branded on the thigh. The horse has two white hind feet, is ball faced, weighs 950 pounds, and was saddled with a round skirted saddle with bucking rolls and a horn peeled. The reward covers the arrest and return of the property.
A brief local notice identifies Dr Morton S gbert as a dentist with an office located in the Puindexter building.
Chicago February 7 Representatives from major railroads gathered in Chicago to tackle the empty car problem. The American Railway Association conference seeks to halt losses from moving idle cars as the per diem penalty to return foreign cars is questioned amid a surplus of 350000 idle freight cars nationwide. The meeting may propose suspending the 50 cent daily rule until demand returns.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Dillon area from Feb 10 including warranty deeds for two Washington street lots to John W. Morton and 40 acres on Beaverhead river to Gerhard Albers. Also mentions water rights on Rattlesnake and Birch creek reservoirs, and several mining claims. Includes sheriff gift to Birchdale Stock Farm 320 acres for $500 and various quitclaim deeds, patents, and mining locations. Also notes Sunday prayers and services schedule.
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