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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner edited by E. L. Poindexter publishes weekly on Wednesdays. It entered Dillon Montana on September 20 1902 as second class matter under the 1879 act and warns subscribers it will continue until paid and discontinued.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead county and invites inspection of subscription records and mailing lists.
The piece recounts Roosevelt’s statement that he will accept a nomination if offered, contradicting his prior pledge of not seeking another term. It contrasts this with past remarks from 1904 and 1908, cites Montana figures like Pearl I. Smith backing Roosevelt, and notes public reactions and broader political stakes.
The Missoula Sentinel recounts a nostalgic scene where three tailors on Tooley Street share a grand ambition and bind themselves to the people of England. News from Billings notes Progressive Republicans meeting to declare Montana for Roosevelt and Dixon. The gathering, near Yellowstone County, includes 28 state representatives and a curious crowd on George Washington’s 180th birthday anniversary.
A brief note reports Dil Lon experiences repeated February sprinklings on streets, contrasting the city’s wish for a bold March arrival with ongoing February disruption and concern among residents.
An editorial note suggests Justice Pitney could assist in efforts to redeem New Jersey from the policies of Governor Wilson, signaling potential federal judicial or constitutional intervention.
An exchange notes two new counties in Montana and applauds the Roosevelt club at Billings as it grows. The writer questions whether this marks a budding Big Stick era while urging continued progress toward state prosperity.
The note says the United States of Columbia rejects Secretary Knox visit amid tensions echoing strikes in Lawrence Massachusetts recalling Benjamin Harrison era troubles. It mentions Taft finally filling a vacant Supreme Court seat after difficulty finding a Republican candidate.
The document shows capital stock at 100 000 00, surplus 50 000 00, undivided profits 28 749 99, deposits subject to check 237 780 07, demand certificates 14 477 37, time certificates 303 636 44, cashier's checks 2 363 89, savings deposits 29 049 36, due to banks 1 393 4 F815 550 46. A. L. Stone, cash
G Lindlief of Divide visits his daughter Helen at the dormitory in Dillon on Monday. The Misses Burke Gleeson Hartman and Dora Morgan host an oyster supper Sunday night. J C Kemper dines with daughter Lucy at the dormitory Monday evening then leaves on the night train to California. Nelle Fox returns from Deer Lodge after serving on the county teachers exam board. Prof Garver plans talks on Characteristics of Great Men. the first convocation talk is well received. Washington's birthday is celebrated with a three course lunch by Misses Pierce Roy Edwards Waldbillig Andrus F Taylor and Sauter.
The document lists loans and discounts, overdrafts, U.S. bonds to secure circulation, and bank assets totaling 1 976 354 7. It names J. H. Gilbert as cashier and includes notary A.S. Johnson and directors signatures dated February 24 1912.
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