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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
5
Beaverhead county plans two major events. The Chautauqua starts August 3 with seven days of performances by renowned acts and draws visitors from outside the county. The County Fair and Pow Wow run September 14 to 16 aiming to be the largest ever held.
The Butte Miner asserts Senator W A Clark remains a steadfast Democrat and not opposed to President Wilson. It rebuts a circulating claim based on an alleged statement by Clark Jr of Butte, noting his political stance diverges from his father and that the Miner backs Wilson.
A wave of petitions filed with Secretary of State Alderson shows numerous candidates across parties entering the state race. Democrats listed for congress, governor, superintendent of public instruction, lieutenant governor, clerk of the supreme court, railroad commissioner, attorney general and U S Senate. Republicans feature Jeanette Rankin for congress and Miss Trumper for superintendent.
After eight months of publicity and bluffing A D Stillman turned down his offer to buy farm loan bonds and returned 410000 deposited as earnest. H C Cullom, now Montana farm loans commissioner, accuses Stillman of insincerity and bad faith while Stillman presses petitions and campaigns for an unconstitutional ballot measure. Governor Stewart refused petitions as unconstitutional, and Stillman’s tactics draw sharp criticism.
Beaverhead county Montana electors hear multiple Republicans announce candidacy for county offices in the August 29 1916 primary. C W Conger for county attorney sheriff Co K Wyman for clerk of the court A G Williams for county auditor John Coppin for county auditor and other declarations by local Republicans.
W EMERICK announces candidacy for Beaverhead assessor in the Democratic primary on August 29, 1916. GRANT HAINES, Clerk of the Court, seeks Democratic nomination for August 29, 1916. FRED RIFE declares Democratic nomination bid for Clerk of District Court in the August 29, 1916 primary.
The statement declares candidacy for auditor on the democratic ticket subject to Beaverhead county electors at the August 29 1916 primary. R W Boone exists as the signer.
Beaverhead County voters will choose a county superintendent of schools at the August 29 1916 primary. Miss Elizabeth Sutherland is a listed candidate.
W. E. Chapman seeks county surveyor position subject to voters in the August 29 1916 primary election.
The notice records JACK BARRETT as a participant in the upcoming primary election on August 29 1916. It lists the action by voters and marks Barrett as a named candidate in the ballot.
Republican voters at the primary rally behind candidate C. P. Thomas signaling solid backing in the race.
Jay Baker announces candidacy for renomination to the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder post subject to Republican voters at the August primary. He seeks continued service and support from party members.
County Treasurer candidate Anthony H. French appears before Beaverhead electors as the party primary approaches. Voters face a decision on the Beaverhead County Treasurer post amid local campaign activity.
Beaverhead electors are informed that Miss Mayme French seeks renomination for the office of county superintendent of schools on the Democratic ticket. The candidacy is subject to the voters at the August primary.
State Senator C W Robison from Beaverhead County sought the will of electors at the August 29 1916 primary. The notice lists him as a candidate subject to party voters decisions in the upcoming election.
Judson P. Best announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Beaverhead County auditor at the August 29, 1916 primary, subject to action by Republican electors.
State senator candidate George R. Featherly appears on the Beaverhead county primary ballot set for August 29, 1916, subject to voters action.
J G Kelly reports that many business men now support dry precincts as customers buy better goods and pay cash. Fewer arrests and less bootlegging accompany vacant buildings being filled and new businesses opening since January 1. Crime has diminished and public sentiment favors enforcement.
The piece urges Beaverhead county residents to register by July 29 for the August 29 primary. It notes that those who voted in the last general election may not need to register and reminds women in particular to register, urging turnout and timely registration at the Clerk and Recorder's office.
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