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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
5
The notice records F. C. Kress and E. L. Poindexter filing on September 20, 1902 in Dillon Montana for second class mail matter under the 1879 act. It states a subscription price of 2 dollars per year in advance.
The paper claims the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists. The message is dated Wednesday June 15, 2004.
The piece criticizes state metropolitan papers for propping up Senator Dixon and downplaying Clark Gibson and Governor Toole. It urges vigilance by Democrats to prevent corporate interference and to ensure the Helena state convention reflects true party will. Beaverhead Democrats declare independence from “inspired” advice from daily papers.
Governor Toole and Senator Clark plan to attend the Democratic national convention in St. Louis leaving Senator Gibson as the only possible absentee. His age and health make travel in the summer inadvisable and Montana Democrats say they will gladly excuse him.
The city council accepted the new water works system and expects steadily rising revenue for the city treasury. With current connection rates, officials predict the system will be self supporting and profitable within a year, turning municipal water into a paying asset.
The works department expects ample funds to cover interest and operating expenses. The city would be charged a fair rental for street hydrants, similar to what a private company would bill for the same service.
The Lewiston Democrat argues editors should avoid airing every neighbor’s scandal and disgrace. It praises prudence in keeping papers free from gossip and studios away from becoming a distributor of trouble.
Eastern Montana reports indicate a robust wool market with Beaverhead county prices likely to match or exceed last year. The run of old wool is exhausted, leaving manufacturers to buy in larger quantities, benefiting local growers and signaling favorable conditions ahead.
The Dixon decision, five to four, nullifies the fellow servant rule allowing an employee to recover damages when a co worker’s negligence caused an accident. It affects railroad workers and broad industry, making recovery unlikely where a fellow servant is negligent.
Great Falls Leader notes Wisconsin University’s semi centennial era and Charles R. Van Hise’s installation. It contrasts state and eastern universities, praising public support and access for all. The piece urges Montana to strengthen its own state institutions, emphasizing state pride and local funding.
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Al Colson sues Polly Colson to dissolve their marriage on grounds of willful desertion for over a year. Defendant is ordered to answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered.
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