Democratic Leadership in 1904 and the Party’s Course
An editorial argues the silver issue and tariff clash define the 1904 fight. It praises Jeffersonian ideals against centralized privilege and warns against weak leadership yet stresses choosing a party reflecting core Democratic principles. The piece likens compromises to navigational quacks and urges decisive, principled governance.
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Orleana Times-Demonocrat
South
Council Board of the Fire
Hamilton
Jefferson
Land of the Living
Ship of State
Democratic Party
Heath Defends Past Actions Amid China Famine Trip
Perry Heath former First Assistant Postmaster General writes to Postmaster General Payne claiming responsibility for his actions. He cites fear of public judgment and plans a trip to famine stricken China for his health.
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Perry Heath
Payne
Heath
China
Secretary Shaw Orders Thorough Treasury Audit
Secretary Shaw expresses alarm over honesty revelations in the Postoffice Depart and instructs a formal Treasury audit to count currency by the book to ensure accuracy and integrity.
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Shaw
Postoffice
Summer Normal Opens With 40 Enrolled for Five-Week Term
The summer term of the State Normal opened Monday with over forty students enrolled for the five week course. A model school will run in the public school building next week with Miss Eva Chisholt teaching. Kindergarten work begins with 15 children taught by Miss Lackey Fox. Most enrollees are teachers or prospective teachers, including Eva LaBeau pursuing additional work for a bachelor’s degree. The list names numerous students across several towns and states.
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State Normal
Eva Chisholt
Normal
Lackey Fox
Eva LaBeau
Rochester Budget: Local Dwellings, Sports and Accidents
Rochester notes Miss Grace Falkner visits grandparents. J C Fetig buys out partner Negley and becomes sole owner of the drug store. New frame house by L H Crossman and Watseca team beats Butte Post Office 16 to 0. Watseca Mining plans Knowles pump at 600 ft. accident injured night herder Henry Kurin. Mrs Lawler wounds leg in gun accident at home. surgery expected.
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Watseca
Watsecas
Butte Post Office
Skelly
Buttes
Watseca Mining Co
Henry Kurin
Smething
Karin
Chas. Lawler
Lawler
Sells & Downs Circus Promises New Features for Dillon Show
The Great Sells & Downs Show will exhibit in Dillon on Tuesday June 30. The up-to-date circus features twenty five clowns with clown pigs dogs monkeys and donkeys. New acts and elevated routines captivate patrons with a fresh program and familiar thrills redesigned for renewed appeal.
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Sells & Downs
Dillon
Sells & Downs Circus
Social and Personal Notes from the Upper Grasshopper
Special correspondence from Polaria reports George Pyle busy breaking horeea from Salmon. Mrs Will Pyle and Ruth visit the Pyle ranch. A Jackson dance is planned Friday evening with many Creek youths expected to attend. Andy Nelson of Dillon manages Morrison ranch now held by Nels Nelson. Eddie Marsh ill with mumps. hay crops thrive in fine weather. road to Nikhorn Springs good for baths. Sunday school and a singing society are active in the Upper Grasshopper community.
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Polaria
George Pyle
Will Pyle
Ruth
Pyle Ranch
Andy Nelson
Dillon
Morrison
Nels Nelson
Mr. Abrams
Tom Judge
John
Eddie Marsh
Nikhorn Springs
Pierson's
Harrisons
Beaverhead County Seeks Jail Construction Bids
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for jail construction and heating and plumbing work. Plans available June 18 1903 with bids due July 8 1903 at 10 am. Each bid must include a 10 percent certified check. envelopes labeled separate proposals.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Montana
John S. Baker
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Beaverhead County
C. Kress
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Great Falla
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Missoula
Jennie Ralston
Chouteau
Emma L. Lenhart
Belt
Edyth Blessing
White Sulphur Springs
Mary L. Innes
M. M. Fitzgerald
Hutte
Mary Curran
Butte
Grace Geertson
Salmon Idaho
Laura Keeney
Leora Harper
Ella Pugsley
Fort Benton
Ida M. Cook
Dwight
Polaris
Rochester
Grace Falkner
Asa Cornforth
J. C. Fetig
Mr. Negley
Aole
L. H. Crossman
Circus
Jackson
Knox
New York
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Arvon
Crouse & Brandegee
Utica
N. Y
Madras
Monarch
the Cluett
Eagle
Stanley
Eliel Brothers
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