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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
7
The notice records publication details for a Dillon Montana weekly paper, listing owners F C Kress and E L Poindexter. It states entry date September 20, 1902 and qualifications under the 1879 act, with a subscription price of two dollars per year in advance.
An advertisement insists the Dillon Examiner offers Bea Verhead county the largest bona fide paid circulation. It notes subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection, dated Wednesday June 22, 1904.
The Helena Record editors press state residents to back Montana’s education system, arguing local state normal colleges rival eastern schools in quality and cost. They note Montana Normal graduates face bias against filling teaching roles and highlight diploma recognition by eastern states and top universities.
The author argues for conclusive recognition of home schooling and questions state boards favoring distant applicants for teaching roles over Montanans. They urge prioritizing local, taxpayer-supported education and including home institutions in state support. The piece calls for fair treatment of home schools and Montana’s own colleges.
The Helena Direct Legislation league seeks Governor Toole to draft a constitutional amendment advancing direct legislation in Montana. The Examiner urges voters understand its benefits before fall nominations, suggesting raising the required voter signatures from five to ten percent to broaden support across counties.
The Examiner notes a sharp change in Republican state papers from opposing to supporting a state railroad commission. It suggests pressure from party leadership or stock associations influenced by railroad interests and predicts the next Republican platform will address public interests in Montana.
The piece credits Uncle Tom Carter with averting a party split as two Republican factions vie for leadership. It notes political maneuvering, calls for unity, and signals a negotiated path forward under Carter’s guidance.
The piece describes a Republican power deal in Danson county with Tom Carter to U.S. Senate, Lee Mantle governor, Lindsay of Dawson as lieutenant governor, and a plan for Mantle to Senate and Lindsay to governor two years later. The scheme hinges on several “ifs” but centers on gold bricks and factional harmony.
A taxpayer seeks an injunction against issuing and paying city warrants totaling 2750 dollars. The funds cover 1000 for a Fourth of July celebration 1000 for a courthouse fountain memorial and 750 for the Meagher memorial association. The suit argues such expenditures are unconstitutional and illegal.
The city recent water works brings fire protection aims yet no organized fire department exists. The Examiner urges city council action to form a volunteer force using abundant hose, pressure, and potential recruits to ensure readiness in case of a blaze.
The executive committee of the Labor Party of Montana met in Butte last week and issued an address urging party support for Governor Toole’s re nomination. The statement praises Toole as a steadfast friend of organized labor and worthy of every member’s confidence.
Instructions urge all guests to book hotel air conditioning rooms for July 3 4 and 5. If unsure who to contact or if rooms cannot be secured, write to W L Staudacher secretary of the Public Comfort committee with names, number of rooms and duration to reserve. Also mentions refrigerators at Dillon Furniture Co.
A meeting is called for tomorrow at 8 30 pm in the courthouse to form a permanent Dillon business and social club. Reports from committees on membership headquarters and by laws will be heard as officers are elected and incorporation steps discussed.
Water dispute over Blacktail creek leads to contempt proceedings in Judge Parker's chambers. Water Commissioner Fishburn cites the Flynn brothers for tearing out a headgate on June 9 hindering Reynolds estate water decree. Attys Poindexter Ball and others travel to Boulder with witnesses. Dr Poindexter relocates to State Bank building.
Report of the State Bank of Dillon showing resources total 424875 31 and liabilities totaling 424875 31 as of June 13 1904. A L Stone cashier swears the figures true to best knowledge with Wm Roe and S Hinesberger as directors and A R Jacobs notary public.
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