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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1904
Page
5
Theo Dillon publisher and editors listed for a Montana paper dated September 20, 1902. Printer names F. Kress and L. Poindexter shown with local editor note and subscription price of two dollars per year. The paper is mail delivered until ordered to discontinue and arrears settled.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection. Wednesday, June 29, 1904.
The 1806 Wisconsin fusion pact between Democrats and Populists led Republicans to bar multiple appearances on ballots. A court fight looms as two Republican tickets with identical electors face off, risking voter confusion and split ballots. The piece notes widespread straight-ticket bias and venal voting tendencies amid the confusion.
The article argues for raising Dillon's chief of police pay beyond $900 annually, noting population and revenue growth since the 1900s. It claims current law forces officers to seek graft or resign, calling for salary increases and broader municipal reform to attract capable leadership.
Trustworthy person sought to manage a well known financial house in this county and adjoining territory. Offer includes $20.00 straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Permanent position. Send details to Manager 810 Como Block Chicago Illinois.
The Oregon Short Line investigates conditions near Salmon City Idaho to build a spur from Redrock into new gold discoveries 18 miles south of Salmon. Mines report ore shipments of high grade gold and copper with potential for extended rail service this summer and beyond 85 miles into the territory as capital flows in.
Telegraphic advices from Washington report the Montana diocese is divided into two sees with headquarters in Helena and Great Falls. Rev. Father James T Cleary of Minneapolis is named bishop of Helena while Rev. Father M Linehan of Dubuque becomes bishop of the new Great Falls diocese.
The Butte to Dillon Fourth of July special train will depart Butte at 8:00 am and return from Dillon about 6:00 pm. Riders may defer return to the regular midnight train. Excursion tickets cost 1.50 for the round trip.
A doctor’s car bogs down in mud after stalling near town. He tries coaxing, pushing, and even fuel, but the auto stays put. A mule-drawn team appears. after a deal with the driver the doctor locks the stubborn vehicle in county jail and continues to Salt Lake by rail.
Miss Nellie Condon hosted a four o clock tea at 112 East Fifth Street in Anaconda on Wednesday for Miss Haines of Ennis and Miss Shroeder of Deer Lodge. The guests were Anaconda residents attending the State Normal School at Dillon, with yellow and black decor and bitter room as the state flower on the table.
Edwin Norris and Prof. Ezra Allen traveled to Sheridan and Raymonds Home Park ranch last Friday and returned Sunday. In Sheridan Norris bought a fine saddler from D W Raymond, a four year old gelding from Rath child stock. Delivery was made to Norris in Dillon yesterday.
Commissioners tell Road District No. 2 to install flumes where water crosses the public road from Barretts station to Dillon and urge landowners beside the road to build internal drainage. Enforcement of district road laws will be strict. Dr W W Kingsbury moves to Metlen block rooms 4 and 5 with adjusted hours. Dr F M Poindexter relocates to State Bank building with new hours.
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