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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
4
Dillon seeks an electric light franchise as F G Graeter, a leading local citizen, presents an application to the city council. The Examiner urges support for a modern plant citing repeated outages since the current plant’s transfer and calls for action to protect commerce and residents.
Governor Toole cites Deer Lodge County undervaluation as proof of lax tax rolls. Representative Lynch introduces a bill mandating compliance with Montana codes on levy and assessment, threatening removal for officials who undervalue or exempt property unfairly.
Since the good roads movement began, more than 13 million dollars have been spent in four eastern states New York New Jersey Connecticut and Massachusetts on practical road improvements already.
The article reports church interests and maintenance total $260 million annually. It breaks down last year spending by denomination including Baptist $15,184,926 Congregational $10,286,105 Episcopal $15,184,926 Presbyterian north $17,080,191 and Methodist south and north $2,522,800.
The bill became law Monday without Governor Toole's signature. He attached a memorandum asserting the law is unconstitutional. A fierce fight is anticipated in the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality.
The direct Morgan holdings include eighteen railroads, one major steamship line, thirteen industrial ties, seven banks, three telegraph and cable firms, seven large insurance companies, and many smaller concerns. The combined capitalization totals 6 448 500 000 dollars.
A committee drafted road legislation that has passed both legislative houses and awaits governor approval. The framers claim the measure is practical and efficient, tailored to Montana conditions, and will satisfy taxpayers. It replaces the outdated Geiger road law, now defunct.
The eighth annual report of the state bureau of agriculture labor and industry arrives with compliments from Commissioner Ferguson. It is a valuable publication full of practical information for residents and home seekers to the Treasure State, reflecting progress under the present administration and promising good investment of funds. Commissioner Ferguson and Chief Clerk Benedict receive praise for advancing Montana's industries and resources.
A House passed measure sets licensing rules for venues hosting fare, roulette, poker, craps and other games. Fees vary by city size from 50 to 100 dollars per month plus higher charges for high percentage games and slot or merchandise machines. Strict distance rules, penalties for unlicensed play, minor participation, and council authority are included.
Prof Thomas of the county high school delivered the first lecture in a renowned Baptist church series. He traced Stevenson's life and works, featured Samoa sojourns with stereopticon, and noted Stevenson's cheerful gospel. Mrs Mulkern of Melrose sang with Mr George Conway at the piano as eight more lectures were announced.
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