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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner reports the Spaviates are hot headed but avoid provoking the U S government. It notes Mary Quay’s lieutenants pushing a Pennsylvania politician’s candidacy as a serious Republican presidential factor. It mentions Commander Booth of the Salvation Army and mining camps in Bannock showing active, prosperous signs for the season.
Dillon City Council enacts Ordinance No. 62 establishing a single registration district for the city, appointing a registry agent each March, and detailing registration procedures, open periods, fees, and penalties for noncompliance, with duties for posting lists and corrections before elections. The measure requires a certified elector status, residency rules, and a $300 maximum fine for violations, effective after passage on March 4.
The divide between the silver and gold wings of both major parties grows daily with each side pressing for their own course and further developments awaited with interest as the struggle continues.
Dr. Lyman Abbott argues against a literal Genesis creation, endorsing evolution as the origin of the world. He notes ongoing efforts by converts aiming to sway public opinion on religious doctrine in Beecherfield Brooklyn and questions the motives of those opposing him.
The county board receives credit for the liberal approach to improving and extending the road and bridge network. It argues that public funds are used for a direct and immediate benefit to taxpayers.
The state hopes immigration and naturalization sessions in Helena will devise a feasible plan to attract a desirable class of immigrants. Officials say there are good opportunities and much room for more people of the right kind in Montana.
Beaverland county district court will rule on the constitutionality of the license law this term. An adverse decision could complicate future license collections as payments might not be enforceable within the county or city.
The ongoing power struggle within Montana Republicans flares as Attorney General Taskell defends the state board of prison commissioners regarding the Billings penitentiary affair. The political feud grows with each public statement.
The New York legislature considers taxing dowries of American heiresses who marry abroad. A 25 percent levy would fund vocational training schools for young workers while testing affections and ensuring endowed maidens aid needy suitors.
The article reports a speech before the Presbyterian conference in which President Cleveland is charged with insults toward Westerners and ignorance about Western affairs. Congressman Hartman from this state is described as deserving the thanks of Western readers for addressing the issue.
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