05 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
1
A week of Montana notes reports 3 million acres opened for homestead settlement in the north. It mentions railroad work from Bozeman to Salesville and a fatality on the Northern Pacific track near Plains. Also listed are mining booms in Bridger and cattle price boosts aiding stock outfits.
The text discusses pasture and forage farming, stockmen and farmers, and the idea that a man has the right to graze the land he can buy. It notes taxes on acres per steer and the impact of progress on agricultural costs, reflecting rural concerns and debates of the period.
The article reports an overwhelming Republican victory across Montana, with major gains in both legislative chambers and strong showings in counties including Deer Lodge and Missoula. It notes Democrats suffer widespread losses, with several incumbents defeated and party lines shifting to Republican control in key counties and state offices.
The Convict's Daughter is on the boards this Friday night drawing crowds at the box office through its sensational performance. Attendance signals growing audience draw and strong response to the dramatic play's staging and acting.
The Republican party swept Beaverhead county with a decisive margin in Dillon and nearby precincts. Staudaker’s defeat was a major surprise as GOP candidates dominated key races and carried the area amid strong Republican support.
A fragmented note references a November 5 event involving Tom Haw and a query about backs for Salk, with unclear context and missing details.
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