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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
4
Beaverhead County’s official weekly newspaper announces publication every Wednesday under editors F. C. Kress and E. L. Poindexter. It entered Dillon Montana on September 20 1902 as second class matter. Subscriptions are $2 per year in advance and mailed until a discontinue order is received and arrears paid.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims to advertisers it has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites inspection of subscription records and mailing lists. Publication date noted as Wednesday November 9, 1904.
Tuesday election results show Roosevelt leading by about 10000 votes in Montana with the Republican ticket gaining a small joint-ballot majority. Governor Loolse sweeps the state while Silver Bow County vote count looms large in lieutenant governor and other state offices. Beaverhead County touts strong Democratic resistance and hints at future prospects despite overall Republican gains.
The writer notes many readers borrow or buy second hand copies rather than subscribing and paying. They urge locals with means to support the paper, arguing that those who benefit should contribute and not take advantage of free access. The piece questions readers’ conscience for using the paper without paying.
In New York discussion centers on a plan to acquire earth resources with vast sums of money, humorously noting that even a Rockefeller could exhaust cash pursuing the goal before success. The remark highlights the high costs and impracticality of the venture in the public discourse.
The record shows 78 152 people killed on railroads in the United States since 1894. Last year’s rail accidents surpassed fatalities in the Spanish American War in terms of loss of life.
The treasurer reports balances across funds on Oct 31 1904 totaling 14145.36 with Oct 1 balance 12854.90 and month receipts 4646.21. Expenditures 3357.75 leave Nov 1 balance 14143.36. Receipts from taxes licenses officers fees and other sources totaled 4646.21 with a state remittance of 354.30. Warrants totaling 3003.45 were redeemed during the month.
Wyoming sheepmen anticipate a robust 1905 wool market with contracts already closing at 17 to 18 cents per pound and eastern buyers bidding 2 to 6 cents above this year. Demand is linked to cotton prices and tensions abroad, while many sellers wait to push beyond current offers.
The closing Democratic campaign rally was held Monday evening at the Dillon Theatre in Beaverlead County. Hon Edwin Norris and Judge W Y Pemberton of Butte spoke to a crowded venue with Senator J P Murray serving as chairman. Norris received a warm ovation and Pemberton delivered a strong appeal for the state and national ticket. A reception followed at the Jefferson Club headquarters.
J Vopicka reports Roosevelt leading in Illinois with 76 562 votes to Parker 36 542 from 500 precincts in Chicago. Roy West states Illinois will show an unparalleled Roosevelt plurality and Deneen elected governor by the greatest in state history. Republicans claim nineteen congressmen and gains in Wire and Eighth districts. Chicago precincts indicate Roosevelt carry by about 50 000 and Cook county by 90 000 to 100 000.
Jacob Hartwig a prominent ranchman in the Willis area was accidentally shot near his home Friday morning. A shotgun in his possession discharged striking his upper forehead without penetrating the skull. He suffered a severe scalp wound and powder burns. Dr. Mueller Melrose physician treated him and said the wound is severe but not dangerous and he will recover.
The State Federation of Woman's Clubs plans traveling libraries to reach smaller Montana towns without public libraries. Communities may apply through Mre. H. B. Mitchell of Great Falls, with magazine contributions welcome. General Manager Elliott of the Great Northern Express offers free transport for the books.
The Mottingers near Klickitat County in Washington raise what may be the region’s largest turkey ranch. Starting from 10 eggs, they now manage about 640 birds grazing on stubbie fields and wheat. They plan to market before Thanksgiving and Christmas, seeking at least 29 cents a pound dressed weight.
The passage notes the traveling library concept sent to New York in 1893 by Melville Dewey. It states that 34 states have adopted the program and 4 655 libraries are circulating books, driven largely by the federation of women.
The Rio Grande Railroad line, billed as the World’s Scenic Route, highlights the Grande Canyon as a winter and summer beauty. Poet Cy Warman praises the canyon while agent G W Fitzgerald of Butte Montana invites readers to request rates and folders and to read The Examiner for news.
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