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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
7
For Presidential Electors Paul A. Fusz of Granite Patrick Carney of Madison and Edward Cardwell of Jefferson are listed as the slate. The notice names these individuals as the electors associated with the upcoming electoral role.
D FEF SMITH of Flathead is noted for appointment or consideration for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Details on the matter reflect an official stance or potential election to a high judicial post. The report centers on the candidate’s regional origin and the ongoing discussion in legal circles.
A roster of local government officers is presented including Marmaduke Gist as Clerk and Recorder, John T. West as County Treasurer and Clerk of the District Court, Hugh L. McCalere as Assessor, Jasper Nelson as County Attorney, H. R. Melon as Superintendent of Schools, Miss Mayme French as Public Administrator, and Al E. Graeter in the public office slate.
Governor Jos. K. Toole will address Beaverhead county voters in Dillon on October 4 about the 19th century campaign issues. The Examiner says Toole is a champion of reform and aims to end corporation control and political corruption, likely making his Dillon speech the event of the campaign.
Lant eloquence and mastery of mind mark Joe Typle as a powerful speaker for the people. The Dillon audience will hear a memorable address described as an event seldom if ever heard in the county. People may travel miles to attend this notable speech in Dillon.
Merson Hill a Bedrock merchant heads the Democratic ticket in Beaverhead County for state senator. A longtime resident and leading businessman, Hill has served in the legislative assembly and chaired the appropriations committee. The Examiner notes his voting record supports reform measures and portrays him as straight and honorable.
A broad battlefield of ballot questions is drawn with calls to back Democrats for fair railroad and express rates, direct democracy amendments, and anti lobbyist measures, while Republicans are urged to elect Tom Carter and oppose initiative reforms. The argument centers on direct primaries, initiative and referendum, and state officer selection by popular vote.
The piece argues Democrats push measures for improved governance in Montana while Republicans offer Tom Carter for the senate. It questions if Carter represents better government and presents a contrast in political approaches.
The speaker attacks Republican policy arguing $81.45 spent per 60 cent sale to the Philippines is a poor investment. He cites contrasting per capita spending in Germany Britain and British Honduras, calls for irrigation development in the American West, and promotes American home markets over overseas ventures to build lasting prosperity.
Montana residents complain that railways charge high round trip fares to the St. Louis and Missoula fairs. They argue federal court actions have not produced fair pricing and call for a railroad commission to curb railroad power and protect Montana travelers.
A Democratic railroad commission aims to compel roads to treat Montana residents fairly, asserting the right to regulate railroad rates and protect the public from unfair charges.
A Montana political critique argues Republicans mislead voters over safe laws and initiative measures. It urges supporting Democrats for direct primaries railroad regulation and constitutional amendments, claiming Republican tickets aim to return Tom Carter to the U.S. Senate rather than deliver promised reforms.
Senators il Fairbanks and Dolliver campaigned in Montana for Tom Carter to win a United States Senate seat. They promoted him in the Yellowstone valley and Helena, claiming Carter is the father of the irrigation movement. Half the Republicans in Lewis and Clarke may oppose any senator supporting Carter. Secretary Shaw touted Roosevelt as the irrigation credit, but Fairbanks and Dolliver insist Carter originated it.
The piece argues Tom Carter allies use flattery to bolster the Republican ticket while railroads furnish a free train for Fairbanks and Dolliver to Montana. It questions consequences for a Carter influenced legislature and predicts a Democratic statewide victory, noting local fear of Carter’s political understudies.
A pause in enforcing Roosevelt era forest reserve rules follows pressure from Montana Republicans and ranchers. Leaders like Tom Carter and Joe Dixon oppose the Ruby reserve, deeming it harmful to cattle interests in Beaverhead and Madison counties, with action delayed until after the election.
The Examiners announce a twelve page edition focused on home set and home printed matter. Each issue will have about 35 columns, roughly double the content of leading state weekly papers, without boiler plate or political supplements from outside committees.
A week or two of visits to popular Montana centers has drawn crowd chatter about Joe Toole and the broader movement. Local observers note the attendees span diverse backgrounds and reflect growing interest in populist themes across the state.
The Examiner exposes a Republican strategy board for a personal attack on Sheriff Gist, charging incompetence and neglect of duty. The piece asserts the jail escape report is a cheap political move and will only bolster Gist's November 3 victory and widen his majority.
The Beaverhead county race features a GOP push with brash talk of a landslide while Democrats, united at the county convention, nominate a legislative and county slate. Party workers boast, predict strong campaigns, and seek victory through hard work and candidate strength.
The Jefferson club and Heinze signatures on its membership roll provoke concern among local Republican organizers and campaign leaders. The piece suggests drastic remedies as a humorous satire of political distress.
Notice to Public. The following named business houses will close at 6 o clock p m except Saturdays when they will close at 7 p m L P Phillips Farley Grocery Co Olmsted Logan G M Dart Hardware Co John W Morton Montana Mercantile Co Dillon Sirplement Co
Dr W V Kingsbury relocates to the Metlen block occupying rooms 4 and 5 on the second floor. Office hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m and by appointment. Telephone numbers listed for office and residence.
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