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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
2
The Dillon Examiner is the official county paper of Beaverhead County published every Wednesday. It serves as the local government notices and community news source for residents and businesses in Dillon and surrounding areas.
A historical ticket lists candidates for Montana positions including T. J. Walsh for Representative in Congress John B. McClernan for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Emerson Hill George W. French for Representatives Duke Gist for Sheriff George Stimpson for Assessor Alice Herr for Superintendent of Schools Al Graeter for Public Administrator W V Kingsbury for Coroner Dr W C Orr for County Commissioner six year term Silas C Dishno for four year term Chas S Truax for two year term.
The article portrays William Jennings Bryan as steadfast on opposition to state ownership of railroads. It cites his southern speeches defending private control and favoring federal limits, while proposing state ownership as an alternative. Bryan insists he will speak plainly and not mislead the public.
The silver price rise troubles the Republican administration as silver coin in the Philippines loses bullion value to gold. A new coinage ratio may be needed, with Treasury officials debating how high prices will rise and how it will affect currency and exchanges in the islands and beyond.
A speaker argues for a plan that preserves state control of railroads while avoiding centralized federal ownership. He warns that insisting on national ownership could force Washington governance of stations and workers and urges a gradual, state-led approach and optional private ownership if states prefer. The article also notes silver prices and potential mining benefits if market levels rise.
A Democratic appeal asks loyal voters to donate $1 to finance campaign organization and voter turnout. It claims a Democratic House would expose government rot through investigations and lead to a national push for a Democratic administration. Remittances are requested to J. M. Griggs in Washington D C.
I J B Hill Registry Agent for Election District No 4 Beaverhead County Montana opens registration for precincts 11 12 13 at Bedrock office October 15 1906 for the November 6 1906 general election. Registration continues daily 9 am to 9 pm Sundays excepted through October 27 1906 closed then reopened October 29 1906 for those with legal registration reasons. First publication October 3 1906.
I F L Graves Jr registry agent ED No 3 Beaverhead County Montana opens registration books for qualified voters in Bannack and Polaris. Registration at Bannack office October 15 and at Polaris School House October 19 and 20. Registration resumes October 29 at 9 pm. Absences will be announced with reasons by F L Graves Jr registry agent.
I A M Madison Registry Agent for Election District No.7 Beaver will open voter registration books at his Dewey office on Monday October 15, 196. This notice lists the precinct and district details for qualified electors to register before the cutoff.
The notice states the general election for Beaverhead County Montana will be held Tuesday November 6 1906 from 9 am to 9 pm. It mentions related dates October 27 and 29 for preliminary actions and designates Home Office District No 7 in Beaverhead County.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed proposals for the care maintenance and support of the sick poor and infirm and for medical services at the county poor farm and jail for one year from December 3 1906. Bids due December 3 1906 with 10 percent bid bond. board may reject any bids. S. Baker Clerk. Dillon September 29 1906.
In Justee Court Beaverhead County Dillon summons defendant Harvey C Hood to appear September 29 1906 at ten oclock to answer John W Mortons civil action for forty dollars and forty cents on open account. If failing to appear judgment will be entered. First publication September 12 1906.
$50 reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who broke into a cabin on Carter Creek and stole three horses. The horses described are a white saddle horse branded circle C on left thigh, a sorrel saddle horse branded triangle on left shoulder, and a brown horse with stripe in face and white legs branded lazy eighty eight on left shoulder.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white bed spreads in sleeping cars on its Southwest Limited between Chicago and Kaneag City, replacing wool blankets used year round. Blankets remain in reserve for cooler nights, enhancing passenger comfort on hot weather journeys.
A refined display features up-to-date patterns at Rabb and Taylors millinery parlors offering a fashionable line of hats for the season.
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