Debate over Dillon Normal bond issue in party platforms
The Examiner rebuts claims by The Dillon Tribune about omitted paragraphs in Democratic and Republican platforms. It reproduces the disputed sections showing support for the State Normal School at Dillon and pledged legislative action to resume construction. The piece contrasts both platforms and urges readers to decide which truly backs the college’s funding and credit.
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Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Beaverhead County
the Tribune
Tribune
Examiner
State Normal School
Normal College
Quiet City Council Session With Small Agenda
Under Mayor White's absence, Council President Beat led a brief meeting with most members present. Police reported $520 in September fines. bond approved for plumber Fred Conger. liquor licenses granted. arc lamp on Kentucky avenue approved. one fire alarm in September with $800 damage. new sign ordinance limits and permits for larger or ornamental signs.
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White
O. M. Beat
Alderman Lenkersdorfer
Stone
C. W. Conger
Fred Conger
J. E. Morse
Wm. Phillips
Frank Smith
Chiia Snyder
Kentucky Avenue
Minnie Smith
Edewalke
Ordinance Enforces Sign Removal Across City
The city council instructs the street commissioner to remove signs now in use or likely to be used in violation of the ordinance. Violations carry a misdemeanor conviction and a fine up to 50 dollars. After approving routine bills the council adjourned.
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Pergona
Petition Seeks Daily Mail Between Dillon and Jackson
Breezes notes a circulating petition to change the mail service from Dillon to Jackson via a daily run, removing the Bannack stop. The plan extends the Wisdom Fox route to Jackson to create daily service, reducing travel to about one day with three horse relays. Supporters argue it benefits Wisdom, Jackson, and basin settlements by speeding travel and mail, seeking signed reader backing.
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Dillon
Big Hole
Daily Mail
Jackson
Bannackag
Horgea
Wisdom-Fox
Wisdom
Fox
Bannack
Railroads to reach Montana and coast touted by Great Falls paper
The Great Falls Tribune reports heavy talk of new rail systems reaching Montana and the coast including the Soo and Chicago lines. It notes Canadian Pacific plans to counter Soo expansion and predicts a Seattle route, with Great Falls awaiting freight advantages if the lines extend into Montana.
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Montana
Great Falla Tribune
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Soo’r Eystem
Hill
Canada
Great Northern Territory
Great Northern
Great Falls
The
Tribune
Minneapolis Journal
New York
Soo
Seattle
Montana Woolgrowers Association Formed to Aid Ranchers
In Montana the Woolgrowers Association organized with a capital stock of 500000 to protect flockmasters from Eastern wool buyer practices and to promote the state wool and sheep industry. A constitution and by laws were adopted.
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Montana Woolgrowers Association
Registration Books Open in Beaverhead District No 6
Elmer O Bateman registry agent for Election District No 6 Beaverhead County Montana announces registration of qualified electors. Books open at Glendale October 15 to 17 1906 and October 22 to 27 daily 9 am to 9 pm excluding Sundays. Additional dates October 19 20 at Hecla store. Reopens October 29 for those with legal reasons.
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Elmer O. Bateman
Beaverhead County
Montana
Glendale
Hecla
Beaverhead
Hecla Mercantile & Banking Co
I. E. A. Benjamin
State of Montana
Jackson
Benjamin Hotel
Monnday
Fox
Dark Horse
Absence Notice From Registry Agent in Beaverhead County
Elmer O. Bateman registry agent in election district No 6 Beaverhead County issues notice of absence and reasons to be made and given at home office. First publication October 3 1908.
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Elmer O. Bateman
Beaverhead County
aAntaana
Notice of Registration Openings for Beaverhead District 9
Registry agent I. E. A. Benjamin announces registration for Election District No. 9 in Beaverhead County Montana. Registration sites include the Benjamin Hotel Jackson and dates October 15 19 22 27 29 1906 with times 9 to 5 and 9 pm closing. Absence notice posted. First publication October 3 1906.
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EA. Benjamin
Beaverhead County
Montana
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