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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
4
A notice from Dillon Montana dated September 20 192 stating a newspaper operates under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879. Subscription price is 2 dollars per year in advance. Renewal or discontinuation terms and arrears clearance are described.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection. Date: Wednesday October 14, 1908.
An independent Republican announces candidacy for sheriff in Beaverhead County highlighting frustration with GOP bossism. The piece cites a dominant county party clique, support for Frederick Randolph, and accusations of unfair convention influence. It also critiques local Tribune coverage of Donlan for governor and National ticket emphasis.
The Dillon Tribune criticizes itself for misquoting Governor Norris and misrepresenting his forestry stance. It contrasts Norris with Roosevelt and Pinchot on forestry while supporting state control of grazing profits. It praises the Anaconda Standard and critiques Republican scare tactics in Senator Carter’s campaign rhetoric.
Anthony H. French, a Democratic candidate for assessor, conducts a thorough county canvass and wins broad support. Voters praise his clerical ability, level headedness, and courteous nature, predicting he will be one of the best county assessors Beaverhead has had.
The speaker outlines his labor voting record from 1897 to 1905, noting eight hour bills for engineers and public works, the safety cage law, and opposition to abolishing the labor bureau. He recalls debates with labor groups, smelter unions, and anti outside printing, and mentions ties during the Ninth and Tenth senates with limited voting rights.
The passage critiques political rhetoric during a presidential race, arguing that fear appeals to voters exploit pocketbook concerns. It asserts Republicans have long used this tactic to win votes, especially in tight states like New York Ohio and Indiana, during the campaign period.
Citizens express support for Governor Norris as competent and transparent, contrasting him with Senator Donlan whose legislative record is described as stealthy and credibly aligned with political gamblers. The piece defends Norris’s proven executive experience and questions Donlan’s public service.
A Montana editorial accuses Senator Donlan, chair of the legislature steering committee, of strangling the anti-poolroom bill to aid gambling interests. It argues morality vs vice and says the governor should not be chosen by a man linked to gambling or by those who support him.
The excerpt argues that William Jennings Bryan’s presidential defeats fuel opponents claim he is a perpetual candidate while noting Taft’s career has been largely through appointed positions rather than election. It contrasts elective success with appointment based on political favor.
Chronology traces a notable Ohio native from 1885 county solicitor in Hamilton County to high offices including judge on the Ohio Superior Court in 1887, solicitor general in 1890, U S circuit judge in 1892, president of the U S Philippine Commission in 1900, first civil governor of the Philippine Islands in 1901, Secretary of War in 1904, and presidential candidate in 1908 under the Republican banner.
The piece praises J. P. Murray for Montana state senate representation, noting twelve years of Beaverhead County service and his prior roles as a Helena senator and Senate president. It urges voters to study his record as a pioneer sheriff and public servant, asserting he deserves re election.
Thomas B. Landers, a leading Democratic hopeful for county clerk and recorder, builds daily support through friendly campaigning. Though new to politics, he displays the education and clerical ability voters seek to lead the courthouse in November.
The text contrasts the wealth of Governor Norrie with a poorer candidate like Donlan, noting that voters and the ballot box will balance the disparity on November 3rd.
The record lists a lease consideration of $1,000 per year from B. O. Fournier to John Duggan for the B. O. Fournier ranch. It notes mining location due to James Milne for the Golden Eagle lode in Little Lake Creek district. It covers annual work by Geoffrey Lavell and William White at Tucker placer near Divide and a final decree transferring M. S. Largey and family interests in Copper King Jode and Wake Up Jim Jode to Lulu Largey Catorn.
The article explains acre feet of water for irrigation, noting daily use to cover 2.48 acres to one foot for 40 days. Land needs vary by soil and weather, ranging from 0.5 to 3 acre feet per season, with larger projects aiming 34 to 144 acre feet per acre under ditch.
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