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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner is the Beaverhead County weekly publication with editors F C Kress and E L Poindexter. It notes it is entered in Dillon Montana on September 20 1902 as second class matter and provides subscription details and mailing policy.
The Dillon Examiner declares it offers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists. Date shown is Wednesday October 19, 1904.
The Examiner denounces Gov. White as an active candidate for U S senator while seeking state senate, arguing resignation is needed to avoid losing county representation. It warns of costly special elections and urges lawmakers focused on Beaverhead interests next winter.
The text questions a county electorate about a man seeking the next state senate and possibly a U S senate seat. It asks if Governor White can hold both positions and suggests he should withdraw from one if a sixty day session requires full time service.
Beaverhead county voters are urged to support Hon. Edwin Norris Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. The piece praises Norris’s legislative experience as president pro tem of the state senate and argues he will bring integrity and ability to Helena, promising strong representation for Beaverhead and urging a decisive majority.
The Democratic county central committee filled the vacancy on the Bea verhead county ticket caused by Geo W. Dart’s withdrawal by naming A. S. Beardsley as treasurer. Beardsley, serving his first term as county assessor, has a strong record and broad voter confidence. He led a large majority two years ago despite factional fights and aims to be a pure winner on November 8.
Henry Gleed of Lima is a Democratic candidate for representative. He was placed on the ticket by the unified demand of southern county voters. Since arriving in 1871 he has engaged in stage work freighting and cattle farming, remaining a Beaverhead County resident and taxpayer.
Local supporters praise Gleed as the best qualified for state service citing knowledge of county needs and integrity. They argue the Democratic party bears no responsibility for past legislators from Beaverhead and expect Gleed to deliver honest, effective work for constituents and reflect credit on the county.
The Democratic county convention selected Jasper Nelson for county assessor. Nelson, a eight year county resident and former ranch hand, now runs Dillon News Co. He is quiet, upright, and well trusted by adopted citizens of Denmark. He promises cool, level headed, efficient assessment duties with prompt, proper service and little friction. Nelson is expected to win a large majority.
A fragment from Glendive cites a forged pledge praising William Lindsay as an employer and fair leader. Dawson county Democrats refute the endorsement saying no such order exists and accuse local Republicans of forging the document through the Brotherhood of Railroad Employes and trackmen.
Tax records trace railroad assessments under different administrations. 1895 railroad property valued at 10,455,404.50 with taxes of 182,986.95. 1901 first Toole year saw 376,119.72 in railroad taxes. 1902 rose to 689,543.08 and 1903 to 707,287.40 with no 1903 totals returned yet.
The piece argues the Toole administration raised railroad property taxes in the county from 1901 to 1903, noting increases from 1901 to 1902 and 1903. It claims current higher assessments exceed 1901 and urges electing Democratic state officers aligned with Toole to maintain fair taxes and oppose Republican control in Helena.
Republican papers urge choosing a representative aligned with the administration. They argue Gormley supports direct democracy, irrigation, and a Montana railroad commission, while Dixon favors corporate influence, opposition to a railroad panel, and aligns with Cannon against irrigation bills.
Montana leaders call for full Interstate Commerce Commission authority to regulate railroad rates and end discrimination against Montanans.
The Helena Record recounts Joseph M. Dixon’s handling of a land title issue in which The Anaconda Copper Company seeks to have its title quieted. The piece argues Dixon favors court resolution for private land claims yet aids a corporation in Congress, prompting questions about proper legal forum and unequal treatment of private versus corporate interests.
Hon Emmerson Hill Democratic candidate pledges full-time focus on Beaverhead county in the Montana state senate If elected he will not seek the U S senate and will not curry favors from colleagues He aims to devote all effort to constituents and county interests.
A Montana entrepreneur voices complaint that the Toole administration raised railroad assessments, causing railroads to pay about 340,000 dollars more in taxes in 1904 than in 1901. The critic argues the higher levies burden commerce and strains prices.
The message urges voters to back Democrats to let legislators propose a statewide initiative and referendum amendment for public vote. It frames this as a check on corporate lawmaking and urges support for the Democratic ticket.
Legislators debate the case of Hon Geo Woodworth Republican representative from Beaver County concerning his status in the eighth legislative assembly. Questions center on eligibility and seating as party lines align with the contested credentials.
Voters face a choice regarding Governor White and whether he seeks United States senate or a state senate seat representing Beaverhead county. The decision could influence regional and statewide political direction.
Lindsay did not advocate dividing the state and Lewistown Republicans oppose secession from Montana. The speech drew a clear line against breaking up the state and found no support for secession among local Republicans.
The men who failed to win nominations on the Republican state ticket will likely be cheerful on the morning of November 9th.
After the election some sheep in Deaweon county will be singing Billy Lindsay Won't You Please Come Home. The brief implies a rural humorous scene with local color.
A quirky report suggests Lindsay tests speeches on sheep to gauge impact, predicting a surge in pelts as voters approach the election. The idea links public rhetoric to agricultural outcomes, highlighting unusual campaign tactics.
Notice to hunters. Positively no hunting or trespassing allowed on my premises. Gr Hawley J Selway.
I J B Hill registry agent for election district 5 Beaverhead County Montana will open the books for qualified voters at Hill's store Red Rock on October 17 1904 before the November 8 1904 general election. He will also be at Grant Mont October 25 for Horse Prairie precinct registration. Registration runs daily except Sundays 9 am to 9 pm and closes October 29 1904 at 9 pm reopening October 31 1904 for those with legal reasons. First publication September 28 1904.
Order fixes district court terms for Jefferson Beaverhead and Madison counties in Montana for 1904. Jefferson begins first Monday in January April July October. Beaverhead begins second Monday in February May August November. Madison begins first Monday in March June September December. Made at Boulder Montana on December 4 1903.
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