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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
5
Dillon Examiner lists advertising rates for notices and locals, notes free business inserts, and mentions local names, markets, and upcoming elections. It reports on transit timetables, commodity prices, and various town arrivals, with brief notices on people visiting and local business promotions.
In Helena on October 21 the Lewis and Clark Silver Republican Club adopted unanimous resolutions denouncing A C Botkin for aligning with the gold wing and urging supporters to back candidates faithful to silver. The meeting also announced speeches by Edwin Ne and others and noted events in Dillon and surrounding counties.
Residents are urged to answer questions about Frank Showers and Frank Stowers in light of party conventions and alleged manipulation. The note cites campaign alignment with figures like Dick Thomas and Nate Hammer and asks why incumbents faced overrides in court cases.
The letter by Mr Knippenbeack voices strong opposition to Prohibition and the Bryan wing of the Republican Party. He argues for integrity in politics, condemns conspiracies, and warns against exploiting the public for personal gain. He mentions Wyoming and Montana references and cites property interests tied to mining and dredging concerns. He urges voters to resist perceived corruption while praising constitutional rights.
The county central committee warns voters and supporters that a card date is near and urges decorations by October 3. Chairman Jeres of the Democratic national committee requests that all Ryan supporters and backers of the free silver campaign display banners and insignia at homes and businesses in Ditka on election day to promote the polls.
A misinformed claim links Cochran to a populist ticket and a Denver based company with Dillon and Anaconda stores. The letter asserts Cochran is part of C B Haed Co yet clarifies he is a member of C B Head & Co with holdings in Dillon and Angedda and other towns.
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