County Commissioners Candidate Promises Questioned
The piece questions a Republican candidate for a six year county commissioner term for making extravagant election promises. It argues such promises are untrustworthy and that the candidates trusted should be square, upright business people focused on fair administration. It notes Dr William Carr, veterinary surgeon, as a candidate who also works as a livery professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aa Square
William C.arr
Marcus Daly
Prominent Beaverhead County Commissioners Back Dishno Truax
In a county race the Democratic ticket touts Dr William C Dishno Silas C Dishno and Chas S Truax as steady managers. They urge prudence over extravagance citing Beaverhead’s large area and limited tax base and pledge honest service, road and school upkeep, and attention to every district’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Silver Bow
William C
Silas C. Dishno
Chas. S. Tru
Silaa C. Dishno
Big Hole Basin
Peat
Lima
Beaverhead County Ads for State Leadership Boost
An editorial urges Beaverhead residents to promote local interests through advertising if Toole or Mantle Dixon win the statewide election. It argues a Beaverhead governor would boost the Normal College and the county’s economy, highlighting the school’s pivotal role and the benefits of state leadership favorable to the institution.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Toole
United States
Mantle
Dixon
Gov, Toole
Dijon
Norris
Billings
Great Falls
Ita
New Railroad Proposed For Beaverhead County
Business leaders in Dillon met with W A McCutcheon of Gilmore Mining Idaho to hear plans for a Gilmore to Armstead railroad. They anticipate solving the transport of ore from Gilmore to the Short Line station north of Bedrock and pledged support to aid the project. Freight into Salmon river country via Bedrock from February to September reached nearly 20 million pounds, suggesting substantial savings with the new line.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
W. A. McCutcheon
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Gilmore Mining Company
Lemhi County
Idaho
Gilmore
Armstead
Bedrock
McCutcheon
Ida
Salmon River
Junction
Tuat
Political appeal urges Beaverhead voters to back local candidates
A Dillon edition urges Beaverhead county Republicans to vote for Meser, Hill and French in the legislature to support education and the town’s development. It argues party lines should be set aside to aid Mr Nor rie and Dillon’s interests, citing Roosevelt as a model. It stresses the governor’s race and the impact of a local win on community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Montana
Beaverhead County
Roosevelt
Congress
Dillon
Norrie
Mesere
Hill
French
Mes
Selway and Decker
Mesers
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W. C. Orr
Mont
Jos. K. Toole
Edwin Norris
Emerson Hill
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