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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner is published every Wednesday in Dillon Montana under editors F C Kress and B L Poindexter. It is entered as second class matter since September 20 1902 and costs 2 dollars per year in advance. Subscriptions will continue until a written order to discontinue is received and any arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner promotes the Democratic national ticket for the 1904 election. It lists Parker and Davis for President and Vice President with named electors and candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and state offices including Toole Smith M rae Romney Goodwin Browne Wall Kay and Gormley.
A historically styled ticket listing state and county offices with candidates including EMERSON HILM for State Senator and W P Jauneke Henry Gueed for Representatives. Other roles shown include Sheriff Marmaduce Gist Clerk and Recorder John T West County Treasurer Geo Wl Dart Clerk of the District Court Hugh L Mecaled Assessor Jasper Nelson County Attorney HR Melton and Superintendent of Schools Miss Mayme French.
The Beaverhead Democratic county convention on September 12th named a strong, united ticket from across the county. The Editorial notes no factional strife, calls for unity, and contrasts Democratic platform clarity with Republican ambiguity on direct primary and initiative laws.
The Examiner reports a united Democratic party in Beaverhead County with full support for the convention nominees. While a few prospective candidates feel disappointed, the rank and file are satisfied and pledged to actively back the ticket from top to bottom. The paper asserts no lingering factionalism and anticipates a decisive victory on November 8.
The editorial urges Democrats to focus on the party platform over personalities. It argues for electing a legislature to enact Direct Primary, Initiative and Referendum, and a constitutional amendment, to prevent corporate meddling in primaries and laws. The piece emphasizes unity and campaign effort over trivial disputes.
The piece notes unity among 1K Democrats and factional splits among Republicans across states including West Virginia Delaware New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Wisconsin. It cites voters hedging over Roosevelt, gains for business interests and open shop policy, wage declines and rising living costs feeding labor discontent and trust-bust concerns.
The piece argues tariffs shield trusts by keeping domestic prices high while lowering foreign competition. It claims government spending rises faster than population, Roosevelt and Republicans offer no reform, and distrust grows among farmers, artisans, and workers. A decisive political change is envisioned to oust the incumbents.
The Beaverhead group at the Democratic state convention secured the nomination of Hon Edwin Norris for lieutenant governor. They had to overcome late entry and pledges to other candidates, but their effort shows Norris' standing and the delegation's effectiveness in the party.
Broadwater county Democrats were nominated at direct primaries by ballot with satisfactory results. The county convention ratified the primaries to legalize the action and Democrats unanimously support the Direct Primary Nomination law demanded in the Democratic platform.
James G. Blaine portrays Henry G. Davis as Maryland born West Virginia Democrat who rose to Senate leadership as chair of the appropriations committee. Blaine praises his bipartisan courtesy and practical experience in farming railroading lumber mining banking. Davis is now the Democratic candidate for vice president with praise from a leading Republican.
Nine hundred tons of fine hay for sale and 3000 acres of pasture for cattle or horses for rent. Inquire for particulars at the office.
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