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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner proclaims weekly publication every Wednesday since 1902 with Dillon Montana imprint. It notes subscription price two dollars per year in advance and mail delivery until cancellation or arrears. Advertisers receive guaranteed large bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County.
A partial roster of county offices includes Representatives Emerson Hill and George W. French, Sheriff, County Attorney H. R. Melton, Assessor George Stimpson, Superintendent Miss Alice Herr, Public Administrator Al E. Graeter, Coroner Dr. W. V. Kingsbury, and County Commissioners for terms six, four, and two years Dr. W. C. Orr Slilas C. Dishino and Chas S. Truax with missing details.
The Examiner prints the Democratic ticket for Beaverhead County after a Sept 22 convention. The nominees are described as representative of all sections and interests, well known and trusted by the party, with the convention praised for its conscientious effective work.
Yellowstone Journal editor Sam Gordon denounces campaign evasions by Montana Republicans and urges a truthful reading of party pledges. He targets the state treasurer’s handling of public funds and questions whether declared revenue plans truly reflect campaign declarations.
A critical editorial argues whether a Montana Republican chief acted on campaign pledges and calls for accountability. It faults party leaders for violating promises and endorses Theodore Roosevelt as a standard for reform while urging lawmakers to restore balance between government and the people.
The piece records a Louisville welcome to William Jennings Bryan by Henry Waterson praising Bryan and outlining a key 1896 campaign theme. It contrasts a disciplined regular government with a large patronage class and predicts a clash led by Roosevelt, naming Bryan as chieftain and noting mutual respect despite policy disagreements.
Dillon Montana adopts Ordinance No 158 levying taxes for 1906. Funds set include street and alley 1 mill library 1 mill general 214 and interest/sinking 4 1/2 mills. Mayor B F White and City Clerk J B Poindexter certify the act, with dates September 18 and 19, 1906.
The famed mystic festival drama Parsifal will be staged in English at the Broadway on October 2 and 3. A low excursion rate from this city to Butte is arranged for attendees, with a fifty member company and seven grand scenic tableaux promising a major theatrical event. Tickets may be ordered by mail to J. K. Hesler with money orders and a self addressed return envelope.
Sage Creek sheepman Steve Cook traveled from his ranch to Dillon this week to discuss the political situation with a large circle of local friends.
A wartime style appeal urges Democratic voters to donate funds to finance a drive to win the House in the next elections. The letter promises campaign literature in return and calls for contributions to Jf. M. Griggs in Washington, D. C. to back investigations of government graft.
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