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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
The document outlines a Republican state convention with 518 total delegates including three at large per county. It lists per county delegate counts, eligibility a s Republicans, and rules on casting votes, attendance, and contests with Frietcher Mappox as chairman and P A Hazerpaker as secretary.
Pursuant to the State Central Committee call a Republican County Convention will meet at the Montana city courthouse on September 12, 1908 at 11 o clock to nominate candidates for state senator one seat and two members of the House of Representatives.
Beaverhead county voters are invited to a county convention and primaries on September 5 to elect a full slate of county officers and 17 delegates plus 17 alternates to the Montana Republican State Convention in Helena on September 17 1908. Delegates may join Madison and Jefferson counties for the Fifth Judicial District nomination. Frank Even is chairman and F A Hazecoaker secretary of Dillon Montana. A humorous editorial paragraph mocks W J Bryan and President Taft in the context of the 1908 campaign.
Taft defends GOP spending by arguing Democratic claims misstate office growth. He notes net office increases were about half of 23,000, attributing increases to navy, canal, rural delivery, and new posts for enforcing pure food, meat inspection, rail rate regulation, and land reclamation.
A New York shooting leaves Peter C. Haines charged with murder after he killed Wm. E. Annis over alleged improper relations with Haines’s wife. Haines’ brother restrained a mob, while the defense may hinge on insanity and wife testimony confronting sensational acts during the husband’s absence. Critics call for swift justice amid claims of influence and delayed outcomes.
A Texas reporter known as Scuddy Richardson declares a gubernatorial run claiming divine aid and independence from major parties. He argues he will win with God on his side and a stance for what is right.
A speaker chides eastern tourists for noisy reactions to a park hold up. He argues no one from the group earned glory, noting the assailants lacked a real weapon and that stories will be sensationalized back east. He insists the experience yields no true bravery.
The piece notes near universal chatter over the sheath gown with mixed judgments about its appearance and practicality. It also endorses convict labor in road projects as a way to utilize state penitentiary populations for public benefit.
The Beaverhead fair in Dillon features horse races, exhibits, stock show, wild animal acts, pony show, athletic stunts, open air carnival performances, a large carnival band, a baby show, and a Beaverhead reunion. The event runs Wednesday through Friday September 9 to 11 with extensive activities and community involvement. The piece also critiques Bryan's campaign slogan and notes Theodore Roosevelt and Taft political alignments.
The Hon. Fred Whiteside seeks the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, chasing the office despite skepticism about reaching the chair. Observers note his ambition remains uncertain and not guaranteed to succeed.
Rev. W. Baldwin of Holloway College works on the flying machine problem here on earth while pondering the idea of flight “over yonder.”
A call to promptly file exhibits with the Bea secretary emphasizes timely government documentation. The guidance highlights the need for complete records to support ongoing proceedings and ensure proper public access.
One week from next Wednesday the Beaverhead county fair begins. The message notes the most progressive ranchers show hay or grain exhibits, and hints at political timing with democratic friends choosing leaders one week from tomorrow.
Edwin Norris opened a campaign in Missoula with a Tuesday speech. Charles W. Conger states he is not a county office candidate. Geo B Conway may run for railroad commissioner. The Big Hole Breezes nominates Fred Randolph for sheriff and strongly supports the bid.
The Democratic primaries across the county will be held tomorrow while the Republican primaries are set for Saturday September 5. Hon J E Morse of this city is mentioned as suitable timber for the state Republican nomination for governor.
Dr. M. A. Walker the present coroner and Pearl I. Smith the county surveyor are expected to be renominated by Republicans. Louis Stahl seeks the Republican nod for assessor and feels he has good chances. Democrats are not fielding opponents to Lew L. Callaway for district judge or F. A. Hazelbaker for clerk of the court.
The article notes M. D. Gist is expected to run for sheriff under his party despite his name not appearing on the ticket in prior listings. It discusses party expectations and potential candidacy dynamics.
The piece notes Hon Wm Lindsay former governor candidate will not seek the Republican nomination. A C Gruwell and John Ewing are discussed as possible sheriff nominees. Rumors say many seek the Democratic county commissioner nomination, with a published list fueling the claim.
The coming election will pivot on the sheriff and county commission races. The speaker praises the current board of commissioners for superior road and bridge work and strong county finances.
There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases. For years doctors said it was local and failed to cure with local remedies. Science now treats catarrh as constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is claimed as the only constitutional cure. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea.
An old advertisement promises a pill called Hall's Family Pills will cure ailments by acting on the throat and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars for any failure to cure and directs readers to send for circulars from F. J. Owensy & Co. in Toledo Ohio, with a 75 cent price through druggists.
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