Local notes and political chatter from Dillon Montana
A scattered Dillon page reports a Northern Pacific switchmen strike in Garrison wage talks, a $35,000 challenge to Joan Sullivan for a bout with “coon” Jackson, Kansas farmers burning corn to rival coal, and a cashier loss near $100,000. It also covers a Helena Independent daily edition plan, reflections on Jefferson Davis, Indian land sale pressure and government pledges, plus Capitol legislative maneuvering over Silver Bow county seats and party power disputes.
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Windom’s Silver Plan Sparks National Debate
The annual message and treasury secretary Windom’s report discuss coinage and silver policy. The plan envisions deposits of silver bullion, notes redeemable in silver, and discretionary mint suspendment, seen as potentially harming western mining and market stability. The piece criticizes the proposal as risky for miners and the economy.
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