Montana News and Market Notes From 1889 Dispatches
The Montana column reports on Montana Constitutional Convention topics including mining taxation and officers’ terms, plus the Supreme Court term at Helena with several cases. It notes Spokane’s defeat by Proctor Knott in Chicago for the Sheridan stakes, and an African colonial scramble among European powers. Also covered are the rail rate dispute at Milwaukee, silver and lead prices in New York, and remarks on bachelor age and politics with Sunset Cox visits.
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Montana
Spokane
Proctor Knott
Chicago
Supreme Court of Montana
Helena
Blake
Bach
de Wolfe
Beaverdams Dillon Journal Editor Retires After Change in Stockholders
The editor announces stepping down after years at the Dillon paper Trinset due to stockholder changes. He praises the journal's impartial coverage and public support in Beaverhead County and notes a new editor will assume charge next issue. He thanks correspondents and friends and hopes for continued patronage from readers.
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Tamtun
Tne
Beaverhead County
Jous Russet Witson
Water Right Question Dominates Southern Montana Irrigation
The Beaverhead and Ruby rivers face water shortages due to upstream diversions, sparking disputes over seniority of water rights. Settlers downstream argue their rights predate newer locations, with lawsuits looming to determine if the mouthward Beaverhead rights extend to the source. Courts face costly, lengthy battles as policy and possession clash.
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Montana
Beaverhead
Ruby River
Madison
Montana Constitutional Convention Opens in Helena
The Montana Constitutional Convention sits in Helena with Democrats holding a working majority and Republicans in a tight race. Prominent Montanans from varied professions populate the body, shaping a document to be submitted to voters next fall for ratification. Committees handle assigned topics, and their reports will influence debate length and the convention’s duration.
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Montana
Helena
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the Tribune Publishing
Incorporated
Joan Russiin Winson
E.W. Beenpace
Dillon Post- Office
Ditton, Mostana
New York
Milwaukee
The
Chicago Herald
Afric
England
France
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Portugal
Egypt
Zanzibar
Zambesi
Sunset Cox
National Park
Congressman Cox
House of Representatives
Cox
Territories
Billy Claggett
Idaho
W. A. Clark
Claggett
Congress
Cara
Boston Bruiser
Bliinbl, Bros
Dillon
B. F. Warre
O. E. Morse
Magnolia Hotel
ODD Fellows
Bannack and
Sts
Mont
M. Bray
Dillon Lumber and Grain Company
Omrr
TIO É
Noxon Mills
NOXON
W. H. Smead
Sec
Y and Gen
Robt
T. Wing, Prect
G. T. Paul
Dilgon Furniture
Kentucky
Chas. A
Ember
Cere A
OUR Constitutional Convention
Dillon Steam Press
McCune
Mason Work
Roth
Gari
DE Matana
D . Nintain
Theimpeon
the Pratt
Dillon Jewelry and
Nise
Farwest
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