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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
4
Letter policy states correspondence should go to the editorial department. The Tribune publication notes it is entered as second class matter and the Triponz Publishing Co will not be responsible for debts contracted by employees unless orders signed by the manager are issued.
Tribune asks subscribers who do not receive the paper regularly and on time to notify the office. The paper is published regularly and readers should receive it consistently.
The article critiques the last legislative session noting it lacked dramatic significance and failed to enact many laws. It argues both parties will claim blame in the next campaign over unsatisfied aims such as choosing a US senator and curbing lobbyists. It questions the anti technicality bill and its partisan roots while highlighting crime transcends party lines and citing Deer Lodge prison as an example.
The bill creating a second judge for Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson counties led Gov Norris to appoint J B Poindexter of Beaverhead City to the post. Poindexter, a staunch Democrat and leading lawyer, is expected to serve creditably until the next election. Here's to Judge Poindexter.
A telegram from La Grande sheriff asks to detain Halley until an Oregon deputy arrives. Halley and two others allegedly robbed a La Grande road house last months, stealing a chain and fruit. One suspect has been tried and convicted.
The writer argues for sending repeat petty larceny offenders to the state penitentiary rather than county jails. He claims criminals exploit lenient local prosecutions and urges juries to convict more often in line with Oregon practices to curb theft and reduce leniency in sentences.
A Montana editorial argues state saloons face stricter laws as temperance sentiment grows. It contends retail liquor houses harm health and finances, keep money from returning home, and may soon agree to midnight closing to avert harsher legislation.
Madison county sets a strong example by promoting a public sale in Twin Bridges on the institute day. Stock and farming utensils will go to the highest bidder in the morning, then the institute follows in the afternoon. The plan aims to draw farmers to town and boost attendance.
The county lauds State Senator Ee Q Selway and Representatives Frank Baer and T J Murray for their work in the recent assembly. They served without party bias, advancing bills that passed both houses and received the governor's signature, reflecting credit on Beaverhead county, the Republicans, and the state.
The legislature enacted a broad antifortune law making it a misdemeanor to pose as a fortune teller with fines of 255 to 300 dollars or up to three months in jail. Distributing circulars advertising such services carries a 10 to 100 dollar fine or jail term, and newspapers or magazines publishing fortune teller ads face the same penalties. The piece notes Montanans must cope without knowing their future.
Last Saturday evening the city council ordered the chief of police to strictly enforce the curfew ordinance. Parents should cooperate, and if children roam downtown at night they may face the city jail.
Beaverhead county members expressed strong interest in citizen welfare, arguing the last session could have achieved more if less driven by corporate interests.
The first ward in Dillon lacks a proper number of representatives in the city council. The number cannot be increased, and the issue remains unresolved due to restrictions.
The text argues that unjust ward representation in Dillon should be corrected by redrawing district lines. It notes that the two aldermen of the first ward represent far more people and property values than the two aldermen from the third ward.
City officials set voting places at City Hall on South Montana and Emerick house on Railroad avenue with judges and clerks named. Permits granted for auto garages and auto house, curfew enforcement discussed after a boy cashing a father’s check sparks debate. chief ordered to enforce curfew and revoke licenses of noncompliant businesses. Various bills audited and adjournment set to canvass special election returns. notes include a Toledo catarrh cure advertisement unrelated to local matters.
In reports from the recent legislative session, bill No 230 Steen is not cited. Albert Stamm dismisses its value while Hugh Wood notes the lone copy should be framed, implying the quirky measure is more a curiosity than a substantive proposal.
Tomorrow's farmers institute is expected to settle the future of growing sugar beets in the area. The move hinges on farmer support for Mr Featherly and the push to promote this key local industry, otherwise the effort may be dropped for years.
A quip suggests if Governor Norris cannot improve his handwriting after signing all bills he should forbid further advances from teachers who write for him. The remark frames the issue with humor about his penmanship.
A quotation notes the post office department may expand into selling chewing gum and other items at lower prices than retail confectioners, signaling potential broadening of government offerings.
Justice of the Peace Rich opposes letting a case be dismissed on a mere technicality without trial. The statement emphasizes the need for full legal process and due consideration before any case is thrown out.
The article urges residents to attend to trimming shade trees during springtime. It emphasizes this civic duty as part of the season's pressing tasks for the average citizen.
The article notes the upcoming county fair to be held in old Beaverhead, scheduled to open twenty four weeks from next Tuesday, described as the best fair ever staged in the county.
Citizens tune in as the community prepares for a Easter hat parade while the local fundraiser faces financial strain. The joke centers on the name Judge Poindexter as residents try to say it correctly.
The push rally plans a Republican slate for the upcoming election cycle. Details emphasize a steadfast stance against rival proposals and a pledge to unite supporters under the party’s platform.
A collage of quips about elections and bills from Butte Inter Mountain Tribune and other papers. References include Prof Kellogg predictions and a clairvoyant parlor joke as well as a note to blame a member who failed to pass a bill.
The Eleventh assembly orators tend to pause too often during speeches. A Missoulian quote notes travel as the best remedy for dissatisfaction, suggesting leaving home helps one appreciate it more.
The Sheridan Enterprise advocates practical improvements in the town, arguing it is high time the community received an automobile presence or service to boost daily life and progress.
Lent’s focus shifts as Easter preparations and festive attire dominate attention, sidelining traditional sackcloth and ashes in the Anaconda Standard.
County Surveyor Smith is ordered to visit the Bedrock river dam under construction weekly and report to the chairman. Road petitions from J L Lewis et al and J C Thompson et al seek changes to Sage Creek and Little Sheep Creek roads at the expense of named individuals, with viewers Pearl I Smith Ned Burkse and Khas E Calvert to survey and prepare plats if reports are favorable. The board adjourned then met March 6 and will publish audited bills next week.
Dialogue shows Tomy admitting a fight with the Carter boy after a dispute over broken relations with the Carter boy’s mother. The exchange implies lingering tensions and parental caution about quarrels.
The Sheridan Enterprise notes Karl Riedelsberger now heads a Spokane choral society of about 300 voices after leaving Dillon amid gossip, while the Missouri paper offers a cautious response. Deer Lodge Silver State.
Justice Rich dismisses a case after directing a halt to prosecution amid dispute over bonds and the theft charge. Laden pleads not guilty. trial set for next Monday at 10. The judge questions the legality of the county attorney's actions in a rosh context.
Mrs Clara Chapman came home Wednesday night from Butte where she was confined in a hospital and underwent a surgical operation. She is now rapidly recovering her health.
Dr A B Martin of Dillon spoke at chapel exercises Monday morning to Deer Lodge students drawing appreciation from the college notes in the Silver State.
At a meeting of Republicans assembled Saturday evening March 6 1909 it was ordered that a City Republican Convention be held on Monday evening March 15 1909 at 8 o'clock at the courthouse in Dillon Montana for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following officers to be filled.
Voters will elect one mayor one city treasurer and one police judge plus three aldermen from each ward. A committee will fill vacancies and a City Central Committee will be chosen for the year. HG Roppers and J Secretary Baker listed as officers. ti-1t
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