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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
4
Editorial blasts Governor Joseph Toole for vetoing a widely supported railroad commission bill. It argues the veto undermines popular will, benefits railroad interests, and questions executive over legislative balance, urging public scrutiny of Toole’s motives and authority.
An editorial from the Mining Magazine New York analyzes coal industry conditions with data on 1903 and 1904 production imports and exports. It notes rising prices in 1905, outlines miners union finances including a large strike fund and calls for higher monthly per capita dues to cover expenditures.
The Bozeman Agricultural College girls basketball team visited Dillon for a Friday game against the State Normal College squad. A large crowd attended at the theatre, many protests over fouls, and the match ended in a 9 to 7 Dillon victory after a tied second half.
The commentary accuses Governor Toole of betraying the people by hiding a bill favoring corporations until after adjournment to veto it. It argues he acted to serve other masters, not the voters, and stalled the process to avoid legislative override.
The Tribune praises Congressman Dixon for his work for the state and constituents. It notes his re election to a second term, his rising status in national circles, and local popularity. The piece predicts a bright future as a leading young public figure in the state.
Major Alerson of the Bozeman Avant Courier reports from Washington with weekly letters. He comments freely on national events and praises the popular young congressman from the area.
Havre editors compare Toole’s veto to boys play and argue the bill may be constitutional. They note many lawyers dispute the governor’s unconstitutionality claim and say the supreme court would reveal it officially. The piece suggests he must explain to the people his motive and the public interest stance.
A well attended Mothers' club meeting was held in the Public school building last Tuesday. The discussion centered on the teaching of arithmetic and the subject proved very interesting with active participation from members.
A club discussion reviewed opinions on challenging arithmetic work in fourth to seventh grades. Parents replied sparsely about two dozen percent, with many satisfied, others indifferent, and some dissatisfied urging improvements. Superintendent Bagley spoke on teaching and grading, praising the text while Mrs. Anderson urged more focus on multiplication and long division for younger students. Prof. Fenner capped the program with closing remarks.
A talk by Professor Fenner emphasizes early book-keeping training as essential for all pupils. He notes eighth grade entrants to the Normal preparatory department often lag in arithmetic and stresses practical steps for early practical training. The discussion was praised as one of the club’s most profitable meetings.
List of uncalled letters in the Dillon post office due for return to the dead letter office if unclaimed in 80 days. Then a bank statement for The First National Bank of Dillon Montana closing March 14 1905 with assets loans overdrafts securities and deposits and a sworn verification by President F. White and notary on March 20 1905.
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