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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
9
The piece discusses how Americans judge public figures for serious faults and how Theodore Roosevelt attracts criticism for egotism described as the "short and ugly" epithet. It notes Roosevelt’s public service alongside temper and deliberate acts that invite scrutiny from a diverse readership.
The piece criticizes former President Roosevelt and President Taft over competing memories of cabinet discussions on the Harvester trust. It argues Roosevelt’s memory is unreliable, tainting discourse with pettiness and inconsistency, while defending Taft’s stance as more grounded in his own actions and attitudes.
Dillon faces two urgent water needs: immediate fire protection and a future domestic supply. The city has only 42 inches of water, risking vast fires due to insufficient pressure. A meter system helps now, but only a water purchase or condemnation can secure long term reliability. The next months may prove the need undeniable.
May 10 Helena dispatch reports Taft needs 75 more delegates to reach a 398 vote lead in the Montana state convention at Livingston. Taft holds 254 of 412 from 21 counties with seven of 11 remaining counties claimed, totaling 144 delegates.
Letters remaining uncalled for in the post office will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington, D. C. if not collected within two weeks. Grace Lamont, P. M. May 10, 1912. Names listed include John Adams, Maud Bean, Grace Hay, Henry White, Olive Toothaker, Helen Taylor, G. E. Whiteman, and others.
At the annual meeting last Tuesday Centen nial Telephone re elected R T Boatman of Monida as president Frank Landon and James Boyle as directors and Pearl I Smith as secretary and treasurer A committee of one led by Smith will explore consolidating the three local telephone companies to simplify service for residents already in two or all three networks.
Local sightings include W A Jones in Butte on business and J W Moran in Dillon earlier this week. Dentists Dr R R Rathbone and Dr FH Bimrose operate in Dillon with offices in the Telephone block and above Lusher's Store. St James Guild to meet at Guildhall next Thursday afternoon. Bond and Gray and Dillon Coal and Transfer Co. advertise local services.
Two workers cutting a Plainfield New Jersey street on U S Senator Martine’s farm uncovered a tin can with one thousand dollars in cash. There was no owner identified and the finders were allowed to keep the money. The House committee on appropriations, per treasury department guidance, proposes cutting all assay offices except New York. If Senate concurs, western offices in Boise Helena Seattle would close.
Reports state a cradle 1,250 feet long will be built at Hunter’s Point near Union Iron Works. The dock will include a caisson to divide it into two chambers, each capable of floating a 500 foot vessel.
Dillon items report visits by Wm. C. Clark and H. C. Patterson, plans for Pearl Smith to return from Kansas City, and business trips by R. R. Rathbone and J. C. Kelley. Rev. E. V. Ostrander to attend Louisville conference. local gossip includes a backache remedy ad and auto sales news. A drunken incident at Elk saloon leads to a jail stay. Public notices include a state election law text and a land notice for the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad with protest deadline set for June 10, 1912.
Notice is given that Charles E Crawford of Dell Montana has filed intent to make Final Proof on land described in Desert Land Application No 8859 for NESW Section 27 Township 12 S Range W Montana Meridian. Proof to be made before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on June 12 1912. Witnesses: Bert Knox Hugh M Fleming Elmer M Martinell Clarence Wall of Dell Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
Notice from D. W. Raymond recorder of Marks and Brands Helena Montana states that under the 1911 act all brand owners must register their brands by November 1 1912. Failure to record will abandon the brand and it may be recorded by others. Re recording fee is 25 cents per brand.
Governor Edwin L. Norris proclaims petitions filed for four measures to be submitted to Montana voters at the November 5, 1912 election. The measures include direct voting for party nominations and legislative voting for United States Senators, among other provisions.
Notice for publication in the U S Land Office Helena Montana dated April 20 1912 identifies Ida M Slack of Dillon Montana who filed Desert Land Application 03614 on January 21 1910 for portions of section 17 township 7 south range 9 west Montana meridian. U S Commissioner Dillon Montana presided May 30 1912. Witnesses named James E Phillips Elmer Carlson Emerson W Slack Fred A Randolph all of Dillon. 175 Stephen Carpenter Register
Public sale ordered by the U S Land Office Helena under the 1906 act. Hawley J Selway holds Serial 06502 and the land includes NW M S BX Sec 25 T9S R12W and NE4 SW Sec 30 T9S R11W MM. Sale at 10 am June 5 1912. minimum bid $2.00 per acre. Adverse claimants must file objections before sale. Stephen Carpenter Register.
In the Fifth Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County the administrator of Clark McNinch deceased will auction real property described as parts of sections 28 and 32 in township 12 south range 9 west on May 11 1912 at 1 pm at the Patterson Hotel Dell Montana. Terms cash with ten percent to auctioneer day of sale and remainder on court confirmation. Deed at purchaser expense. Dated Ainatah 1912.
Marianne Vineyard of 401 Front St Butte Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof on land described in Desert Land Application No 8550 in Montana Territory. The witness list includes George W Vineyard Edwin L Mayo Frank Ryan and Walter C Jones. The hearing before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker takes place at Dillon Montana on May 20 1912.
Edwin L. Mayo of 51834 W Granite St Butte Montana files Desert Land Application No 8549 Serial 02689 for SE 4 SE Sec 5 NEM SEM NW EM SWH Sec 8 Township 1 S Range 11 W unsurveyed Montana. Hearing set before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner Dillon MT on the 20th. Witnesses Mari Anne Vineyard George W Vineyard Walter C Jones Frank Ryan.
Co owners Emanuel Downine James T Hover and W J Thomas notify Fred C Hooper Edward S Mitchell and heirs executors or assigns that their Florence lode claim in Beaverhead Montana, located December 27 1905, has had six hundred dollars of annual labor and improvements spent for 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 and 1911. Your one fifth interest amounts to one hundred fifty dollars and if unpaid within 180 days from first publication your interest will be forfeited to the co owners under law. Dated March 1 1912.
The order fixes regular terms of the district court for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison Counties in 1912. Dates include February 1 and 13, April 29, May 14, July 30, August 1 and 5, November 1, December 4, June 8, October 14. Court opens at 10:00 a m.
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