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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1888
Page
7
A long hard winter looms as Montana politics heat up for Delegate to Congress. President Cleveland pardons some offenders. the debt stands at 1.25 billion. Clark and Carter battle for Montana prize while voters are urged to pick capable, incorruptible county officers.
The Tribune notes the Montana delegate to Congress contest as the fiercest yet with harsh rhetoric from both parties. It predicts no safe result, cites Republican optimism and Democratic stubbornness, and mentions a countywide push for a new Beaverhead County Court House driven by taxpayers.
The editorial urges voters to approve a 40000 loan for a new court house, citing repeated grand jury pleas and leading taxpayers support. With projected county valuation near 4000000, interest on six percent bonds would be light, and a new, safer building is needed despite tax concerns.
Governor Leslie’s annual report to the Secretary of the Interior estimates Montana’s population at 1406000, up 10000 from last year. The year saw strong activity in all industries, record wheat and crop yields, $49000000 in commerce, and $69666600 in taxable property. Education is praised with universal school enrollment and nine months of schooling. mining output is described as more productive than ever. A note encourages voting for the Court House loan.
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