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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
1
The two incumbents Decker and Selway seek another term after delivering on pledges. Voters are urged to note their support for a fellow servant law and for strengthening the State Normal College. The article endorses their record and county representation.
A telegram from Congressman Jos M Dixon dated October 31 1906 explains he cannot attend Dillon on Saturday due to needing to reach Missoula for a special train to Coeur d Alene. He expresses hope that Selway and Decker win and notes local political attendance questions at Walsh meeting. Prisoner Miller reports his weeklong Dillon outing.
A large Dillon rally features Hon. Lee Mantle and Hon. Charles Pray with Judge Henry Smith. Speakers rail against Toole veto on railroad commission, praise Roosevelt era, and urge support for Montana Republicans. Mantle emphasizes high wages and prosperity while criticizing Democratic policy.
The piece urges Beaverhead county voters to back Selway and Decker for Congress, arguing Montana needs two Republican Senators and a House member Charlie Pray, while warning that voting Hill or French helps Gov. Toole and dangers railway bill outcomes. It frames Toole as unfit and stresses Republican unity.
Sheriff George Dart brought Lee Sims to Dillon from Shoshone Idaho where he was captured hiding in a garret after being linked to stealing horses owned by Jack Farley W M Oliver and Early. Helming was captured earlier but escaped. A preliminary hearing is set for early next week with a likely bind over to district court and three men now jailed for horse stealing.
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