Toole finally accepts governor nomination amid expense concerns
The 1900 convention records Toole’s initial refusal to run due to poverty and time costs but notes he was eventually induced to accept. It cites a governor salary of 5000 dollars and the strain of maintaining dignity, while detailing Toole’s recent purchase of a 15000 dollar Helena residence. It also rebuts Dem falsehoods about Dixon attending a Peabody banquet in Chicago, stating Dixon was not there.
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Toole
Mr. Dixon
Chicago
Dixon
Exaggerated Extradition Rumors Denied by Governors
The Montana report confirms false rumors that Governor Peabody of Colorado asked for extradition of Western Federation of Miners members and that Governor Toole refused. Telegrams show no such requisition ever occurred and Toole emphasized court operation must be independent of military influence.
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Butte
Anaconda
Gov. Peabody
Colorado
Gov. Toole
Western Federation of Miners
Montana
State Republican Central Committee of
Mont
Republican State Cen
Denver
Helena
Toole
Mantis
Lee Mantle
D. B. Farry
Republican Central
Joseph K. Toole
J. K. Toole
Livingston
FALSE Claims Hidden in Indianapolis Dispatch Spark Republican Push
The Anaconda Daily Standard issue October 29 carries a fake Indianapolis dispatch claiming Beveridge conceded Indiana to Parker and halted Fairbanks tours. Lee Mantle and Indiana Republicans debunked it, stating Indiana favors Roosevelt. Telegrams affirmed no truth in the report and a Roosevelt win is seen as likely.
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Montana
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Anaconda Daily Standard
Indianapolis
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Parker
Fairbanks
Lee Mantle
Senator Beveridge
Indiana State Republican Committee
Butte
Mont
Albert J. Beveridge
A. S
Ind
Ansconds Daily Standard
Lee Mantox
Republican Central Committee
Todianapolis
Roosevelt
James P. Goodrich
Republican State Central Committee of
James P. Goopmen
Newpapers
Ugh
New York
Todhaba
West Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Montane
BN Tukkerks
Masttle
Ohirman
Lindsay Gains Strength As Toole Foes Waver
The piece argues Republicans should unite behind William Lindsay, warning against assuming Toole’s victory. It contends Lindsay is rising while Toole falters, and asserts a Republican legislature depends on a Republican governor to enact reforms. It urges voting for Lindsay and allied legislative candidates.
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William Lindsay
Joe Toole
Toole
Lindsay
United States
Twenty five new citizens naturalized in Dillon
Judge M H Parker naturalized twenty five new citizens in Dillon last Saturday. From Canada fourteen, Denmark six, England one, Switzerland one, Austria two, Ireland one. Names and former residences include Hans Johnson Denmark and others. results from Canada, England, Ireland, Switzerland and Austria. A tongue in cheek note ends with Flemish phrase about automobile names and gasoline smell.
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M. H. Parker
Monaghan
Dillon
John Kraeter
Alfred Mailhait
Arthur Rochon
George Bott
Clarence Cotton
Wm. S. Grose
Michael Dean
Alfred Aschler
James 2. R. Shearer
Lewis Lapolme
Win
Payment
Adelrne Blancard
George St. Pierre
Canada
John Hall
England
Frank Guidici
Switzerland
Thomas Toomey
Ireland
George Mihelich
Matt Rebich
Austria
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Amalgamated Copper Company
Ranses
Tattersall
Judge Parker
Sorbebody
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Catarre
Drogefsta
Acker
Acxgr
F. G. Weber
Buffalo
H. Hooker &Co., Proprs
Buffalo, N
KR. L. Nile
Central Pharmacy
Mining
Scientific Press
San Francisco, Cal
State Bank
A. L. Anderson
Dillon, Montana
Sale Stable
Dillon Brewery
J. L. Whiser, Prop
Superior
Denver & Rio Grande
St. Louis
Kansas
City
Salt Lake City
Denver & Rio Grande City
East Broadway
G. W. Fitzgerald
Portland
Fr. DeWitt& Co
Riera
Lite
Wisk Grocers
Tribune
Morrigan
Delyon
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