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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
5
Notice states letters to the editorial department go to Barron Tribune and that the Dillon post office handles second class mail. It disclaims responsibility for debts unless signed by the manager and urges subscribers to report missed deliveries to the office.
A splendid republican victory throughout the country followed an energetic high tened campaign. Democrats offered little to the people and the harvest of votes matched the sowing. The most cheering news came from all parts of the United States. There
The text praises the Republicans in Beaverhead county for a sweep against Democrats and Heinze influence. It reports a strong party organization, asserts widespread approval of continued prosperity, and predicts Democratic losses in two years if the same Republican effort continues. Beaverhead county is described as solidly Republican with a high-minded campaign.
The Tririse frees its roosters from confinement with satisfaction as the Jefferson-Heinze club shuts down. Hetazeism dies in Dillon and Butte. Copper rebounds to 14 cents in Boston while Farlin’s status remains unclear. Grandpa Davis and Landslide figures stir local chatter.
The president issued a proclamation calling for Thursday November 2d as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. Roosevelt’s proclamation praises national peace and blessings while urging a national observance by citizens of the United States.
The text argues for women's right to vote while condemning hostile Idaho Dispatch articles that mock or demean women in politics. It notes suffrage could purify politics by female influence, yet warns that some Idaho coverage portrays women as political aggressors, a critique of gendered bias in reporting.
A drunken mob of about 500 attacked a Republican open air gathering in Butte Monday night. State Chairman Mantle County Chairman Kirk and W M Seallon were forced from the speaker’s stand as missiles flew and guns were drawn. Fire engines responded to quell the disturbance. The incident appears to have boosted Republican votes.
The 1904 election produced the largest Republican presidential majority and benefited from ideal nationwide weather. Pleasant conditions and good roads helped rural voters mobilize, while Tammany Hall leader Charles F. Murphy expressed surprise at the result and some local Democrats were stunned.
On election day in Butte Republicans opposed the registration proposal. Forenoon ballots saw hundreds challenged with 800 challenges filed by 3:30 in the Max Fried precinct, a United Copper stronghold. Only a small fraction of the vote had been cast at that time.
The passage urges pursuit of marriage, home building, business ventures, and stock purchases, claiming four more years of Rooseveltism will bring good times. It recalls Beaverhead democracy and a party alliance with F. Augustus, noting the apparent gain for managers but doubt from longtime supporters.
Democrats praise a clean campaign and fair voting across the county while noting a heavy turnout. Heinze won only two races, Fritz fared poorly, and Sheriff Haverbaker carried a large margin as Parker is seen by some as a punitive move against Bryan. The region also faced the season's first heavy snowstorm and cartoonists lost work after campaign volatility.
The relief corps supper Tuesday drew strong turnout and raised about $62. The group thanks the Dillon community for donated supplies and to the oil soldiers who covered all expenses.
The safe at Thomas Lee's saloon was opened last Saturday night and about $200 in cash was stolen.
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