Beaverhead Republicans Endorse Taft Admin and Montana Delegation
Beaverhead county Republicans in convention applaud Taft administration for beneficial legislation and pledge support. They honor Montana Congress members Carter Dixon and Pray for efforts on postal savings, long and short haul, and irrigation funds. They endorse protective tariffs and tariff commission to balance costs, noting local officials serve all citizens regardless of party.
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Beaverhead County
Taft
William H. Taft
Montana
Congress
Thomas H. Carter
Joseph M. Dixon
Chas. N. Pray
Postal Savings Bank
National Congress
Republican
Beaverhead county to erect dormitories for high school
Residents pledge support to build suitable dormitories linked to Dillon High School to house Beaverhead county students. They cite inadequate existing boarding facilities and the need for supervision and access to education for high school age youths.
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Tals
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Governor Norris Critiques County Fair and Local Enterprise
Gov. Norris denounces the county fair exhibits as a poor showing and blames local apathy rather than fair management. He urges Beaverhead and Dillon residents to boost the area, exhibit more farming products, and fund the hospital while highlighting Norman E. Holden as a highly qualified assessor candidate.
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Gov. Norris
Beaverhead County Fair
Dillon
Vicinity
Fair Association
Norris
Beaverhead County
Holden for Beaverhead County Assessor
The Tribune endorses Norman E. Holden for county assessor, saying A H French served as assessor but delivered a failing report. Holden, a longtime valley resident and dry farming expert, is praised for diligence and accuracy in taxing, promising proper assessment and fairness to every taxpayer.
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Tribune
A. H. French
French
Beaverhead County
Vater
Norman
Holden
Republican Party
Norman E. Holden
Mr. Holden
Beaverhead County Sheriff Otto Gosman Re-elected Advocate
The editorial lauds Otto C. Gosman for sheriff of Beaverhead County, praising his enforcement of gambling laws and the moral standing of the county. It urges voters to reelect Gosman, arguing his experience will benefit the community and that the sheriff’s office has deterred law violators.
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Beaverhead County
Otto C. Gasman
Gosman
A Very Able Man Steps Up For Beaverhead County Surveyor
The central committee put R E Ober on the Republican ticket to fill the vacancy after George resigns as county surveyor. Ober is praised as highly qualified with a long mining and civil engineering career including Lake Superior Consolidated, Beatrice Gold Mining California, Utica mine Utah Angels, Mashoe Smelter Montana, and Boston & Montana Mining. He currently proves up a dry land farm near Dillon while practicing engineering. Senator Carter refuses to support wool on the free list, urging a different candidate to vote against it and possibly aid the Montana sheep and wool industry.
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George
R. E. Ober
Central Committee
Ober
Beaverheid
Minnesota School of Mines
Lake Superior’ Consolidated Co
Duluth
Minn
Beatrice Gold Mining Co
California
Utica
Angels
Thomas H. Carter
Washington
United States
Montana
Paris
New York
Mortana
Dr. L. C. Ford for County Coroner
A tribute urging Dr. L C Ford to seek another two year term as county coroner. The piece praises his two year tenure noting thorough inquests and detailed reports, urging voters to show appreciation by reelecting him.
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L. C. Ford
Ford
Baker Seeks Continued Term as County Clerk and Recorder
The statement lauds John S. Baker for tenure as county clerk and recorder, claiming his office management is unmatched in the west. It asserts Baker will be kept in office, praising the Republican party for his record.
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John S. Baker
West
Mr. Baker
Republican Party
Hartman Seeks Seat After Missing Many Roll Calls
Charles Hartman served in the fifty third to fifty fifth congresses with 580 roll calls and 260 absences or no votes. He runs as the Democratic candidate this year, urging voters not to elect a man who does not attend to business.
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Charles Hartman
Hartman
Pray and Hartman Face Montana Tryouts for Class Entry
Records show Pray delivering results in Montana trials while Hartman fails to meet eligibility for Pray's class in any event.
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Pray
Hartman
Montana
Beaverhead County Fair Draws Large Handicraft Exhibit
The county fair showcased over five hundred ladies exhibits highlighting Beaverhead women’s quick teamwork and strong community spirit in supporting local crafts and projects.
Butte Kicks as Harness Prices Rise and Census Populatio n Stagnates
Butte officials complain the census figures do not reflect population growth amid higher harness leather and shoe costs since hides were freed. Local merchants warn costs shift to consumers and workers.
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Butte
Transfer business changes and election foreshadowed in Dillon
The piece notes changes in Dillon's transfer business ownership and hints at election anxieties for November. It mentions Dillon gaining a new railroad and contrasts Virginia City receiving a trolley line. It urges patriotism and a bigger fair next year and reminds those not registered in 1906 or 1908 to register this year to vote.
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Dillon
Virginia City
Weathering the County Fair and Election Bets
A compact editorial note warns readers to prepare financially for upcoming votes and recalls that the weatherman forecast held steady for the county fair, hinting at trust in timely information and prudent planning.
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Editrol Tribune
Dillon Post Office
Trisuno Pusuisuino Co
Fort Benton
Supreme Court
John T. Athey
Great Falls
E. A. Morley
Frank Eliel
T. J. Murray
Wisdom
C. W. Francis
O. C. Gosman
Lima
A. L
the County Republican
Gov
MR. French
Turkey
Albert Stamm
Waupina, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Hall
KODAK
Kodaks
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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