State Capital Fight and Trade Policy Debate
Beaverhead County supporters argue Anaconda should be the state capital and urge building up the town into a strong market for local products. The piece critiques the Montana Democratic stance on tariffs, labeling the party as free trade and urging voters to choose between protectionist Republican policy and Democratic free trade.
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Montana
Henry Watterson
Grover Cleveland
Beaverhead County
Republican Party
Party of Protection
Organ
State Senate
Iis
Wil
Messrs
Brown
Rose and
Fleming
New York Sun
Cleveland
the Sun
Fifty-second House
Washington
Dixon
Anaconda for the Capital Candidate Profile
A candidate touts Anaconda as the easiest to access for the Capital. He promises churches and schools will supply the purest water for a city of thirty thousand, with excellent sewerage and natural drainage.
Dillon Falls Target in Local Campaign Debates
The Dillon area faces heated political controversy as accusations surface about Miss Staves and misuse of titles. The Tripunz critiques campaign methods while questions rise about party loyalties and candidates including Brown Rose Fleming Coffin Padley and Dean. Local rallies and a Montana constitutional framers reunion are announced.
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Miss Staves
Dillon
Tripunz
Professor Smith
Dean
Padley
Sheriff
Salt River
Registration counts climb with districts amid capital race
The county registers nearly 1600 voters ahead of a presidential election, with past weak turnout blamed on the capital fight. District totals include Dillon 551 and Argenta 45, among others, totaling about 1587. A sad tragedy follows as Little Davy Metlen dies after a horse accident near Horse Prairie. funeral set for the Metlen home.
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Dillon
Argenta
Bannack
Jochranes
Red Rock
Thima
Birch Creek
Glendale
Deweys, No
Big Hole
Lion City
Wahl
Davy Metlen
D. ©. Metlen
Horse Prairie
Dr. Leason
Bozeman Seen As Best Montana Capital Candidate
Bozeman claims unmatched merits for capital status noting central location easier reach from all parts of the state. The city touts resources in agriculture mining and manufacturing, strong water works and utilities, ample hotel and school facilities, and a thriving press, urging Beaverhead and Madison County voters to support Bozeman.
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Collins
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Montana
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Anaconda
Free Trade Bugaboo
Nish
Splendid Electric Railway
Northwest
and Telephone Connec
Silver Lake
Warm Springs
Gregison’s Springs
A. L. Stone
Beaverhead
Stone
Weaver
Lima
Judge Melton
Dan Chapman
People’s Party
Grover
United States
Lonie
Millie Coffin
Leaverhead County
A.S. Rife
HR. D. Weed
Helena
Mr. Wood
J. B. Richards
Col
Alex. Botkin
The
Society of the Framers of the
Bozeman
Candi
Montana City
Ing Hills
the Daily Chronicle
West
Madison Coun
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