Dillon Examiner mud-slinging charge over county assessor case
A long letter-essay debates a Dillon Examiner critique of County Assessor A H French. It cites a July 20 1910 Examiner report showing a county property value decrease of 118 426 and questions whether French under assessed property. The piece challenges the Examiner to name who was overlooked or favored.
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the Tribune
Dillon Examiner
A. H. French
Uts
French
Baker
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Vater
Voter
Reader
Tripunz
Examiner
Republican Board of County Commissioners
Sam Patterson
Republican Board
Mr. French
Charles Francis
Mr. Francis
Norman E. Holden
Holden
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Armstead
Taxpayer
Patterson
Francis
Young baggageman in diversionary theft case in Dillon
James Hawks, a 21 year old baggageman for the Oregon Short Line at Dillon since September 1, is accused of stealing about $185 from the express safe. He confessed after arrest Saturday evening and is held to answer in district court with a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday.
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James Hawks
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Dillon
Hawks
W. P. Coulter
American Express Company
Coulter
Express Company
Montana Supreme Court Rules Damages For Father in Personal Injury Case
John M. Gilman sued the Dart Hardware Company of Dillon over his son R L Gilman’s death caused by alleged negligent management. The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a plaintiff favorable verdict, allowing damages to a father even after his son reached majority. The ruling maintains the jury may award damages for a son’s services to his father beyond adulthood.
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Supreme Court
Henry C. Smith
W. L. Holloway
Theodore Brantly
Roy Gilman
John M. Gilman
Kansas
Dillon
Dart Hardware Company
Henry Burfiend
Supreme Court of Montana
John R. Gilman
District Court
Helena
R. L. Gilman
Beavershead rally voices strong defense of tariff policy
Judge Bourquin of Butte and John Barr of Great Falls spoke at the Dillon opera house for the second Republican rally. Bourquin attacked Democratic tariff claims, arguing prices rose despite tariff cuts and criticized Democratic opposition to trusts while citing a past Republican measure empowering federal action against combinations.
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Judge Bourquin
Butte
John Barr
Great Falls
Opera House
Dillon
George M. Bourquin
Beaverhead
Bourquin
Congress
Butte entertainer aids Dillon benefit for Montana Children’s Home
Wil Shilo large performs in Dillon at the Normal College auditorium to raise funds for the Montana Children's Home Finding Society. The program includes the 5000 foot film The Life of Moses and a Montana song sung by Mrs. E Creighton Largey of Butte. Manager Earl Wheat provides the Scenic theatre projector. Mrs Largey appears for a sole Dillon engagement, praised for her stage voice. Event directed by Mesdames Rathbone Poindexter Anderson Thomas Nelson Robigon and Best.
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Normal College
Dillon
Montana Children’s Home Finding Society
Moses
Earl Wheat
Scenic Theatre
Montana
G Orris
E. Creighton Largey
Butte
Republicans Rally for Montana Legislation and Reapportionment
Mr Barr urged protection of American industries and elected Republican influence in Montana. He linked a Republican senator and strict reapportionment to state growth, recalling a Democratic governor veto. Speakers praised Representative Charles N Pray while questioning Democratic candidate Hartman’s tariff stance.
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Barr
Bourquin
Montana
Pray
Charles N. Pray
Congress
Hartman
Let Us Have Continued Prosperity Montana Campaign Message
A Montana political appeal warns that a Democratic victory would bring free trade, economic turmoil, and banking panic. It urges voters to elect Pray and maintain prosperity with a Republican legislature and Senator, urging supports for Eliel and Murray for representatives.
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Congress
Champ Clark
Coxey
Montana
United States
Messrs
Eliel and
Murray
Dillon Examiner urges Francis for county commissioner
The Dillon Examiner defends the Democratic ticket while arguing that tax increases are misrepresented by the paper and by assessor reports. It questions tax assessments, defends Charles Francis and Norman Holden, and urges Francis re election as county commissioner for steady governance.
Dillon Bandit Smith Faces First Degree Assault Charge
New court filing by County Attorney Melton adds a first degree assault charge with a prior felony conviction against Ed Smith the Dillon bandit. Smith pleads not guilty as the old charge is dismissed, and authorities note possible longer prison time if convicted.
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Ed. Smith
Dillon
Melton
Smith
A. J. Breda
State Bank of
Wyoming
Martin Poley
Democrats Pick Hartman To Counter Pray In Race
Democrats named Charles Hartman, formerly moderate Republican, as their candidate against Congressman Pray who is viewed as too swift and active for the state. Hartman aims to appeal to voters seeking steadier leadership.
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Charles Hartman
Montana Echoes on Money Talks Influence in Politics
A reflective line cites extensive Democratic columns in Montana papers inspired by Clark era dollars. The piece argues money’s sway in state politics should be beyond reproach.
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Onef
Montana
Long term court set in Dillon with Edmith cases
Regular November district court term opens November 10 under Judge Poindexter. Trials are scheduled from November 11 to December 3 with many criminal cases including charges against Edmith the Dillon bandit and a murder case against J. C. Thompson. A 100 member trial jury is drawn with jurors from Dillon Dell Lima Bannack Grant Jackson Armstead Gibbons and more.
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Dillon
J. B. Poindexter
Beaverhead
Ed, Smith
J. C. Thompson
Alexander L.‘ Williamson
Dell
John West
Lima
Frank Gauthier
Bannack
George Edinger
James L. Fleming
Arby Beardsley
Hans Peterson
Grant
Joseph Schindler
Jackson
H. W. Gabriel
Patrick Desmond
James M. Burt
Carl Decker
Armstead
A. F. Cline
Dewey
Fred Rabishall
E. T. Brock
Waldemar Carlson
Alvin Covey
Gibbons
W. H. Richardson
Ed. Romain
Silas C. Dishno
Elza Smith
M. D. Jardine
Bristow
Emrys D. White
A. G. Williams
Anton Christiansen
E. W. Geary
J. Robert Morton
Albert Stamm
Louis Anderson
J. D. ‘Berry
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