24 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
1
A historical guidance piece explains the updated voting method, noting that voters must place an X next to each preferred candidate rather than in a single head. It describes party columns, warns against ticket trading, and urges study of the official ballot layout on page 12 to avoid mistakes.
Charles Conger, four years assessor, is praised for nearly doubling the county’s assessment without causing taxpayer hardship. A long-time resident and farmer on the Rattlesnake, Conger is cited as thoroughly informed about county conditions, values, and public affairs, with strong local support and broad respect from neighbors and taxpayers.
Voters are told there will be no circle at the top of the ballot this year. They must place an X in the square before each candidate they wish to vote for. An unmarked name receives no vote. Remember this when you enter the booth.
A proposed constitutional change would lengthen the terms of county commissioners. Supporters urge careful voter consideration, especially in counties with perceived wasteful spending. The piece praises John J. Baker of Lima as a capable clerk and recorder candidate who cannot attend due to duties, endorsing his candidacy.
A Birch Creek registry agent left the school house early and later registrants could not vote. The piece accuses Democratic managers of trying to deprive Republicans of rights and notes a side trip to a mill to register Democrats while claiming the agent was stationed elsewhere.
Dr Bagley and Rev Cope lead a week of lectures on wild men and Cockney traits while Rev Cope reviews Miss Swain's Philippines article and Dr Bagley proposes a focused reading plan. The schedule emphasizes deliberate reading to build concentration and rereading every three years. Mrs Owsley returns from Whitehall after her daughter's serious illness.
High school notes report Prof. Thomas taking history classes as new principal while Miss Edith Graeter from the senior class is mourned. The week included a school closure for her death and the arrival of new desks and furniture. A Sophomore-Freshman basketball team, a glee club, and a literary society were organized.
The Dillon Montana post office lists uncalled letters for the regimental office up to date. Names include Alexander, C F Anderson, A H Black, Harry Baker, E B Barber, Niels H Christensen, Joe Charlton, Jens Dwyer, W Jackson, Fred Johnson, Chester Madaéh, James Malton, Peder Moran, Ira Nicolson, Dan Patrick, Sam Bay, Clarence Ridpath, Charley Shaw, Bob Skoonbart, Thomas Wolf and others. Unclaimed items will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for within the 60 days. The entry notes the date October 23, 1902.
Hon Lee Mantle spoke at Dillon Monday night praising the Republican cause while denouncing the Democratic Party as corrupt and aligned with corporations. He urged a clean judiciary and state affairs, praised Joseph M. Dixon and William L. Holloway, and warned of Democratic venality while affirming Republican unity and prosperity.
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal declares no party will oppose progress or soldiers, calling imperialism a fear that will not deter the nation. He argues the nation's manhood is set toward the future and aligned with progress, dismissing dissent as weak.
Red Lodge Picket calls for virtuous leadership in Montana urging men of strong minds great hearts and firm resolve to resist demagogues uphold public duty and justice amid political strife.
In a crowded gathering Gov. B I White introduces the speaker as Mantle, praising his rise from modest beginnings and urging continued prosperity under Republican leadership. Mantle condemns Democratic rule, notes a surge in Republican votes from 14,000 to 25,000, and calls for unity to sustain economic growth ahead of elections.
Judge Parker begins a one day special term in Dillon to naturalize foreign born residents aiming to vote in the upcoming election. The piece argues Montana will likely vote Republican by 5000 to 10000, noting Republican unity and Democratic factionalism. It commends clean candidates and urges full county ticket support.
A letter notes Grover Cleveland's renewed tariff emphasis while criticizing his 1890s policies. It argues the public rejected Democratic moves and predicts limited future influence. It also mentions Robison's county attorney campaign and the Selways returning to the Kenning ranch near Dillon after a year near Twin Bridges.
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