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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
7
Drntox Mont Oct 28 1892 One fact is enough for me The gate of Castle Garden swings inward not outward to American laborers seeking better lands These men have toiled at wages in distant lands with scarce life support and now see the promise of the good land of hope for themselves and their children
A speaker praises a twenty nine year policy era claiming leading global rankings in agriculture mining and manufacturing. The address touts nationwide enterprise and inventive spirit as proof of prosperity with rhetorical questions about other systems.
The Republican case favors Rickards citing Christian temperance and sober habits. The editorial lauds him as a religious but not fanatical man, temperate and liberal yet prudent with public funds, and steadfast to moral rights. It argues he deserves Montana voters support and embodies an honest, consistent record.
The Dillon Examiner is accused of misquoting Mr. Collins on Northern Pacific railroad taxation. The letter argues Collins said the board refused to assess NP property, contradicting the constitution and Governor Toole’s protest, and labels the Examiner's reporting as deceitful.
Bozeman citizens denounce Helena driven rumors that Bozeman, Deer Lodge, and Great Falls have withdrawn from the capital contest. Mass meeting resolutions express concern over misleading letters from Helena supporters and urge disclosure of factual status to voters.
Bozeman citizens declare Helena campaign misrepresentation odious and call for honest voters responses. Great Falls and Deer Lodge reports back Bozeman, Great Falls still in race, Massive meetings condemn rumors of withdrawal and affirm continued effort for the state capital contest.
Robert B. Roosevelt then Cleveland minister to Holland and later National Democratic treasurer spoke warmly of the Irish while in office, but his remarks included a string of negative traits. The passage drew criticism as the party claimed to own the Irish vote.
Jim Murray is expected to win clerk and recorder by a record landslide. Millie Con stands as a top Dillon school superintendent candidate. Voters back Miss Coffin and J G Shannon for treasurer. Al Noyes runs a vigorous cross party campaign. Big Hole precincts deliver near unanimous support. Tom Hamilton as under sheriff earns universal praise. Judge Conger regarded fit for county attorney. Norris is seen as capable but not seeking office. Early spring promises by Democrats fade as campaign quality concerns rise.
Great Falls sits near Montana's geographic center and attracts rail access from five directions. With the Burling ton line due by 1893 and more lines planned it promises easy regional reach. Its water power coal and ore resources support smelting refining and mills, making it a leading wheat and textile center and a top job hub.
The city has grown to over 10 000 residents in six years with 1200 houses built and no vacancies. In two years it aims to be the largest city and the rail and commercial hub of Montana, leveraging water power and cheap fuel to become a manufacturing center as textile industry expands westward.
Great Falls ranked as a premier residence city with parks and thousands of trees. The city features 12 miles of electric street railway, 250 telephones, six banks with over 11 million capital, 20 churches, four brick schools employing 23 teachers, and an opera house noted as the finest between Minneapolis and Spokane.
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