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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
1
W M Oliver a well known Dillon resident fell ill with a stroke on Monday morning after returning from a trip east with his wife and daughter. He remains bedbound but showed slight movement in his limbs and doctors expect a gradual recovery.
The piece argues the tariff was downward revised, not to blame for high prices. It lists 564 duty decreases, 220 increases, 1150 unchanged, with value figures for luxuries and non luxuries. It notes ad valorem rate drop from 43.15% to 41.49% and signals continued discussion on page nine.
Congressman Charles N Pray will headline a large Dillon rally Monday evening as part of the campaign. Montana’s lone eloquent speaker is praised for his work for the state and is slated to address voters at the Dillopt theatre alongside Edwin A Morley, candidate for railroad commissioner.
Former Republican congressman Charles Hartman, now a Democratic candidate, spoke in Dillon advocating silver coinage and a Democratic legislature to elect W A Clark to the Senate. The Red Lodge Picket featured satire and a river of party line rhetoric referencing Bryan and local political figures.
The Dillon Examiner claimed access to county funds was denied by Treasurer Cashmore. Cashmore published month balances for all funds and offered full records for investigation. He rejects piecemeal disclosure, noting state examiners and grand juries may inspect the books. The county reports and proceedings are publicly available.
A brief political note questions the impact of Democratic endorsements in the county school superintendent race. It argues the endorsement should not influence voters and hints at the candidate selection process.
A Dillon theatre rally highlighted opposition to keeping Henry R. Melton in office. One speaker vowed to vote against Melton, suggesting his stance may change after voting at home.
Beaverhead republicans concluded a Big Hole basin tour with enthusiastic rallies. In Jackson on the 20th R S Stephenson and J G Bair spoke, applauding the party platform and pledging united support for the November ticket amid tariff criticisms.
The Dillon Tribune plans a nearly 100 page Booster Edition illustrated with farm and town scenes and landmarks. Notable contributors include Gov. Edwin L. Norris A L Stone T J Murray Norman E Holden W M Oliver George R Featherly Amede Bessette Lew L Callaway E O Selway James Kirkpatrick and J E Morse with coverage of Dillon schools churches lodges and future prospects Continued on Page Nine.
A reader criticizes recent letters opposing Dillon’s new free mail delivery, arguing the service reflects growth and will be funded by postage increases. The writer defends Uncle Sam and urges consideration for all residents, not just business districts, while labeling the anti-opinion as ill-timed. A. Citizen.
The Examiner argues against discontinuing free mail delivery in Dillon calling it costly yet a step back for a growing city. It notes two local workers rely on the service and asserts the U S government can afford the about $1200 yearly expense as free delivery remains a convenience and a mark of progress.
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