29 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
The Tribune issues an extra edition to counter campaign rumors and defend the Republican ticket. It urges careful reading and a second look at articles, saying rumors are baseless and designed to mislead voters in the final days.
The piece condemns registration agents for bias and misconduct in the Bishop and Birch Creek precincts. It points to C. C. Bond as a registrar who allegedly left his official post to canvas for the Democratic ticket, hindering voter registration and prompting calls for rebuke and voter awareness.
Representative Otsen of Wisconsin cites 1901 productive energy of 20.66 billion dollars, with 1.46 billion in foreign markets and 19.2 billion spent at home. He argues a protective tariff sustains the $14 home market and expands the foreign market, urging Montana citizens to vote a Republican majority next month.
A speaker argues prosperity favors Republicans, recounting shifts from McKinley era through Wilson Gorman and Dingley laws. It claims Democratic rule caused four years of ruin, mass unemployment, and poverty, while Republican governance since 1896 restored unprecedented prosperity and wages.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican county governance in Beaverhead, faulting the Democrats for high printing costs and deputy salaries while praising Republicans for honesty, economy, and efficient service. It urges voters to elect Republican candidates pledged to repeal costly laws and improve road funding and deputy restraint.
A county political piece accuses Democrats of guiding registry agents to violate law and using rumors to attack Republican candidates. It defends Dave Reinhardt and Mr White as honest, capable figures for sheriff and legislature, asserting Democrats rely on insinuation rather than open charges and demanding truth be examined.
A Beaverhead County Republican appeal urges solid party support for the legislative ticket led by White and Woodworth. It lauds their conduct, notes their qualifications, and highlights the importance of electing both to the legislature with emphasis on school management.
The notice urges voters to support John S. Baker for clerk and recorder, praising his honesty and duty while urging precinct committees of his friends to canvass. It also backs C. W. Robison for county attorney, highlighting his education, candor, vigor, and country roots as qualifications.
Montana voters are urged to elect Dixon to Congress to secure representation aligned with the administration. The piece argues two Democrats will hold Montana’s U.S. Senate seats, making Dixon’s native status and access to departments essential for local interests. It warns against voting for Evans, claiming he would oppose major public questions and fail Montana constituents.
Miss Mae Rich a Beaverhead County native by birth residence and education is the Republican candidate for county superintendent of schools. She is noted for her bright academic record both as student and instructor and is a graduate of Beaverhead County High School and the State Normal School with high honors.
Republican candidate Charles W. Conger is praised for integrity and long service as county assessor. Born in Montana and connected to Beaverhead firm Poindexter & Orr, he raised assessments without friction and supported his three children after his wife’s death. Citizens urged to vote for Charley Conger.
Dr M A Walker a Republican candidate for coroner is profiled with origins in Maine and education in Boston public schools and Denver before graduation.
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