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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
Correspondence notes address to the editorial department and directs mail to Eprron Tribune. It mentions Dillon post office and second class matter status for transmission through the mails.
A late New Republic essay laments two years since 1900 election, denouncing political debauchery and money guided influence. It warns that bribery and wealth corrupt the elective franchise and endanger liberty, urging a return to political rectitude and citizen awakening.
A political speech asserts that a party is defined by its members not purity, urging serious men to band together to defend rights and liberties. It proclaims the Republican party stands against corporate wealth influencing politics and invites support for its legislative ticket.
A letter claims Charles W Clark offered Judge Harney to rule in the Minnie Healey case to benefit Amalgamated and suggests Heinze offered Clark 2.5 million dollars to influence Silver Bow county courts. The writer alleges daily approaches offering bribes to sway decisions. Scorn is cast on Montana politics and the corruption of the era.
A political appeal questions Democratic governance and its impact on prosperity state and nation. It contrasts current administration success with past Democratic eras and urges voters to support the party seen as efficient and capable locally and nationally. It also dismisses concerns as pipe dream about Dave Reinhardt and party loyalty.
W A Clark laments the fall of honesty and integrity in politics noting he once believed success came from virtue. He mocks the current era where honesty is redefined as debauchery and questions the men who claim virtue while pursuing power in the senate.
The Bannack gathering led by Robert N. Gray drew a packed hall and warm applause for speakers including Stranahan. Voters praised Republican candidates for straightforward campaigning and avoiding lies, signaling a positive momentum for the ticket. British editor W T Stead cites Roosevelt as promising but cautions on future performance.
Montana reporters survey disaffected Democrats across counties who plan not to vote or split tickets. Prominent loyal Democrats admit Republicans threat and foresee solid GOP gains as populists and labor allies abandon the ticket.
Mr. Dixon urged Montana woolgrowers and all state industries to back a Republican in Congress. He said eastern manufacturers seek a revised wool tariff that would harm Montana growers, a fight to be renewed in the next Congress with western Republican support. A note warns readers to avoid the Jefferson club door on Bannack Street if the coal oil odor offends.
The legislative fight narrows to Democrats backing Mr White with Paul as the focus. Orr seems forgotten while precinct talk centers on Paul. Republicans are urged to support the White Woodworth ticket, trading votes to defeat Woodworth and elect Paul.
In Montana campaign coverage the Butte Miner Helena Independent and the Standard owned by the Amalgamated Copper Company pivot away from coal oil accusations and praise Toole Hennessy as statesmen. The pamphlet-like piece calls out Democratic inaction on trusts while urging Republicans to unite with the party to solve the trust problem.
The Examiner plans a book titled Art of the Ghost Story and touts its skill in short story writing. The piece praises its entertaining campaign fiction and its mastery of various story forms, noting it publishes both flattering and damaging tales about candidates.
A Montana editorial urges voters to back President Roosevelt, praising his stance on the coal strike and his fairness to laborers and capital alike. It condemns local corruption tied to the Clark Amalgamated regime and asks readers to choose national leadership over entrenched interests.
Wm. Scallon of Amalgamated Copper issues a public statement defending the eight hour law. He says the parties are committed to it, it remains on the statute book, and they have a rotation or desire to repeal or question its validity. The text reflects industrial labor policy positions in the era.
Reports from multiple areas indicate strong momentum for Republican candidates with enthusiastic crowds. Universal interest and rising prospects of victory reflect confidence in the party’s nominees and platform as supporters note growing strength countywide.
Desert Land Final Proof Notice publication lists claims by Laxson and others for desert land in Red Rock and Dillon Montana. It names witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation of claimed lands and appointments in Helena and Dillon. The notices reference claims Nos. 6831 and other entries with section township ranges and witness names.
United States Land Office Helena Mont announces James Hamilton Frank Brenneis Byron Na Carlos Engle all of Grant Montana will appear before L J Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on October 10 1902 to prove completing land claim 4401 for NSW Sec 28 Tp 98 Rg 18 W. Registry references Frank D Mimacue Register.
John Ball of Dillon Montana files intent to prove desert land claim No 6319 for SEM NEM NE SEM Be 27 SWiK Ae NA SW She Wi Wi BE Rev 26 Tp 88 R 6 W before L J Price US Commissioner at Dillon on Saturday Oct 25 1902. Richard A Reynolds Jeidor Guidici George Baker Louis Hoffman all of Dillon Mont Frank D Miracie Register.
Mary E. Engle of Grant Montana files intention to prove desert land claim 4402 for the SWNEL NW SEX and E% SEX in section 25 township 8 north range 1 west before D E Commissioner L J Price Dillon Montana October 25 1902. Witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation include James C. Hamilton Frank A Brenner Byron Nay Milton J Nay all of Grant Montana Frank D. Minacry register.
Mary E. Pierson and David J. Pierson of Polaris Montana file final proof notices for desert land claims 4407 and 4408 with hearings set in Dillon on October 18 1902 and a second notice for claimant Roberts for H T No 7775 hearing November 15 1902. Witnesses listed include Marocelus Pyle Hoge George Pyle John Y Seybold Serafin Roberts Don C Phister George Shorts and John C Gaylord. Department of the Interior Land Office at Helena disseminates the notices.
In the District Court Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Tash Lenkersdorfer plaintiffs vs Frank Klein defendant a sheriff sale is set for November 18 1902 at 2 oclock pm at the front door of the courthouse Dillon Montana. The property includes the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter the west half of the southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 10 township 4 south range 16 west Beaverhead County Montana. J Papury Sheriff Beaverhead County Montana L J Pouips Under Sheriff.
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