Donlan Emerges From Humble Roots to Montana Gubernatorial Bid
Beaverhead County residents know Edward C. Donlan as the republican governor hopeful from Missoula. Once a lumber jack, Donlan rose through steady effort to build a business and secure a top spot on the GOP state ticket, illustrating a climb from bottom to the top by perseverance.
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Beaverhead County
Edward Donlan
Donlan
Montana
Edward C. Donlan
Missoula
Ed Donlan
Donlan Lumberman Built Montana Career in West
Donlan, modest in wealth yet influential in lumber, built a western Montana business with several sawmills and hundreds employed. He moved from Minnesota to Missoula in 1892, began logging camps, started his own lumber firm in 1895, married Josephine Tiggler in October 1895, and served in Montana House in 1900 and Senate in 1902 and 1906 with active legislative involvement.
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Senator Donlan
Montana
Minnesota
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Resolutions Stir County Board Accountability Debate
The piece critiques Democratic resolutions condemning the county board's administration. It notes rainfall and floods strained finances, explains road districts assigned to Francis Gosman Orr, and argues responsibility should be shared rather than placed solely on the Democratic or Republican majority. It urges fair critique of road work and expenditures by Dillon area officials.
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Board of County Commissioners
County Aart
Francis
Big Hole Basin
Gosman
Mr. Orr
Beaverhead Valley
Glendale
Hecla
Orr
Dillon
Board of Commissioners
Norris Addresses Citizens on State Issues at Dillon Theater
Governor Edwin Norris spoke to the city at Dillon theatre last Wednesday focusing on state campaign topics. He avoided federal politics and urged revision of forest reserves to state control, a stance critics say ignores Roosevelt policy and could mislead voters about governance.
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Edwin Norris
Dillon Theatre
Norris
Montana
Roosevelt
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Forest Reserve
The Other Ticket Nomination at County Convention
At the Democratic county convention last Wednesday afternoon attendance was small and nominating a full ticket proved difficult. Despite the challenge, a ticket was nominated.
Local paper backs republican ticket as best qualified
The TripuNse endorses a full slate of county candidates, praising the citizens who compose both parties. It argues Democrats may differ on merits but asserts Republicans are better qualified for county offices while urging a respectful, clean campaign.
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Citzen
TripuNse
Roosevelt Endorses Taft as Finest President Yet
The article cites Theodore Roosevelt praising William Howard Taft as fully prepared for the presidency and a national figure who can serve all regions without bias. Roosevelt says Taft would be our greatest president after Washington and Lincoln.
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Wm. H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Lincoln
Boy in Lumber Camp Becomes Montana Governor Candidate
A summer 1885 Michigan lumber camp tale follows Edward Donlan, famed as Cyclone Ed, who progresses from hired worker to gang leader in two months. Now 41, he is Montana’s republican governor candidate, known for quiet diligence, fairness, and leadership without tyranny. Also notes Idaho sugar beet profitability and Beaverhead valley gains.
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Michigan Peninsula
Edward Donlan
Montana
Michigan Woods
Idaho
Beaverhead Valley
Railroad timing tied to Taft or Bryan election
W A McCutcheon notes the railroad’s opening could come earlier if Taft wins the presidency and suggests a wait‑and‑see approach if Bryan is elected.
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Taft
Bryan
W.A. McCutcheon
Beaverhead county backs Taft for steady railroad win
The writing suggests eastern capitalists favor Taft for guaranteed prosperity, contrasting with uncertain investment under Bryan. The implication urges Beaverhead county residents to show strong support for Taft to ensure continued railroad completion.
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Bryan
Taft
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County voters urged to focus on local enterprises
A regional note calls Beaverhead county and valley residents to give more attention to forthcoming local enterprises than national political disputes. It urges supporting local business growth over politics.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Valley
Association Aims to Prove Eight Dividend Payers
The association plans to demonstrate that eight entities will pay dividends. Members cite expected earnings and shared profits, outlining a strategy to validate recurring dividends among participating firms.
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Association
Bryan questioned on 1896 and 1900 defeats
A columnist argues W. J. Bryan could have improved his odds this year if he clarified to voters how the nation benefited from defeating him in the 1896 and 1900 elections.
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W. J. Bryan
At last our democratic friends have waded in
A brief notice notes that democratic supporters have finally entered a debate or action, signaling new political engagement. The line emphasizes a shift as party allies join discussions, potentially influencing upcoming decisions. No specific names, dates, or places are provided in readable text.
Bryan endorses $150000 cap and $75000 income claim
The speaker quotes Mr. Bryan asserting his net worth should not exceed 150 000 dollars and that his annual income is 75 000 dollars. Both statements are treated as true, and the text argues that a 50 percent dividend reflects good Republican times.
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Bryan
Proposals Aim to Transform Beaverhead Valley Town by Five Years
The Lima reservoir, a new railroad, and a beet sugar factory are proposed to advance Beaverhead Valley. Officials project tenfold population growth and Dillon reaching a city population of fifteen thousand within five years.
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Lima
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease taken internally targets blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case not cured and invite testimonials. Contact F J County & Co Toledo Ohio with sales by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. County & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Voters urged to back Clay Patterson for County Board
The piece urges supporters of road improvements to back Clay Patterson, praising the county board's two year record and linking local progress with personal financial gain. It frames the election as a chance to continue the town’s good work and boost residents’ earnings.
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Republican Board of County Commissioners
Clay Patterson
Cot tonwood Falls dialogue cited by Kansas City Star
The Cottonwood Falls paper reports a school scene where a teacher asks what happened and a student says Jimmy is swearing. He offers to reveal the swear words if the teacher prompts him through the list.
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Cottonwood Falls
Tom
Jimmy
Kansas City Star
Local Ticket Debate Highlights Party Differences
A reader notes support for the Democratic ticket as good and excellent while arguing the Republican ticket is better, reflecting a contested voter preference and party rivalry.
Bryan Unable to Gauge Voter Will After Two Losses
The passage questions whether repeated electoral defeats signal voter disinterest in a candidate as critics argue Bryan fails to recognize the message.
Beaverhead County Fair Sets High Standard This Year
News remains to arrive on county fair outcomes with Beaverhead County Fair touted as a benchmark. Community anticipation grows for results and comparisons to other fairs this season.
Lost livestock notice from Dillon Montana pasture
A sorrel mare and a gray yearling colt branded with an H on the left shoulder wandered into a pasture on the night of July 19. The owners may reclaim by proving ownership and paying the notice fee. Address: 31-12 R.S. Dinerey, Dillon, Montana.
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Dillon
Mont
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