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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
2
The article extols the ballot as the highest civil liberty granting voters power to choose officers for two years. It warns against coercion by political bosses and liquor-driven tactics intended to sway elections, calling such acts a crime against liberty and a threat to republican government.
A local notice encourages voters to support Otto Albrecht for State Senator and Fred Bubser for clerk of court. Bubser is praised as the “man of many friends” with a history of courtesy and willingness to help, urging readers to mark an X next to his name on the ballot.
The piece argues for C A Wilder as representative and B S for county clerk and recorder, praising incumbents and urging voters to stay with proven officers. It claims unity among forces to win silver's battle and pressure Democratic politicians to unite.
The piece argues the Star’s declaration to defend right and denounce wrong was lip service not backed by facts. It asserts the Star bluff and that politics cannot be reformed by mere moral statements, noting the public good serves as a lesson that not all that glitters is gold.
Patrick Leonard urges voters to choose a representative who will safeguard business interests and personal rights. He warns against corruption and moneyed influence from figures like W A Clark, calling for patriots to resist a state-driven slide toward control and privilege.
Opinion letter urging W. H. Ridgeway to be elected treasurer condemns Mr. Baldwins party-switching as untrustworthy and opportunistic. It labels Baldwin an Uncharted Politician who changes with each party for office.
A political opinion piece questions W. E. Tierney for state senate noting past offices in Meagher county and legislative service. It criticizes his loyalties to constituents, accuses him of voting for a Republican U S Senator, and argues his business in Townsend is burden free and he should remain there.
Quote emphasizes that political freedom creates civil liberty and that every man controlling his vote enables popular governance. The statement asserts individual voting power as the foundation of democratic government.
E. H. Goodman, county attorney candidate, runs on the silver republican and populist ticket. He is described as genial, honest, and conservative, with strong legal knowledge and a track record of defending public interests.
Be H Goodman for County Attorney. Dan McDonald of Winston is a good running mate for W S Thompson. These two with any other man will make an excellent board of county commissioners. Bright intelligent business men are required to fill this important court. No man needs the emoluments of the office, but the county does need men qualified for this office. Your interests are involved in this proposition.
The campaign of L. S. Robinson for Assessor is noted as unusually free of personal abuse and partisan fervor. Voters are portrayed as calmly weighing the issues presented for decision.
R. D. Myles, once popular for sheriff, increases in favor as the campaign advances. The notice urges voters to endorse Myles and mark an X for him on election day.
The piece endorses R. D. Myles for sheriff and L. S. Robinson for assessor and Fred Bubser for clerk of court. It notes Baldwin’s unpaid license in Broadwater County and praises Myles as fair to opponents, urging readers to vote for Robinson and Bubser for capable, honorable service.
Broadwater county readers urged to back a bimetallic union with a ticket of Albrecht Wilder and Leonard. The notice argues the party’s grip weakens and voting for these candidates signals support for the economic standard.
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