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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
2
The Musseneen Messenger declares independence from party lines in the 1898 campaign. It argues a small county paper cannot settle broad economic issues and urges voters to elect capable, honest officials regardless of ticket. The editorial predicts Broadwater County will choose efficient and careful officers on November 8.
The new registration law expands voter eligibility by granting an eight year registration if residents stay in the same district. Registration runs October 24 to 29 from 9 am to 9 pm, with oaths required on citizenship age and residency. Naturalized citizens may face paper requirements or affidavits if papers are lost.
The article describes procedures after registration closes, including posting lists in five public places and notifying objections to registered voters until 6 p m on the Saturday before the election. It also criticizes local county founders and mocks a local figure, Bobbie Sutherlin, for public indifference and ignorance.
The Star critiques editorials and notes a divide within politics while urging parents to engage with their children’s schooling. It argues for honest discourse and questions whether parents understand school studies and progress, encouraging cooperation with teachers to improve education.
The account notes Marcus Daly from Butte losing the initial heat to W. A. Clark in the U S senate race. It questions campaign planning and hints at internal advancement, while observing no foreign interference in Paris talks and referencing General Coppinger on volunteer food handling.
A regional rift is described as Eastern and Western Democrats diverge at the national convention. Mentions roving bosses and campaign optimism despite expected disappointments among county candidates. References include Boss Platt, Gov Smith, and the Winston Prospector.
Supporters hail the candidate as a fine fellow, praising leadership qualities and public service. The comment signals solid party backing and a positive reception among local voters ahead of the election.
Senator Morgan recalls a mule on a barge bound for a steamer off Honolulu. The animal dives into surf and, after a wave, heads toward mid ocean. A Kanaka captain and deck crew intercept, steering the mule back to the vessel with skilled riding.
Radersburg Broadwater county Montana notices state that John El Keating Cornelius King Leibig and James J Wood Jr have expended 100 dollars and 90 cents on the Gold Leaf quartz lode claim Cedar Plains district to hold the claim. Co-owners are urged to contribute their half within ninety days or their interest will vest in the subscribers. First publication September 12.
The text outlines a Montana ballot measure seeking to amend Section 4 of Article XVI to set three county commissioners per county with four year terms, including interim terms for existing elections, and outlines vacancy handling by the district judge. It specifies election procedures, voting, and proclamation if approved, with approved date March 1, 1897.
A fragment notes the humorist The Leading Yellow Kid supposedly threw up the sponge and turned his trilbys to the daisies in a pose imitating Lieut. Col. Henry of France as a commentary on policy.
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