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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
2
Peoples Silver Ticket Advocates Prosperity and Clarity
A political exhortation favors voting the straight Peoples Silver Ticket. It argues the candidate’s strength lies in a strong snap and warns that short campaigns let the electorate learn about office seekers after election. The piece claims Meagher county politics are muddled and promises order and clearness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
People’s Silver Ticket
The Stage Policy and Divorce Laws Across Nations
A remark contrasts France and America noting that French law may grant the husband a divorce if the wife appears on stage, while in the United States a wife might be granted divorce if the husband runs for public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
McKinley Sought Hole in Sky to Lift Tariff
The McKinley group aims to raise tariffs, arguing a tariff is a tax paid mostly by common people. They emphasize the burden on ordinary citizens and seek higher duties as a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Commercial travelers favor Bryan in interview
A majority of the commercial travelers expressed preference for Bryan in a personal interview. They are described as shrewd and typically correct on economic questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Talmage Foresees "Good Times" for Nation in Jest
DeWitt Talmage expresses belief the country is on the verge of prosperity though critics doubt his optimism. The preacher is known for upbeat, confident sermons that some consider faith filled fantasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Talmage
McGibbon and Buckingham Seek County Offices
Voters are urged to support McGibbon for Treasurer and Buckingham for Assessor in Meagher County. The two candidates are described as well qualified and capable of providing efficient and conscientious county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGibbon
Buckingham
Meagher County
Meagher County Backs Spriggs for Lieutenant Governor
Meagher county expresses appreciation for the nomination of Hon. A. E. Spriggs naming him as lieutenant governor candidate and pledges to cast the largest vote for him on any ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
A. E. Spriggs
London News Says Bryan Victory Unlikely But Probable
The London Globe notes Bryan would shake Europe if elected but concludes a Bryan win is still likely. The piece portrays strong political expectations and emphasizes Bryan's potential impact on European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
London
Bryan
London Globe
Europe
Mining and political careers of G Watt in York district
The text notes G Watt runs a thriving York district mining enterprise while his associates drive a parallel successful political effort. It asserts they will elect him to the state senate despite alleged political skulduggery by rival interests linked to the Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Watt
York
State Senate
Meagher County Voters Labeled Suckers Over Silver Issue
The text accuses Meagher County voters of being suckers for choosing free silver and exercising judgment. It notes McKinley opposed free coinage of silver but reacted with surprise when mentioning gold, suggesting he may eventually use the terms calmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
St. Louis
McKinley
Company plans Montana horse beef shipments to France
A note suggests sending O. F. Goddard on a horse flesh diet to improve his speed for a race against Charlie Hartman. The plan references packing Montana beef for French markets and hints at a competitive wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
O. F. Goddard
Charlie Hartman
Call for State Law to Regulate Railroad Tariffs
The speaker denounces railroad tariffs as openly robbing the people and urges electing lawmakers who will pass state regulations on rail tariffs. The call to action ends with a line about turning the roosters down.
Chas T Rader Promoted For Sheriff Candidacy
Reports from county exchanges indicate Chas T Rader has broad support for the sheriff race. Backers laud his honor and integrity and urge voters to back Rader without casting pearls before swine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. T. Rader
Baldwin Urges County Attorney Victory in Local Drive
Chas H Baldwin conducts a broad county canvass supporting his run for county attorney. He is praised as well versed in law, upright in dealings, and favored by voters ahead of the November 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Baldwin
Charley
People Face County Vote On Nov 3 In Meagher County
Citizens are urged to reject Democrats and Goldbugs and back a new three party county ticket led by the People's Silver Ticket. The call emphasizes unity across Glen and valley, hill and plain, farm and mountain to vote "No" against the opposed factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
Goldbugs
People’s Silver Ticket
Meagher
People’s Silver Party
People’s Silver
Silver Republican ticket shown split on money issue
The Meagher county ballot appears to split over silver and gold policies as the Silver Republican ticket fields candidates including State Senator Thos Dean and Representatives Harry Gilman and Nathan Godfrey. Other nominees listed are W. H. McKnight Sheriff Hugh Cameron and Charles W. Hill County Clerk, with Richard H. Clendennin as Assessor and C. L. Murray as Clerk of the District Court. The piece criticizes the tactics as a political tactic that harms the party’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Republican Party
Thos Dean
Harry J. Giltinan
Nathan Godfrey
W. H. McKnight
Hugh Cameron
Charles W. Hill
Richard H. Clendennin
District Court
C. L. Murray
H. E. Thomp
Political tensions in Meagher county unfold on silver ticket
Meagher county debates the People's Silver Ticket vs Republican goldbag aims. A Meagher county petition endorses free coinage with names of silver advocates. It claims GOP convention manipulation and urges voters to support the silver ticket for independence. A patent notice closes with mining claims updates and local business promos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W Tll
P.M. Worthingham
John McVey
Fletcher Maddox
C. B. Sayre
David Penwell
D. E. Folsom
KE. J. Anderson
Em. M. Edwards
W. L. Jenkins
Ed. Sayre
Chas. Mayn
Jas. T. Wood
Max Waterman
A. Boungard
L. D. Burtt
J. O. Hussey
John Potter
Eh, Teague
Louis Heilman
Notice of Registration Sessions in Meagher County Montana
The Registry Agent for Election District No. 2 Meagher County Montana will sit for registration at Canyon Ferry at the Sheriff store on the two days starting October 2 1896 and ending October 3 1896 and again the general election day preceding period. Additional registration days in York precinct October 15 and 16 Diamond precinct October 19 and 20 and Craig precinct October 23 1896. Dated Canyon Ferry October 9 1896 by Jos Woodward Registry Agent Dist No 2 Meagher Co Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher Co
State of
Montana
Canyon Ferry
Court Sheriff's Store
York
Diamond
Craig
Jos, Woodward
Registry Agent Schedules Registration Days in Townsend Meagher
Election District No 1 in Meagher County Montana announces registration sittings at the former Messencer office Townsend Home Broadway from October 2 to October 27 1896 for three days prior to each precinct date. Precincts Canton October 16 17 at A M D Arcy Co dry goods store Toston October 19 20 at Bergs store Dock Creek October 22 23 at Keenes school house office hours 10 am to 10 pm Townsend Montana. Taos W Howe registry agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
State of
Montana
Messencer
Townsend
Broadway
Canton
A. M.d'arcy & Co
Toston
Berg’s
Dock Creek
Keene's School House
Sage files patent application for multiple lodes in Beaver Creek district
J Frank Sage of Winston Montana has filed for patent on 6358 acres of mining claims in Beaver Creek Jefferson County Montana. Surveys include the January February March and April Lodes with specific survey numbers and net areas totaling 18.00 acres claimed after conflicts. Adjoining patent claim is East Pacific group. registration by W E Cox Register with first publication Sept 3 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Land Office
Helena
Montana
Hopewell Clarke
St. Paul
Minnesota
Toro D. Cooney
Congress
Etta
Clarke
Cooney
Jefferson County
Boulder
Cor
Cor. No
Corner Nas
Glory Etta Lode
Clarke Lode
Cooney Lode
Jefferson
Diamond Hill
John S. Miller
U 8. Land Office
Charles A. Birney
North Range
Recorder of
Seid Survey
Township 7 North Range
Omaha Lode
Lof
W. E. Cox
Register
U S, Land Office
J. Frank Sage
Winston
Beaver Creek
North Angel
Clyde Lede
Clyde Lode
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.B. Stout
George G. Watt
F. Jlanford
Neihart
A. Whipple
Fr. Logan
C. W. Hill
White Sulphur Springs
B. W. Badger
Geo
J.T. Buckingham
W. 5
Springs
BE. Curtis
E. V. More
Castle
Jos
Black West
Missouri Valley
J. L. Walker
C. A. Wilder
E. F. McRae
CHAS
Hartman
Meagher Gallatin
W. L. Holloway
Bozeman, Montana
Straight Peoples
Republican County
Straight People’s Silver
G. F
Butte
Wfe Cox
F L Reece
W. EF. Tierney & Co
Bryan & Sewall
Matthews’ Pharmacy
B. E. Matthews
Ph.g
Taos
W. Howe
W. E. Tierney & CO
Baxter
Northern Pacific Depot
W. C. Pierce
Alex. G. Garson
Michael Garnett
Peter J. Meloy
Virgil Patterson
Hassel
Hasel
Donco & Grimm
Wrmick
Townsend, Mont
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