28 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
1
Townsend Montana listing shows Bank of Townsend with cashier Hyatt at 8 Hiwy? along with a lumber office offering healers in shingles lath and related supplies. Location noted as Townsend Post Office.
Dated August 15 1892 clerk announces legal action with attorney E H Goopman representing the administrator first published August 28 1892. The notice details become part of probate proceedings and identifies filing timing and responsible legal counsel.
Rail ad describes time saving routes to the east via Union Pacific and Chicago & North Western with daily departures from Chicago. It lists round trip excursion tickets to major western and midwestern cities and special monthly trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles with varied routings and prices. Also notes sleeper and dining car services and local agent contacts in Helena Montana and Omaha Nebraska.
R M Crane of Bovper in Jefferson County Montana is cited in correspondence connected to a suit. The item notes legal action and involved parties.
The article argues Helena is the central, accessible hub with deflecting railroads, while Anaconda’s bid relies on the copper-smelter economy. It notes Anaconda’s vulnerabilities, the looming shutdown on November 10, and cites Wall Street and Northern Pacific stock reactions. Bozeman and Great Falls are blamed for siphoning support from Helena to favor Anaconda.
The letter advocates voting for W. C. Whaley as State Auditor and endorses Tax Democratic nominees. It questions A. B. Cook’s past funds misused tale, supports A. W. Schreiber for Clerk and Recorder scrutiny, and endorses Pemberton and Collins over Blake or Richards to rebuke election frauds. It praises N. C Bainam and criticizes N. E. Benson’s attacks on W. H. Sutherlin. It argues printing law helps counties and warns against fixed prices for publishing.
Those who would best subserve the state’s interests will vote the Democratic ticket and support party aims.
In Buttz Montana on October 25 1891 the Attorney General directs voters to mark only one spot on the ballot for William Y. Pemberton nominee of the Democratic and Peoples Parties for Chief Justice to prevent counting confusion. The notice requests newspapers speakers and workers to spread the guidance. WR Kenyon chair Dem slate central committee.
A political fracas over the capital location spills into Smokyville with Senator Mattts slated to speak at Tierney's Hall. Pettit shot Sherman after a badge dispute, while Mrs Caroline Scott Harrison’s death prompts national mourning. Campaigns push readers to vote for listed candidates as papers accuse rivals of manipulation and privilege.
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