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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
2
The statement declares B. W. Badger is authorized to announce his bid for Clerk of the District Court independent of any convention and subject only to the will of the people to be expressed at the polls on the third of next November.
The article asserts that Bryan's election will establish the right of wage-workers to vote as they choose, framing it as a key outcome of the political shift.
The statement asserts that if W. L Holloway is elected district judge, existing court abuses will be eradicated, signaling a reform agenda aimed at restoring integrity in local judiciary.
Few Montanans recall the name of Charlie Hartman’s victim, with not one in ten voters showing memory of the case. The remark underscores how the incident lingers without broad public recall.
A public fervor rose in Chicago as Bryan was placed in nomination signaling a political clash with reformers described as corrupt. The scene echoed complaints of plutocrats and entrenched interests stirring strong opposition.
The reported maneuver by Hanna to seize Wyoming appears to fail as the ally may pressure his own employer, yet holds no claim over the Western freeman.
Readers urged to weigh the impact of mortgage and bond payments against the so called 53 cent per dollar cost burden. The note challenges voters to compare public debt service with household expenses and housing access.
The New York Herald remarks Nebraska is highly doubtful as Goldbug estimates shift. Thurston and other gold statesmen had earlier asserted stronger positions, but recent figures show widening variances with those past statements.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan courting the women’s vote with a ladies only speech in Minneapolis as part of his campaign. The piece emphasizes his broad appeal beyond male voters and frames the effort as a bid to win the sister portion of American citizenship.
A patriotic observer shifts focus from anticipated Republican wins in Vermont and Maine to results in Arkansas Florida and Georgia. He notes the broader sweep of liberal sentiment along the Mississippi Valley reflected in recent returns and the sunlit rise of American freedom.
A speaker argues that reliance on foreign approval to pass laws weakens American sovereignty, emphasizing ancestral strive for independence and urging men to act without waiting on foreign powers for legislative action.
The opposition claims men are quietly campaigning among Missouri valley voters offering consent to form Broadwater county in exchange for political support at the polls. The issue centers on principled stands versus alleged coercive tactics.
In a decisive civic bid, voters are urged to back Bryan electors, Smith and Spriggs, W. L. Holloway, and the People’s Silver Ticket to secure what is claimed as the best interests of the public. The appeal frames the ballot as redress for grievances and a rebuke of corrupt rings.
The article notes no condemnation of current educational affairs under the present superintendent and predicts Miss Curtis will receive about three fourths of the votes cast as an endorsement of her ability and conscientious performance of duty.
The text notes reform movements gaining momentum under able agitators. It highlights support from prominent names in traditional circles, giving prestige to reform gatherings and signaling progress and hope for the country as the movement continues.
A dramatic depiction urges Mrs. Charlotte Smith to stay in Five Points and warns that venturing into Wall Street would lead to robbery and betrayal. The text compares her to liberty and labels financiers as soulless schemers lurking in the financial district.
The writer argues miners should be represented in the current session to oppose fool mining laws from the last legislature. They urge sending miners instead of lawyers, noting Watt and Sanford are miners with mining property and practical experience to advocate for miners' interests.
Gallatin reports show W L Holloway likely to win district judge by a larger majority than two years ago for county attorney. Meagher County appears to back him strongly as well. Voters urged to support Holloway, praised as a top legal mind with irreproachable character and freedom from political bias.
The slate argues candidates are best material from three parties, promise impartial, businesslike governance for all residents, free from party pledges and influence, aiming to shift county administration to nonpartisan, business methods and curb chronic office holders.
The appeal urges every citizen and taxpayer to consider self interest and vote to abolish political ring rule. It warns that voting for party candidates supports party rule while voting for all the people ensures rule by the whole populace.
A front page plea argues that a grave crisis endangers government by the people as plutocratic forces unite against the masses. It urges voters to cast ballots to restore equality and justice, naming officers and a county ball plan in Winston Jefferson County. A miner and local business notes follow with candidacies, trips, and ore shipments.
Frank Lowrey builds a two story addition while John Blewett raises a commodious dwelling near Main street. Trustees strengthen the public hall underpinning amid lively social and religious activity. ore shipments from Cross Lead at Little Grant Hill continue, linked to the Townsend syndicate stake. A robust Sunday school, culture, choirs, and a vibrant Silver Club meeting highlight civic life. Candidates Myers and Simpkins visit. deacon York travels to the Missouri valley metropolis.
Winston young men form a pleasure club with about 40 members and announce a grand ball on Friday October 30 to raise funds for a new hall at Winston. The article notes their first meeting and ongoing organization.
J Frank Leve of Winston Montana filed a patent application under mining laws for four lodes in the Seaver Creek district Jefferson County Montana. The claims cover Survey Nos 4866 4901 4952 and 4935 totaling 63 58 acres with specific parcel boundaries and conflicts noted with other surveys. The notice posted August 26 1896 and W E Cox Register signed. First publication September 3 1896.
Charles A. Birney of Helena Montana filed for patent under the mining laws for the Queen Bee Gold Coin and Omaha quartz lode mining claims in Park district Jefferson County Montana. Surveys 4871 4872 4875 describe corner points areas and bearings totaling 1917 acres with lines to corner points and place of beginning noted in the unsurveyed township 7 north range 1 west.
Description of mineral surveys in section 30 township 7 north range 4 east and survey No 4875 Omaha Lode. Includes corner-by-corner bearings and distances totaling 17.85 acres for the first survey and 14.65 acres for survey No 4875 with a combined area of 61.67 acres. Posted notice date July 7 1896 and first publication August 1 1896. Adjoining claims are the Gield Flake lode and the 8. P. W. HL lode.
Hopewell Clarke of St Paul and Tom D Cooney of Helena Montana filed for patent under mining laws for the Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lodes Surveys 5000 5001 and 5002 in Jefferson County Montana. Records show parcel areas 20.61 15.65 and 1586 acres totaling 5212 acres with locations posted October 14 1896. nearest mines the Diamond Hill group and W E Cox register with first publication October 22 1896.
U S Land Office Helena Montana notices the New Era Mining Company of Helena applies for patent for 906 feet of the New Era Lode and 605 feet of the Crowbar Lode in Park Mining District Jefferson County Montana. Descriptions include detailed corner points and bearings. Adjoining claimants New Park Mining Company. Objections due within sixty days. Odell W McConnell attorney for claimant. First publication October 29 1896.
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