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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger lists subscription rates for one year two quarters and three months with in advance payments and a 1.00 per inch advertising rate. It also provides latest quotations for silver at 6 43, copper at 9 12, and lead at 3 15 per unit.
A Montana-based warning against Anaconda mining interests and foreign cash shaping state legislation. The piece cites the Pullman outrages, labor woes, and the goal to move the capital to Anaconda. It argues workers fear loss of honest ballot rights and urges Montana voters to reject monopolies and vote American.
Citizens urge incorporation to enable a town board to manage water works, streets, and sanitation. They argue the Northern Pacific owns land and taxes would fund government while a unified council would curb selfish individual power and accelerate improvements.
In Deer Lodge county the Anaconda company is accused of dodging taxes on about six million dollars in property a claim tied to its Warm Spring creek plant. The debate notes Deer Lodge’s tax rate around 12 mills and questions the company’s financial reports amid a broader commentary on local industry and a satirical parodic remark on whiskey.
The eastern party conventions push for restoring the white metal, signaling a monetary revolution toward sound currency and US financial independence. Lincoln is cited urging law reverence to become a political nationwide religion.
The Salt Lake Tribune quips that Minnie Hauck's Yokohama concert featured eight pieces including Home Sweet Home and implies the performance precipitated Japan's war declaration. It adds a tongue in cheek line that adding The Last Rose of Summer would have provoked a war against the world.
In Beavere Head County the scramble for sheriff shows the incumbent favored as a proven candidate. The editor argues the people should re elect the current sheriff, calling him a true and tried man for the position.
At the Pueblo Colorado meeting on September 5 Governor Waite was unanimously nominated for governor amid applause. Toni Patterson and other anti Waite speakers were silenced as Waite spoke to a cheering hall escorted by ladies.
A fragment recalls a man named Tim attacking Arthur Traeman, likening it to Don Quixote battling windmills. The scene shifts to a mill attacking a knight, echoing a surreal challenge to authority.
The article recalls Judge Catlin, a California district judge, who refused to allow United States soldiers to seize state court prisoners during railroad turmoil. He summoned a court posse to protect the court and state authority, halting the federal action. Boulder Age credits his principled stand and urges public remembrance.
The Anaconda papers challenge Beaverhead and southwestern county ranchers to a fact comparison over large produce deals. They claim Helena capitalists have spent about ten dollars for every dollar Anaconda paid for produce or mining in the southern border counties, citing Banack placer operations and the Dillon mine as examples.
The speaker urges unity to build a thriving Northwest community. Division weakens progress as business rivals and political groups fail when they block each other. Collaboration across parties and partners is essential to success.
A notice recalls Elliston Montana being wiped off the map by fire on the 29th ult leaving only the post office and N P depot while a St Paul dispatch reports six northern Minnesota towns destroyed and 500 lives lost. The piece urges towns to act now on fire protection before theirs becomes a heap of ruins and desolation warns too late.
The Dillon Tribune protests the use of the title colonel for Bob Smith. It argues that his upbringing in old Kaintack entitles him to the rank and asserts the state should acknowledge Colonel Bob Smith for his national speeches and public work.
A controversial remark attributed to Latie Miner suggests using alcohol and allied violence to worsen anti Chinese sentiments. The provocative statement envisions targeting Chinatowns nationwide to boost a campaign for exclusion.
The report notes differing assertions about Copper City’s location in Montana. Tr emphasizes the town is about sixty miles from the Idaho line, near the state center, while Anaconda supporters dispute this, yielding no clear consensus on the exact central position.
Gallatin is the smallest county in the state with the lowest levy while Park shows the opposite. Mark county ranks among the largest with the highest levy. Cornet and Jackson show willingness to accept Sioux City Athletic Club's offer, hinting at a future collaboration beyond a wind contest. Patrice Nason, convicted dynamiter, was sentenced in Missoula on Sept 4 to fourteen years. He claimed jury conviction.
The text lists historical gold product figures for several years 1892 1803 and 184 with amounts 5550 600 7550000 and 15000000. It appears as a fragmentary financial ledger note lacking context or headings. No clear event or person is identified.
A Peoples Party Convention is summoned for September 22 1894 at 10 a.m. in White Sulphur Springs to nominate county officers form the county central committee and handle other business. Precincts listed allocate 46 delegates and Populist electors meet September 14 at 7 p.m. to nominate township officers and delegates.
The Democratic State Central Committee calls a statewide convention in Helena on September 25 1894 with Meagher County allotted 18 delegates and 15 alternates. Delegates meet at White Sulphur Springs September 21 1894 to nominate state legislators county officers and elect delegation to the state convention. Also includes primary meeting September 16 1894 to nominate township officers and elect county delegates. Ends with endorsement of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy by John G Mauger editor of the Sunbeam Seligman Missouri.
The cash balance in the United States Treasury at Washington on June 31 stood at 126 million 875 thousand 445 dollars. It reflected gold reserves and overall monetary holdings across the treasury.
The Republican State Convention met in Helena and renominated Charles Hartman of Gallatin county for congress by acclamation. It nominated Hon. William H. Hunt of Lewis and Clark county district court for associate justice of the supreme court on the first ballot. Hunt drew votes from Montana's north south east and west amid opposition from Theo dore Brantler and E N Harwood. Harwood’s candidacy reportedly prompted the convention’s sole controversial moment.
Denes used the platform to disparage Judge Hunt as his candidate was presented at the convention. The clash irritated many delegates but the gathering remained orderly overall. Following the defeat of Judge Harwood, the group endorsed the judge’s conduct on the supreme bench.
Berg Brothers offers five dozen large quilts at 1.50 each as cold weather nears. Dr Gilham travels to Crow Creek to tend Mrs P Wilson who has been ill. Sammel Richardson, veteran press man and ex Helena fire engineer, visited town last week. Geo F Cowen and family from Boulder camping on Deep Creek passed through Townsend homeward Friday. New Swiss Condo underwear line shown at Berg Bros priced at 2.75 per suit, down from 4.00.
Townsend School District trustees vote Aug 146 1904 to charge 87.50 tuition for non district children, payable in advance. Outside scholars enrolled after payment. transfer of apportionment offered in lieu of fee. Clerk F H Goopmax reports. Montana State College opens Sept 19 with courses in Agriculture science Ladies' program Business Music and Academy. Tuition except music set at 10 dollars. Rev James Boreman president. Blacksmith Gillouly and Herbers announce new ownership and operations at old stand with F L Hirer continuing as tradesman.
The Missoulian announces re organization on August 1 1894 publishing every morning excluding Mondays with full AP globe reports. Experienced staff will cover editorial local and surrounding fields and promote the paper as the state’s only Republican morning publication. Subscribers offered Daily Missoulian at 9.00 yearly with January 1 1895 special rate of 2.40 postpaid.
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