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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1894
Page
2
Advertising rates set at $1.09 per month with six month and three month advance options. The notice notes Townsend post office listings 200-a hotored at the second class rate. The paper is published every Friday evening.
Publication announces no agents for subscriptions and direct contact options. Notices go to Mrs EnGer and J H McKee editor with limited handling of business communications.
Multiple Montana newspapers quote public opinion on moving the state capital, noting county sentiments and editorials from Helena and Anaconda. Articles criticize coercive tactics, urge lawful discussion, and emphasize Montana's pride and sovereign rights in the capital location decision.
J Huckleberry McKune and John R Stout assume editorial control. The note praises their printing skill and improvements to the Merstegrin while urging them to curb fabrication about Anaconda. A remark shows a playful push toward decisive action with a nod to a "littles hatchet."
The article calls on all citizens and newspapers to speak frankly on Montana’s capital issue. It argues for the right to advocate moving the seat to Anaconda or keeping it in Helena, noting Anaconda is owned and controlled by a single corporation the Butte Miner attacks the move.
The piece denounces John J. Ingalls and Horace Boise as untrustworthy campaigners hired by Daly to push locating the capital. It mocks their motives, describes Daly’s defenders as vain, and compares the spectacle to a fraudulent show, warning Montanans to reject the ruse and avoid being swayed by rhetoric.
The Helena Independent derides a Cheap John show as a sham in Montana, calling the Woolraff summer combo a humbug. It brands Marcus Daly as its manager and prophet while urging continued opposition to the insincere campaign tactics.
The article explains that the Argentine republic mirrors US structure in presidental election but limits reelection to six years and grants the cabinet authority to counter sign decrees. Congress resembles the US Congress with expansive provincial appointment powers and life tenure for judges.
The Mountaineer recounts debating Anaconda vs Helena as Montana capital with little proof from Daly. A Peoples Party County Convention is set for September 22 1804 in White Sulphur Springs to nominate candidates for county offices, elect the county central committee, and handle other business. Delegates per precinct are listed. a primary meeting on September 14 will nominate township officers and choose delegates and alternates.
Notice to voters set to register in Meagher County Montana lists registry hours and locations. Thomas W. Hower registry agent announces sittings at OQ A Baldwint law office Townsend and precinct sites Canton Duch Creek and Toston with dates in October 1804 and Orleans years misdated. Also mentions Homer C. Dick as Ohio Southern railroad superintendent aged 23.
The Meagher County Democratic Convention convenes September 25 in Helena to select 13 delegates and 13 alternates for the state convention, with primaries on September 15. Delegates apportioned by precinct results from the last presidential election. new precincts gain one delegate and one alternate. Sold by J B Weerox as Cholera Remedy endorsement included.
Notice to John Bowes co owner and heirs to contribute one hundred dollars for placer mining claim on Indian Creek near Townsend Montana within ninety days or risk forfeiture. Also Townsend district raises outside student ration fee seven dollars fifty cents and Montan State College opens September nineteenth with courses in agriculture science business music and more. Blacksmithing and wagon making business sale announced to continue at old stand F I Wier takes over Gillogly and Herbers continue work.
The Missoulian reorganized to publish each morning except Mondays with full AP world coverage. It bills itself as the only Republican morning paper in Montana and offers Daily Missoulian subscriptions at 9.00 per year with special rates to January 1, 1895 at 2.50 postpaid.
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