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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
2
A Townsend newspaper notes mailing with a $200 payment and lists J B Stout as editor and proprietor. The paper endorses free silver coinage at 16 to 1 with gold and calls for restoring the silver dollar to its historical monetary status regardless of government action.
An independent candidacy announcement for B. W. Badger as District Court Clerk is released urging citizens to vote on the Third of next November. The message promotes Townsend Bi metallic Club membership and pledges to sub ordinate party to principle with calls for protection and free coinage.
Hartman works in Minnesota aiding a congressman's re election while Montana handles Charlie Hartman. The piece notes that green orators and journalists seem purchasable by money power yet cannot deliver voters.
The text notes that eastern manufacturers will struggle to sell expensive protected goods until consumers gain more money to buy. It cautions that higher prices and limited purchasing power slow demand for protected merchandise.
A sober judgment links 1896 financial hardships to mercantile actions that oppressed American business interests, echoing the 1776 colonial grievances. The remark contrasts historical trade tensions with contemporary economic strain.
Critics call for clearer explanation of the gold standard benefits and propose a fresh issue of interest bearing bonds to showcase fiscal policy options ahead of the polls.
The passage notes a bias in the capitalistic press favoring eastern and English capital at the expense of American public interests. It laments the prioritization of foreign investors over the welfare of U.S. citizens, framing it as a troubling influence on national policy.
Vague postings warn of Col W C P Breckinridge’s bold advances toward innocent Goldie. The rural political circle cautions readers to beware of his alluring tactics and potential danger.
The Town send Bi-metallic Club is described as a wise movement promoting a patriotic cause. Readers are urged to note its object in local columns and contribute to the effort for a good cause.
The Kentucky State League of Democratic Clubs backs the Chicago platform and issues a resolution condemning Carlisle for his recent statements on financial matters.
Secretary Morton warns eastern allies to pour moral and financial support into Nebraska or risk McKinley victory despite Thurston's optimistic 50,000 majority for goldbug. The GOP platform adopts Cleveland financial principles, while goldbug headquarters push to defeat Senator Teller with a rumored $250,000 at stake.
The article notes a strategy to mount a still hunt for enough legislators to defeat his re election. It points to eastern bosses underestimating the magnitude of the task assigned to their Colorado hench men.
The piece notes the U S tariff reaching an historic peak with one exception and accuses mossback democrats at a county convention of failing to fuse with populists on their terms. It frames the split as a misstep by the Democrats and highlights reform proposals.
Bryan delivers a powerful message that resonates with voters as he speaks directly to the public in a style unseen from previous presidential campaigns, drawing a large and growing audience.
Major Bittinger, head of the Missouri Republican campaign, asserts his party has a stronger chance to carry Missouri than Indiana. He asks Missourians whether Indiana should be placed in the McKinley column in the partisan context.
A three member committee appointed by the Democratic county central chairman weighs whether populists will fill out their ticket or fuse. The note says voters are ready to give a full ticket a free pass to Buzzard's Bay as the People’s Silver Party gains awareness.
The piece praises working class voters for presenting strong arguments for free coinage, noting mechanics, laborers, and farmhands in workwear confound seasoned politicians with solid propositions while describing the current push as a craze.
Charlie Hartman supports the claim that Idaho Democrats and Populists united to defeat Senator Dubois. The piece laments politicians choosing personal gain over duty and warns this trend may hinder national Bryan campaign efforts.
A Salt Lake Tribune special reports delegations of well dressed men touring Colorado seeking investments for eastern capital. They inspect claims and approve prices but delay, promising to buy if McKinley wins and to cancel negotiations otherwise. The piece labels the plan clever but doubtful in effectiveness.
The piece warns Texas populists against uniting with Republicans and gold Democrats for a fusion ticket. It argues such a move could destroy populism, citing Arkansas as a cautionary example where fusion led to a long-term setback. It urges leaders to stay true to financial reform principles for future gains.
A Kansas newspaper contrasts McKinley’s 1896 Republicanism with old Fremont Lincoln ideals. It attacks bonds wealth, Wall Street interests, high taxes, low wages, and silver politics while urging the party to return to its founding principles and reject Cleveland era policies.
Advertises Parks Cough Syrup as the sole remedy for all throat and lung diseases and a quick cold cure. Claims Bank rate changes and financial rumors as background to urge trust. Sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Notice to voters that registration for qualified electors in election district No 1 including Townsend Canton Duck Creek and Toston will close at 10 p m October 27 1896. Registry Agent Tuos W Howe Meagher County Montana.
A private property owner warns hunters and sportsmen to stay off the premises and offers a $20 reward for evidence leading to conviction of any hunting or trespassing after service of the notice. The notice is for readers who may come across it.
J Frank Sage files for patent under mining laws for 1500 feet of the January Lode 1146 feet of the February Lode 1356.2 feet of the March Lode and 1352.5 feet of the April Lode in Beaver Creek district Jefferson County Montana. Detailed survey plots list corner points areas totaling 63.58 acres with conflicts noted and notices posted August 26 1896. Charles A Birney also applies for patent for Queen Bee Gold Coin and Omaha quartz lodes in Park district Jefferson County with three surveys totaling 51.67 acres. First publication August 5 and August 15 1896.
All No. Pacific lines sell tickets via Billings to Omaha Kansas City St Louis and other southern cities at same rate as via St Paul Ask for it to save 10 to 15 hours arrival time Write for rates and trains H F Roper T P A Helena Mont W W Johnsfox A A Billings Mont
Land Office notice lists William G Filson filing final proof for parcel H E No 484 in Montana. Witnesses Clifton Reynolds Samuel Pauley Frank Clark and Albert B Filson reside in Joe Montana. Hearing before the U S Land Office in Helena on November 13 1806.
Land Office Helena Montana announces Frederick P. Schreiner has filed for final proof to support his claim on Ny SE and Lot 10 14 15 Sec 6 T7N R2E. Proof will be heard November 5 1806 before Register W E Cox at Helena with Jacob Schaaf Patrick Griffin Thos Cotter and L J Mason as witnesses from Townsend and Canton Montana.
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