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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
The editorial praises President McKinley for delaying conflict until troops were ready and preventing Austrian aid to Spain. It argues his diplomacy avoided wider war and that future historians, while noting causes of belligerency, will recognize him as a great diplomat and the right man in the right place.
A Western Republican senator predicts a second volunteer call to man the Philippines and Cuba operations, citing the need for 75 000 more troops and possible 100 000 additional volunteers. A Manila line reflects Spanish gunboat Callao engaging American ships off Cavite, signaling the intensifying war.
The Callan, an iron gunboat of 208 tons with four modern guns and a crew of 35, surrendered peacefully and anchored near the flagship. The American flag was hoisted, and she was added to Dewey's fleet for river work.
An old time ad proclaims Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises piles relief and charges 25 per box sold by Moore.
Edwards and Parker of Plains Ga declare Chamberlain's Pain Balm the finest liniment for rheumatism lame back sprains and swellings. It is recommended to prevent pain and suffering and is sold by Moore and Budd.
U S Land Office Lewistown Montana dated May 15 1898 reports Jacob H Curnop filing a complaint against William K McWensie for failure to comply with T C entry No 2209 Helena series dated April 2 1889. Parties summoned to Big Timber Montana June 25 1898 at 10 am to testify. panel hearing before register and receiver at Lewistown July 2 1898.
State Board of Pardons reports that Governor has granted diminution of sentence by pardon for John W. McArthur, burgalary convict from Sweet Grass County. Hearing scheduled for June, and notices to interested parties ordered to appear. Publication ordered in Big Timber Prospector for two weeks.
United States Land Office in Bozeman Montana publishes notice of David Fratt’s patent application under mining laws for the Independence Lode, Sweet Grass County Montana. The notice lists survey details, adjoining claims, and required expenditures with a 60 day publication period in the Rig Miner Pioneer.
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