1902 Bequests to Education and Institutions Totaled 85 Million
The Dillon Examiner reports that total bequests and gifts to educational and other institutions in the United States reached 85 million dollars in 1902.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
4
Great Reforms Promised in Post Office Department
The article previews planned reforms in the Post Office Department and notes public interest in the results while cautioning against banking on promises alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Roosevelt Pushes Tariff Revision to Hit Wicked Trusts
President Roosevelt’s opposition to the wicked trusts gained momentum when it became clear they could not be reached without a tariff revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chicago Municipal Electric Plant Reaches Self Supporting Status
The Chicago municipal electric lighting plant, begun about fifteen years ago, has become the world's largest and reports it has paid for itself and shows $135,000 in credit according to its latest report.
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Chicago
English language may reach half a billion speakers
A cheerful Briton estimates that at least 500 million people worldwide speak English and predicts it could spread even to London speakers in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Free text book proposition rejected in most towns
The text suggests that across the state the free text book measure failed by large margins. It notes Dillon would likely have shown a similar choice if a near full and representative vote had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Valuation of Major Parks Across United Cities
The valuation of the park lands of Greater New York is now put at 300 million dollars, Chicago at 65 million, Boston at 53 million, Philadelphia at 22 million, San Francisco at 12 million, and St. Louis at 8 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
United States Navy to reach thirty five battleships and cruisers
When the ships are just authorized and the new buildings completed the United States will have twenty five battleships totaling 323 844 tons and ten armored cruisers totaling 129 215 tons. This yields thirty five fighting ships with high speed and a combined tonnage of 453 059.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Balance of marriageable men and women in the United States
Official figures estimate 2,875,? more single men than women in the United States. Unmarried men total 10,448,153 while unmarried women total 7,573,819. The male population exceeds the female by over 1,000,000 due to higher male birth rates and greater male immigration.
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United States
Government maps the United States in cooperative project
About twenty years ago the government started a topographical map of the nation and expects a century more to finish. Begun in 1832 the effort is done with state cooperation. Mapping New York alone costs about $100,000 and should take five years to finish.
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United States
New York
Acting Governor Murray defers special session on expo appropriations
Acting Governor Murray chooses not to call a legislative special session for expo funding. He leaves the decision to Governor Toole, who is expected to return to Montana soon to consider the matter. The course reflects courtesy and prudent delay for the state's interests.
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Murray
Toole
Montana
Morry
Court Declares Northern Securities Illegal Under Antitrust Law
The United States circuit court of appeals at St. Louis ruled unanimously that the Northern Securities Company forms an illegal combination under federal antitrust law. Governors and attorneys general of affected states met in Helena to oppose the merger. The case advances to the U S Supreme Court as railroad magnates vow vigilant defense of their interests. Time will tell if trusts control the high tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Caldwell
Thayer
Sanborn
United States Supreme Court
J. J. Hill
Post Office Fraud Scandal Reveals Large Scale Robbery
The Post Office Department faces a wide corruption expose as several high officials resign or resist reform. The scheme allegedly drained millions, linked to Percy Heath and officials under Hanna, while postal workers remain underpaid. Robert Wynne triggered disclosures after clashing with entrenched leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Percy S&s. Heath
Heath
Robert J. Wynne
Wynne
Padley Opens New Up to Date Meat Market in Town
Charles H. Padley, famed as a top dressed meat man in southern Montana, opens a new shop at Washington and Bannack streets tomorrow morning. The store features modern equipment, refrigerated beef from eastern packing houses, and a commitment to fair treatment and quality meats with first class staff ready to serve.
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Charles H. Padley
Southers
Montana
Washington and
Bannack Street
Mr. Padley
Padley
Kaiser Marries Miss Staudaher In Butte Ceremony
H A Kaiser of the Golden Rule store and Miss Mae Staudaher wed in Butte as relatives and friends gather from Dillon and Beaverhead valley. The newlyweds plan to return to Dillon to establish a home at Kuntze cottages near Sebree and Atlantic street and resume life in Southern Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Kaiser
Golden Rule
Mae Staudaher
George Staudaher
Carrie Kirchman
Butte
Mr. Kaiser
Miss Staudaher
Smoky
Dillon
Livingston
Beaverhead Valley
George Staudaker
Montana
Madison
Beaverhead
Mrs. Kaiser
Sebree
Atlantic Street
WILL SOON APPOINT COMMISSIONERS FOR BOUNTY INSPECTORS
The county will name bounty inspectors after consulting local stockmen. Craver elected chairman Hammond secretary. Eight letters sent to Bannack Dewey Grant Dell Wisdom Jackson Lima Red Rock asking petitions return by the 20th. Two Dillon residents will join ten inspectors total. Fred Conger to open an ice cream parlor and confectionery in the former H O Miller building within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hammond
T. B. Craver
Board of Bounty Commissioners
Craver
Mr. Hammond
Paul Jahnke
Bristou
Messrs. Craver
Hammond
Bannack
Dewey
Grant
Dell
Wisdom
Jackson
Lima
Redrock
Dillon
Fred Conger
H. O. Miller
Edgar Ferris Visits Medicine Lodge on Business Errand
Edgar Ferris traveled from Medicine Lodge to town for a day during the week on a business errand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Ferris
Medicine Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Examiner
Beaverhead County
C. Kress
Congress
Post Office
Republi
Foetsge C.H. Padley’s New Meat Market
Albert
Stamm
Dillon, Montana
Eliel Brothers
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