18 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
1
Summers, the same robber linked to prior Express robbery attempts, escapes custody after the latest heist. Police search centers and security footage review continues as authorities urge public help.
The notorious thief Summers, aided by guard George Funches, escapes from the penitentiary for the second time in months. They flee near Pearl River toward the Central railroad, using a rope and staged distraction to mislead guards as Pinkerton observers pursue. Authorities have offered a reward and investigations focus on the guard’s alleged complicity.
April 15 Washington details of the police movement against Coxey are kept secret. If numbers overwhelm local forces, militia may be called, with jail and station space in short supply. Officials worry about dispersal of the army to nearby suburbs and possible disorder.
Four thousand workers join a nationwide stoppage led by the American Railway Union. The walkout halts trains, blocks coal car movements on key bridges, and jeopardizes east west service as demand for higher wages and recognition grows. Local impacts include halted express service and disrupted shipments while the union aims to pressure employers for revenue and wage reforms.
Butte residents in Coxey bands appeal for relief and support as they plan to begin marching. Community leaders discuss aims and the state of affairs, with hope for early aid to sustain the movement.
The first state crop report shows a bad condition for wheat with many counties under 60 percent of average. The board notes widespread damage and predicts declines in production, with farmers facing financial strain and possible price impacts.
A long, garbled OCR passage describes political tension and accusations amid a harsh public scene. Names and places are unclear but references to parties and legal concerns suggest a charged civic dispute with calls for action and blame.
A chaotic city report shows Mayor Percy Wittevoke vowing to suspend licenses of saloonkeepers who defy the law as downtown opposition hardens. The piece details political strife, election controversy, police court actions, and threats of jail if compliance collapses, with tensions rising around enforcement and reform.
Workers at a New York firm faced a new wage schedule after a conference led by a committee member. Gregory Serbern and others argued against the cut, while the company insisted on implementing the lower rates. Workers prepared for a potential action if the offer remained.
Rough court notes describe libel charges and testimonies tied to a governor's staff. Witnesses include Mrs Mary E Leane and Fred J Cone. debate centers on a robbery and payments, with references to a riverfront trial scene and evidence handling.
Fragmentary notes describe a trial ending with a verdict. A defendant faced charges related to an assault and a loading incident. A witness and defense actions are mentioned with some procedural references.
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