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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
2
The Dillon Examiner notes that Montana cigar dealers plan to test the antigambling law's reach on nickel-in-the-slot machines used for trade. They claim top attorneys can overturn the law and question how Attorney General Donovan will respond.
The Deer Lodge area imposes a ten mill tax while Dillon levies two mills including a library tax, a rate unmatched by other Montana towns. Poverty advances appear cash based and warrants are not shown. Residents of Dillon are described as the tax leaders in the state.
Unclear text indicates Rugbhopion railroads plan to extend service from Biliaips to Great Malls with construction starting in fall. Reports mention labor shortages as the main delay and reference to Chicago and central Montana while noting other rail lines and state interests.
A partially legible draft from the state assembly debate shows plans to delay mandatory votes on a police safety act. Opponents question constitutionality and seek clarity on which provisions apply to current cases and penalties.
OCR readable fragments show scattered letters and phrases with no clear event or entities. Unable to determine the main topic, persons, places, or dates from the provided garbled sample.
The readable text hints at an old market rate discussion and a State Normal School matter. It mentions prices per unit, profits, and a general securities note. A fragment notes demand effects on the school and a questionable financial event.
The text notes land leases stand at nearly twice annual interest charges with large tracts of valuable timber and ninety thousand acres of grazing land remaining unsold, indicating extensive but unsettled holdings and potential timber and grazing value.
The First National Bank of Dillon earns a place on the Roll of Honor of national banks, as published by the New York Financier from comptroller statements. The ranking reflects surplus and undivided profits relative to capital stock, with the city bank noted among leading institutions for the year ending September.
A two week program of young Dillon talent culminates in the comedy A Family Affair at the Dillon Theatre Friday night August 23. Proceeds aid the Dillon baseball team with use of the opera house donated and performers volunteering to ensure funds go to the team.
Officials predicted record trading activity at the homestead entry as vendors prepared for anticipated demand. The page notes persistent interest from buyers and traders, with local authorities monitoring arrival flows and market prices.
The notice advertises Lab Day celebrations on September 1 and 2. It lists two adult fare options and free admission for certain attendees. Tickets go on sale September 1 and 2.
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