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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner published in Dillon Montana announces its weekly schedule for Wednesday December 9 1903 with editor and proprietor credits F C Kress Frank T Conway and E L Poindexter and notes entry as second class matter from September 20 1902 and subscription price two dollars per year in advance
General Bristow and President Roosevelt summarize a long postal graft probe. Four officials resigned, thirteen removed, forty six indictments against thirty one people, including prominent postal figures. Heath’s case remains contested amid Republican defenses and statute of limitations debates.
Ravalli county held the first election under Montana local option statute and voters narrowly chose to end saloon business. Analysts warn success depends on future enforcement and other counties will watch closely to see how the law works in practice.
The President summoned Senator Platt and Governor Odell to the White House to settle their quarrel over New York state leadership. Their followers grew more hostile since the meeting, recalling prior presidential efforts to unite Republican factions in Maryland before the last election.
A government release shows the United States domestic product value for October 1903 averaging more than five million dollars per day. The report covers farm, factory, forest, fisheries, and mine outputs and indicates rising industrial activity.
For the first time in Dillon Rattleswake history water runs through the streets as mains are filled. Contractors drain and soak pipes gradually to ensure watertightness while backfilling trenches near completion. Hydrants expected today and many residents have connected to the new main.
The St James guild raised over 180 dollars at a Friday event in the Eliel building ground floor. They served from 5 PM and offered homemade candies, with low expenses expected to yield a handsome net for the group.
The Graeter Electric Company says machinery will reach Barrett station tomorrow and be moved to the power house. Installation should take less than a week, paving the way for a second electric company and improved service. Widespread wiring connections and piping are in place, awaiting the final startup.
Clerk of the Court French reports to county commissioners the past quarter's fees: petitions for letters 40 dollars admitting wills for probate 10 dollars actions commenced 60 dollars appearances and demurrers 5 dollars judgments and decrees 15 dollars executions etc 3 dollars copies and transcripts 2 dollars marriage licenses 24 dollars total 159 dollars.
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