28 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
1
An identified article warns that global trade strains rise from monometallism. The piece analyzes a monetary policy shift and its impact on prices, exchange, and international markets. It cites economists and unnamed officials predicting instability if metal standards dominate.
The Financial News reports a growing push for a global monetary standard based on bimetallism. Leaders like Lidderdale back an international conference, with France Germany and the United States awaiting reopening. Market turmoil follows a silver drop, hurting importers and prompting calls for policy action. General Warner joins the bimetallic push, signaling active organizing for the next campaign.
State board of agriculture reports seed area over 4.5 million acres and a potential 100 to 140 million bushels of wheat in Kansas despite low prices and dry fall weather. Experts note conditions could secure a rainless spring but view drought risk as limited. Also reported is a controversial funeral dispute in Indianapolis over custody of a corpse with undertakers clashing before family mediators.
The Minnesota state government seeks $74 500 plus interest for about 110 000 000 feet of pine cut from state school lands by the Itasca Lumber Company of Illinois. Suits were filed in Ramsey County District Court and may go to the Supreme Court. A legislative subcommittee has investigated sales and returns, while claims name Itasca and other Minnesota firms in alleged improper timber harvesting. A separate action targets the H. Akely Company for amber and timber valued around $60 000. A cooperative colony plan on the Ute Reservation is also noted with a $100 000 capital.
The Chicago Board of Trade via secretary George F. Scone circulars calls a secret Chicago meeting tomorrow. Delegates from each national exchange will discuss ways to anticipate expected Congressional action and present measures to Congress. The western district reports the sudden disappearance of Val Kesler, a longtime prosperous businessman and father.
Paul Jones, a young man aiming to circle the earth in one year and raise 5000 dollars, starts by stripping in a Boston club to prove his bet. He performs tricks for admission fees and plans to hire a boat to New York then seek work to fund his voyage toward Liverpool then San Francisco.
A disorderly incident in a public place ended with a man arrested after authorities found brown powder between his papers. He claimed a plan to poison power lines and was taken to Central station. Three men were said to have attempted to overpower him.
The House endured four hours of disorder as members were discharged amid a quorum fight over Bland’s bid to adjourn and count votes. Reed and Turner clashed on quorum counts while leaders warned of further proceedings and possible expulsions.
A garbled excerpt describes a scene with a pregnant woman and a mare named Vigient Wy, noting choked words, a crowded gallery, and a speaker at an event dated February. The passage is incomplete but suggests a legal or public proceedings setting.
Hearstfeid, wife of a milonaire bank cashier, seeks divorce amid rumors he resides at Pargs wick. A judge presided at a related case in Crease on Feb 24. Police investigate a dawn post office blaze and a separate shooting, with several losses and a deputy’s body found nearby.
The Helena based American Order of Home Protection warns members and the colored community about Uhariea Porter Grove who allegedly misrepresents mining ventures to lure money. The notice urges action to pursue justice, sharing details with councils and public papers to counter the alleged scheme.
The article chronicles a mass march toward the Cherokee Strip in March as families and households move with wagons to claim and settle land. It highlights swift town-building, new farms, and projected growth as settlers prepare for spring planting and permanent residence.
Chief Keitsch of this city holds a complete directory listing anarchistic individuals with names occupations residences and histories. The city reports 736 persons under watch as anarchist activity is monitored though no separate organization exists. Moscow news notes agricaltural experiments affecting sugar beet industry and lead reserve calculations amid questionable figures.
Mallew Arizona February 20. United States scouts seek the renegade alias the Kid and his followers after a battle in the Bouker Hill mining district. Gov. Hughes posts five thousand dollars dead or alive. Apache scouts report the Kid’s wife among the dead and claim six murders evidenced by ring marks. Kid reputedly killed Mexicans in Sonora. recovery efforts ongoing amid heavy snow in the mountains.
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