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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
4
The entry lists F. C. Kress as editor and proprietor Frank T. Conway as local editor and B. L. Poindexter as solicitor and collector. It notes the paper was entered September 20, 1902 in Dillon Montana as second class matter under the 1879 Act and a subscription price of $2 per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists to advertisers.
The Montana Live Stock Commission reports a disastrous year for stock interests with cattle prices far below 1902 while beef prices stay high. The editorial blames a widespread rust trust system that extorts growers and consumers, inflates local prices, and pressures railroads and labor, predicting broader economic hardship.
Ex Secretary and ex Governor Charles Foster died at General Kiefer's Springfield Ohio home on the ninth after a hearty supper. Ex Governor Flower of New York died from the same cause. The late General Gordon died from acute indigestion. The piece notes overeating as a recurring fatal issue among presidents and cabinet members and cites Delmonico's in New York as a habit that has led to deaths.
Washington clerks face a seven hour day after Cabinet order, up from six and a half. They protest citing delays by top officials who allegedly waste government time and dodge civil service rules while neglecting duties and roaming the country.
The Texan actions target the Pullman Company and railroads operating its cars for alleged anti trust violations. Authorities seek more than 6 000 000 in penalties questioning whether Texas enforces tougher limits than other states or aims to curb practices that may go unchecked elsewhere.
The Standard Qil company reports a quarterly profit of 12 million dollars. John D. Rockefeller is credited with owning 33 percent of the stock, with receipts for the year totaling 15 million dollars.
Captain A. L. Mills receives a presidential promotion to brigadier general, skipping over 276 captains 354 majors 122 lieutenant colonels and 105 colonels. A 1879 West Point graduate, he will outrank many lifelong army officers.
Thirty four men nationwide have volunteered to run as vice president on the Republican ticket. The piece calls for an up-to-date candidate, jokingly naming a “distinguished diplomatist” and a punning nickname, suggesting a quick choice.
The town’s winter social life centers on needle, card and dancing clubs with events planned through January. Prof Passmore to headline a concert at Normal College, and mid winter commencement at the county high school is slated for Thursday and Friday. Mrs. B N Stevenson to host a New Year chaperoned party. X V N needle club hosts at Mrs Conger’s. next meeting hosted by Mrs W V Kingsbury.
Maud Hiller of the Inter Mountain recalls a trip to the St Louis World's Fair. Lee Louis plans two carloads of fat cows for Anaconda market. G A R Relief Corps hosts a chicken pie supper February 12 at the Masonic building. Mrs Susan Kress returns to North Platte after visiting Dillon. A. F. Finger of Jacksonville dies suddenly. sympathy to Rosa Klauber. Golden Rule store sales ongoing with church groups. sale continues eleven days. World’s Fair contest at the Fair Store gains tickets. fifty cent purchases enter contests with May drawing.
Last week the state board of examiners approved over 130000 in bounty certificates with Beaverhead County receiving a fair share. The largest warrant, 36843, went to Stockman's National Bank of Fort Benton. Madison County banks in Virginia City claimed nearly 3000.
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