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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
4
Dillon will celebrate the Fourth with a promise of the best event, urging citizens to attend a meeting called by Acting Mayor Leonard Kel next Monday evening. A large turnout is hoped to help plan an excellent program appealing to all, and to inform the surrounding country of attractions in Dillon on the fourth.
Graduation week at the State Normal College marks the largest class in its history with 21 graduates. The trend indicates future classes will grow each year as new teachers enter counties statewide, increasing demand for trained educators and justifying taxpayer support for the college.
County commissioners plan a new jail building after the old structure was condemned by the last grand jury and deemed unsafe. Taxpayers support a substantial, long lasting structure that safeguards prisoners and meets future requirements.
The article argues that if the ongoing inquiry reveals thousands drawing government pay while doing no work, the effort will not be in vain and may awaken public conscience.
Fragmentary report notes Steel Trust profits of 25 million and April figures. Mentions tariff modifications as possible curb, with political party stance implied without full context.
Montana wool buyers and dealers expect little change in quotations from last year as mills have contracts at old figures. Visitors from Luce & Manning and Farnsworth & Thayer hosted at their Sydney and Whitman offices viewed domestic clips and imports from Australia New Zealand South Africa and Argentina. A half million pounds of Montana wool shown in the Luce & Manning loft highlighted the quality and appeal of the season. In Centennial valley Walter Poindexter suffered a dislocated shoulder when his horse fell into a badger hole and he rode into Monida for medical care.
The Manse Society meets with Mrs J E Monroe. Dr W C Bagley spoke at Billings High School graduation June 6. Prof R G Young addressed graduates from Butte. Prof J E Monroe sails to Helena for State Textbook Commission. Rev S D Hooker begins monthly services in Sheridan. Miss Lucky Fox to lead kindergarten opening Monday. Miss Delia Dorchester heads to Dexter Mass. her return to fall is assured. Cattle shipments pass through Dillon. a woman’s lost watch offers a $5 reward. Numerous local visitors and relocations described along with summer kindergarten and schooling plans at Normal College and district buildings. Amede Bessette returns from Ontario. cross country trip noted with travel details.
A probing inquiry into Navy Department purchases is hinted while the former official vows that no naval contracts will be submitted for public examination.
The recent New York strike cost workers twenty four days of work and twelve million dollars in wages. The loss is described as absolute and unrecoverable as time will not return.
Supt. Stanchfield of the Ajax says snow is melting from the hills and wagon access to the mine may be ready by June 20. He notes a rising ore strike reported in the Breezes, increasing in quantity and quality, with fine ore specimens shown at the Breezes office. Tunnel No. 4 will be started to tap the lead at a slower point and prospects for the summer look bright.
Mrs. Susan Shultz of Dewey faced arraignment before Justice Vermillion on a venue change. She pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and paid a $25 fine, then left for home. The complaint was Ella Bastein, with jealousy and another woman described as the central issues.
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