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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
4
Fragmented garbled text discusses rain and newspaper circulation. It mentions an average income and aims to circulate a county weekly in every household and references the Cincinnati Sea Weekly and a free silver advocate. Specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
City officials discuss a proposed bond to fund the water works purchase and public works alignment while maintaining the budget as the treasury reports no surplus. The article notes a contrasting example in Wheat state and questions the city’s fiscal management and tax policy.
A state board praises the institution for progress toward the university at Missoula slated to open in the fall. Despite limited funding from the state, the board notes successful efforts to secure needed instructors and support staff for the new university.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses political shifts around free silver and party strength. The text references a Democratic state, the Free Silver question, and Constitutional or party terms, but presents no coherent events or clear names or dates.
The article discusses a proposed silver conference tied to bimetallic policy, with strong business figures supporting a shift. It notes Germany likely to convene a first meeting and the possibility of universal token metal arrangements if the initial plan falters.
A chaotic editorial mash notes emancipation debates in dress and rights, mocks politicians from Cleveland to Foraker, and critiques legislative figures. It rakes through legal suits, international reparations, and municipal posts with a pungent, satirical tone.
Reports note asbestos deposits within twelve miles of the city with a 90 day land run. HG Baker of Chicago bought two claims. William Studer of Ogden Utah, owner of shares, discusses funding with Philip Carey Manufacturing Co of Cincinnati. Company reps indicate interest in machinery for the remaining claims and assess rock value for commercial viability.
Report of City Treasurer detailing warrants redeemed for police food and street lighting on Selery Street and alley to Light ford. Printing fund and total warrants redeemed are listed with balance on hand and overall city finances. B Mayers signs as City Treasurer.
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