09 May 1894
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1894
Page
1
French delegate urges international bimetal league while London meeting weighs impact on farmers and workers. United States senators back a single gold standard and the Sherman act repeal is debated. Miss Serzh Widbeck dies in Moscow from chloroform overdose.
Miss City May 5 Excitement grows over a rumored discovery of very rich placer ground by a cow puncher known as Cayuse Alex working for Home Land and Cattle. Reports claim gold-bearing dust extracted along Bex Creek and nearby springs spread among bands, with authorities and locals weighing the sensational find.
May 4 at Scattdale Pennsylvania workers at Porter Coke Company mines faced a clash as women drove back white miners using tin pans and brooms. The incident left many wounded and the mine supervisors ordered a temporary shutdown while talks on pay cuts continued.
Thirteen suspects arrested in connection with a dynamite blast at the residence of Dr. Benson on De La Haig street. The intended target was believed to be Judge Beason. Dr. Benson severely wounded. Mrs. Benson and two bystanders also injured.
John Willis Bear secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor and wife from Boston arrive in Spokane from Butte and stay at Hotel Spokane. The report notes his high regard for Spokane and discusses the city’s growth and potential for future visitations and civic development.
A report details several residents believed to have wandered from home amid wartime duties. Police chief asks agencies and the public to aid in locating and validating the whereabouts of these individuals and their connections to the war effort.
William Hogan and several Coxey army members including William Cunningham Philip Rogers John Hackett and Michael MeckGiot were marched to the United States court in Helena May 5 on bonds of 1000 for Hogan and Cunningham 2000 for each other member. They were jailed and the court set Thursday for further appearance.
A Cleveland insider argues Uncle Sam should restrict silver to pressure Europe, using the metal policy as a tool in international economics and finance. The proposal reflects wartime era tensions and aims to curb European dependence on silver markets.
A lengthy feature from Washington May 4 analyzes President Cleveland’s stance on monetary reform and the rehabilitation of gold and silver standards. The piece argues U S leadership supports a firm policy against civil unrest while detailing international warhorse alliances and domestic political reception. It notes efforts to suspend further direction awaiting Congress and references the broader political climate shaping the administration’s fiscal proposals.
The document lists miner counts across multiple regions with totals totaling 753 606. Regions named include Tennessee Kentucky Illinois Indiana Territory West Virginia Michigan and others.
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