23 May 1894
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1894
Page
1
A writ issued by Judge Hanford in Seattle orders removing vehicles from a designated area. The action aims to clear obstruction and enforce court orders. Local authorities prepare to enforce compliance and monitor the site.
Washington style crackdown directs United States marshals to forcefully remove Wealers from trains in Washington Idaho and Montana. Orders specify arrest for contempt of court and immediate transport to Seattle. Spokan Indians and Coxey followers react as deputies patrol Northern Pacific routes toward Boise and Moscow amid tension and mass movement.
Fragmentary 19th century item reports Tip the elephant at Central Park died after being fed poison allegedly by scientists seeking an autopsy. Physicians named were Dr. George Huwington and Dr. Allen. cyanide was used though Tip spat and swallowed little. Other notes reference Wall Street defalcation rumors and a May town report on a girl hurt at school.
In Livingston Montana May 1 1 the murder trial of Robert Field for killing Fleming drew crowds as the judge ordered doors closed. Witness Mortimer a 15 year old boy testified detailing a planned robbery at Fleming island cabin and the fatal assault. Police investigations into James McKeown’s disappearance continued with hints of kidnapping and a taunting letter to the sheriff.
A severe Lake Michigan storm drives ships ashore from Glencoe to Twenty seventh Street, drowning several sailors. The Mytte, Edithcaldah, and others wrecked off shore as crowds watch from beaches and hotels. Rescue attempts and heroic efforts by life-saving crews are described amid widespread devastation and heavy loss of life.
The executive committee heard claims from cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago and Louisville urging national access to telegraphs for farmers. A delegation from the Columbia Typographical Union supported farm unity and proposed coordination with farm groups to press Congress for decisive action. A subcommittee was named to attend the labor and industrial convention at Sidonke highs. Police report burglary charges against a man in Hitterfield and a larceny case involving a diamond ring swallowed to avoid loss. Coal miners in Belleville and unions in Ohio and West Virginia see renewed organizing and strikes with varying outcomes.
Authorities report Burke, a well known mining figure, is missing after a foul incident. Local officials fear foul play and are investigating the case as a potential crime. Residents describe Burke as prominent in the mining community and call for information from witnesses.
The piece recounts Hoag M Burke a prominent cattle owner and Democratic governor candidate traveling from Wisconsin to attend a silver convention in Indiana then Milwaukee. It notes a volatile political scene with speeches on party platforms, labor, tariffs and immigration amid campaign contrasts.
May 1 summary from Kew Youn notes the anticipated race between Clifford and Dr. Rice at Parkway handicap. Clifford scratched, leaving Beagquet as main challenger. Early pace shows Bikers leading Herald with front-runners pressing as field races toward the quarter pole.
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