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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes a weekly publication on Wednesdays under editor F C Kress with subscriptions at two dollars yearly. The paper emphasizes strong business momentum despite long ad rates. A classic advertising line compares growth to a train slowing without steam, unless downhill progress continues.
Coal has been found in various Alaska sections valued for location as the nearest American mines to Hawaii, Samoa, Guam and the Philippines. The fields lie about 2,000 miles closer to Agia than Puget Sound or San Francisco mines, marking a strategic Pacific link.
The Montana assembly meets in Helena to address an appropriation for the St. Louis fair. The Carter Mantle dispute is urged not to color the deliberations, seen as a Republican family row that should not influence the fiscal question.
Later reports from state ranges contradict earlier claims of heavy livestock losses. Some areas escaped damage and Beaverhead county shows far less harm. Warmer weather could turn the storm into a boost, with the potential for the heaviest grass crop in years.
The article argues that establishing the office of supreme court commissioners quickly eases congestion. It notes a steady stream of decisions, expects the court to stay up to date for the next legislative assembly, and claims commissioners could handle all litigation with three justices if diligence continues.
The grand jury report to Judge Parker recommends demolishing or rebuilding the county jail after architect Haire inspected the existing structure. While plans imply several thousand dollars in costs, supporters say the project is necessary for safety and proper housing.
The article notes the building is not only ill suited for prisoner confinement but structurally unsafe. The issue rests with the county commissioners who are urged to act quickly on the grand jury and architect recommendations.
Livingston Post discusses a Minneapolis Journal critique by W Jermane on the St Louis Exposition. He blames poor transportation and hotel facilities, factionalism, and personal aggrandizement, noting heavy focus on Dave Francis and political patronage amid a skeptical view of Montana funding. The piece rides a wave of controversy over the fair’s readiness and leadership.
Henry Gleed of Lima spent a few days in the city last week attending to business matters.
Cc E Lewig arrived from southern Idaho with 200 yearling steers but four died on the trip. Carsten Bros of Seattle bought 372 fat steers from upper valley ranches and brought them through town. D P Jenkins of North Fork sold his ranch and stock to Wm Davis and plans to move to Huntington Oregon due to his wife’s ill health. Snowfall here is the heaviest in years hindering mine traffic, with three feet of snow in the foot hills. District No 16 school trustees call a June 6 special election to decide a 10 mill levy to fund a new schoolhouse addition, needing about 1000 dollars.
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