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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1894
Page
9
A veteran storyteller recalls a near fatal runaway train incident witnessed by rail workers. An engineer halts the speeding car by pulling the throttle, and several crew members dodge into danger then recover, the narrator describing fear, quick decisions, and a single moment of peril on a mountain curve.
Alfred W. Seymour, described as a novice in crime, is credited with defrauding multiple banks, totaling over $50,000. The report notes his clever methods and the financial impact across institutions. Local authorities pursue further charges as investigations continue.
A scattered set of phrases hints at curiosities and oddities from a bygone page. Mentions of buzz saws elephants epidemics and perjury mingle with odd lines about milk cream and a doctor’s ear.
A long text describes Seymour a swindler accused of defrauding banks for substantial sums since April of the year. It details forged drafts purchased via mail from Austria and connections to the German market. The piece mentions police court actions, investigative steps, and widespread impact including bank losses and trials.
A chaotic scene unfolds as the Labor Federation faces internal strife over membership and policy. Leaders push for a new labor platform while factions clash at a county session amid hopes for a distinct party. In Dallas, events shift toward local elections as delegates weigh independent action and reform.
The article details a western Kansas exodus as population shrinks from 102,060 in 1958 to 54,003, driven by failed crops on arid land. Farmers turn to windmills and irrigation while rail towns along the Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific, and Union Pacific decline, with several once-promising communities fading.
The article paints a traveler’s view of a remote town with arid plateaus and alkali covered plains. It notes old adobe buildings, modern façades, and a monastery near San M pFier reossion, warning readers that wandering after dusk risks getting lost in the desolate landscape and encroaching dangers.
Captain George T. Chapman of Piré Company No. 3 at Malo Avenue and Division Street was killed when the 75 foot ladder broke during a drill. The ladder snapped twelve feet from its base at a 45 degree angle. Chapman fell, died soon after. He left a wife and two year old daughter. City officials mourned as station houses were draped.
Readable text notes most grain fields behind bench lands suffer little damage. The report emphasizes rapid recovery with crops largely intact and minimal loss anticipated due to favorable locations and resilience of the fields.
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