Price of Subscription and the Lost Tiny Republic
The Dillon Examiner reports the tiny republic of Altenberg Moresnet, a neutral district of about a square mile with 2,500 residents, is transferred from Prussia to Belgium for cash. The area, governed by a Napoleonic code and free trade, faced change after gambling interests in Liege secured a casino and electric rail promises, leading to Prussia surrendering its claim.
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Hese
Berlin
New York World
Altenberg
Moresnet
Belgium
Prussia
Holland
Russia
Liege
Monte Carlo
Cologne
Community Notices and Local Developments in Dillon
City and county notes highlight shop inventory at Leon's Place and numerous club meetings led by Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Graeter. Reports cover sheep sales, state exhibits preparations, school openings with high turnout, race track plans for Sunday, and cement sidewalk construction issues in Dillon.
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Dillon
Free County
Koontz
Anaconda
W.C. Bagley
State Normal
War Dept to halt Philippine and Chinese servants on army transports
The War Department orders Filipino and Chinese servants brought to the United States by army transports to be returned at officers' expense. Manila natives must be sent back. only mothers with infants may accompany and be transported by army ships. The policy applies to Filipino, Japanese, and other foreign servants from the Philippines or Nagasaki.
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Filipio
United States
War Department
Manila
Cuba
Porto Rico
Brooklyn Eagle
Washington
Philippines
Nagasaki
Japan
Secretary Shaw pledge lifts market amid currency scare
Secretary Shaw announced a $40,000,000 deposit plan in national banks to curb a currency shortage, triggering gains in the stock market. The passage warns that a dishonest Secretary of the Treasury could abuse this power, implying potential misuses of government credit or bank access.
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Shaw
Ceeseee Gest
Iiss
U.S
Women Displeased Over UP West Visit Excursion
A women's business publication condemns Union Pacific for not inviting women to the west excursion led by current Washington correspondents, decrying the exclusion and praising the region's glories.
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Union Pacific
West
Washington
Carnegie backs annexation of US to Great Britain remark
A witty comment recalls Mr. Carnegie urging United States annexation to Britain while noting the idea is premature, likening it to a tramp wanting a shirt sewn on his button.
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Carnegie
United States
Indians Territory grafters enter trust companies tale
Those Indian Territory grafters who have all gone into trust com panies made an original interpreta tion of Cleveland's statement that "a public office is a public trust."
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Indian Territory
Cleveland
Maryland candidate Madd pushes on in tough campaign
Mr Madd of Maryland remains active in the congressional race amid rough campaigning areas, showing no sign of stepping back or slowing down his efforts.
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Madd
Maryland
Congress
Philadelphia Votes to Filter Water Amid Political Debate
City officials announced a plan to filter municipal water as a political dispute grows. The move aims to improve taste and safety while critics warn of cost and feasibility.
Professor Linfield Visited Dillon for Exhibit Plans
Professor F B Linfield of the Agricultural college visited Dillon to arrange Beaverhead farm product exhibits for Saint Louis fair and to study water storage before frost. Weather hindered progress. he planned to return. Also notes Treasury concerns as silver rises toward 65 cents per ounce affecting Philippine pesos value.
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B. F. White
Butte
Montana
Chicago
St. Louis
Ralph
F. B. Linfield
The
Agricultural College
Dillon
Beaverhead
Saint Louis
Treasury
War Department
Bar Ratt Seeks America Cup Victory With Soap Fame
London soap man J. T. Bar ratt vows to lift the America Cup. He jokes that soft soap will aid his unlikely bid and aims to make a splash in the famed contest as a novelty challenger.
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J. T. Barratt
London
First National Bank Dillon Montana Report of Condition 1903
The First National Bank at Dillon Montana closes its business September 9 1903 with assets totaling 1 064 670 91 and liabilities 1 064 670 92. Notary Webster S Barbour certifies the sworn statement dated September 11 1903 with directors J B Grpert Henry Burrienn and Howard Sebree.
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Dillon
Montana
First National Bank
State of
Beaverhead
I. B. F. White
B.F. White
Webster S. Barbour
J. B. Grpert
Henry Burrienn
Howard Sebree
Iss
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Dillon Examiner
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F. C. Kress
Leon
Manse Society
John Bishop
St. James Guild
W. A. Jones
Needle Club
South Side
St Rose Guild
M. K. French
Ladies of the Baptist Aid Society
A. K. Graeter
High Five
George W. Dart
G. W. Dart Hdw. Co
T. W. Poindexter, Jr
A. F. Wright
Bannack
H. B. Selway
Omaha
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Byron Cunnard
Presbyterian Church Or
Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Aid Society
Grant Haines
Miss Moore
Mra
Betsy Haines
Gilbert
John Forrester
Roberts Brothers
Gallatin Valley
Lou Fezzleton
Big Hole Basin
Mr. Fezzleman
Romain Ranch
Taylor Creek
Will Dingley
Dillon Race Track
Blackfoot
Idaho
William Dingley
Bill Bailey
Collin
Faro
Anta
Ledate
Senator D
Kern Hager
Reeder Street
Philadelphia
Prof
Linfield A Dillon
Tures
Knox
New York
Arvon
Utter New Torr
Crouse & Brandegee
Panteering Tailors
Utica
Madras
Monarch
the Cluett
Eagle
Stanley
Eliel Brothers
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