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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
2
Fifty pieces of pure wool cheviot serge in all colors and black at 44 inches wide sold regularly at 75 cents a yard now priced at 45 cents. Fifty pieces twisled weave foulards in small dots and figures 24 inches wide offered at 45 cents. Crepe de chine satin in all choice shades and black 24 inches wide standard value one dollar per yard priced at 19 cents.
Gustavus Franklin Swift, 63 year old president of Swift Packing, died at his Chicago home from internal hemorrhages after a gall bladder operation on March 22. He built a vast packing empire, with 22,607 employees and branches across the United States and in Europe, and his sons have long managed the business.
The secretary of the treasury announced that from April 1 refunds up to 1,000,000 dollars may be made on 3 percent 1908 bonds and 4 percent 1907 funded bonds. New bonds issued will carry a 2 percent premium, aiming to expand circulation in case of stringency. Secretary Shaw also bought 250000 ounces of silver at 49.1 cents per ounce delivered to the Philadelphia mint under the Philippine coinage act.
Washington reports informal entries of ratification by telegraph anticipated tomorrow to meet the March 31 deadline. Formal ratification will follow. Minister Squiers informed Secretary Hay that the Cuban senate ratified the treaty without the time limit amendment.
Major General Sir Hector MacDonald killed himself in Paris last Wednesday and was buried in Dean Cemetery Edinburgh after the London train arrived. About 300 members of the public attended the service as the cortege passed through city streets.
Washington dispatch reports government troops surrounding San Domingo and the revolutionary forces demoralized. Former president Fig ner seeks terms with Vasquez as most of the country remains quiet.
In Portland Oregon on March 31 H W Corbett president of the Lewis and Clark exposition tendered his resignation to the board of directors stating that he is un able to continue in the role due to unspecified reasons. The notice notes Corbett’s decision and signals forthcoming leadership changes for the exposition project.
Chicago reports the Durborow Lorimer election contest escalating as militia are readied and police aid sought to guard ballots and deter interference. Court actions loom over recounts and potential writs, with officials signaling strong enforcement during the upcoming centennial Louisiana purchase celebrations.
New York March 30 Immigrant arrivals at Ellis Island broke Sunday records as 4,563 people passed through the chutes aboard ships including the Philadelphia Campania Savoie and Graf Waldersee. The March total neared 69,000 with one day remaining and is expected to climb further.
At a St Louis meeting President Thomas H Carter of the fair commission and President David R Francis with other exposition officers outlined the three days of dedicatory exercises for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be held in St Louis in March.
Delegates of the German American alliance of Pennsylvania condemn Admiral Dewey for a disparaging remark about the German navy and suggest his undiplomatic statement sprang from social prejudice rather than true patriotism amid praise for Britain’s friendship with America.
The Russian Orthodox church at Leavitt street and Haddon avenue was consecrated with byzantine rites. About five hundred Chicago residents attended along with Slav peasants from the congregation. Rev. Tikhon of the Aleutian Islands led the ceremony, assisted by twelve priests from across the country.
The Colorado Oklahoma and Texas Railroad company is chartered as a feeder to the Kansas City Mexico and Orient building from Denison Texas to Pueblo Colorado tapping the Orient main line at Lone Wolf. Proposals for construction bonuses are being sought from cities along the route passing through Indian Territory and Colorado coal fields.
Eddie Graney of San Francisco has been chosen to referee the Corbett McGovern contest. The main question is whether Corbett can meet the 127 pound weight limit, with McGovern the favorite at 10 to 8 in betting.
The Times' Shanghai correspondent reports American delegates on the bankers' commission presented a gold payable indemnity bond for signature by Chinese representatives under the Peking protocol article VI. The bond asserts debt payable in gold, implying the other powers misinterpret the protocol and may affect future negotiations. Gold bonds from other delegates remain unacknowledged.
William Currie of Knightsville Indiana returns from Evansville with clothing of a headless body found in a vault. The family identifies the clothes as belonging to son Joseph Currie who vanished April 9 1902 with George Edwards en route to Birmingham to work in mines. Edwards admits receiving clothes but gives no clear whereabouts. Detectives have arrived to arrest Edwards. Currie carried $68 on leaving home. Edwards later claimed he came for the clothes.
Attorneys for former Mayor Ames withdraw all not guilty pleas and move to quash each indictment. The motions will be heard April 2 with demurrers possible if denied. If trial proceeds, they will object to evidence and seek dismissal on the same ground. It promises a weary legal fight.
In a sensational raid on a basement poolroom beneath a six story business building on West Third Street two detectives had to chop a hole through the floor of a saloon rear room and drop into the room below. They found several men inside and arrested William Daly the proprietor and about a dozen others. Police held the scene at bay with revolvers as the raid unfolded.
A delegation of Indians left Missoula Montana for Washington to present to the president a complaint against cattle taxation at one dollar ahead.
An advertisement asserts beauty comes from health and purity of blood. It claims Wine of Cardus strengthens female organs to enhance attractiveness, promising a noticeable change in a month and social recognition from friends.
The Daily Limited to California, to start November 1, 1902, under Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no fees. For circulars, address T. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
An ad style form asks if readers suffer from indigestion and related symptoms such as coated tongue, sour taste after eating, heartburn, belching, thirst, dizziness, and restless nights. It promotes PEPSIKOLA TABLETS as a cure and offers a free booklet Advice to Dyspeptics, with mail order and druggist purchase options and a New York address for The Laxakola Company.
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