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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
8
The Lima community welcomes the dam project after a Dillon meeting, with residents optimistic about benefits. Several locals are noted in brief updates, including illnesses, job changes, travel, and local arrests, plus routine fishing and hunting license notices and mining activity in the area.
A famous dog named Scotty owned by Mr. Lovell attempted to halt a fast moving iron monster at 40 miles per hour and was killed. The animal was to be sent to California last Saturday to its owner. Locals note the dog’s bold stand interrupted a cattle transport and left the community in shock.
Holter shipped horses and cattle from his north of town ranch to his Blackfoot country ranch as he prepares to settle there. His father, a member of Holter Hardware Co. of Helena, visited last week. Mrs. Emily Foster and daughter Lucy visited at L. J. Foster’s home.
An article extols the “American girl” and the female transition from maidenhood to womanhood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with a $500 reward for any uncured case, quoting a testimonial about relief from nervousness pain and improved health during and after pregnancy.
One of the heaviest snowfalls of winter hit the area last week while flowers emerged signaling spring. Local chatter mentions a potential dam in above Lima and a 40 mile lake in Centennial valley. residents seek clarity on the situation.
Rev. Smith contends Montana may nearly reach 1,000,000 people in a decade with irrigation funding publicized to irrigate 1,332,200 acres. Opened Crow Reservation and Madison river prospects could turn Helena into a larger city. planners expect massive settlement and growth across the state.
A speaker urges continued progress for the university, expressing that if conditions lessen the advance, the institution cannot afford to lose interest or surrender. He emphasizes the need to move forward as a matter of best judgment and principle.
In Singapore on April 10 fifty one ships of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s Pacific squadron passed the port. Many principal battle ships did not arrive and their whereabouts are unknown. Reports suggest cruisers Gromoboi Russia and Bogatyr may sail from Vladivostok, affecting naval balance with Japan and prompting talks of peace to avoid a major clash.
Attorney for General Superintendent Thomas J. Connors of Armour & Co. asked to quash the federal indictment for tampering with a packing house witness. Judge Landis overruled the demurrer to the first count, leaving Connors to stand trial on the tampering charge involving witness Shields.
In St Petersburg on April 10 Captain Clado former chief tactician under Rojestvensky withdrew his duel threat against Captain Zilotti aide to Admiral Avellan head of the Russian admiralty. He apologized after finding he had wrongly accused Zilotti of publishing a letter from Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and retracted the complaint in all papers.
Dispatches from the Caucasus describe a deteriorating railway situation with authorities fearing night train runs. Striking section hands seize trains and compel other workers to stop. In Italy Emperor Wilhelm spent the day with family at Messina and expressed relief over Prince Estel’s recovery while sending a wireless message to the King of Italy from the battleship Dandolo.
In Fort Worth the U S government operates from a suite on the parlor floor of the Hotel Worth. Secretary Loeb handles most mail and routine duties while Roosevelt hunts coyotes in Oklahoma. The president will join the hunting party later and proceed by special train to Frederick and western Colorado.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived at Port Mahon Minorca aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert after sailing from Marseilles on Saturday. They received a demonstrative welcome on landing and continued their cruise.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office, to be sent to the dead letter office after 80 days. Names include Cox, C. BE Pasay. AA de Erickson. Dave Golduce. Ingleson, Mattie. McIntosh, H. Mre Kood. H Gny Emmett. Dela Williams. LOA, Mae. Gibeon, Albert. Greenber, Robt. Janean John. Narles, Pearl. Swagner, W. Fanner, John. Le Grace Lamont. Postmistress.
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