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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment mentions local names and places including Dillon and Montana. The legible bits refer to individuals and a Mousa entity with unclear roles, offering little coherent context or events to summarize.
The Oklahoma land lottery opened with 25 000 spectators. Stephen A Holcomb of Pauls Valley claimed a El Reno district homestead while Mattie H Beals of Wichita drew a two number. James R Woods of Weatherford won the Lawton district top prize, with Miss Beals drawing the second number.
Captain Thomas F. Schley eldest son of Admiral Schley in Salt Lake City outlines points to be raised at the court of inquiry into his father’s conduct at Santiago. He asserts startling facts may emerge and that reputations of others may suffer. He cites a letter from Sampson supporting Schley’s actions and says the inquiry should be full and fair.
The Department of Justice received a telegram stating Judge Erwin of the U S court in Oklahoma denied the injunction sought by Lone Wolf and other Indians to restrain government land distribution by drawings in the territory.
Milwaukee July 30 Chicago carried off the Brooklyn trophy in the American Whist league first days tournament by finishing with four wins in four rounds to reach a decision.
In Cambridge Ohio on July 29 a free-for-all fight at King's mine ends with Grant Taylor dead and several others wounded. Joe Reedon Melvin Sheldon and Mack Sheldon are injured as Lawrence Busby colored is arrested after a near-lynching. sheriff's quick intervention averts mob violence.
Cheyenne July 29 Eisie Lay partner of Butch Cassidy has organized a gang stealing horses wholesale across southern Wyoming northern Colorado and eastern Utah. They fortified the Medicine Bow camp guard 300 head of stolen horses near Copperton with more added daily. Saratoga seeks men to storm the fortress as Lay carries a price on his head in Colorado and Wyoming.
The annual session of the Young People's Christian Union of the Associated Reform Presbyterian Churches of North America closed at Winona Lake, Indiana, with religious services. A forenoon praise service preceded Rev. W. W. White leading the Sabbath school lesson to a class of nearly the entire summer population. Rev. R. M. Russell then delivered the convention sermon.
A carriage carrying W G Matson his wife and two young children was run down at a crossing last night. The boy Nahea was killed and the skull injury described as fatal. The event occurred in Akron Ohio and details indicate a severe collision with a rake skull casualty.
Passengers aboard the Allegheny report Abel Murillo, secretary to General Uribe, was seized at Cartagena after arriving on the Hamburg American liner. Murillo protested, claiming German flag protection, wrapped himself in a flag, and was reportedly dragged ashore by Colombian authorities despite the captain's protest.
In West Jefferson Street a blaze at the Badgery Graham Photographic Supply store killed cigar maker Max Belovitch and Policeman James Purdon as they climbed to rescue a young woman believed to be in a flat above. Fire Chief Lehan and others were injured but not seriously. Fire caused by chemical explosion, property loss about 70 000.
The Social Democracy unity convention in Indianapolis elected Professor George D. Herron as chairman. Eugene V. Debs, former Socialist presidential candidate, was shelved as Chicago faction lost leadership to the Springfield wing.
A newspaper report from Omaha notes the disappearance and suspected crisis death of Chris Harm a Ute merchant. Doubt is raised that he drowned and insurance motives are suspected. Telegraphes from Sioux City say Harm may be in Omaha or South Omaha hidden by friends as investigators probe in Iowa and several thousand dollars are involved.
Cresceus the world champion trotting stallion thrilled about 10 000 spectators at Glenville track today by trotting a mile in 2 03 4 establishing a new world trotting record for both sexes, surpassing The Abbott's former mark.
Columbus Nebraska July 30 William Spelee aged 12 was struck on zinc f in the Union Pacific not clear in text.
Estate of Bertha Klemm deceased announces filing of necessary vouchers within a stated period. Notice to creditors issued by TR G Willis attorney for the administrator B R White. Public docket lists administrator Beaverh Darina and date July 19, 1901.
Notice from the U S Land Office Helena Montana May 14 2001 that Peter M Collins of Helena has filed an application to select land under the 1897 act with details on the tract and value considerations for mineral potential. The notice records the first filing date July 19 1601 and lists contact as (608).
United States Land Office Helena Montana notes desert land final proof filings by Mary B. Kenison Dillon Montana on claim 4293 for 20 acres and William E. Kenison Dillon Montana on claim 4206 for 820 acres. Witnesses listed Phil Thorpe Wm Kenison Norman Holden Harry E Andros and D Greene.
United States Land Office Helena Montana July 11 1901 notice of intention to prove desert land claim No 6048 by Almac Hirkpateick of Dillon before L J Price Commissioner. Claim seeks irrigation and reclamation of EXSW HW 25 OT B8 R10W witnessed by Louis S Monroe Mann T A Bannag Edwin Catlin. Grover D GueEnr Register.
Martha E. Spearin of Dillon Montana has filed intent to prove desert land claim No 5551 for the 8 percent SW and 8 percent BEM, before Geo French district court clerk in Dillon on August 17 1901. Witnesses named to prove irrigation and reclamation include Benjamin Bond Sarah Rabichau Grange D Grent.
Notice from the U S Land Office Helena Montana dated June 6 1001 states the state of Montana has filed lands selected under the 1889 act with tracts in townships containing mineral claims and described sections. The list is posted for inspection and protests must be filed by a specified date. failure to protest implies acceptance and recommendations for approval.
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