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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
2
A volunteer officer writes that the insurrection remains vigorous despite losses, with rebels adopting American tactics and improving discipline. He expects 100,000 soldiers ready by November and advocates strategic garrisons, noting tropical climate wears troops down and that long deployments are unsustainable.
Reports from Trieste recount an interview with Admiral Dewey quoted saying the next war would be with Germany. The New York Herald editorializes that Dewey did not deny or confirm the remarks and defends publishing the interview as a matter of public interest.
Consul General Luther W. Osborn, accredited to the Samoan islands from Nebraska, performs royal functions in the Samoan group during the absence of the commissioner and Chief Justice Chambers. He is said to be satisfactory to both the German and possibly the English governments.
A fragmentary passage ponders how small actions on a train can redirect lives on a critical instant and the responsibility of those who control mechanisms. References a Mr P. O. Box and Dr. Pierce of Buffalo in a stray line amid the garbled text.
At Lackawaxen New York a landslide and cloudburst caused the Erie railroad wreck delaying the westbound Chicago express. The fireman and engineer were killed while several dozen passengers were injured. thieves looted some victims as recovery trains arrived and medical aid followed.
President Mc Kinley plans a reception for Admiral Dewey at the White House on his Washington arrival, with a possible state dinner to follow. The guest list includes the vice president cabinet members and their wives while a monumental floral design and a gold framed mirror adorn the dining setting.
Official reports show 87 yellow fever cases and seven deaths at the Soldiers' Home in Hampton Virginia with a strict quarantine in surrounding towns. Dr Wasdin and Dr Wyman note the illness began with an old soldier recently from Santiago and Manila, later causing several deaths and autopsies confirming yellow fever. The dormitories are to be emptied and infected areas moved to tents while the grounds are closed.
Minneapolis August 1 A A Hansen reached 500 miles at 8 30 PM to set the national 500 mile record with a 38 30 ride beating the previous 49 31 mark by H O Guerneo He shows strong pace toward his 1 000 mile goal despite a Sunday fall bruise and plans more rest before resuming the attempt.
Thousands attended the funeral of Adolph Luetgert, the wife murderer, at Joliet penitentiary, with Luetgert’s three children nearby a floral pillow bearing Our father's words I am innocent. Former counsel Lawrence Harmon urged Louisa Luetgert to come forward and clear the stain.
Washington August 1 Mr Root notified Secretary Alger he would be in Washington and ready to assume control of the war department at 11 o clock this forenoon General Alger left for Michigan after issuing a final statement on war conduct and staff officer appointments in the volunteer army. He says selections were made by the governors of states, not by political influence.
Washington reports July deficit of about 8.16 million as war expenditures plus other costs drove outlays to 35 million, leaving a net about 19.2 million for the month. In South Dakota severe weather including tornado like winds, hail and rain damaged crops and warehouses in Ipswich, Roscoe, Hillsview and Hosmer, with Ashton suffering warehouse damage and railroad disruption.
United States Land Office Missoula Montana dated July 10 1899 gives notice that John O Berg of Fox Beaverhead county Montana filed intention for 50 OAK desert land claim No 45 for the N% NE Sec 18 Tp 68 R 15 W before L J Bs Ni 8 Commissioner at Dillon Montana on September 12 1899. Witnesses listed to prove irrigation and reclamation include P Nelson Jim Sorenson Martin Sorenson Charles Hall and Ernst Zehnsney.
Sheriff announces sale of Moran Jones property in Beaverhead County Montana on the 18th of Sept 2009 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Dillon. Property includes Paw Sapa bar placer mining claim and associated claims plus a 1000 inch water right in Pioneer mining district. Sale person and legal references appear in the notice with payment by cash.
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