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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
6
Washington dispatches report McKinley cabinet considering harsh terms to Spain including cession of Porto Rico and Cuban independence with a future joint commission for the Philippines. Separate items note army sickness totals, preparations for movement to Long Island, and Dewey’s operations in Manila Bay.
Washington reports say there is no official verification of Manila's surrender as claimed from Madrid yesterday. The note discusses Spain's possible limits over the city and the wider island, with implications for Philippine governance and international law.
The United States sent its peace reply to France for transmission to Madrid with no decision on the Philippine question. Admiral Dewey warned Aguinaldo’s defiant stance may require 150,000 troops to subdue the islands. Army movements continue with fifteen full regiments slated for Porto Rico to occupy the island. Madrid signals a Spanish desire to dispose of the islands if the United States holds them. Prince Bismarck’s death dominates European press as coverage. Officials expect a Madrid reply to peace terms by Thursday or Friday.
Promotional ad touts Cascarets as a pleasant medical discovery that cleanses kidneys liver and bowels. Claims include dispelling colds curing headaches fever and habitual constipation and biliousness with a single box sold at a stated price.
Special to the Tribune from Waseboy reports General Miles says four fifths of Porto Ricans welcome the American army. Native volunteers drafted into the Spanish army surrender and seek enlistment. A body of 2000 volunteers offers to join the U S forces. Porto Ricans provide beef, cattle, vegetables, and fruit. Ponce customs yields $14,000 to General Miles. Inhabitants favor the American flag and Miles asks for more flags for distribution.
An early 20th century beauty claim promotes Cascarets to clean blood and skin. It touts liver cleansing and impurity removal to banish pimples boils blotches and bilious complexion. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee in multiple package sizes.
Montana railroads will pay taxes on a total valuation of 13 793 273 35 dollars, up 119 220 80 from last year. Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines see increases with main line valuations rising from 5100 to 5200 per mile and 4600 to 4800 per mile respectively. The Northern Pacific gains 110 180 30 in assessment while the Great Northern adds 184 666 in Montana taxes, aided by higher Montana Central and Pacific extension valuations. Total railroad mileage in Montana reaches 2 883 miles, including 783 miles on the Northern Pacific main line.
On August 13 the Oregon Short Line will sell Salt Lake tickets for 15 cents each way with return validity until August 24. The trip promises entry to Salt Lake City and nearby pleasure resorts for travelers seeking a convenient excursion.
The Madisonian reports a last night stampede to Moran creek area eight miles east of Virginia City. Residents fled as mining excitement grew, with B. J. Fine allegedly pocketing two dollars in dust from five pans. By early Friday Moran Creek and nearby tributaries were staked off.
A correction states Terrence Wlynn was not involved in the Wilson boys assault. It identifies Laden, Thos Flynn’s brother in law, as the attacker with an ax and notes three arrest warrants issued two against Laden and one against Thomas Flynn on assault complaints.
An officer at Bellevue hospital recalls Spanish sharpshooters during the San Juan Hill fight. He notes their rapid but less deadly fire and many officers shot from trees. A Tenth Cavalry private finds a white rider in US uniform. the trooper identifies him as a deadliest Spaniard.
Captain William E. English of General Wheeler's staff, arriving at the port aboard the Seneca and now at the Hotel Imperial after quarantine at Hoffman Island, lauds the regulars and volunteers for their endurance in Santiago. He recalls dire conditions, the lack of hospital equipment, and credit to nurse Miss Jennings of the Red Cross for helping wounded soldiers. He notes Wheeler was taken to the front July 1 despite fever while English himself was injured on the first day. Grimes' battery suffered fatalities as a shell explosion caused a horse to fall, and English later contracted malaria and dysentery before being sent home.
An ad extols the excellence of Syrup of Figs made by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes originality and scientific manufacture, warns against imitations, notes high medical standing, and urges buyers to remember the company name for effective, non irritating relief.
An advertisement cites the California Fig Syrup Company with locations in San Francisco Louisville and New York City. The brief notice lists city references tied to the product without additional context.
A fragmentary note hints at opposition by Senator Horr to the United States approach toward the Philippines. Mentions a joint high commission of England and America slated for August 23. Includes promotional line for Cascarets Candy Cathartia claiming quick relief from biliousness constipation and fever.
The Grand Avenue Horse and Mule Commission Co announces a grand sale of Western Range Horses near August end. They promise top prices and a large buyer turnout, with potential for at least 1,500 head of stock. Owners urged to ship fat smooth stock weighing 7,000 lbs and with good colors for faster sales.
Beaverhead County commissioners invite sealed proposals by September 5 1814 for a Pony Howe Truss bridge at Montgomery crossing on Big Hole river Dillon. Specifications require timber iron bolts braces and floored deck with native red fir and detailed dimensions and anchoring. Bids to be addressed to the county clerk with note sealed proposals for Montgomerys Crossing Bridge.
Warning to all hunters to stay off the pressons and avoid trapping or killing beavers that reside there. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Signed by J. Hamilton. Dated 29-14.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed proposals for twenty thousand five hundred dollar bonds. Bids due September 5, 1898 at noon at the county board meeting. Bonds run twenty years redeemable after ten years, interest semiannual.
An advertisement offers for sale a wet copy of the Standard Dictionary by Frank and Wagnalls in two volumes. Descriptions mention edition details and a gold binding. The listing notes a condition and asks interested buyers to inquire.
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