This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
1
A dealer notes a year ago watch movements were built by a top American factory now popular with customers. He says the Brst ALL-ROUND satis faction watches are in service and will be continued. Second lot arriving. prices range from $12 to $40 with American lines from $2.50 up.FIDEL HUBER Mer.
Special correspondence notes the death of Catherine Baily known as Grandma Baily in Lima Montana at 9 30 p m Tuesday August 16 age 75. Born January 6 1825 in Middle Tennessee she moved with family to Missouri then to Idaho before Lima where she raised four children and remarried James Baily. Funeral at M E Church Thursday at 2 p m with Rev Hooker of Dillon leading services.
Mrs. Herbert Noble of Parrot and Mrs. Martha Noble of Whitehall visit Mrs. Jos. Noble and Mrs. Romulus Brown. Br. W. Noble of Whitehall and Mr. Wyeth with son of St. Louis attend Noble mine meetings at Nobleville. Minnie Hermsmeyer visits Leiterville. Ladies Aid meets at Dr. Rightenour’s. Howard Zinn and Mabel tour National Park. Frank Allen and Cora Gilbert visit from Twin Bridges. Will Burgaman and Daniels of Lesterville in town. mother arriving from Butte excursion train. George Peterson of Gibbonsville visits Pine and Shaffer families. Nesbitts return from Centennial valley camping. Ed Reed returns from Utah. L A 8 ice cream social raises 22 dollars. Rev. Hooker preaches in Dillon. Rev. Smith returns from conference. DeMoss singers concert at M. E. church well attended. Boots and shoes store advertises good shoes and fair prices. Frank Schwartz, Bannack, Mont.
Special to the Tribune from Wasurxeron reports Secretary Alger states about thirty five thousand volunteers have been mustered out of service with more to follow. The update indicates ongoing demobilization as World War I winds down.
General Merritt orders no entry of armed insurgents into Manila city limits. He states seven thousand prisoners are in custody and will not be released. The policy aims to reduce army expenses and maintain control.
Special dispatch reports Manila capitulated to American forces on August 18 after a joint land sea assault. The flag rose at 5 PM. about seven thousand Spanish prisoners and substantial arms and ammunition were captured. Merritt had not yet sent a report by midnight. Dewey provided the surrender details.
Shafter reports six deaths yesterday including one from yellow fever. The fleet leader Cervera sailed today for Spain, while remaining Spanish prisoners are set for release in the near term.
Two transports carrying troops for Manila have been ordered to prepare for immediate departure from San Francisco. Announcement made this afternoon states deployment to the Philippines is underway.
Shafter’s report released today records six deaths yesterday with only one due to yellow fever. It notes about 3,500 of Shafter’s original army remain in Santiago and will depart before week’s end.
A Manila dispatch notes seven Americans killed and about 35 wounded in the land action with Spain, with no injuries on U S ships. General Merritt declares martial law as military governor. Washington reports plans to release Spanish prisoners in the U S to allow their return home. Only one of Cervera’s ships may be raised. the rest are wrecks.
The Hongkong Times correspondent notes reticent German officers and crew on the Kaiserin Augusta provoke feeling and suspicion in Manila. The cruiser has released no clear motive for its unusual secrecy.
Aug 16 Hona Kona dispatches say Dewey gave Augusti one hour to surrender and the assault began at 9:30 on the 18th ending with a white flag at 11:30. The 1st Colorado led an overrun of Spanish defenses to capture the walled city area before surrender. Dewey ordered ships to pursue Spanish gunboats and ports. Consul Wildman says it will take three weeks to inform other ships war is over.
A Washington dispatch says Hong Kong reports trouble between American forces and Aguinaldo's followers. Details are unclear on whether the clash was direct or a restraint amid Manila’s fall. The Latlapateh boat incident in Hong Kong is cited as prior friction.
Admiral Dewey's report has been received by the state department but has not yet been made public. The brief dispatch notes the receipt as of 2:30 p.m. Washington time and mentions a local advertisement for shoes by Frank Schwartz of Bannack, Montana.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.