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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
3
A masked bandit crew robs a Union Pacific No. 8 train six miles east of Brady Nebraska. The fireman frees himself, speeds the engine toward Gothenburg, and a posse races to pursue the robbers as authorities expect a pursuit across the prairie.
Washington Aug 18. A solicitor general ruling says Ransom’s Mexico post was irregularly filled during his Senate term. Ransom plans to return to Mexico later this month after assurances of reappointment, while treasury audit refusals do not affect a new appointment.
The U S subtreasury in New York saw 2 85 million dollars in gold withdrawn for shipment to England leaving the reserve at 99 55 million the lowest since the Belmont Morgan syndicate financed the 4 percent bonds. Later 2 million was deposited restoring the reserve to 100 million. Early planted corn has matured across principal states with frost in several northern regions and partial harvest progress. Denby and Carpenter report China situation not seen as serious for Americans, while Britain seeks instructions to protect consular presence in Peking.
In Platte City Missouri on a crowded court day Watt Reed fatally shot Newton Winn during a petty circuit court trial. Reed, an arrest, the fatal wounding followed a dispute over hog theft allegations and a confrontation with Winn's son.
News from Washington reports Senator Voorhees relayed a letter from John T. Waller to Assistant Secretary Aden. Aden replies the State Department pursues full case documents from the French tribunal and seeks access to evidence and the inmate health status, to protect Waller’s rights as an American citizen. Also Satolli weighs the Beatty Pennsylvania Benedictine brewery dispute seeking a harmonizing outcome without formal ruling. In Chicago, William S. Bernheim, known Fort Collins resident, died by ingesting laudanum rat poison and whisky. he left a note citing ill health and life insurance for 11000 to his children.
James Mauldin, Dillon horse breeder, visits Helena to discuss Montana stock. He notes a fair market now with oversupply of draft horses and cheap little horses canning plants in Oregon will affect prices. Shipments of wool, a liquor store assignment, and a ghost dance in camp near town are also reported.
Mapnio Aug 21 General Salcedo returns from Cuba and says the campaign will renew in November with strong garrisons at Santiago de Cuba Avila and Puerto Principe. He expects these measures plus coastal watching to end the rebellion by early 1896.
Philadelphia august report says Senator Quay is favored to secure the state chairmanship with a comfortable margin. Conservative estimates place his votes at about 160 in the convention, with the meeting set for hostingburg on august 28 and a possible extension beyond the convention.
Atlanta August 21 The bull fight advertised for the Cotton States and International Exposition has been canceled as the directors withdrew the Mexican Village concession to present the fight.
Wig Lumber Veal reported closed in Duluth as the largest pine sand del ever made in northern Minnesota ends. Rupp and Kerr of Saginaw sold 75 million feet of pine near Ely to Knox Lumber of Milwaukee for 189000 dollars. In South Dakota a report claims Redderly brothers, long feared cattle thieves, were lynched by a local vigilante group in Buffalo County.
Referred to Attorney General in Washington on August 31 the question of government action regarding the killing of Bannock Indians in the Jackson Hole country on July 18 last has been sent to the department of justice for decision.
Dr. Schott notes wave heights vary with wind force. Observers estimate 40 to 80 feet in storms, while his maximum around 32 feet. In ordinary trades waves are 5 to 6 feet with height to length ratios near 1.88 in moderate winds, 1.18 in strong winds, and about 1.17 in a storm, implying tilt angles around 6 to 11 degrees.
In The United Service Magazine Major John recounts a voyage between Port Said and Kantara where violent winds drove Lake Menzalek waters beyond the horizon, convincing him of a biblical dry shod passage. The tale is framed as a portside anecdote with a humorous aside from The New York Herald.
Thousands lose money and letters each year in the mails. Print name and address on envelopes. misdirected mail is returned. Dillon Montana offers printed envelopes prepaid at 60 cents per hundred, plus other blanks and forms from Straub Innustna Co.
The Wickes Pioneer reports a lively scene in Anaconda with 48 saloons and fast four fare games around Barney McGinley’s place while Helena and Butte fight for prominence. Jim Leiter notes duck shooting poor at Leiterville. Butte prepares a union depot. Montana courts rule school trustees lack authority to change text books, likely ending the dispute for now. A bad air episode caused several heads to crack in Bozeman. Wild branded and unbranded horses near Hamilton pose ownership questions.
The article discusses the shift from local head races to centralized power via tail races and the Niagara Falls plant. It contrasts older water power methods with European central stations, highlighting the move to transmitting power by wires rather than water. Cassier's Magazine notes Niagara Falls as a celebrated example attracting global attention.
Symptoms such as fainting spells shortness of breath swelling in feet and ankles palpitations and choking sensations indicate a diseased or weak heart. The list highlights warning signs and urges attention from medical professionals.
An article cites Dr. G Schott noting wave speed and length rise with wind. Moderate breeze yields 16.8 mph. strong wind, waves reach 260 feet long and about 36 ft per sec. Storm waves reach 600 feet, with longer periods offshore in the southern Atlantic.
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