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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
5
Letter to the editorial department notes that the Taipane Press Co will not be liable for debts unless ordered in signed form. Subscribers are urged to report missed deliveries, with the paper published regularly and expected to arrive on time.
The piece reviews Tom Lawson's so called frenzied finance expose and criticizes its claims about five doubtful states and campaign spending. It notes Andrew Draper’s critique of football dangers, mentions Mrs. Chadwick’s insanity defense, and previews the Dillon Beaverhead valley creamery venture with guidance for local milk sellers.
Beaverhead county reports a major sale as the Polaris mine and nearby claims transfer to an eastern company with substantial capital. The deal signals rising mining activity and the prospect that Beaverhead could become the treasure county of the treasure state in coming years.
The article notes Heinze urging a rapid memory decline in court while discussing mining matters. It praises his campaign discussions as convincing and hints at his honesty, then pivots to local notices about a Stevensville paper offering a Tribune subscription to Rayalli county couples married in 1905 and a proposal to increase baby celebrations if extra copies are issued. It also mentions Dillon fire readiness and insurance rate expectations.
Council weighing a claim that Jacobs must pay 40 dollars per day for each day the water works delivery was late after December 1 1903 as stated in the contract specifications.
The statement suggests Heinze may pursue a United States Senate seat before the next legislative session convenes, raising questions about his political plans and timing.
J W McLain, a Birch Creek rancher and former Butte businessman, was bound over to district court on a 500 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Rich for cattle stealing. Neighbor J P Tait alleged branding tampering and ear marking alteration. McLain professes innocence and notes his long Beaverhead County reputation. Attorney I B Howell represented him.
The statement notes that the held over suspect faced prima facie evidence binding him to district court. It references the procedural step of binding over and the escalation to the district level for further action.
The new pipe organ at St James Church is in place and has passed satisfactory trials led by Prof Matlack of Butte. Marshall Bennett Organ Co. of Moline, Illinois has worked hard to install it in first class fashion. Matlack praised the instrument as splendid and plans another visit for wider public hearing. Wednesday evening and Thursday morning audiences showed strong appreciation.
The Dillon district No. 10 board of trustees met last Saturday evening to discuss building a new public school house. The discussion yielded little beyond prior talk on the district plans to expand its public school facilities.
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