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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
4
The column surveys events from Lincoln’s birthday and Boer War to domestic concerns. It cites mule demand in Missouri, snow absence on the Oregon Short Line, and Boer estimates at 120000. It notes jury reform in New York and hostage policy on Rhodes, plus Utah Democratic dissent with Brig Roberts.
A bill to end capital punishment is introduced in New York's legislature. Opponents imply lawmakers backing the measure may attract cheap second-hand electrocution equipment if the bill fails.
A brief note in Inter Mountain highlights allegations that money is corruptly expended by both wings of the democracy to keep the party in power, signaling concern over financing and influence in politics.
Read like a mosaic of quotes and summaries, the passage recounts sworn testimony about campaign funding from prominent Democrats and conservatives, noting substantial sums and alleged taint. It mentions Senator Shoup and W A Clark tied to schoolhouse funding, McDermott's testimony on campaign spending, and regional political tensions amid labor disputes and social commentary.
An advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a constitutionally based cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any unrecovered case. It notes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, builds up the system, and urges sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills as the best.
Wide range Montana items report the Supreme Court's summons to testify in the Clark Daly controversy, a deadly accidental gun discharge in Butte, fire-alarm milestones in Butte, copper and wool trade notes, a mining figure's death in Salt Lake City, and plans for rail and steel rail production at Great Falls.
Joe Shineberger visits from Red Rock as Dillon reports a steady stream of visitors and local errands. Bounty claims filed in January total 2639 dollars with Custer and Jefferson counties leading. The region also notes a cure and a growing list of social events and court actions in Silver Bow.
The Dillon Tribune promotes its wide circulation across southwestern Montana and eastern Idaho. It highlights strong local advertising reach and cost efficient rates for announcing products and services to a large, diverse readership.
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