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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
6
The item surveys global strife and domestic politics with notes on a big strike in Pennsylvania, a Reading railway investigation, Irish jailings, European war prep, and shifting U S political tides. It mentions Blaine’s retirement, a Sherman boom, and debate over protection versus free trade, plus looming conventions and a Blair Educational Bill vote.
The Blaine letter dominates political talk as a masterly document from the Republican leader. It hints at protection for American industry as the core platform, while suggesting Blaine might accept a nomination if offered despite not seeking the Republican nod.
Idaho residents oppose division of the territory as petitions flood Congress. The Pan Handle annexation to Washington faces likely House and Senate committee defeat, with Delegate Dubois leading a strong argument against cutting off the region. Montana lawmakers await Toole’s presentation of supporting facts when the proper bill arrives.
Washington dispatch notes House Committee on Territories favors an omnibus bill admitting Dakota Montana Washington and New Mexico Territories. Subcommittee to draft details to provide admission to statehood, with division of Dakota on east and west lines debated.
The Senate Committee on Education unanimously instructs Senator Wilhon to report favorably a bill creating a five member commission not all advocates of total abstinence. The panel will study liquor traffic its relation to revenue taxation and its wide social economic and health impacts. The commission will also hear testimony on license and prohibition results in State histories.
The six days go as you please match ended in New York last Saturday night. Albert won the race with 621 miles, beating all pedestrian records by about ten miles. Social market remains steady with prices fluctuating in fractions.
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