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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
6
A historical reflection on Martha Dandridge Washington's infancy years in Virginia. It contrasts colonial nursery conditions with modern comforts, detailing clothing, heating, schooling, and daily routines while praising early American domestic virtue and industrious mother daughter roles.
In a swift session the House approved the bill to repeal the war revenue taxes without debate after a party line rule limited amendments. Richardson and Democrats had protested gag rules while Babcock urged focusing on the repeal. The final vote totaled 278 affirmatives with no oppositions.
The Senate ratified the Denmark treaty to cede St Thomas St John and St Croix to the United States for 5 million dollars. The islands form the Danish West Indies near Puerto Rico. Debate highlighted support from Cullom and Bacon and McLaurin with Bacon’s amendment on rights rejected. Possession to begin once ratifications exchange.
In Washington on February 18 the Republican members held a third caucus to seek a political investigating committee of 11 to probe southern voting rights. Attendance was 86 of 188, short of a quorum, and Speaker Henderson did not attend. The panel could operate from Washington without field visits.
Salt Lake February 17 three thousand western horses known as capuses gathered from the inter mountain states are to be shipped to South Africa for use in the British army. Agents of the British army purchased the animals after weeks of search, concentrating them in corrals in Salt Lake City and Grand Junction Colorado.
Washington reports Carrie Chapman Catt was re elected president of the National Woman Suffrage Association. The outcome confirms continued leadership as the organization advances its campaign and advocacy efforts. Local supporters hailed the decision amid ongoing efforts for federal suffrage action.
Harold M. Cole assistant superintendent at East Helena smelter and chief chemist dies of a self inflicted gunshot. Olivia Mayne Cole wife is mortally wounded and lies at home as details emerge from her mother. No witnesses. theory cites discovery of wife’s letters and a quarrel surrounding suspected infidelity. Cole was a prominent mining figure in the state.
Reports from Baku cite 2000 deaths, mostly women and children, after the Shamaka quake last week. Four thousand houses destroyed and thirty four surrounding villages damaged. A nearby volcano near Marasay erupts as lava streams and a great crevasse form, altering the Geonchaika River.
In Barcelona a massive 80,000 strong strike led to rioting with attempts to sack markets, halted traffic, and closed shops. Troops cleared streets under a proclaimed state of siege. Three killed and 385 wounded in clashes between strikers and troops. Women with banners played a prominent role in the disturbances.
In Constantinople on February 15 the ransom for Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme. Taiska was paid and delivery to American agents was anticipated hourly. Sofia reported that Turkey allowed direct negotiations with brigands for Stone’s release on Turkish soil following a US note.
La Patrie prints a survivor letter detailing the New Guinea murder of 32 explorers from the Salvatti mission. After a friendly landing, natives attacked at night, killing 25 including Baron Villars Count de St Remy M Hagenbock and M Vries and wounding 33 others.
The Hague reports Messrs Walmarans and Wessels sailed for New York on the Rotterdam to tour the United States in the Boers interest. They plan to exploit diplomatic disclosures in the Spanish American war dispute and expect favorable results from Mr Kruger. They aim to land in New York with Prince Henry.
Bozeman Feb 17 Mrs Lucy Black was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary after being convicted of poisoning her husband Mac Black protested her innocence.
An advertisement claims Gate Burne cures aches pains burns bruises inflammation piles boils and skin eruptions. The product is offered with a money back guarantee and priced at 260 at the City Drug Store.
In San Francisco on August 80, 1901 a group of business men paid 112500 in coin and stock for a treatment claimed to cure Brights disease and diabetes. Investigations began November 15, 1900 with 36 plus cases showing 87 percent improvement. 13 percent failures noted. 420 Montgomery St address offered for free mailed reports.
The text details survey corner identifications for Catherine placer claims Nos. 6015 6016 and 6017 with bearing notations distances and corners. It cites Granite stones set at specific corners marked 1-8014 1-6015 and references White's Bar Initial Point No. 1 with various bearings and course measurements for each claim.
In a sparse historic notice a probate entry references heirs of an early Dell Montana estate. Names include David D. Meksieht and George R. Metlen connected to a Mont property and a record by Gurra ms Register. The fragmentary text notes land lots and dates in 1888 style.
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