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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1894
Page
4
A fragmentary item from Drutox Montana dated February 23 1894 shows a postal charge of 83.00 in advance payment terms. The garbled text suggests a mail post or postage due record with a bold numeric amount.
A lengthy critique describes Tammany Hall and the state ring using legislative pressure to extract payments from corporations. It cites cases of $2,500 and $15,000, plus $60,000 demands, with commissions going to the ring and top lawyers. It notes lack of accounting and links to insurance interests.
The National View praises Hartman for a bold aggressive speech defending Montana interests and broad protection of American products. It argues his critique of current policy cites costs to Montana and implies the same harm to the South and West, urging support for his free silver stance and tariff opposition.
Editor notes Madison county readers about proposing Lewisia rediviva bitter root as Montana state floral emblem. The writer cites prior submission to state Floral Emblem Society chair Mrs. Matt Alderson Bozeman and references W. J. Oliver of Meadow Creek and the plant as sentimental and utilitarian choice.
The passage laments hunger among American workers, noting five thousand unemployed men marching on Boston common demanding relief. It references public figures and a wave of sympathy for the distressed, while criticizing politicians and media for the crisis. The piece also wryly cites social parallels and anti establishment sentiment.
The California Midwinter International Exposition reports daily attendance of 8,000 to 10,000, surpassing early forecasts and rivaling Chicago's first month. Eastern visitors arrive amid mild winter warmth while locals tout the fair as a boon to publicity and finances. Highlights include the Harriet Hosmer Isabella statue unveiling and the Vienna Prater opening with the Imperial Vienna Orchestra.
The city plans a special school children’s day on February 23 as part of a broader Exposition celebration. Delegates from the Transmississippi Congress were guests of the Exposition, with fireworks, illuminated buildings, and band concerts. Planned Washington’s birthday festivities include more fireworks, lights, and the electric prism fountain inauguration.
The New Orleans Picayune reports concerns about smokeless powder reducing artillery usefulness. A French newspaper alleges the powder damaged Italian steel guns and rendered at least 500 pieces of artillery unusable.
An elderly city undertaker laughed off tales of spirits saying he has never seen a ghost and doubts anyone in his line of work believes in them. He notes dead people are harmless and pitiful.
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