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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
1
Frank D. Miracle, register at Helena land office, explains new circular rules for final proofs. Officials must agree with special agents, report misconduct, and inform applicants that proving before others may delay entries. Where agents cannot attend, proofs may be transmitted for central review.
Five men were killed in a cave in at the Minnie Healy mine near three yesterday afternoon. The victims are Shift Boss Thomas Haggerty Thomas Furlong Antone Friuette William Dwyer and William Abrohom.
A fierce early morning blaze in Rochester New York sweeps the heart of the business district. Fire authorities struggle to contain the flames as dynamite is used to blow down structures in a bid to halt the inferno.
The Rattlesnake Reservoir and Water Co bought out James Melvin’s inter est amounting to eleven and one quarter shares for 700 dollars. Now seven shareholders remain including Rattlesnake Live Stock Co French Bros S A Banning and Son Thos Haw Ed C Smith Wm South and Edwin Norris. Norris bought Louis Stahl’s shares last year. No more shares will be sold or transferred. The reservoir’s estimated water supply is 1400 inches of excess stored water for thirty days during irrigation season.
A jury trial before Justice of the Peace Virmillion heard Dillon Electric Light and Power claim a full month’s bill from George Kunzman after he cut the lights at his business. The jury found for Kunzman, and the plaintiff appealed to the district court.
E Fischl and F W Kupnal visited Dillon to organize a lodge of the German Society Sons of Herman. A meeting at George Kunzman’s parlor drew about twelve. A three man committee will recruit members for a March 20 consolidation visit by Grand President and Grand Secretary.
Articles filed in Dillon establish the Paxton Sheep Company with James Paxton Leonard Eliel and B F White as directors. The firm buys Paxton Ranch for 15000 dollars, held for fifty years with 3000 shares at ten dollars each and 30000 capital. The ranch lies twelve miles north of Dillon and spans about 2517.81 acres.
A pictorial depiction shows the iron horse of the foreign devil along the edge of Peking's Tartar wall as part of Russia's Transmanchurian railroad. The lower image features Russian railway employees a train and Chinese policemen in a scene of occupation.
Dr W V Kingsbury county councilor of Montana Medical Association urges all physicians in Beaverhead County to meet next Monday afternoon in his office to organize a county medical association, elect officers, and draft a constitution. The meeting, originally set for Saturday, was postponed to Monday.
An American Press Association dispatch from Omaha dated February 26 reports Japan planning to attack Port Arthur today as Manchuria rises to aid Japan. St Petersburg fears a Russia Germany understanding and France may join against Japan. New York recounts a February 24 night action near Port Arthur with Russian success and Japanese losses including four sunk battleships.
New York report confirms battle on the 24th as Manchuria rises against Russians. Manchurians prepare to cut off advancing Russian units. five thousand Japanese troops shift from Mukden to Mingtung. Ten thousand Manchurians join Japan, with ample ammunition and funds from patriotic donors.
Mrs Eunice B Selway narrowly escaped death after eating canned tomatoes at lunch. Dr Walker treated her and his effort is credited with saving her life.
Thousands work across Forest Park building marvels as foreign curios arrive by camel and elephant. The Tribune plans a twelve day celebration for its leading reader, with cash prizes and a trip to the fair. Coupons extended to fourteen days to accommodate slow mail. New entrant Hattie Ellis joins race. Mayme French regains lead with 1,457 votes as standings are charted today at noon.
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