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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
7
Fameory Neb Jan 5 George Baker and his wife were killed at about 6 am by shots through the bedroom window. Indications point to William Baker as the killer, bloodhounds are on the trail, and a lynching is feared if caught.
Denver reports Governor Adams president of Pueblo Savings Bank received a letter from Bradford Rhodes & Co urging opposition to postal savings banks. He replied that while objections exist the majority of argument favors establishment, citing public need for a government secured deposit facility beyond question.
New York December 81 Madeline Edison the 99 year old daughter of Thomas A Edison was blocked from a charity performance by Gerry society officers Her part was given to an older girl Edison commented the Gerry society lacks horse sense but may be a good institution. Bates Bigamist Sentenced In Oakland Thedime museum convict David E Bates was fined 1000 and given an indeterminate prison term for bigamy with six wives The verdict led to jury voir dire for a second charge and possible perjury action Three wives attended the court.
W H Griffen of St Paul was bound over to the U S court in 3800 after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner J E Cobbey. He faced charges of possessing and disposing of stolen postage stamps. The attorney secured surety and Griffen was released to return home. Also noted, Rodriguez Persong Nop Grata, a minister of the Greater Republic of Central America, will not again represent his government in the U S. Intimations of unacceptability influenced his government’s diet to avoid appointment.
In a brief health update from January, Clark shows improvement with steady gains noted by doctors. Family and friends await further developments as treatment continues.
A Maine incorporated venture seeks to buy idle 200000 acres of fallow land across Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire and Vermont to resettle with urban migrants. Missionaries will operate in New York and Brooklyn with public groups assisting. Led by A Willis Lightbourn George M Atkins and Charles Robbe the project touts public spirit and regional revival.
United States government receipts for December totaled 59,646,008 with expenditures 27,630,092 leaving a surplus of 1,715,831. Customs brought in 11,60,78&. internal revenue 14,842,926. miscellaneous 33,642,980. Union Pacific sale added 81,715,204 while payments included 900,000 for a Kansas Pacific bid and 517,428 interest on subsidy bonds. Compared to December 1896, customs and internal revenue rose about 1 million and 1.145 million respectively.
Maryville Cal Jan 4 W O Manwell of the Stanford football team died from injuries suffered in last Saturday game with Maryville. He had spinal cord damage causing paralysis below the injury with chest injuries noted. He described a neck crack during a tackle and loss of memory after the pile.
Thomas G Shearman of New York submits to the monetary commission a paper advocating large scale branch banks as a practical remedy. He argues the country is already banking rather than money based for exchange and calls the plan essential. Drummers oppose antiscalping bill as it would prohibit ticket sales by unauthorized sellers, he fears it could trigger higher passenger rates nationwide.
The Sage of Nininger Mr Donnelly, 66, famed author and Baconian Shakespeare advocate, will marry Marion Hansen, a 20 year old stenographer in his newspaper office, in six weeks. The engagement is announced in early January.
A public notice announces the appointment of McNalta as receiver in a pending matter involving James Me Jon, detailing the official role and jurisdiction.
In Columbus Ohio January caucuses migrated to a united front by ten anti Hanna Republicans and Democrats to oppose Marcus A Hanna for senator. Hanna forces concede lost organization power but deny any coalition with Brice for a gold Democrat, promising to fight through winter. Governor Bushnell and John R McLean bolster the opposition as the Jackson Day rally looms.
Columans Ohio January 5 report shows Republicans split over Senator Hanna with nine dissenters among 80, leaving two or three doubtfully loyal. A looming caucus, separate Senate and House ballots next Tuesday, and reports of anti Hanna agitation cloud the field amid circulating accusations and threats.
W J Bryan returned from Mexico to a marked display of support as friends gathered at a complimentary banquet by the Bryan Traveling Men's club. Visitors from abroad attended a reception before the Lincoln hotel banquet, with 200 guests expected. Speakers hailed Bryan as the likely Democratic candidate in 1900.
The Manchester Guardian reports the government will not recognize special rights at any Chinese port for one power. If Russia or Germany gains exclusive access, Britain will demand equal privileges for all and enforce most favored nation clauses to prevent unequal concession.
New York reports a one hour race on an outdoor track with a scientifically curved course between four top middle distance cyclists. Unlimited pacemakers and a $20,000 purse are planned with negotiations ongoing and James Michael likely in the field.
Mr. Verbeek explained to the Royal Academy of Sciences that spherical grooved glassy objects found with Billiton tin ore may be volcanic ejecta. He notes similar balls in Borneo Java and Australia and rules out artificial origin and nearby volcanoes as source.
The Sun reports a doctor endorsing a one day abstention from food to cure summer ailments. A reader recalls using a salt and cider vinegar mixture in water, with wineglassful quantities, to cure dysentery in weeks past. The remedy allegedly worked again for a summer complaint. A dramatization of Captain King’s Bert Frayne may arrive in Chicago this fall with Marlowe possibly in London.
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