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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
4
The Tripune Pustisnine Co will not be responsible for any debts contracted by employees, except in cases where orders signed by the manager are given.
TriBUNE subscribers who did not receive their papers on time are asked to notify the office. The paper is published regularly and subscribers should receive it regularly.
The Baltimore built dry dock Dewey, largest ever constructed, started its voyage to Cavite Philippine Islands. Weighing 11 000 tons and 500 feet long, the 134 foot wide dock covers two acres and will take over four months to reach its destination. It cost 1 124 000 dollars to build and will need about another million to tow there. it will lift the largest battleship in three hours and then pump it dry. It is towed by three United States colliers on a record voyage unknown in length and time.
The giant crane uses “heaviest steel” cables over one and a half miles long and will need eight engineers technicians and 22 sailors to operate. Authorities say it may become one of the world’s greatest feats once in place.
Evangelist Palmer of St. Louis heads a Butte revival urging Christians to join a push to move hell out of the city. The piece notes Dillon’s gambling controls by the city council, with fines showing enforcement and potential spring elections shaping next steps.
The Dillon city council faces a barrage from Butte citizens and ministers about gambling petitions. The Tribune concedes some truth but argues the Miner overreaches and should begin at home before judging others. It notes Dillon residents did petition for law enforcement while Butte is accused of widespread violations.
Residents in Montana follow the Remey trial over the Wason Oliver killing. Prosecution portrays Remey as a murderer after an alleged accidental discharge during a scuffle. If convicted or acquitted, public reaction foreshadows a shocked state.
Citizens assess remedies after a court voided the Normal college bonds. Inspectors report winter damage to the unfinished Normal college addition in Dillon, prompting calls for decisive action and swift remedies.
The question asks if Governor Toole will invoke a special legislative session due to the current deplorable state of state institutions, especially the State Normal college, as influenced by Supreme Court decisions. It implies pending action or debate within the state government.
Reynolds is charged with grand larceny after a wagon load of merchandise looted from warehouses was found in his home and cashed, indicating extensive theft in the city.
Miss Emma Fritzi of Miles City started work at the Normal. Dr Bagley opened a lecture series at assembly. Rev Lough spoke to the YWCA and will headline next Sunday. Basketball players left for Bozeman to face Agricultural College and possibly Wesleyan College in Helena. Prof Robbins joined the trip. Two recent entertainments drew cheering crowds, including the Midland Opera Quintette. Prof O Shea lectured on Education for Life and spoke at an assembly. Miss Burton seeks her ethics notebook and asks about tonight’s methods.
Professor M W O Shea of the University of Wisconsin visited the Western High Schools accredited, promising a favorable review. The boys basketball team remains active, with the third team facing the Eighth Graders this afternoon. Exams approach next week as the school prepares for a larger faculty and a new shorthand class from 2 15 to 3 each afternoon next semester.
January 23 begins a new class for adults organized to meet resident demand. The eighth grade graduating class is invited to attend the high school rhetoricals this afternoon with recitations by Clara Adams Mable Selway Nevada Wall and Bessie Wall plus a “History of the class of 06.” Special music is planned. Principal Foote seeks a host family to provide board and room for a boy, or separate placements for board and lodging.
Washington Times reports Justice Harlan of the Columbian law school declined to supply Judge Peelle with copies of recent Supreme Court decisions in which Harlan dissented. He stated he would not be responsible for disseminating law from majority opinions he dissented from.
A Japanese marine officer cites large numbers of coast vessels and village-born sailors as key to Japan's skilled seafaring. Meanwhile travel kitchens used by Russians are tested in French maneuvers. In Acton England nurses fear rats in hospital rooms prompting a committee to investigate.
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