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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1892
Page
4
The report presents Judge Caldwell's joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to change how mayors are elected by state voters. It argues the people should choose their representatives and cites the aim as reflecting growing public sentiment.
Des Moines reports House sponsor Richman of Muscatine introduces a Democratic license bill allowing incorporated cities and nearby country areas to vote on liquor licenses at two year intervals. Senate support will come from Schmidt of Davenport who authored a similar measure last session. The bill keeps prohibition as the general rule with local option.
Detroit report quotes General Alger on Secretary Blaine’s presidential prospects and the Minneapolis convention. He says Blaine may accept if forced, but would prefer relief from candidacy. He warns war with Chile is possible but seeks peaceful options. New Orleans dispatch notes ex president Cleveland in private chat about his own candidacy and party stance.
Harrissburg Pa January 19 The Pennsylvania administration backs Marshal Wright of Lehigh county for Democratic state convention chair. Sixty seven counties would contribute fifty eight of seventy eight votes to his slate, while James Kerr is backed by nearly all Pennsylvania congressmen.
David T. Littler and allies discussed Illinois state committee actions on the first Blaine or Cullom ballot. Littler suggested Cullom won’t run if Blaine is in the field. Also notes in New York on silver bullion deposits and warrants outstanding.
A Northern Pacific special derailed between Duluth and Brainard killing Mrs Ed Andrews and nurse Lilly Wallace aboard the Andrews Opera company sleeper. The wreck near Jonesville left two bodies unidentifiable and injured about twenty passengers. flames from overturned lamps hampered rescue.
Two sisters Mary and Maggie Gilmore died after a street car and Fort Wayne train crash. Mrs. Brennan identified them. A thorough inquest is set to determine responsibility. News items also report 400 plus drowned near Cupri Point on a Hong Kong steamship and Jack the Slasher captured in New York after a razor attack, with Dowell noted as a crank with prior asylum confinement.
The Topeka report says Judge Botkin may resign to restore peace in Saward and Stevens counties, but he vows to stay ready with his arsenal if needed. Friends urge resignation. he will temporarily retreat while the bar selects a pro tempore. In Arizona, a bloody clash in Apache County leaves sheepmen dead and cowboys wounded, with reinforcements feared as old feuds flare anew.
The June 14 agreement formalizes a commercial treaty between France and the Scandinavian trio Norway and Sweden. The accord governs trade terms and economic cooperation as representatives announce the pact in Paris.
Cattle receipts estimated around 4 950 to 4 500 head with feeder and common cows showing varied prices. Hog prices range from about 3.80 to 4.05 for light to heavy weights with market described as higher.
Readable fragments show cattle and hog prices at Chicago yards with estimates for cows calves and feeders. Sheep receipts and lamb and grain futures for January February and May appear, including pork lard and rib quotes and rough notes on hog and grain values.
St Louis notes show steady flour patent values at 4345 with slight premium and varied wheat bids across January May and July contracts. Corn higher with March and May bids weak to nominal. oats up with May bids. lard prime steel at 6.05.
Sioux City Iowa reports hog market firmness with prices around 3.74 to 3.75 per cwt and cattle market about steady as traders await direction early in the year.
Officials in the Navy and War Departments signal a shift toward readiness amid Chilean incidents involving Yorktown and Evans. Secretary Blaine hints at unlikely friendly settlement as Baltimore sails south toward Acapulco with crew reassignments in anticipation of potential hostilities.
In San Francisco California orders require every officer on shore leave to report at once to the ch aniral of the Pacific squadron for duty.
Detroit dispatch reports General stating Blaine gave no comment on a presidential bid and that Blaine did not authorize him to speak for the secretary. The officer also comments on the Chilean war and ongoing army difficulties.
New Orleans reports say Cleve reached the city and soon departed for Joe Jeffersons plantation on Orange Island for a week of hunting and fishing. He avoided talk about his presidential candidacy and indicated he would remain a private citizen, praising party actions on the tariff as the national issue while supporting Democratic actions.
Report of a Winnis state committee gathering where observers expect the delegation to back Blaine over Cullom for the first ballot. Mr Littler was queried and it is understood Cullom will withdraw if Blaine enters the race.
Chairman Rider announces the Prohibition party will assemble in Music Hall St Louis on June 29 to nominate candidates for president and vice president of the United States.
Jan 15 report notes the senate ends deadlock by electing Clif, a Republican, for secretary while Democrats nominate Brewer. Democrats still hold acting position with Brewer.
A sprawling list of 1891 items notes political changes in Ireland and Britain, fires in Wisconsin and Connecticut, insurance shifts in New York, immigration counts at Philadelphia, and economic moves including sugar trust capital and world fair plans. Also covered are rail and streetcar incidents, naval and military notes, and a Paris to Chicago transport development.
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