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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
1
We announce a new stock of watches built by a top American factory now in service. Our offerings cover all makes and prices from 12 to 40 dollars plus a broad American line starting at 2.50 dollars. Fidel Huber, Manager.
Sheridan reports include Jas Golusha hauling 20 tons of potatoes shipped by Dr Amz of Ruby Valley. Local visits by Jennie Carson and Marie Lott, Musings on a strawberry festival to aid Rev Smith, and reminiscences of Thos H Branham’s death. Funeral for David OBrien and births noted. Community notices on new butcher sale and upcoming church services.
J M Page and party including Charley Redfield Dwight Bushnell George Schott Ford and Floyd Burtch depart Friday for surveying duties about 75 miles beyond Missoula. Orrin Wilcomb returns home from Laurin with mumps while Mrs R W Page tends a sick daughter in Forsythe. Local visits include Mrs C Redfield with Mrs Fred Mercer near Blaine and Rev R H Reed of Twin Bridges to preach next Sunday. An Associated Press report from Guantanamo Bay notes Osmo McCalla’s troops acclimate and endure fire in Cuba.
Special to the Tribune Kinaston June 30 Spanish reports say the Brooklyn was blown up by a shell and Commodore Schley was killed along with many men. A mine in Santiago city is alleged to threaten the American army. Washington reports no official news from Santiago. rumors run rife.
Not credited reports from Kingston claim the Brooklyn was blown up. War Department officials say the rumor is false and that Sampson would have wired the department if any such event had occurred.
The Egyptian government authorizes Admiral Camara to coal his vessels from his own transport accompanying the Cadiz fleet to this harbor.
Officials report reinforcements under General Anderson, the first expedition, arriving at Manila. The vessel Charleston, which convoyed them, is known to have reached the destination days earlier.
Six transports carrying about 3000 men left Tampa yesterday bound for Key West. The force is a portion of the expedition to reinforce Gen. Shafter and will be assembled at Key West before transfer by warships to the main transport fleet.
In Suez Canal Camara's fleet has started the passage, marking a key milestone as ships move toward the Red Sea. The event highlights regional maritime activity and potential trade implications amid ongoing regional navigation.
June 28 dispatch reports orders for an immediate large expedition to reinforce Shatter. The convoy will depart from Wasamaror with troops mobilized for rapid deployment and strategic support.
General Shafter reports eight thousand Spanish troops, with cattle and pack trains, just fifty miles from Santiago. He says he can take the city in less than forty-eight hours but warns heavy artillery is needed to clear the way, delaying the assault until roads are made suitable. Reinforcements’ approach likely pushes an immediate attack today.
A special dispatch from Washiaton notes Spanish forces in Cuba employ extensive barb wire barriers at exposed points. The steel fencing cannot be shot away and require clippers for removal, likely slowing assaults and increasing hazards for the attacking forces.
The News port with General Merritt and forces aboard departed San Francisco for Manila at ten this morning. The next expedition is due July 6 to 9, with a fourth between July 6 and 9 and a final expedition around August 1 bringing Merritt’s total to 21,000 troops.
Notice states the partnership between FE. Timer and M. M. Freed doing business as E. Timer & Company has ceased. Details reference casual consent terms and formal dissolution actions.
Commissioner of Beaverhead County Montana announces sale of the Golden Era Lode Mining Claim and Saint Louis Quartz Lode Mine Page 179 Vol 8 Local Dowie records plus a five acre mill site. Sale to be held July 80 1808 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Dillon Montana to satisfy plaintiff Michael Laine and Golden Min Mining. Includes all rights and appurtenances to the properties and mineral rights with terms cash to highest bidder.
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