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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
6
Special to the Tribune describes Sampson and Shafter agreeing on a plan of campaign with bombardment to begin tomorrow noon. Telegraphs note Toral in Madrid apprised of U S intentions and expected Santiago surrender within 86 hours.
In Mavnin on July 9 the peace party grows across Spain and seeks a suspension of the war. Weyler and the military party restrain them, arguing Spain must win a decisive land battle before they will consider negotiations to avoid lasting national disgrace.
A July 9 dispatch reports President McKinley naming a five member commission to govern Hawaii. Three members come from the United States and two are from the islands. The note also mentions soldiers' beliefs about treatment if captured and possible shelling of Santiago to push Spanish commander.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a figure of two million a year and prompts about buying or trying again. No clear event, date, or entities readable for a full news item.
Washington reports a cable from Gen. Shafter about Spanish capitulation talks. A White House conference with McKinley ended with Alger saying no surrender on accepted terms. Bombardment possible. 48 hours may settle Santiago as Shafter reinforces with six batteries and more troops.
Washington reports Spanish prisoners of war arrive at Portsmouth. Captain Crowninshield secured eight shelters for the men and officers in 48 hours on Savey's island. In Washington, he prepared quarters under a navy secretary grant for the enclave.
Reports from Washington and naval officials describe Shafter as bombardment of Santiago beginning at 4 p.m. with reinforcements, while Admiral Sampson plans to contribute heavy shells from the New York. Dispatches note long range firing, planned gradual intensity, and expected Spanish capitulation as the siege tightens.
President White of the First Nation Bank notes over 15000 dollars in gold shipped last week to the assay office. Most came from the Gold Dredging Co boat at Bannack while Grasshopper creek output suggests a much higher total than last year.
A boy named Brown was severely kicked on the head by a crowd of youths attempting to break a colt near Rite's dairy. The article notes the wartime tobacco issue and urges subscription, adding readers may read this item at no cost if not a subscriber.
A brief phrase warns of a guaranteed win in a transaction. It lists ailments such as biliousness sick headache furred tongue fever and Sieg as examples of the ills associated with the sure thing concept. The text resembles a promotional or cautionary note on risk and health.
The Klondike boom wanes with the old gold seeker tale repeating itself as wealth remains scarce for many. Pennsylvania Democrats avoid free silver in state talks while Montana's stance remains uncertain. The state school board votes four to one to sustain criminal intent against Superintendent Carleton amid charges from Miss Harris, raising questions of broader misconduct and potential others involved.
In response to a hospital corps letter from Paxson at Camp Merritt, Dillon women led by Mrs. LG. Fyhrie plan a Soldiers Aid push to establish a Company hospital for Co. E. Merchants Fyhrie Grocery Co. Crowell and Eliel Bros join in collecting subscriptions from 25 cents to 2 dollars, aiming to raise at least 500 dollars quickly.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a beauty aid claiming to clean blood by stimulating the liver and removing impurities. It promises banishing pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion with Oasparets priced at 10 cents and 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Representatives of the Telescope Flour Receiver Co have opened offices over the First National bank. The enameled metal device stores 50 or 100 pounds of flour and staples on a kitchen shelf. It protects contents from pests and dust, replacing barrels and sacks, and is selling widely in Beaverhead County.
A J Vance, in town to push a local telephone exchange, left for Anaconda on related business. He told Tripune the project has strong backing and will be installed in Dillon soon. The general superintendent will arrive to locate quarters, aiming for a mid term launch with 75 to 100 expected patrons.
Special Correction to TRIBUNE reports a July Fourth event in Lima with H C Patterson’s oration praising American patriotism and past and present heroes. E McGee gave a brief address as many locals attended the schoolhouse ball. photographers Mr. and Mrs. Cheney captured the group at dinner.
Ely Brothers advertise Ely's Cream Balm as a non irritating nasal remedy that quickly absorbs, dries not, and restores smell. It claims rapid relief in acute catarrh, cleansing nasal passages and healing the membrane. Available by mail or at druggists for 50 cents with full directions.
Talk with O. 8. S. ticket agent about the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway. Learn of electric lighted steam heated palace vestibule trains between Omaha and Chicago and St Paul and Chicago with superb dining car service. Ask about East connections at Omaha and St Paul and request rates and timetables if needed.
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