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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1894
Page
4
A Montana column compiles notices about newspaper advertising, statehood for Utah, a new Republican weekly in Anaconda, and editor John McMurry. It reflects on the railroad strike's impact, economic distress, and cautious optimism for western agricultural uplift amid national political chatter.
The Populist Tribune argues Anaconda should be Montana capital citing central location near the state population center, future population outlook, and strong regional commerce. It touts Butte and Anaconda as Montana markets, rail access, water quality, climate, streets, civic spirit, and ready resources for capital construction to win broad support.
Senator Sherman argues the Pullman monopoly surpasses the sugar trust in harm. He attacks high rates and the tipping system as a wage-absent nuisance, noting porters receive about $15 monthly and rely on tips or theft to survive. He proposes a federal sleeper rate act with penalties for overcharges.
A scathing verse denounces tariff reform as deceitful and damaging to industry and workers. It argues reform hides cheating, costs mills and labor, and shifts poverty onto Americans while pushing foreign markets and wages.
The American Protective Tariff league surveyed 120 New York dentists and found January 1894 collections averaged 59 percent of January 1893, implying a 41 percent drop. The piece argues protectionary tariffs raise prosperity across industries, including dental practice, despite opinions about free trade.
The Cleveland Badge marks a surge in free trade sentiment since March 4 1898 and is urged as a lasting emblem for coming congressional campaigns. The piece notes the failed Cleveland conference on the soft coal strike and argues against removing a 75 cent duty that keeps Canadian soft coal out, predicting dire wages if duty is lifted.
The Dillon Tribune publishes a daily bulletin 24 hours ahead of Butte dailies drawing appreciation from readers and newspapers. Editors note hard work over pay and celebrate enterprise as glory in journalism continues.
POLISHENE the new furniture polish will brighten old surfaces including furniture pianos chairs saloon bars and any polished or oil finished item Sold by N M White and N A Stiles druggists Dillon Montana 28 tf
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