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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
Notice lists publisher Tribune Publishing Co Dillon Montana with weekly and daily publication notes and agent Fishers San Francisco at 21 Merchants' Exchange for authorized newspaper advertising services. The clipped text also mentions file retention of the paper at the advertising agent's office.
The Porto Rican expedition begins its mission to capture Porto Rico. Gen Miles sails from Cuba aboard the Yale with four artillery batteries and troops. Two brigades at Charleston embark for Porto Rico while 13 000 Tampa troops prepare to reinforce. Gen Brooke moves 20 000 from Chicamauga toward Porto Rico and Shafter’s brigade remains at Santiago.
Special to the Tribune reports Washington on July 19 that peace prospects remain remote. Foreign officials have not moved toward negotiations as Spain endures defeat in Cuba and loss of its fleet. A cabinet official urges continued pressure until Spain comprehends its impotence and surrenders further ground.
Fifteen hundred men left San Francisco aboard the Pennsylvania yesterday headed for Manila. The 1st Montana regiment under Col. Kessler sailed with the transport. The dispatch emphasizes ongoing troop movements and includes an extended advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription aimed at expectant mothers.
A short notice suggests considering sterling silver gifts for a wedding present. It highlights the elegance and lasting value of silver pieces suitable for couples.
General Shafter wires Adjutant General Corbin that 22,789 Spanish soldiers were surrendered to him yesterday evening along with munitions and property. The figure exceeds his own force size, indicating a major capitulation in the theater near Washington.
Official source notes Admiral Dewey seldom mentions the German admiral at Manila. His dispatches show no hint of improper behavior, and recent sensational reports about German aggressions are considered untrustworthy and not from official sources.
Official report confirms mines in Santiago harbor were blown up yesterday. Destructiveness deemed overestimated. Commodore Schley and his party toured the fortifications by steam launch. Defences considered insignificant and American fire caused little damage.
The piece reports Spaniards favor war to the death over national ruin as Spanish defense works are pushed at all ports. American terms are said to demand a huge indemnity to justify seizing the Philippines, provoking public excitement.
President McKinley issues a proclamation directing General Shafter on protecting life and property in Santiago province. The note marks a new political power in Cub and underscores federal focus on the war effort with Porto Rico and Naval actions.
Major de Grandpr�, military attache of the French embassy, praises American troops for initiative and self-reliance. He contrasts them with Spanish troops, noting their aggressiveness and forward fighting spirit, while Spain’s forces appear passive and cautious.
The piece urges taking vacations to refresh weary workers, stresses diversified life, and argues Republicans should not fuse with Democrats for silver. It defends McKinley era policies and warns against sacrificing other benefits for the promise of silver in future politics.
The Dillon Examiner notes Governor Smith and Attorney General Nolan pressed charges against Carleton for an attempted theft before a board lacking jurisdiction. The item questions motives and potential outcomes, while other dispatches praise General Shafter for the Santiago victory and American soldiers in battles near Honolulu and in the Philippines.
The Washington Times denounces William J. Bryan for opposing annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines, arguing such a stance harms the Democratic party and western expansion aims. It praises imperial momentum and criticizes Bryan as alienated from party sentiment and national policy. The Indianapolis Journal notes workers marching as business readers stamp their feet.
Rev John Reid Jr of Great Falls recommends Ely's Cream Balm as a positive cure for catarrh when used as directed. Pastor Francis W Poole of Helena endorses it as the acknowledged cure, noting it contains no mercury or injurious drugs and costs 50 cents.
A complete Yale Camera 2x2 inch outfit with plates, papers, and instructions is offered free to new subscribers. Readers are urged to send a one month subscription and $1 in advance to the Darmy Tribune, Dillon Montana, to receive the mail order package postpaid.
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