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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
3
A portrait of a longtime Montana leader described as a practical optimist who built prosperity in Dillon and statewide. He blends social prominence with contact with common people and has personally weighed the county wool clip for years, shaping politics and finance.
Dillon squads swept three contests led by the Semipros in Idaho Falls 13 to 9 in a high scoring slugfest. Jack Rabbits edged Sheridan 12 to 11 after trailing 10 to 0, with La Croix on the mound for the comeback. Juniors defeated Dell 22 to 2 behind strong pitching from Yoe and Gosman, as Dell pitcher Gosman struck out 15. Ripley was sidelined briefly after a scary play at the plate.
The Dell support struggled repeatedly but the team managed a late burst of runs, closing the game with a surge toward the end.
Mrs. E. R. Teselle faced a planned jewel theft by her daughter Amber Thompson and her lover Mr. Hamilton. Amber hid the diamonds and later claimed Hamilton conceived the plan. After she tied herself during a staged attack, police and a doctor assisted. Hamilton fled but later faced questions as Amber confessed over several days.
A. L. Westgard, government path finder, recommends Anaconda as part of the transcontinental highway now being mapped. The route from Livingston will pass Three Forks Whitehall Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge Missoula Ravalli Wallace Spokane with feeder to Gardiner Yellowstone Gate. American Automobile Association pushes a national system with state and county links. Farmers gain reduced haul costs from 25 to 9 cents per ton mile, saving about 300 million dollars yearly. national road construction spends about a million dollars daily, expected to double this year.
A Michigan snowstorm is reported this week with speculation whether it signals lingering winter or an early spring. Weather forecasts offer varying interpretations as residents brace for unsettled conditions.
The piece surveys progressive currents and party rifts ahead of the 1904 elections. It notes Roosevelt’s Home Rule push, fund contributions from Nathan B. Scott and G W Perkins, Illinois and Wisconsin progressives, Taft’s defensive stance, and Wilson’s growing appeal. It mentions Riley and Dixon leadership, and Tammany and Ridder campaign funding details.
The Board of Trustees of School District No 7 Grant Montana invites bids by August 8 for a one story frame schoolhouse. Plans are at the County Superintendent's office. Bidder must include a $100 certified check and furnish a bond equal to 50 percent of the contract price within 10 days of award. The trustees may reject any or all bids. W C Tempiin district clerk.
Notice of two bayhorses lost in Dillon Montana one darker than the other both branded bar five on the left shoulder with forelocks trimmed and shod. Reward ten dollars for information regarding the whereabouts. J. B. McLaren, Dillon Montana.
The College of Montana offers Classical Scientific and Literary courses with two graduates this year receiving A B and Ph B degrees. The Academy provides Classical Scientific Commercial and Industrial courses with high school work away from home and individual instruction. The School of Music lists voice piano violin mandolin guitar with sixteen instructors and modern equipment. Girls and boys dormitories and a new gymnasium are noted. Catalogues available from President Henry R Fancher Deer Lodge Montana.
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