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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
6
Fragment of a newspaper masthead and miscellaneous notes listing publication details and advertising agent information for the Dillon Tribune in Dillon Montana. It references daily and weekly publication frequencies and an advertising agent in San Francisco.
Special dispatch from Porto Guinea Porto Rico reports Milea landing Monday morning after a lively clash with Spanish troops. No American casualties recorded. Spanish losses estimated around 40 killed and wounded. Details of Miles army movements awaited.
London July 26 A Madrid dispatch says the Spanish government has prepared a message to the United States proposing an armistice and talks on peace terms. The report notes the move as preparatory to peace discussions and indicates Madrid seeks a settlement through Washington.
General Shafter reports the formal surrender of the Spanish garrison at Guantanamo after arms were laid down yesterday. Several smaller garrisons in Santiago province had already surrendered, leaving Barrocos and Soqua with about 3,000 troops remaining.
Inmates held for political offenses against Spain in Santiago prisons are being released rapidly by order of Gen Shatter. The measure affects those charged only with political offenses and is reported to have a wholesome effect among the Cuban population.
Washington reports an absolute denial of a sensational claim that Garcia's troops clashed with Spanish forces en route to surrender at Santiago. The piece notes the report is fake and shifts to discussing improving U S histories and the vigor of life with Dr. Pierce's remedies, including testimonials from Mrs. Sallie Kauffman in Cedar County Missouri.
Vendor advertises a vast stock of Ontario glass mostly Libbey with a few other makes. Prices range from $2.25 to $116 for vases and small dishes, with a broad assortment listed. Offers to answer mail inquiries and pay express charges on any Montana rail or stage delivery.
Santiago reports reveal 143 cavalry horses surrendered to the army while the remainder were killed for food. General Shafter bans armed Cubans from entering Santiago, citing danger, but allows unarmed entry. Spanish troops begin embarkation next Thursday under a U.S. contract. The USS Santiago sails to Newport News with casualties, while the Jamaica transports Jamaica passengers to Guantanamo with fleet provisions.
T E Smith is named general distributing agent for construction materials, with Dillon to ship poles wire cross beams and insulators to Twin Bridges and other towns as the Parrot to Twin Bridges line moves toward operation. Community thanks builders and musical groups for a successful cake walk.
A patriotic tone argues the war is a shared American effort beyond party politics. It lauds heroes from Roosevelt to Dewey, discusses a postwar postal bank, Pacific trade gains, and economic notes on hay crops and Porto Rico. It also touches on press criticism of Col. Kessler and Montana officers in San Francisco.
A compilation of wartime observations praising Admiral Dewey and U S unity while noting Liberty’s growth. It highlights prizes of national duty, Red Cross work by Clara Barton, and wealthy citizens volunteering for naval service. The piece cites Hawaii annexation, cable plans, and Hoover Hoar’s stance on war.
The War Revenue law is in force and rubber cancellation dating stamps with name or initials and date are offered at $1.00 each to speed stamp use and save effort. Dillon Montana office advertises printing services and complete stationery stock at Tribune office.
Practical camera guide promises easy results for anyone and urges readers to get a subscription and send names and money to Yale Camera and Co for home delivery postpaid from Dillon Montana.
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