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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1899
Page
7
A Democratic anti trust banquet in St Louis gathers 1,445 attendees. Speakers include W J Bryan Champ Clark and M C Wetmore as the crowd cheers for anti trust and silver questions. Pelmont endorses Bryan for 1900.
In St Louis on May 26 the Democratic National Committee adjourned without deciding platform planks or policy on anti trust anti imperialism or silver. The meeting focused on strengthening state organization and campaign preparation for next year. Bryan and Altgeld warned that silver should not dominate, while urging attention to other issues such as trusts.
The conference moved toward a permanent arbitration system after Sir Julian Pauncefote proposed a formal body to judge disputes. The idea received backing from M. De Staal and the Russian chair, with Americans drafting an organic statute to establish a permanent tribunal for the conference to consider.
In Ida, May 27, saloons in Mullan Gem and Burke were closed, the Mullan Mirror stopped, editor W. H. Stewart arrested for publishing seditious matter. Four hundred Rehe yam yo Balle weethee and seventy-seven employment permits issued. The Last Chance mine reopened with a small force and many miners move toward Wallace area. General Merriam departed for Denver. Major Smith assumes command of US forces in Coeur d’Alenes.
Reports from Arta Samoa on May 17 note the Tri partite Samoa Commission arrived May 13 and held its first sitting May 16 with Chief Justice William L. Chambers. Officials refuse details but indicate support for Admiral Kautz’s actions. Two hundred buildings burned at Coney Island. losses approach one million dollars.
A massive cyclone near Bijou Hills south of Chamberlain South Dakota kills seven, including Charles Peterson and six children, with the mother and two other children severely injured. The storm also devastates Arf Coden, a church, a school, and surrounding ranches, then moves into Hamilton County Nebraska causing extensive property losses estimated at 75,000 to 100,000 dollars across 16 miles, though few injuries occur. Nearby Des Moines and Pittsburg report storm activity with minor fatalities and major infrastructure damage.
A northeast county cloud burst drenched Harrington Neb with extreme flooding. Homes and barns washed away and stock drowned while all bridges on East Bow creek disappeared. A nearby cyclone touched down twice west of town with minor damage and a church and priest’s residence at Menominee were struck by lightning.
A tornado swept through the southern part of Norra Tokawanda New York and nearby countryside in the afternoon, killing two people and causing damage.
The Rio Grande Western rail line markets itself as Americas Scenic Route with an inaugural fast schedule between Montana and eastern and southern points. It offers Pullman palace sleepers and free reclining chair cars on all trains passing through Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Leadville Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver with direct connections to Denver Kansas City Omaha St Louis and Chicago. The line also runs Pullman tourist sleeping cars to Kansas City Omaha St Louis Chicago and Boston without change and highlights special attention to ladies traveling alone. For schedules rates and maps contact W. C. McBride general agent 47 East Broadway Butte.
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