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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1890
Page
1
Weekly Tribune notes from Glendale and Birch Creek columns. Correspondents report hail storms, stock movements, mine work, engine arrivals, and social visits across towns like Alden, Beaverhead county, and Dillon. Several notes cover farmers, horse theft rumors, and local trades with mixed weather and travel updates.
In Custer County near Helena on June 12 the governor sent Col. Curtis with arms to Miles City while Cheyennes abandon camps and attack settlers. Cattle are being shot for malice as troops move from Fort Keogh to the Cheyenne agency. At Fort Missoula a deserter and his companion were halted by a sergeant after telegraphing Hope for arrest. the man faces probable Leavenworth imprisonment.
An old advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the fastest cure for whooping cough and a soothing remedy for consumption, coughs, colds, bronchitis and asthma. It claims no opium, lung strengthening effects, and that children won’t be kept awake by coughing.
Local readers report the emergence of The Password a new fraternal publication in Butte as rail and town developments stir interest. Philipsburg eyeing Silver Lake site for a summer resort while electric lights spread to Philipsburg and Nevada mines report bullion shipments and proposed Humboldt works upgrades.
Harry Goodwin and Cora Skinner of Lawrenceburg Indiana ran away to marry after finding Squire Sterling in Elizabethtown Ohio near the state line. The trio crossed fences as the furious father pursued on horseback, the Squire saying join hands and run for Indiana as the license was not valid in Ohio. A large crowd witnessed the race and the couple escaped without the father’s blessing.
A detailed account of Thomas King’s execution for murder at the gallows after a night of mixed mood and memory. The narrative covers his wandering childhood from New York to Wisconsin, mining ventures near Leadville, the Elkhorn fatal row, and his final plea for mercy. It notes his religious readiness, the priestly vigil, the formal death warrant, and a pauper’s burial.
Washington June 9 The house debate on free coinage ends with Bland's resolution defeated 116 to 140 as Democrats defect. The bill passes final passage in amended form authorizing purchase of 4.5 million dollars in bullion monthly and issue of silver certificates. redemption remains in bullion, a point likely to draw Senate edits. Carter shifts vote after pairing issues, supporting recommittal then opposing final passage.
United States Consul General Sewall arrived in Samoa May 19 and was warmly greeted by natives and residents. King Malietoa declared a thanksgiving day on June 8 to honor peace among the three powers. Olo faces treason charges for claims Mataafa was the true king. Mataafa pressed for Olo’s release. In Honolulu, the Charleston arrived May 29 as Hawaii’s legislative assembly opened May 21 under kingly oversight. In London, the national reform party gained control of the London Dockers’ union on June 7. A Hyde Park labor demonstration drew about 40,000, with 60,000 more nearby. Sir Henry Havelock Allen faced hostile crowds before police protected him and he left with mounted escorts.
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