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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
2
Missouri county weighs a proposal to annul its 80 year bonds for a railroad never built. Bond holders offer $100,000 to cancel, but Osceola delegates fail to approve the deal. A committee will draft a contract for a popular vote, while judges dodge federal marshal scrutiny.
In Manila during their first week Judge Taft and fellow commissioners hear a flood of recommendations on military and civil policy from diverse callers. They acknowledge a monumental workload and aim to pacify and govern the islands honestly with army aid, praising General MacArthur's civil and military administration. The Filipino party seeks a path toward autonomy under an American protectorate, reviving old autonomy proposals.
A head on crash on the Oakland Beach electric road at a sharp curve near Providence resulted in four deaths and 26 injuries. Victims include Arthur Liscomn, George W. Baker, Lewis P. Sanborn, and E. D. Burrovans. Lieutenant Governor Kimball among the injured. Motorman Burroughs attempted a line switch, following signals, but the single track collision caused the fatalities and ongoing hospital treatments.
Ironton Ohio June 12 section men on the Cincinnati and Hinton divisions of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad struck yesterday demanding higher wages.
London dispatch reports that England and Russia would lead a joint demonstration as tensions rise in Pekin. Foreigners are advised to leave. fortifications, guards, and troop movements are noted around Tien Tsin and Nan-Fu amid anti foreign protests and anticipated massacres.
Sir Claude MacDonald reports that the movement against foreigners has grown violent with railway fire and five days of halted communication. Two British missionaries and several others have been killed near Tien Tsin, chapels looted, and British missionaries sought refuge at the legation guarded by 75 marines. The Chinese government parleys but will not act swiftly to suppress the Boxers. the throne shows sympathy and the troops are divided.
June 12 dispatch from Tien Tsin reports great anxiety over foreigners in Pekin as relief troops cannot reach the capital before tonight. It is claimed 1,700 Russian troops with artillery may land tonight if transport over Taku bay is secured.
Sir Alfred Milner telegraphed United States Consul Hay at Pretoria thanking him for services regarding British prisoners at Waterval. A broad gratitude extends to Mr. Hay and to United States Consul General Stowe for their good work.
One hundred Ralls county citizens summoned as a panel to select 42 jurors for the murder trial of Alexander Jester. The charge concerns Gilbert Gates of Paris Illinois and the trial is scheduled to begin July 9.
Fire on June 8 destroyed the entire business district of Virginia and much of the residence area near Silver Lake. About 125 buildings burned in an hour amid a parched region and southwest wind. Loss estimated at 500000 with 125000 insured. relief needed for residents lacking shelter and food.
An explosion at Read's mine No 2 in Grousters Ohio trapped about two hundred miners yesterday. All were rescued except three deaths Evan Joseph John McClelland and Aaron Swanson perished when flames blocked exits. A second and third blast followed as inspectors fought to extinguish the fire.
Milwaukee June 9 Yesterday's Federation of Women's Clubs session elected officers with Mrs Rebecca Lowe of Georgia as president and Mrs Emma Van Vechten of Iowa as treasurer. New York New York Minnesota Michigan Pennsylvania Wisconsin were represented on the slate. Next biennial will be considered by the new board of directors at Buffalo and Boston.
Thousands lined the streets for a mass meeting and torchlight procession in Havana honoring General Maximo Gomez. Four bands played as Gomez received enthusiastic cheers, then spoke briefly promising that Cuban independence would soon be achieved.
News from Labuan describes a renewed rebellion in north Borneo against the Chartered Company rule. Several British settlers were killed and seven wounded, twenty five Chinese fatalities reported, and the city environs were devastated.
Two men named Will Hilliker from Helena and Clayton Schock from Seattle drowned on Lake Bennett, after leaving Barbe in a canoe which capsized. An unknown party of three men and two women also perished in Windy Arm due to a sinking barge. General Pio Del Pilar, the Filipino leader, has been captured near Manila.
Four men died and several were wounded during a violent clash between transit strikers and deputy sheriffs in St Louis after a labor parade. Victims include Ed Burkhardt and Edward C Thomas, with George Rine and Fred Boesm killed. injuries to Oscar Marvin August Smith Charles Ludwig Ed Barry James McGuire and John McElroy. Company F deputies led by Colonel Cavender reported riotous activity near the Park Avenue division car barracks.
The June report from the agriculture department indicates winter wheat acreage under cultivation drops by 1.676 million acres to 24.908 million as of June 1, down 5.24 million from fall sowing. May conditions declined 6.2 points to 82.7 with spring wheat acreage reduced about 2.9 percent. Minnesota Wisconsin Oregon report declines while Nebraska Iowa Oregon Washington exceed ten year averages.
A funeral notice from Omaha dated June 11 reports the death of Frank E Moores and outlines funeral arrangements and burial details for the family and local community.
A youth party from Oak Park and surrounding western suburbs collided with an Illinois Central train near Frty-first Street last evening. Several riders were injured as the carriage toppled from top seats and spilled onto the pavement. at least a dozen were hurt with some near-fatal injuries reported.
In New York on June 11 delegates from the National League teams formed the Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players. The group plans to include minor league players later for mutual benefit amid grievances over farm out and other unfair practices.
Rev. J. Mmith dies at Mercy hospital after a long illness. He was the first pastor of the Catholic colony in Greeley county Nebraska and a longtime leader in colonization work under Bishop O Conne of Omaha. Born in Ireland, he trained for the priesthood at Troy Seminary, New York.
A severe windstorm swept through Springfield and nearby towns causing extensive damage to shade and fruit trees. Reports from Petersburg and Athens note building damage and the destruction of the electric light plant tower in Athens. Fruit tree losses run into thousands of dollars.
June 10 16 and 20 ticket sales from Butte to Kansas City Omaha St Joseph and Sioux City at 42 return to St Louis 49.50 and Chicago 53.50 with return by Sept 30. The route passes Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Royal Gorge Pueblo Colorado Springs Maniton Garden of the Gods and Denver offering palace cars reclining chairs dining car service. Contact O W McBride Gen Agent 47 East Broadway Butte or nearest QO 8 S L agent 2ld.
Church notices list services for multiple denominations. The Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Henry F Cop e holds Sunday worship at 11 am Bible school at 12 pm Young People's meeting at 6 30 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm with Wednesday lectures. Additional details include parsonage adjacency and seasonal evening service shifts. M E Church and St. Bartholomew's outline Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am class 12 pm Epworth League 6 30 pm junior league 4 pm prayer 7 30 pm Holy Communion and morning prayers occur on selected Sundays.
Morning service at eleven oclock and an evening service at seven thirty. A noon service at twelve o clock followed by a six forty five session.
R. L. Boatman announces a six day grand sale in Dillon starting July 30 offering 1000 to 2000 head of horses from war broke to mounts, plus a herd of Shetland ponies. Railroads will provide special rates as Dillon expands stock yards for this largest Montana horse sale and aims to position Dillon as a leading horse market.
The ad proclaims two million Cas carets Candy Cathartic boxes sold yearly with expectations of three million by New Year. It claims Cas carets are a delightful year round bowel regulator and widely available from druggists in 50c and 100 250 packs with purity guaranteed.
Judge Philips discharged John Waters after Saturday afternoon proceedings for allegedly stealing a gelding from the Montana and Idaho Stage Co. at Squaw Creek station. Monday morning Benjamin Mathis, known as Choke Cherry Cheege, was similarly discharged after the court found evidence insufficient to convict. attorney William Cushing defended both cases.
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