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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
A local dealer promotes watches from a major factory with a new shipment arriving. Prices range from 2.50 to 40 dollars with a full American line and popular all round satisfaction claims. Fidel Huber, manager, invites inquiries.
Special Correspondent notes sickness and heavy rain in Peaceful Valley. Local tidbits include visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Page and Nellie Page to Rochester and Dillon, Dwight Bushnell’s ride from Helena to Boulders, and Mrs. H. B. Boothby’s stay in Pageville. Rentals announced for Rafferty place.
Special from Suerrpayn notes a Sheridan reader questioning a Tribune letter that closely mirrors a Triment piece dated June 8th, suggesting possible plagiarism. The column also reports local moves, church services, and town improvements including Elling's new store, residents visiting Dillon, and workers traveling for mining claims.
Special correspondence reports persistent rain in Centennial Valley over two weeks. Miller and Harry Winslow bought the saw mill once owned by Andy Christiansen and plan operations within weeks back of Winslow's property. Humphrey & Haynes stage outfit moves stock. a train wreck ruined most of 50 horses. O. Currie works valley roads while Spurlin and wife visit Monida. Milton Bean travels to Virginia City for court.
Newland's Hawaiian resolution cleared the House by a large majority and is expected to pass the Senate within the week. The Montana Regiment heads to Manila in a week with a second expedition already sailing amid equipment delays. Madrid officially reports the Cadiz fleet has sailed. Washington officials view the announcement coolly.
Madrid reports the Cadiz fleet has departed likely toward American or Cuban waters. Washington officials express confidence in a strong reception but with limited United States disclosures from the navy department. Some fear Atlantic coast targets, though naval officials do not share that concern.
Special to the Tribune reports the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius fired three large charges of guncotton near midnight at Santiago. The thirteen-inch rifle tests were described as unimpressive beside the Vesuvius main guns, with explosions described as terrific in force.
Washington reports the war department says Santiago will not be a base of operations. Once the town is captured or the Spanish flee, insurgents will control it and American troops will be withdrawn for other operations.
The Little Band of Marines at Guantanamo faced night attacks from guerrillas and feared retirement to the ships. Fifteen hundred reinforcements under Colonel Rabi crossed Spanish lines and joined the Americans. Some of the new troops had fought with the Americans yesterday and showed bravery.
Washington June 16 Newland's resolution was adopted in the house by 209 to 91 in a largely party line vote. The measure passed this afternoon with only three dissenters among the Republicans and Democrats.
The second Manila expedition embarked from San Francisco at 1 o clock. A new fleet is to be organized within a week. Delays were due to scarce supplies, now abundant. The Montana regiment will be carried on the forthcoming expedition.
Washington reports Madrid officials confirm the Cadiz Heat has sailed but refuse to reveal its destination. The announcement stirs excitement in capital as details remain undisclosed.
The Indiana under Capt. Taylor commanded the naval convoy with transports moving from Port Tampa to Key West. Five warships joined 11 others off Key West creating a long grand procession. The combined fleet stretched for miles as the transports extended over several miles.
Washington reports the Cadiz Spanish fleet shrouded in confusion with conflicting notices of its presence at Cadiz and readiness for sea. Military officials remain unsure whether the squadron is in harbor or at sea as rumors swirl over its status.
The dated June 15 entry notes that orders from the navy department report Admiral Sampson sending Lieut Blue ashore with a party of men who completed a seventy mile detour around Santiago harbor.
The first army transport for the Cuba invasion left Tampa at nine in the morning with fifteen warships. An earlier partial start on the 8th was halted by reports of Spanish warships off Cuba. The Castine overhauled most transports, but the City of Washington was delayed until sighting Cuba due to order changes and a collision among five vessels requiring unloading and reloading troops.
London reports up to June 8 that on June 5 rebels crossed the Sepate river and seized two outposts surrounding Manila. The fall of Manila is imminent before American troops arrive as Spaniards suffer from constant attacks and hunger. The Cuban expedition under General Shafter left for Santiago with 15 000 men aboard 35 transports and 15 warships. The Florida and Miami were the colliding transports.
Glenda le history notes visitors including Benjamin Bond county surveyor and his son in town to inspect roads. Father Pawelyn conducted Catholic services at Neil Sharkey’s home. John Streb and family attended services. Miss Bella Rife county superintendent toured toward Hecla. Nellie Sharkey acts as post mistress during her sister’s absence.
Representatives of the Telescope Flour Receiver Co. have opened offices near the First National Bank. The device is enameled and decorative, fits on a kitchen table, and holds 50 to 100 pounds of flour and related staples. It protects contents from mice dust and moths and replaces barrels boxes and tins.
In the Clerk and Recorder's Office since June 8, deeds recorded include transfers from J E Morse to Alma Thorpe, J A Nyhart to Jordan Nyhart, W Li Melogue to Anton Jackson, Jno A Hughes to Axeline Thompson, and others. Water right locations listed for Thomas Pierce, Florence Morse, A H Jackson, John Kent. quartz location notices filed by J Hamilton et al.
All bicyclists and others interested in the Fantastic parade on the Fourth are asked to list their names with the committee. The organizers urge owners of wagons or vehicles to join and ensure a successful event. Committee members include W. H. Cochran, Fred Waldorf, T. E. Smith, Mrs. W. H. Cochran and Miss Lillie Oliver.
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