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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
9
Report from New Chwang says Japanese forces lured and trapped Russian troops southeast of Shungumac. About 2,000 Russian infantry with a hospital train retreated toward Kai Chou while officers refused details and stragglers were closely watched.
Reports from St Petersburg and London discuss rumors of a naval clash off Port Arthur in which two Russian and four Japanese battleships were sunk. A cor respondent cites Vice Admiral Skrydloff reporting fog and a clash near Port Arthur, with ships damaged but no confirmation of losses.
From St. Petersburg on June 14 no information reached the general staff about an ambush of Russians at Pu Lan Tien and alleged 800 losses. Officials in the south of Liao Tung cite scant news and hesitate to speculate on the situation with Port Arthur silent. Cossacks and Japanese forces skirmish along the railway south of Vafandien as heavy fighting looms nearby.
Telegrams from Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge ask the state department to locate Hector Fuller of the Indianapolis News, a missing war correspondent believed captured by Russia or Japan. Fuller left Foo Chow to reach Port Arthur and was last seen June 10 at the Minauta Islands.
The official statement lists Navy losses of 44 officers and 920 men killed with 13 officers and 220 men wounded, Army losses of 36 officers and 989 men killed with 103 officers and 2,080 men wounded, and 20 officers and 696 men taken prisoner.
A riot broke out on a Northern Pacific passenger train near Burke as union miners from Hercules mine clashed with nonunion men from Federal Mining and Smelting properties. No fatalities but multiple injuries occurred on both sides amid tensions linked to the Cripple Creek explosion and prior Coeur d Alene deaths.
The steamer Canada bound from Quebec for Montreal collided with the Cape Breton near Sorel at dawn. Five passengers perished Alfred Thibeault and two sons Purser Bonneterre and Brunet while 105 others were saved as the vessel sank after the crash.
Grand Jury finds a true bill of murder in the case of Mrs. Nan Patterson the actress linked to bookmaker Caesar Young. The two were in a cab on June 4 when Young was shot and killed near New York. Patterson claims Young shot himself and says she picked up the revolver afterward.
In Elk Texas on June 13 a violent clash broke out between R B Torrence and family members and Dr Holton with Professor G W Perkins after a school vote dispute. R B Torrence was killed, Holton and the younger Holton were wounded, Perkins and Rivers Torrence shot, McAden unharmed. Shotguns and pistols used.
Chicago June 13 traders pushed prices higher on wheat amid rumors of flooded fields in Kansas and Oklahoma. July wheat up about a quarter to a quarter and a half cent. corn and oats also rose. Cash prices show strength in spring wheat, cash corn and oats with varied grain values. Meat markets moved higher with cattle, hogs, and lambs posting gains as receipts hit multi-thousand levels.
Cattle receipts 12 000 steady to lower with mixed steer and heifer prices. Western fed steers around 450 to 460. Native cows and helpers mixed value. Hogs receipts around 6 000 with higher bid tops near 4.92. Lambs and sheep receipts about 6 000 with steady prices for feeders and ewes around 4.00 to 4.25.
The report lists dairy and beef cattle receipts for South Groin and Florida markets with steady to strong demand. Cows and heifers bring around 50 to 140 dollars per head. stockers, feeders, and heavy cattle show varied quotes near 4 to 5 dollars per unit. Sheep and lamb receipts indicate steady western yearlings around 3 to 6 dollars, with common and feeder lambs quoted up to 7 dollars.
Cripple Creek Colo June 13 The Cripple Creek district sees a quiet day as about 100 miners from Victor depart for New Mexico or Utah. Arrests occur and a peace commission meets. a five member secret committee is formed to draft an anti union labor petition. Sheriff Bell hints at forthcoming sensational disclosures about some “good boys” in the Independence murders. Coroner Hall to impanel a jury on the deaths of Roxie McGee and H. Davis from last week’s riot. Most mines reopen with full forces.
In Chicago the Federation of Labor passed a resolution urging President Roosevelt to send federal troops to Colorado’s Cripple Creek district to protect miners. A second resolution urged AFL President Gompers to convene a nationwide meeting to address the Colorado crisis.
About ten miners deported from Cripple Creek left Holly at midnight for La Junta Pueblo and Denver. The rest stay in town, are orderly, have paid for meals and lodging, and appear well supplied. They worry about families left behind and are willing to leave the district if wives and children can join them, with many likely to seek ranch work in the countryside.
Miners from Rockvale Colorado deny reports they fired first in the skirmish at Dunnville that killed John Carley. They say they did not fire upon the militia, were not entrenched behind rocks, appeared on scene, and fled as soon as they were fired upon. They claim they could have destroyed the militiamen if they had chosen to act.
The record contains a bank statement for the State Bank of Dillon with assets and liabilities as of June 13 1904 including loans on real estate and other items and sworn attestations by cashiers J H Gilbert and A L Stone. Department of the Interior notices at Helena Montana dated June 1904 announce desert-land and irrigation proofs for Polaris Bannack Dillon and Grant, with witnesses named and dates set for July 22.
Helena Mont June 8 1904 George Gleed of Lima Mont files intent to prove desert-land claim No 587 for the 8 8 south west quarter see 2 NW NW sec 11 N EM NEY sec 10 to 148 18 W MM before treo W French clerk Dist Court at Dillon Mont Friday July 22 1904 James Phillips Henry Gleed Alva T Kellum Bid G Whiting all of Lima Montana 25 8 Frank D Miracle Register
A newspaper notice states rates of $1.50 per folio of 100 words for first insertion and 50 cents per folio for subsequent insertions. It also notes the atidavita of publication is withheld until payment is made.
Anthony H. French of Argenta Moot files intention to prove desert land claim No. 6382 for multiple sections and tracts in T 68 78 W and R 10 W before Geo W. French in Dillon Montana on June 1 1904. Names James E. Phillips Charles Jandere Omar D. Conger Charles W. Conger Dillon residents listed. 216 Fran D. Minnog, Register.
Department of the Interior notice lists Terrance Flynn seeking final proof to support his land claim in Montana. Proof before Clerk Geo W French in Dillon on June 21, 1904. witnesses include Amos C Hammond Owen Smith Jonathan Lovell and Thomas Flynn all of Dillon Montana.
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