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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
9
New York June 21 reports show the death toll rising as bodies are recovered near North Brother Island. About 734 have been found with roughly 300 still missing, many unidentified or buried on Long Island. Coroner's inquest opens as crews recover more remains.
The speaker recalls a violent disaster with a struggling crowd, dead and dying, screams, flames, and lingering horror. The vivid recollection emphasizes enduring trauma and inability to erase the memories of that scene.
President Roosevelt visits Valley Forge to honor the historic site and support a memorial marking Washington’s encampment. He attends divine service at Washington Memorial chapel with Mrs Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox, then returns to Knox’s home. The day includes tours of the historic grounds and a morning drive.
Messages from Denver report military interference with relief work for families of Cripple Creek deported miners. Sophie King says she was ordered to aid only through the military. The federation reports attempts to pressure union storekeeper John Harper. Military order forces direct county funds to aid. Fleet returns to Vladivostok and speculative Kamimura actions remain unconfirmed.
Cardinal Satolli was the guest of honor at a June dinner at the Catholic University hosted by Monsignor O'Connell rector. The informal event gave faculty and guests a chance to meet the cardinal who spoke on the church's welfare in America.
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners arrived in Cripple Creek Colorado as a prisoner in charge of two deputy sheriffs. He was brought from Telluride on a warrant charging him with involvement in the Vindicator mine explosion last November. No protest occurred. He is jailed in Cripple Creek County Jail.
Peoria June 20 The Corning distillery resumes grinding of corn as the plant prepares for a full restart following a disaster two weeks earlier that killed fifteen workers. Explosion and fire destroyed warehouses and fermenting houses, and three bodies were never recovered.
The annual A. O. U. W. memorial service at the Methodist church honored deceased officers of the supreme and district lodges. A large crowd attended, including all delegates present at the convention.
Washington, June 20. The acting commissioner of the land office instructed officials at Lander to withdraw from all forms of entry 2,340 acres in township 58 north, range 99 west. The withdrawal aims to advance the Shoshone irrigation project.
In Santiago de Cuba a five hour downpour and hurricane left more than 100 dead. El Cobre suffered the worst with sixty drownings as the river rose and flooded the village. Daiquiri El Caney and surrounding areas also saw deaths and widespread destruction to bridges, tracks, houses, mines, railroad property, and merchandise.
Tangier June 21 authorities at the British consulate expect the release of prisoners by Saturday in the Perdicaris and Varley negotiations. Raisuli proposed exchanging prisoners via Zelal, governor of the Beni M Sara tribe, who refused to move the exchange from the Beni Aras. Eight Raisuli men imprisoned at Tetuan have arrived.
Four men suspected of raiding the Northern Pacific train at Bear Mouth appeared at a Harvey creek mining camp twelve miles south of Bear Mouth and demanded food. They rode away after two hours, carrying canvas sacks while one man held miners during the ransacking for themselves and their horses.
Chicago wheat and grain rallied on crop concerns with Roumanian yield slippage. prices: Wheat July 84 54 cents September 85 Te corn July 47 14 cents September 48 cents oats July 5 61 cents September 5 2 cents pork July 12 95 Sept 13 22 4 lard July 7 00 Sept 7 15 ribs July 7 45 Sept 7 60 cash prices list several spring and hard wheats and corn and oats readings.
Cattle receipts total 26 000 with steers 5.19 to 5.75 and cows 1.75 to 4.79. calves 2.50 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 30 000 with prices 4.95 to 6.20, bulk 5.10 to 5.20. Sheep receipts 20 000 with good to choice wethers 4.75 to 5.25 and western sheep about 4.50.
Cattle receipts 9300 steady to weak with ranges for choice export and dress beef steers from 0.75 to 6.40, western fed 4.25 to 6.00, stockers 3.00 to 4.70, cows 2.00 to 4.25, calves 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs receipts 4100 up, top 5.10, most 4.04 to 5.05, packers 4.95 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 2700 higher with lambs 5.00 to 6.80, fed ewes 4.50 to 5.10, stockers 3.00 to 4.00.
South Omaha reports cattle receipts around 2 000 with best bid retreating 10 cents, cows and heifers about $3.04 to $5.10, stockers $2 50 4 60, calves $2 75 to $5 75, hog receipts near 5 000 with heavy hogs $5 02 to $5 10 and bulk around $4 95, sheep receipts 3 500 with yearlings $4 75 to $5 25 and lambs $5 50 to $7 30.
From the Engineering Record illustration describing Chicago’s new sewerage setup. Massive nine foot diameter check valves on centrifugal pump outlets automatically close if pumps shut down to prevent flooding. Valves are lightened by a buoyant steel design, pivoted on bronze bearings, made in Boston.
The British Medical Journal notes Japan credits diet and water use for national vigor. Japanese rely on a frugal rice diet, water as a health tool, and jiu jitsu training including anatomy. They favor fresh air, open windows, and deep breathing as vital measures.
A Michigan man unveils a pneumatic street cleaner that dispenses with brushes. It pulls dust into a repository via exhaust and dumps it into a cart, preventing unsightly piles. The inventor says it cleans so well it may not need sprinkling, provided the surface is dry.
A writer in Electricity claims that wood exposed to Roentgen rays can imitate fifty to sixty years of natural aging in a single day. If true, Stradivarius violins would lose their aging premium except for manufacturing perfection, though natural aging may still produce better tone.
John Sorenson of Grant Montana filed notice of intention to prove desert land claim No. 6243 before Geo W. McHugh Clerk of the District Court at Dillon Montana on Tuesday June 21 1904. Witnesses Hawley J. Selway Richard Underwood Frank D. Minacry listed to prove irrigation and reclamation under the act.
Notice given by Annie Kellum of Lima Mont for proof on desert land claim No. 5790 in the REX NW and SW sections, before Geo W French at Dillon District Court on June 7 1904. Witnesses include Charlie Vats Al Ponte Kellum and others from Lima Montana.
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