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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
6
A fatal fire in Diamondville coal mine No 1 near Kemmerer Wyoming traps 70 miners and 15 horses. One miner John Anderson survives by crawling through flames. rescue attempts fail and property losses are expected to be enormous. The cause is unknown and the mine is plugged two miles from the mouth.
J W Adams Nes, a carpenter of 524 West Grant Street, lies between life and death after a midnight raid on Cash Curtis wholesale liquor house in North Topeka. About 30 to 60 armed citizens attacked, three policemen drove them back, Adams was shot twice in the breast. Police officer suspects friendly fire. Adams claims a policeman shot him. D H Mitchell and Rev F L Emerson arrested. Emerson released on recognizance. Dr Mitchell aided the injured man at Riverside hospital.
Mystic Shriners caravan moved through Chicago on its way to Honolulu Hawaii to establish a temple in an ancient volcano. Imperial potentate Lou B Win6011 led about 160 Shriners and nearly 50 ladies with Baladin temple Grand Rapids escort. A Chicago banquet greeted the group before they depart for San Francisco March 4.
Florence Colorado February 26 a circulating rumor of a clash between strikers and non union coal miners at Bear Gulch near Florence is denied about 120 non union miners were brought to the mines yesterday under guard but the sheriff’s fears proved groundless the imported workers were put to work and none were molested. Worse Than Hazing Baltimore February 26 Henry Schurman a Maryland University freshman was driven from campus by fellow students who pelted him with eyes dead cats cabbages and other missiles in protest of hazing. Hamilton Gets Seven Years Minneapolis Minnesota February 26 Frank H Hamilton convicted of voluntary manslaughter received seven years hard labor at Stillwater after court hours to avoid crowds.
Topeka reports Mrs. Nation was released from county jail and headed to Peoria to serve as editor of the Peoria Journal for one day at a pay of 150 dollars. J. B. McAfee of Topeka acts as bondsman for her.
Sioux Falls records report William Brandt traveling representative of the Sioux Falls Brewing company in Hyves shot himself with a revolver shortly before noon. The incident is listed as death by own action in the local bulletin.
J P Morgan completes a mega consolidation uniting Carnegie Steel Federal Steel National Tube American Steel and Wire American Tin Plate American Steel Hoop and American Sheet Steel into United States Consolidated Steel with 1 1 billion capitalization. Lake Superior mines may join later. officials anticipate official announcement today.
Havana celebrated Independence Day with mass meetings and a parade of about 10 000 schoolchildren bearing Cuban flags. Gen eral and Mrs Wood were greeted with flowers as Senor Capote urged quiet while praising U S aid to Cuba. Senor Zayas warned of revolutionary threats and said independence would come by machetes of liberators.
Smith Center Kan Feb 26 The wife of John Campbell a prosperous farmer shot and killed Hubert Day her son in law yesterday Day was ordered off the farm and left to the road then returned to the house where he was shot as he reached the door Day and Campbell's daughter had been married about a year but had not lived together for months
The Carnegie Steel Company joins George J. Gould and Pittsburg financiers to fund a $15 million trunk line connecting Pittsburg to Toledo and westward. The six month start window and a 20 year lease shape the plan for a major railroad entry into this tonnage hub.
Cape Town reports Colonel Plaier defeated General Dewet near Disselfontein on the Orange River, seizing a gun and prisoners. Dewet allegedly escaped to the opposite bank with a few followers. Boer forces, including 5,000 scattered troops, retreat east under Lord Kitchener's dispatch. Major Howard of the Canadian scouts killed, casualties listed.
London war dispatches say Botha’s main force remains south of the Pongola river near Piet Retief, pressed by French columns. Boer strength unlikely to exceed 4,000, harassed but not yet destroyed. Dewet’s raid into the Cape has failed as guerrillas move toward Griqualand.
Beijing ministers call the punishment edict satisfactory and announce public executions for Chih Siu and Hsue Chung Yu in Peking on Tuesday. An edict suspends exams at outrages sites while Washington reports near unanimous backing to avoid offensive actions during peace talks. Minister Conger to take 60 days leave. Rockhill to lead negotiations. King Edward travels from Flushing to Cronberg to visit Empress Frederick. Princess Beatrice also set to depart Windsor for Cronberg.
John H. Mitchell elected United States senator in Oregon at 12 30 a m Sunday to succeed George W McBride term ends March 4. Allocation of 46 votes included 35 Republicans and 11 Democrats marking the 25th ballot of the day. Chinese Attack German Soldiers Near Pao Ting Fu
Bozeman Agricultural College selected three students from a preliminary round held last week to represent the school in March against Wesleyan University. The event set the stage for the intercollegiate debate showdown with unspecified topics.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold chills and grip, says Chamberlain Cough Remedy is the only effective medicine after one bottle, and praises the manufacturer. For sale by L J Williams.
Theodore Heiss of Butte was shot in the foot during a confrontation with a highwayman. Two robbers were involved and both escaped. The account notes such incidents are common in the Smoky City.
National Irrigation and Journal de Ist selected for irrigation interests offer one year at 2.25 with Tar Din Tribune. Subscribers in arrears may pay at the office. December issue covers National Irrigation Congress in Chicago and is in limited supply.
An Austrian anecdote recalls painter Makart sitting in silence for an hour beside the soubrette Josephine Gallmeyer at a Vienna dinner. She finally urged a switch of subject, remarking on his taciturn nature.
Advertisement claims one dose of Sherman's Headache Cure cures headaches and neuralgia. Pills available in 250 and 100 boxes sold by City Drug Store with claims of instant relief.
It is noted that dates are a common, affordable, and delicious fruit. They are praised as highly healthful and especially suitable for children.
An advertisement claims impure blood shows on the face and health, urging use of Adker's Blood Elixir with a money back guarantee. It is signed by L. J. Williams' Central Pharmacy. The note adds a separate line about Abyssinian warriors and a royal escort of 45 trumpets.
Advert reads testimonials praising Menpev's Dynamic Taunass and Dynamic Tables for rapid cold relief. People from San Francisco share experiences with relief within a day, claiming cures for cough and cold, noting prices and availability through Inland Drug Co and local agent L. J. Williams.
H. B. Ashworth was riding near the Big Hole reservoir in Butte when his horse fell. He could not rise after the fall and his leg was crushed, leaving him pinned down for eight hours.
A man charged with theft is berated by a judge who insults him with Persian imagery and terms. He threateningly sentences him to ninety nine years in solitary. The thief corrects the sum to seventy eight nine thousand krans. Sixty years later the case is dropped after the defendant dies.
Tonight and tomorrow night and every day this week Kemp's Balsam offers a remedy for coughs croup bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption. A bottle costs 250 and 50c with a sample bottle free. For sale by City Drug store.
In a Philadelphia Press quip Henpeck jokes about a photographer who shouts to his wife to look pleasant and be natural during a sitting, calling photographers creatures of whim and irony.
An agitation for Lane's Tea claims the product keeps bowels healthy aids digestion purifies the blood and improves complexion. It promises daily bowel movement and a good appetite with packages priced at 25 or 50 cents sold at City Drug Store.
A Philadelphia Times brief recalls a fable moment in which magpies taunt an owl for proof of wisdom and the owl promises action before taking flight.
A vintage ad touts Roker's English Remedy to stop a cough at any time and cure the worst cold in twelve hours with a money back guarantee. Available for 25 and 50 cents at L. J. Williams' Central Pharmacy. The ad adds a quip about energy as a key to human success.
An advertisement promotes Lane's Tea as a pleasant laxative that improves digestion and complexion. It claims the product drives yellow from the eyes and maintains kidney health, urging readers to try a 2650 package tonight, available at City Drug.
Even early in the season the low railroad rates offered by the principal roads entering the state have attracted settlers. Over 1,000 have arrived, with many stopping in the Flathead and Bitter Root regions.
From the Vindicator of Rutherfordton North Carolina the editor details two uses of Chamberlain Pain Balm for rheumatism giving instant relief after two applications. The first case involved shoulder pain lasting ten days with quick relief after treatment and rubbing. The second case affected the thigh joint with severe pain and also relieved after two applications and nightly rubbing. For sale by L J Williams.
Capt. J. E. Moran and Lieut. E. V. Murphy, veterans with three years in the Philippines, have returned home as Montana volunteers.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offered with a positive guarantee claim quick relief from heartburn indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad notes one tablet provides relief and lists 25 and 50 cents prices from J Williams' Central Pharmacy.
Costs no more to travel via the Rio Grande Western Railway in connection with the Colorado Midland or Denver and Rio Grande through Salt Lake City Grand Junction Glenwood Springs Leadville Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver. Passing scenery includes the Canyon of the Grande Red Rock Canyon Hagerman Pass Ute Pass Tennessee Pass and the Royal Gorge. Five routes from Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo Pullman sleepers parlor cars tourist sleeping cars and a dining car. See Oregon Short Line agent. Contact W O McBringing General Agent in DenverColorado Springs or Pueblo.
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