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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
3
The Montana House advances multiple measures including a mill tax for various purposes and bills on education and archives. Several items cover under Ground miners protection, salaries in contests, and a uniform system for mine signals. The passage occurs with a 41 to 20 vote on one measure and includes con currence of bills on chattel mortgages and a state entomologist.
In the senate the third reading of bills saw four senate bills and two house bills pass with little opposition. The measures include H B 264 for child and animal protection and H B 236 defining duties of stock commissioners. Senate bills 63 75 99 and 92 cover high school trustee elections water rights vacant municipal offices and unclaimed townsite sales. New senate bills 105 106 and 107 were introduced.
The governor sent the fair trial bill to the secretary of state without veto or approval. A gambling committee report cites corruption among anti gambling law enforcers and calls grand juries to investigate violations in each county. The house held three sessions with focus on the general appropriation bill, cutting funds for the National Guard and capitol maintenance while approving amended provisions and passing several house bills.
Amid sessions March 1948 proposals moved through committees with bills funding state university, employees salaries, and new public protections. Governor’s nominations to historical library board, health, education, dental and medical exam boards were confirmed in open session. The Senate also passed bills on street closures and juror fees.
Dover March 8 For the first time in four years Delaware secured full representation in the United States senate. At a special session State Senator J Frank Attee Union Republican was elected to the long term and Congressman L Heisler Ball regular Republican to the short term. The move came after pressure from Washington and the aim to eliminate J Edward Addicks. Dick of Ohio arrived to promote Republican harmony and suggested a Union Republican for the long term and a regular Republican for the short term.
The sole survivor, Hellaten the ship's carpenter, reports the British ship Cambrian Prince capsized and sank off the coast after six days adrift in a hurricane on February 27. Four crew escaped in a small boat while the carpenter drifted for twenty six hours before rescue. He believes the rest perished.
Six men are missing and three believed dead after a blast at the Edison Cement plant in New Village New Jersey. Thirty others injured, with the most serious hurt from burns. The explosion occurred in a coal bin from ignition of gas. Foreman Rose opened a door and a massive explosion followed.
Reports from Panama dated February 28 say Nicaraguan forces under General Nicasio Vasquez aid Honduras President Sierra against Bonilla. Bonilla landed at Elacestuno and occupied Ocotepec as he advances toward Comayagua and La Paz in southern Honduras.
Caracas reports from Puerto Cabello recounts the seizure of the Restaurador by blockading powers. Venezuelan officials say the ship was ransacked before delivery, with silverware, curtains, globes, and copper fittings stolen and machinery damaged to sea readiness. German officers deny the claims and allege Germany invested $12,000 to refit the vessel.
A terse Colton quote contrasts safety in learning from enemies with danger in instructing friends, underscoring vigilance in knowledge and alliances. The remark implies caution in sharing insights that could empower others, whether adversaries or allies.
The Breakwater bearing news from Puerto Cortez reports a fierce battle between government troops and insurgents led by American commander Lee Christmas. Christmas’s force was defeated and his army nearly wiped out in the engagement.
Jefferson City, March 3. The Missouri House passed Booth of Dallas County bill to prohibit manufacture sale or giving away of cigarettes cigarette paper or wrappers in the state. Penalty for violation ranges from 5 to 100 dollars. measure passed unanimously.
A Kansas City jury verdict favored Annie B. Wood and forty heirs in a Missouri river bottom land case valued at 1,000,000 in Kansas City Kansas. Armour Packing and Fowler Packing and railroads face loss as verdicts target land adjacent to Armour plant with shops and tracks. Ten defendants, multiple plaintiffs, appeals anticipated by defense counsel.
General William Booth of the Salvation Army closes a five month U S tour with three farewell meetings in New York's Academy of Music. He proposed an international university to train rescuers of humanity and reclaim depraved women criminals and drunkards with main environments in London and New York.
Chicago reports farmers in the central states face a new threat as hired hands and hobos form labor unions. Frederick W. Job, back fromTimets, says hundreds of farmers seek protection against wage demands for shorter hours and uniform pay.
A southbound Chicago Peoria and St Louis passenger train was derailed by an avalanche of earth near Clifton terrace, Alton, delaying service four hours. No injuries were reported as passengers were shaken but safe. Separately, Denver reports trains resuming after a snow blockade on the plains, with eastern arrivals on time or near.
McDonough, former Secretary of State, begins his new assignment as associate supreme court justice in the Philippines. He plans to reach Manila by April 1.
Chicago March 2 strength in corn again dominated grain pits with wheat also firm. May wheat closed at 7 3 4 to 7 7 4 cents and corn at 47 to 47 3 4 cents. Provisions rose with pork 18 .20 and lard around 9.76. Ribs near 9 87 to 9 07 4. Cash prices No 2 red wheat To 0 tic No 2 cash corn 44 40 No 2 cash oats 34 4.
Cattle receipts 22 000 active and 10 to 15 cents higher with good to prime steers from 5.15 to 5.75, poor to medium 3.50 to 4.90. stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.70. Hoga receipts 25 000 up 10 to 15 cents, mixed and butchers weak, heavies 7.00 to 7.30, night quotes 6.60 to 6.70. bulk 7.00 to 7.30. Sheep receipts 25 000 steady to 100 higher, good to choice wethers 5.00 to 6.85, choice mixed 4.00 to 4.75, western sheep 4.75 to 5.00, native lambs 4.75 to 7.00, western lambs 4.75 to 7.00.
Kansas City reports cattle receipts around 4500 with varying classes from choice beet steers at 4.60 to 5.30 and calves at 8.00. Hog receipts near 2500 show top at 7.25 and mixed packers 6.00 to 7.17. Sheep receipts about 3000 with lambs up to 6.40 and ewes 3.00 to 4.00, wethers 3.40 to 5.55.
South Omaha market notes for March 2 show cattle receipts at 2290 with native steers 3.15 to 5.25, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.15, canners 1.75 to 2.85, stockers 3.00 to 4.00, calves 3.00 to 4.25. Hogs receipts 2500 with heavy hogs 7.05 to 7.15, lights 6.85 to 7.00, pigs 6.00 to 6.75. sheep receipts 3200 with yearlings 5.40 to 6.90, wethers 5.00 to 5.50, ewes 4.60 to 3.76.
Angtie Tey reports armed men sent to county seats as land lease expirations near. About 300,000 acres of state lands to come on the market, prompting threats. Governor orders halt on sales while legal filing methods are reviewed.
A father of ten daughters watches a solemn moment as his eldest becomes a millionaire, then quips that the wedding costs are “10 per cent off for cash.” The scene blends marriage symbolism with a sharp remark on expenses and value.
Quote reflects a remark on language honesty and invention by implying without the term agail no one would doubt deceit, suggesting linguistic vigilance. Published in a Chicago news context.
A national advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and wast ing diseases. It claims to restore digestion, nourish the body, and strengthens the lungs without alcohol or narcotics, urging readers to avoid substitutes.
Mrs. Kate Schey of 716 St Paul Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin describes a severe lung hemorrhage and consumption scare beginning New Year’s Day. After using Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery she improved after one bottle and fully recovered after four bottles, able to work and breathe normally.
A Tennessee man, W. L. Brown of McDearman, Recovery from long illness with chills fever and cough. After starting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery upon doctor’s advice, he gained from 110 to 149 pounds in short time and continues to improve. He offers to testify and endorses the medicine. Also advertises Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail-order options.
An old advert claims Lane's Tea cures bad breath by keeping the stomach and bowels in proper condition. It promises cleaner breath and lists a price of 250 and 600 per package sold by Ventral Pharmacy.
Positive claims describe blood impurities and diseases like scrofula and syphilitic poisons as proven by symptoms such as headache fever pimples and appetite loss. The ad assures complete cures and offers a positive guarantee on every bottle sold by Central Pharmacy.
A compiled list of state and county officials including Senator W A Clark Governor J K Tools and Attorney General James Donovan. Also shows district and city offices with names like Mayor B F White City Attorney Edwin Norrie and Police Chief Fred L Stone among others in a detailed roster.
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