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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
2
In Crete, renewed fighting rages between Turkish forces and Cretan insurgents near Akrotieri heights. The Greek flag has disappeared from insurgent positions as Admiral Canevaro orders the Greek vice consul, staff, and newspaper correspondents to leave Crete, while troops remain.
In Chicago on March 8 at a North Side Greek church five hundred Greek army reservists swore to defend Greece and obey the king. They pledged to embark when transports are provided and be ready at short notice, under the oversight of five Greek societies. The enrollment continues across the city as authorities expect nearly two thousand volunteers.
A massive Midwest storm dropped heavy rain from Cincinnati to Kansas City and battered the region. Wind gusts rivaled a hurricane, snapping roofs and destroying barns and fences. In Cairo Illinois, a dwelling collapsed killing an infant.
Havana March 10 The Santa Clara court with jurisdiction over the charger against Sylvester Scovel New York World correspondent who was arrested in February while traveling on a train between Tunas and Ranchi Spiritus has rendered a verdict releasing him from custody. He is now at liberty.
Secretary Olney received a cablegram from General Lee in Havana reporting no excitement and urging a prompt trial of all imprisoned. The message specifies that those found there and those guilty should face swift proceedings.
Washington March. A large number of important bills failed to receive President Cleveland's signature before term end. The sundry civil, Indian, and agricultural appropriation bills were pocket vetoed after being received on March . the deficiency appropriation bill of about 10,000,000 dollars failed in conference between the senate and house.
Washington reports the list of postmaster nominees rejected for confirmation in the second session of the Fifty-fourth Congress. Iowa selections include Edward M. Wilson Buffalo Center Z T Carroll Rolfe A C Blohm Walnut John F Huntington Oakland Peter F Reyman Dyersville M J Kelley Petersburg D H Kerley Seymour John B Incas Rockwell City Nebraska choices feature Charles A Huck North Bend T W Leaper Oakland John M Smith Cozad J W Kelley Beaver City Francis A Simons Cedar Rapids.
Washington reports leading senators expect the men appointed in Kentucky and Florida to be United States senators to not be seated. A decided opposition will likely prevent a vote until their state legislatures convene.
The Times Herald Philadelphia reports Isaac B. Potter newly elected president of the League of American Wheelmen has tendered or intends to tender Albert Mott of Baltimore the chairmanship of the new racing board. This contrasts with Potter’s Albany election stance supporting Gideon’s leadership.
Rev. Levi Gilbert of First Methodist Church in Cleveland delivered a sensational sermon on how Nevada legalizes prize fighting. He attacked the state for what he called moral blemishes and hypocrisy in sport and law.
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher, wife of the famed reformer, Stamcorp Conn, died today at age 85. Her death coincakes the tenth anniversary of her husband Henry Ward Beecher's passing.
Wheat strengthens late as war scare renews buying. Cash sales support firm close. corn oats and provisions follow similar pattern with slight advances. Prices show May and July futures for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard and ribs, plus cash quotes for various grain classes.
CATTLE receipts 2 000 steady native beef steady price ranges 3 75 to 6 40 western and Texas steers 3 00 to 4 00 cows and heifers 2 90 to 1 00 cann ers 1 75 to 7 75 stockers and feeders 3 25 to 4 35 calves 9 50 to 5 50 bulls stags etc 3 25 HOGS receipts 5 1 market weaker heavy 3 05 to 3 60 mixed 3 00 to 3 60 light 3 00 to 3 60 value 46 00 65 SHEEP receipts 3 100 steady fair to choice natives 4 80 to 4 80 fair to choice westerns 5 20 to 7 0 common and trobl sheep 2 75 to 6 40 lambs 10 9 to 50n
Burglary suspect James J. Gallagher of Chicago died of wounds after police shot him resisting arrest. Silverio Borrelli gets a new trial for killing Dominic Parente in Chicago. Farmer near Alma Michigan commits suicide. Ben Tatham arrested for assaulting 10 year old Tilly Moss near Anidis New Mexico. Joliet Illinois resident William Bartlow killed by train. George Palmer convicted for murdering a 4 year old girl at Black River Wisconsin. A. I. Heine of Milwaukee injured slipping on ice in Chicago. Yardmaster Long of Union Stock Yards Chicago crushed by engine. May Burns of Shipley Alabama married in London and disappeared. Sedalia Missouri bans all slot machines. Opium price jumps eight dollars after $400k San Francisco seizure. Marcus Bartino accidentally shoots Sid Fortune in Terry Mississippi. Virgin Islands miners strike over ten cent per ton cut. Jailer Magner of St Louis speculates rescue attempt near Dreher and condemned murderers. Polly Meadows of Flynn's Lick burned to death in fire. Postmaster Samuel Sparks of Sidel Tennessee pleads guilty to embezzlement. fined and jailed. Sonoma County California finds cheaper rubber substitute. Charles B McCloy surrenders in San Francisco after embezzling from Bay City bank. Mix Winifred McVay wins Dakota university oratorical contest. will represent state at Mitchell South Dakota. John W Arksbright pleads guilty to manslaughter in Auburn Nebraska.
Summary of scattered items: a man fell on a revolving Bow in Wisconsin and died from a severe wound. an unknown man was cut in two by a train near Texarkana Arkansas. Nicholas Beonssalos of Chicago died after a fall and lockjaw followed. Thomas Q. Munce, stamp division chief, suspended. bill to bottle spirits in bond signed. Phil Delhay robbed in Muncie and arrested in Montreal. Mrs. Williams burned to death at Tyler Texas. a 2 year old in South Bend choked on a collar button. James Russell arrested in Kentucky murder case. Mrs. Nellie Frayer and father arrested in Minnesota for killing a child. family in Indiana died within hours of each other. an unknown man attempted to assault girls at Murray Nebraska and escaped. officials Borst Sawvil Hook arrested for embezzlement and forgery. drugs smugged from Canada via Chicago mails detected.
Five large hounds imported to guard cattle disappear near Vermilion and Pine Grove as wolves reappear with a new brand. A duel near Pine Grove kills Charles Drew with a Winchester at 124 yards. Two men shot dead and a third wounded at Wetmore Texas. A Los Angeles woman robbed in Chicago Auditorium. Mormon missionaries canvassing Oshkosh. Churchman editor Rev George Manory dies at 53. Fremont hosts a thriving home factory exhibit with 49 manufacturers. Ottawa mourns ex deputy William Smith. US consul Crt tenden resigns. Illinois Maine Wisconsin plan hatless theater ban. Joliet man Lyman Hall sentenced to life for murder. Montreal Star famine fund reaches 42000 with Canada school children donations. Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin yeast trust forming. Rock Island vendor Heizér reports.
Boston reports an indictment against Jose Iasigi Turkish consul for embezzling 100000. Indiana passes compulsory education. Joseph Brucker Chicago sells air purification device. Michigan telephony war with Bell. A mob shoots a black man in Elgin Texas after jail escape. London rumors of Irving and Terry rift. Michigan peach crop salvage. Nellie Frayer jailed for murder sentenced to life. Missouri bans bookmaking and pool selling without license. Flint Pere Marquette strike replacements refuse work. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani seeks White House audience. Lotus Club closes season in NYC. Silberhorn loss reported near Barry Roads. Parvin Wright invents storm wave motor. Missouri farmers seek rabbit bounty. widespread fruit tree damage noted.
A long OCR spread lists numerous incidents including suicides in Texas and Georgia, murders in Kentucky and Illinois, bank, streetcar, and burglary crimes in Chicago, train and rail fires, robberies, strikes, political events, and notable deaths such as Sophia Schultz in Pittsburgh and Henry Kapin in Chicago. Also noted are labor unrest in New York and a Bryan greeting in Little Rock.
In Stonewall Oklahoma Territory a strange case unfolds as Mrs Mary Gilcreast, daughter of Judge Collins, dies and local rumor claims witchcraft. A woman named Lacy Factor is identified as the alleged witch blamed for the mysterious death.
Washington reports a national, nonpartisan display welcoming William McKinley’s oath as the 23rd U S president. The article notes his inaugural address pledging peace, Anglo-American arbitration, tariff reform plans, a monetary commission, civil service reforms, and trust enforcement.
The scene after the inaugural ceremony shows lights on residences and public buildings, crowds in the streets, and fireworks above the monument grounds. The pension building glowed as elites gathered to bid society farewell in a ceremonial tribute.
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