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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1893
Page
6
Chicago switch men vote to remain at work after a U S Court decision. Grievance committee approves the move with 34 roads represented and a mass meeting planned to discuss the ruling. Grand Master Wilson praises the outcome while noting possible future action remains uncertain. New workers may be kept on for World’s Fair rush.
J M Ashley Jr, vice president of the Toledo Ann Arbor and Lake Michigan railroad, visited New York on Sunday night amid an engineers strike. He received two important telegrams from the trouble scene indicating the strike will be speedily adjusted.
Governor Cleaves asks Mrs. James G. Blaine for permission to remove Blaine's remains from Oakhill cemetery in Blaine’s home state to Augusta. The plan included a state monument if approved. Mrs. Blaine has not replied and will remain in Washington while seeking a quieter home.
In Washington on March 14 President and Mrs. Cleveland hosted Princess Kailani in a brief social call in the Blue Parlor. The princess, with Mr. and Mrs. Davies and companions, spoke warmly of Mrs. Cleveland, and Paul Newman also visited Secretary Gresham. the day included a separate social call at the White House.
Detroit reports Rev. T De Witt Talmage explains the Brooklyn tabernacle financial embarrassment. He notes multiple rebuilding efforts after fires and lightning, saying $1,040,000 has been raised for religious work but relief is needed by April 1. Contributions may be sent to Brooklyn for prompt acknowledgment.
Open warfare erupts near Wilsey Montana as Crow Indians clash with white settlers over newly allotted lands. Little Face is killed and Henderson kills an Indian, triggering renewed hostilities. Expect U S regulars to be sent to Wilsey as officials assess the crisis.
A Boston blaze last night killed three people and injured more than twenty. Property loss totals about 4.5 million dollars with around 1.09 million on buildings and the rest on stock, largely covered by insurance within a few hundred thousand of the total loss.
James William Hyatt former United States treasurer under Mr. Cleveland, died at his West Avenue home in Norwalk on March 14 from complications of Bright's disease and other illnesses.
Ex congressman Butterworth says Cleveland will spend a day or two in Chicago to greet the fair crowd and discuss progress while remaining a busy president. Omaha public building bids opened. Eggers & Bock lowest at 71075 dollars from twelve bids. In Chicago, 8 eyes shot wife and neighbor during drunken rage, then attempted suicide.
In Stillwater the prison board set binding twine at 4 cents per pound for carload lots and 9 cents per pound for smaller lots, free on board. The decision was announced at the prison management meeting held in Stillwater.
The brother of Captain Brubaker, imprisoned by a rebel in Honduras, received a letter stating he has been pardoned and is now on his way home. The note mentions a paycheck or payment due on March 12.
Washington dispatch reports Governor McGraw appoints John B. Allen as United States senator to succeed himself. Also notes the withdrawal of the Hawasher treaty and Cleveland proposing senate action. Catholic education day set for September 20 at the World's Fair. Governor signs bill prohibiting prize fights.
Union Stock Yards reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts with price ranges for choicest cows feeders and stockers. Market tone is lower for hogs and cattle while sheep stay steady with lambs at 4 to 6 dollars. Grain and provisions in Chicago show wheat slight rise then decline and corn oats and rice futures listed with nearby prices.
In Siorx City on March 1 receipts for hogs and cattle were down with shipments lighter. Hog receipts counted 12 shipments and 7.34 per unit with a slow dull market. Cattle receipts totaled 147 shipments with prices around 1.00 per unit as buyers remained cautious.
March 10 report notes the Colorado legislature slowed in business while detectives handle a threatening message to Lieutenant Governor Nichols. The note accuses Populists of selling out to corporations and threatens dynamite if the session does not adjourn. Names C Wilson Henry Faulkner Alfred Masser Avenue appear on the letter, which was referred to the Arapahoe county delegation for investigation.
A new Wyoming corporation Ciikyensee vows to operate a coal business in Sheridan county with 100000 capital. Jd 2. Phelan of the Burlington is a superintendent and shareholder along with George Beck and two Sheridan bankers. The firm aims to supply railroads and push into Nebraska and South Dakota markets with cheaper fuel. Properties lie near Powder River and include a vein touted as seventy feet thick, possibly the world’s largest.
Cheyenne March 12. Under state constitution, all springs rivers lakes lie under public ownership. W B Angus of Saratoga seeks a board allotment from a desert hot spring on J B Heather’s claim. Heather holds government patent and argues the spring is part of the land. This tests water court jurisdiction as Angus plans to tap the spring for a new hotel.
Salt Lake Chamber urged Union Pacific to extend its line to Pioche Nevada but President Clark told Secretary Sears the company cannot undertake the project given current finances. In Cheyenne Wyoming a second commission is issued for A C Beckwith regarding a contested Senate appointment. A fire in Van Tassell Wyoming caused $3,000 loss with no insurance. Convicts Wilson and Brown attempted an escape in Canon City Colorado. Brown wounded fatally. Nebraska appoints Donal McCaughy as chief clerk of the agricultural department. Dick Carr arrested after stealing 300 horses in Sewmman Wyoming. Mrs W J MGHs robbed of $1,500 in Las Cruces New Mexico.
A New York Tribune excerpt describes a shy young husband and his wife on a Lake George steamer. He buys caramel treats and frets about economy while she eagerly shares, their quiet domestic tension unfolding in lighthearted dialogue aboard.
A medieval German village built its own gallows but decayed beyond repair. When a highwayman was to be hanged for collecting for a campaign fund, residents borrowed a neighboring town’s gallows for a quiet execution. An indignation meeting formed a petition to the grand duke, arguing the gallows were built for the village’s use by themselves and their descendants.
Rexson Maxitractume Co offers nationwide exclusive agent rights for a high profit patent article. Earn from 100 to 600 dollars monthly with guaranteed refunds if targets aren’t met. two sales daily could net over 125 dollars monthly. Send three one cent stamps for full circulars and agency details. Pittsburg, Pa.
Dialogue shows Meddergrass and Weatherwith arguing over buying a cow. They dispute split difference after an offer and counter offer, concluding 825 as price with lack of witnesses and insistence on final deal.
A dramatic note describes waves battering a boat as the narrator voices a stubborn resolve to hold life’s fragile grip. The scene centers on a perilous maritime moment with urgent insistence on survival through steadfast effort.
In a Boston Globe note the widow Plumduff shows a cache of wealth. Ketchum confirms she owns substantial personal property, including real estate and assets, with six children involved in the matter.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Gibbonsville Mercantile company will be held at the company office in Illon Montana on Friday March 10 for the election of trustees to serve the ensuing year and for other business. Expert ELIN secretary Dillon Mont February 21 203 6-St
Joseph A. Browne of Melrose Montana filed for a patent on 1500 linear feet of the Faithful quartz lode mine in Vipond mining district Beaverhead County Montana. The claim covers 20.66 acres described by specific bearings and lines from a red cedar post corner. Location recorded in Beaverhead County recorder's office. First publication December 20. Attorney Frank M Leonard listed.
A. Schnaurr, Register, acted in capacity with Scharnikow, attorney for applicants. First publication January 27, 1803, four fourths and one hundred four.
Notice is given that Thomas Loughridge has filed for final proof on his homestead in Beaverhead county Montana. Proof will be made before the district court clerk in Dillon on April 10 1893. Witnesses include John J Selway Thomas M Selway Geo Tl Boutuian and J D Loughridge of Dillon. Objections or reasons to dispute must be presented at the same time and place for cross examination and rebuttal.
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