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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
6
Three sailors from the armored cruiser Tennessee were found dead from gas in a hotel room at the Hotel Washington in Hoboken. The incident occurred today as reports arrived from New York.
Sacramento March 10 Senate passes bill by Assemblyman Griffin establishing an eight hour day for women in public employments with exception for perishable fruits. Washington March 14 White House announces Associate Justice Charles E Hughes will head a commission to investigate second class postage rates for magazine advertisements.
Missouri aims for the world championship in pipe production as the 12 months ending reported 25,455,594 Missouri meerschaums were manufactured in the state.
San Antonio reports Barney Oldfield has quit racing. His last run occurred at the Inter national Fairground track in the city. His big cars were sold yesterday for about $50,000 to E A Moross of Indianapolis and have been moved to Jacksonville Florida.
State officials forward a 798 546 85 check to New York for 5 percent inheritance tax on Union Pacific shares owned by E H Harriman estate, Utah tax authority citing Union Pacific incorporation. Shanghai famine reports cite 2 000 000 starved in afflicted region with village losses. Montana division realigned. Harry Yaeger to become bank examiner succeeding Eugene Wilson.
New Orleans reports the suspension of the brokerage firm Keplinger and Brown at the opening of the cotton exchange this morning. The brief notice notes the action taken in the market hub as trading commences.
Douglas Arizona March 18 The passenger train from Nacozari due Agua Prieta at 11 O clock was stopped by General Blanco the insurrecto leader and did not arrive until the afternoon reflecting ongoing unrest in the region.
Topeka Kansas March 13 Adjutant General Martin ordered the Kansas National Guard medical staff to be ready to report for service at San Antonio Texas. Buffalo New York March 13 a fire at the American Wood Products plant killed a fireman and badly injured a worker with estimated losses of two hundred thousand dollars. Branford Connecticut March 13 Mrs Cora Wood who allegedly shot her husband and son then wounded herself died from injuries. Colorado Springs Colorado March 13 Colorado City postmaster John F Morgan received a letter warning him to stay out of the liquor fight threatening arson.
Arthur P. Davis chief of the United States reclamation service has left Denver for San Francisco on a trip toward Russia. He will teach Muscovite officials the American irrigation system after gathering data in Colorado during his Colorado tour.
St. Petersburg reports Russia has issued an ultimatum to China pressing closer adherence to the 1881 treaty. Negotiations have continued for weeks as Russian forces move within 100 miles of the frontier and advance toward Kulja.
The ad warns that March brings higher sickness and calls for fortification. It touts Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a strengthener and health builder that prevents colds grip pneumonia and other illnesses. It claims doctors prescribe it and that it was taxed as medicine during the Spanish American War with guaranteed purity.
A Burmese saying contrasts almsgiving at perfection with almsgiving at mediocrity, stating that aiming for perfection yields greatness while settling for mediocrity falls short.
Denver report says coroner's jury found Philip Schuch Jr died from arsenic poisoning administered in whiskey and held Dr S C Wright responsible. Leo Neushar, arrested with Wright, released today.
A miscellany notes various items from history and science. It mentions Persian Railways and native reactions to trains, parchment origins, Eskimo habits, Kaffirs tobacco, soft solder alloy with cadmium, umbrella rib maintenance, the rule of three in conversation, aluminium polishing mix, spiced rice pudding, dog feeding cautions, and the strength of black hair.
A Potts drugstore ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe gentle regulator and tonic to relieve constipation with a money back offer if not achieved. It claims universal suitability from children to the elderly and notes two sizes 10c and 25c available at The Rexall Store Potts the Druggist 15 Bannack St.
Notice is given that Anthony E. Martinell of Dell Montana will seek final proof to establish his Desert Land claim No. 8771 for SW Sec 4 EMSEX Sec 5 T13S R9W Montana Meridian. Proof before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on April 22 1911. Witnesses: James T McNight Charles E Calvert Charles Patterson Smith M McNight. Stephen Carpenter Register.
The Dillon city registry books will be opened for qualified voter registration from Tuesday March 14 to Saturday March 18 with hours 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm each day. A fifth Friday of March 31 is set for corrections and those unable to register on regular days. City Registry Agent Hucy L. McCaves directs the process. At Hughes and McCaleb's store. First publication March 10, 1911.
In the Fifth Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County the court sets Saturday March 25 1911 at 10:00 A M in Dillon for proving the will of John Davis deceased and for hearing Daisy B. Davis request for letters testamentary. All interested may appear and contest. Dated March 9 1911. F A Hazelbaker Clerk.
Notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Helena Montana dated March 4 1911 states Mary E Lenkersdorfer of Dillon Montana has failed to file final proof for desert land claim No 8747 in SE SW Sec 28 NY% NW Sec 33 NEY% NE Sec 32 Tp 7 S R 12 W Montana meridian The final proof is due before A B Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Mont on April 15 1911 with George M Tash William S Tash John Hailey and David Gibson of Bannack Montana listed as witnesses registered by Stephen Carpenter Reg
Creditors and all persons with claims against Celina Campeau deceased must present vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims to be shown to Joseph P. Campeau administrator at W. S. Barbour law office Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication February 24, 1991.
Man and wife operate a sheep ranch near Dillon Montana. A woman is described as a good cook. Mag is a thorough sheep and ranch hand and a capable mechanic with a full set of tools. Address given as Box 281.
Land Office Helena Mont announces public sale of isolated tract 03944 by order of the Commissioner under the 1906 act. Sale set for 10 o clock A M on April 18 1911 to the highest bidder at the designated land office location.
Described land is section 33 township 65 range 14 west. Any persons claiming adversely the above described land are advised to file their claims or objections on or before the time designated for sale, October 5. Stephen Carpenter, Register.
Notice in the Beaverhead County Montana district court states A L Anderson has petitioned to divert ten cubic feet per second from the Beaverhead River and invites written objections by the publication deadline. Dated March 1 1911 Clerk F A Hazeepaxegr Deputy Clerk C W Concer.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of land in Helena Montana at 10 oclock A M on April 14 1911. The parcel is SW14 NW Section 8 T8S R9W Miller Meridian. Bidders must file by sale time and name Stephen Carpenter Register.
Estate of Clark E McNinch deceased appoints Alva S Garr as administrator invites creditors and all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims to be filed at the law office of W S Barbour Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication February 24 1911. Attorney W S SeeOus.
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