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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
4
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The editorial urges accepting Mrs. Reynolds ten acre park gift with conditions to cost about 5500 over ten years, covered by a 0.5 mill tax raise, while praising council intent and urging careful study. It also notes labor unions shifting stance on President Roosevelt's letter condemning Moyer Haywood and Pettibone and affirms need for fair trials.
Reports from various sections indicate miners and prospectors misinterpret the new mining law regarding legal claim locations. Many locations have been made that are not legally valid, risking loss of claims for the locators. The mining industry in Bea is watching closely for guidance and enforcement.
The Tribune urges careful verification of mining claim locations as active county work continues and notes a Helena Record article on mining claims. It argues Dillon should develop a park to give residents a place to loaf and walk, while acknowledging Beaver protection laws and urging landowners to protect wildlife along streams. State Game Warden Scott seeks owner cooperation, with a likely fix at next legislative session.
A local drive urging railroad ownership advances with a new sign post set to be installed soon. The campaign emphasizes democracy and clarity despite ambiguity about the path ahead.
A compilation of short aphorisms and radio style quotes from Montana newspapers. Items poke at politics law and society with dry humor, noting figures such as Harriman and Bryan, and commenting on gardening and lightning rods through wry, compact lines.
Sheriff Henderson destroyed eighteen slot machines valued at 3000 dollars that were seized in saloon and gambling house raids under the anti gambling law. Some machines had been rigged to guarantee owners big wins. The Forsyth Times quotes editorial stance on publicizing news while urging civic action for Fourth of July preparations. The Dillon treasury exceeds 10000 dollars and Mrs Reynolds’ gift is noted.
In a continuation of Page One, Judge imposes a one hundred dollar fine per occurrence on Mr. Hill for seeking to divert tributary waters of the Redrock river under a new law. Several cases were dismissed as settled, including Gravelle Brothers v. N S Staggs and others. Lewis v. Lewis grants a divorce decree on cruelty and habitual intemperance.
Montana Attorney General Galen issues guidance to county officials on gambling law scope. He says coin operated gum machines delivering standard merchandise are not banned, cane racks can be arranged as games of chance to fit the law, and raffles such as hair braces are explicitly prohibited as raffles under section 580 of the penal code.
A drunk man in the city caused a disturbance during a Wednesday council meeting, yelling and swearing for an extended period and nearly preventing the council from conducting its business.
An intoxicated man in the city jail stripped to burn clothing on the floor until Chief Stone intervened. Dr. Walker arrived to assess diphtheria cases and used morphine to quiet the man after a struggle with Chief Stone and Officer Lovell.
Helena April 29 Cornelius Hedges longtime editorial writer and lawyer dies at age seventy five years six months just before 1am surrounded by family. He served as secretary of Montana Masonic Grand Lodge for over fifty years and was a respected civic figure and editor at Helena's first daily newspaper.
G P Spencer and wife traveled from Iowa where they visited friends and relatives. On the way home they paused in Colorado to tour the Cave of the Winds. They resumed travel this morning toward their Basin home.
Advertisement warns against mercury based remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buying genuine product with testimonials free. Sold by local druggists including R L Riley with a 75 cent price.
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