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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
The notice asks Tripune subscribers who do not receive their papers on time to inform the office. It emphasizes newspapers are published regularly and should be delivered regularly to all subscribers.
The Anaconda Standard notes that before the new direct primary law can take effect each city and county must hold a special election to decide adoption. It urges voters to settle the matter this year, favoring off year decision and stressing that parties should not influence the choice. The Montana legislature enacted a starter law deemed adequate to test, with amendments possible next session.
A Marysville Mountaineer excerpt from Helena Record attacks personal newspaper organs owned by wealthy individuals. It argues they mislead readers, suppress news, and serve owners’ vanity, urging reform and a direct primary to curb such outlets. The piece references Montana politics, court cases, and local infrastructure concerns. It notes Fraternal City in Las Vegas New Mexico and comments on Senatorial figures Carter Mantle Dixon Clark.
In May the Reviews of Reviews Book Co markets Grover Cleveland SAYS I am an outdoorsman devoted to hunting and fishing He dismisses criticism as gnats and notes that public duty allows him to enjoy these pursuits Arbor Day date May 9th chosen by Governor Toole is questioned as weather expert Hicks would advise a different day
Chicago business leaders urge a swift end to the strike as protests wane and the President resumes normal duties after prolonged demonstrations. The conflict has strained commerce and drawn national attention.
Forsyth Times reports calls for the state convention to name a senator by nomination rather than direct popular vote. The piece urges that Lee Mantle be chosen by the convention, aligning with the public wish expressed at the time.
The article suggests rain and snow will benefit tree planting later, postponing some Arbor Day efforts. It also reports the recovery of John Paul Jones’s body and that eastern cities are bidding to host his burial as the first American navy admiral.
The senior class boasts Carl Stahl the champion runner who won both long runs last Saturday. The Normal boys and High School athletic meet ended 34 to 30 in favor of our team. Students Walter Poindexter Carl Stahl Henry Melton Doc Irwin Wilbur Gilbert Charles Streb will travel to Missoula Wednesday afternoon for the interscholastic meet.
Miss Lavina Slocum and Miss Ethel Wyne Crane returned home this week. Arbor Day activities included spreads at the dormitory. Seniors held a lively class meeting Thursday. Physics exam concluded. Juniors face a Psychology final Saturday. Edyth Noyes and Alma Morse visited. YWCA led by Miss Gordon. Bible study by Miss Mott planned. Dr. Bagley attends state high school commencements. Prof. Fenner discussed New England teaching methods. campus work paused due to heavy rains. Miss McGee lectures May 1 at the Normal.
Regular May term proceedings record a not guilty verdict in Flynn vs Cornell after jury deliberation alongside multiple continuances and trials. Ole Dahle granted citizenship while Wallis Dahle et al and Ditton Electric Light vs George Kingman face postponements or settlements.
May 9 reporting from Manayunk describes youths looting a Dutch Reformed church cemetery and mounting skulls on broomsticks during a makeshift parade. Police halted the procession and returned the participants to the cemetery after bones were found missing.
In Pittsburg May 9 masked men tortured Mrs. Frederick Reidler to learn the hiding place of 706 dollars. They burned her feet with burning paper dragged her by the hair beat her and finally threw her from a bedroom window after she disclosed the money. Two men were captured and to await identification. Boys wander in woods one dies in Port Chester New York. Frank Levine three years old found dead in By ram river three miles from Port Chester and Samuel Marks four years old exhausted under a boulder. Frank J Cheney sworn to pay 100 dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure claims. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
An odd fragment notes a sales pitch for Dr. King's New Life Pills promising improvements in complexion and vitality. The text mentions Riley's drug store and references body bloom, bright eyes, and firmness, implying a health cure claim.
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