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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
7
A Washington dispatch reports a unique encounter as Roosevelt holds a meeting with all state governors. The White House convened the governors in a session described as unprecedented in U S history regarding executive outreach to states.
A large convention gathers to consider the broad issue of conserving the nation's natural resources. Experts present conditions facing the country and delegates will decide on necessary actions. A possible outcome is a new national organization to advance conservation with future federal state cooperation as essential.
New York May 11 A suit to recover about 18000 dollars from F Augustus Heinze and A B Clements was begun in the supreme court by Robert Lyons receiver of the Aetna Banking and Trust company of Butte Montana Heinze former president and Clements manager are charged with accounting for stock valued at 100000 and for other sums The complaint says in November 1906 Heinze paid 100000 to E T Wilson acting receiver for creditors and the case seeks accounting for the stock and for alleged losses due to negligence misconduct and fraud.
Optimist and pessimist exchange lines urging action to improve life as quoted in a Chi enzo News item. The piece frames Tima’s situation with a call to focus on the dark side to make progress.
John G. Willis, formerly of Dillon, files for divorce from Mae Willis in Third District Court citing cruelty. He requests $75 monthly maintenance for Mae and $75 monthly for two daughters, ages 14 and 1 year 10 months, with reconciliation attempts noted as unlikely.
In Salt Lake City on May 11 leading Utah wool growers pooled their 1809 clip at the Commercial club. A committee arranged six month loans against wool stored in Boston warehouses at 60 percent of market value with low interest. They aim to sell directly to manufacturers to cut brokers' profits.
A good run in cattle this week with prices holding firm to stronger on good killers and a $7 top on some choice cattle. Packers and outside buyers show strong appetite while stocker and feeder markets soften and many cars carried over. Easier prices should attract buyers this week. Choice beef steers quoted at $6.50 to
The report shows cattle grading from good to fair with varied prices for steers and heifers, veal calves and stockers, plus bulls ranging down to $3.25. Hogs improve with bulk at $5.30 to $5.15 as the market remains active. Sheep and lambs gain, with lambs notably higher than last week.
The Yangtze bore of 26 feet swept downriver near Hankow, overwhelming thousands of junks and sampans. About 10,000 lives lost with 3,000 sleeping in small boats. riverside settlements wrecked and debris scattered for miles.
The patient reassures the dentist about safety of the procedure while the dentist jokes about not losing a customer in tough times. The line references New York Life in a humorous context.
A compact verse notes travel as healthy life yet governed by exceptions. The traveling man avoids trips unless he has the grip, reflecting a paradox where motion is both beneficial and restrained by illness.
Quotation from the Baltimore American notes a young man has no avuncular relatives but two uncles described as sound as a dollar, signaling reliable, steady figures in a blunt descriptor.
Sparks from other parts reports a fire in Tonopah on May 11 that wiped out 20 businesses on the east side of Main street with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars.
Telegram reports Private Michael Beacham of the First United States Cavalry ran amuck at Manila, killing three and wounding three comrades. In Baltimore, Florence D Richards at a Methodist conference urged Congress to submit a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy.
Washington reports Senator Tillman rests at a sanitarium and will sail with his wife to Europe on Saturday, returning in November. A rumor mentions a possible paralysis risk while authorities note his absence from public view. The Treasury notes indicate national banks have paid 20 million dollars, with 25 million more due by May 23.
Morning departure for Vladivostock as American teams claim a 1200 mile lead. Amid prison escape attempts in Ekaterinoslav, guards killed ten inmates. Big Horn canal opens irrigation for 30000 acres at $400000 after three years. Admiral Evans relinquishes command to Admiral Thomas. Sperry to follow. Senate passes agricultural bill with 12.14 million dollars in appropriations. Olga Nethersole argues for marriage over artistic careers and supports compulsory insurance and pensions.
Norfolk readers report the Wright Brothers, experimenting with their aeroplane at Kill Devil Hill near Manteo North Carolina, achieved their third successful flight today. The machine showed absolute control as the aeronauts demonstrated steadiness and height in their ascent.
In Chicago on May 11 Mrs John Alexander Dowie was awarded $400 by the appraisers of the late Zion City founder's personal property. Their report put total wealth at $1,200, far short of former beliefs. Mrs Dowie claimed the widow's share of one third.
In Washington on May 9 Senator Carter of Montana urged adoption of a postal savings bank bill. He argued it would not require extra staff or equipment and would not burden government finances. The proposal would start with 6820 presidential post offices before expanding nationwide.
An ad promotes MANZAN PILE REMEDY ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. One application claims to heal inflammation relieve soreness and itching. Price 50c in Newburyport Massachusetts. May 10. A maritime accident off Plum Island claims nine men from the city were aboard a naphthal launch. the boat capsized and five drowned. Seattle May 12. Two hold up men robbed a Great Northern Express between Seattle and Ballard. $6,000 in cash and registered mail taken from the mail safe.
Edward P. Brennan of Butte Montana was arrested in F Augustus Heinze’s office on May 9 in a charge of attempting to extort forty thousand dollars from Heinze.
Tokio reports that American entrants in the New York to Paris automobile race arrived yesterday. The scene suggests progress toward the global endurance event, with teams preparing for the next leg of the grueling competition.
A claim asserts Brennan told Heinze he violated Montana law in copper dealings and threatened to initiate suit if not paid 40000. In New York engineers report a freely flowing well at Seaford, S I to 763 feet supporting theories of deep underground water currents beneath Long Island independent of surface supply.
An advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle laxative and remedy for coughs and bronchial troubles with pleasant taste for children. Separately, Washington reports the house passes a child labor law for the District of Columbia setting age limits and work hour restrictions.
Plans for a national campaign to elevate the saloon business and curb disorderly conduct will be launched at the United States Brewers Association convention in Milwaukee from June 8 to 10. The group includes nearly all American brewers and aims to eliminate disreputable saloons.
Charles Mercer of the Sioux tribe aims to cross the continent and return to San Francisco for a purse of 8000 dollars. He began October 29, 1907, reached New York January 12, 1908, and plans to finish back in San Francisco by June 29.
Druggist Potts offers Hollister’s tea or tablets claiming stomach tonic benefits and easy bowel action. In a separate report Dr Charles F Aked, pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist church, criticizes pulpit detachment from modern times and laments declining church attendance and commercialization hindering Christianity.
A federal grand jury indicted Representative Heflin of Alabama on three counts for assault with a deadly weapon. The counts allege an assault on Lewis Lundy in a March street car dispute and a separate shooting incident targeting Thomas McCreary in New York.
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