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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
6
A collage of brief notices covers court adjournment to October first, a Paris Exposition triumph, New York races, Mrs. Harrison cleaning the White House, canal stagnation, a New York murder sentence, Democratic minor convention gains, wool market shifts, Union Pacific director appointments, weekly business failures, copper conference disappointment, butter education costs, and Montana school land policy and potential educational sites.
Howard Spencer the Mormon missionary was found not guilty of murdering Sargeant Pike of the U S A after a trial that spanned more than twenty years, with the judge denouncing the verdict as an outrageous failure of justice and the jury’s conscience cited. The case stirred strong public reaction and raised questions about law and protection for citizens.
Spokane the victor over Proctor Knott in two races on the Louisville course. Foaled near Dillon, Spokane is a fine thoroughbred that boosted Montana’s reputation for breeding racehorses. Knott, the favorite, lost twice, carrying three extra pounds in the rematch.
The Berlin meeting of the Samoan conference shows little progress toward fulfilling its mission. U S Commissioners face stiff German demands and English resistance. Observers note Germany seeks more land, England stands firm, and an ultimatum may be required to settle the matter.
Telegraphic report says Republican silver leaders enraged by treasury department stance not to buy silver bullion. A formal decision against the bullion plan will be announced soon. No purchase will occur before Congress meets though west’s silver men led by Senator Stewart of Nevada push for a radical silver policy.
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