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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
4
Letters to the editor indicate Dillon Montana 1900 notices. The Tusnux Press Co. disclaims employee debts without manager orders. National conventions listed: Republican Philadelphia June 19 Democratic Kansas City July 4 Prohibition Chicago June 27.
A long editorial fragment argues that three years of Republican governance revived industry and commerce while criticizing Democratic aims. It laments past stagnation and praises new factories, railroads, shipyards, and foreign trade growth. It quotes Bob Smith and notes political activity around county elections and Fourth of July planning.
The piece notes separate national conventions for the populists and middle of the road party. It cites the populist ticket led by a controversial figure and a platform denouncing recent laws and calling for silver coinage while supporting public utilities and railroads. It contrasts the middle of the road ticket with Barker and Donnelly and criticizes Democrats. It also reports Mormon migration to Wyoming and railroad expansion via Crow reservation permission.
In a dramatic sequence during Governor’s absence Senator Clark resigns to take a new U S senate seat appointed by Acting Governor Spriggs. Supporters hail the maneuver as a bulwark against corporate power and the copper trust amid a bitter state fight.
A compilation of editorials and notices critiques Governor Smith on militia decisions in Great Falls, laments delays in Clark funeral coverage, and comments on local figures. It includes bids for cavalry horses, noting rising prices from $80–$90 to well over $100 per head for department needs.
Henry Clews the New York banker enjoys solving chess problems. Lord Kitchener buys an Nile island to stock with trees before building a villa. The Austrian crown jewel holds over 500000 dollars in materials. Rev D Cox funds British relief and writes a hymn for English churches supporting soldiers.
A famed commodore captain known for politeness to passengers hides a blunt side when on duty. One afternoon a polite lady asked about the likely duration of fair weather and received a curt reply, “Don’t know, ma’am. go ask the cook.” The lady apologized gracefully, defusing the moment.
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