Court Adjourning After Busy May Term Proceedings
The May term of court adjourned on a busy evening with substantial business disposed. Thursday cases include Kaufman v Lyons dismissed. Preba granted citizenship. Neagle v Altman damages of 70 dollars. McIntyre v McIntyre decree of divorce. Friday docket shows Shropshire v Bank demurer sustained. Murry v Miller dismissed. Bassette awarded 3500 dollars. other entries continued or delayed. Saturday’s actions include McGough defendant verdict. Sherman v Rich administrative matter postponed. Hoffman divorce granted. Briscoe and Briscoe divorce granted. Marlette trial set for August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callondar
L. Kaufman
James
Lyons
Nicholas Preba
United States
A. F
Wright Va
P. Andrews
Mary Neagle
Sam Altman
Horace McIntyre
Bertha McIntyre
Jos. Rich
Charles Perry
J.H. Shropshire Ve. First
National Bank
Snch
Jas. A. Murry
M. A. Miller
L. C. Fybire
Amede Bassette
Oarman Va
Standaher
State of Montana
Phil D. McGough
E. H. Sherman
Joe Rich
Triil
Hanna Hoffman
John Hoffman
Mattie Briscoe
John Briscoe
Edith Marlette
Sam Marlette
Memorial Day Services Planned in Dixon This Weekend
Union services at the M E church next Sunday evening May 29 1898 at 8 oclock invite all. Memorial day observances include an address at the opera house May 30th at 1 pm followed by a cemetery march to decorate soldier graves. Flowers accepted at the opera house 1 oclock May 30 1898. Frip Horr Com Steadman Post.
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Union
M.E
Dillon
Opera House
Oolock
Frip Horr
Steadman Post
Inventor A. Lowry Plans Push for New Patent Sash
A. Lowry, inventor of the air tight window sash, expects to soon push his valuable patent. He hints at a strong market opportunity and potential licensing or production options for the sash design.
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A. Lowry
Lipsey Glass Promotes New Shapes and Affordable Gifts
The ad touts new glass shapes and designs with extra small pieces ideal for weddings. Olive dishes priced at 3.00, Tiny dishes at 5.00, and Berry Bowls at 7.00. Lipsey claims world leading clarity, intricate cutting, and brilliant polish.
Mangrove Captured While Cutting Cable at Santiago
A Madrid dispatch says the lighthouse tender Mangrove was captured yesterday by a Spanish gunboat while attempting to cut the Santiago cable near Santiago New York on May 24. The report lacks confirmation.
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New York
Madrid
Mangrove
Santiago
Rumored Battle in Windward Passage Not Confirmed
A delayed Key West dispatch said to locate the Spanish fleet fuels rumors of a battle in the Windward Passage, but officials in Washington remain uncertain and London reports give it more credence than Washington.
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Washington
Windward Passage
Key West
London
Narrow Escape at Manila Over German Ship
German counsel tried to land provisions and ammunition from a German ship in Manila despite Admiral Dewey's refusal. Dewey trained the Olympia guns on the vessel and its cargo, under guard of two German cruisers, was not unloaded.
Cadiz Fleet Sails Suddenly for the West Indies
Madrid reports the Cadiz fleet has suddenly put to sea bound for the West Indies to reinforce the fleet there before the American fleet can overtake it.
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West Indies
Montana Troops to Move South Tonight for Chickamauga
Sanur Lago May 24 10 25 am Montana troops destined for Chickamauga cavalry to leave Butte about noon today The San Francisco troops depart tomorrow Both units may be delayed by equipment shortages
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Sanur Lago
Montana
Chickamauga
Butte
San Francisco
Spain Likely to Authorize Privateering Says Cortes
Maprio reports a Cortes discussion on May 24 indicates Spain will soon use privateering.
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Maprio
Big Battle Reported in Windward Passage
A British dispatch from New York on May 24 reports a major battle in the Windward Passage. The bulletin claims the Spanish fleet was destroyed, with London publishing the news this morning.
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New York
London
Explosion Reported Near Cuba by US Cruiser
A United States cruiser arrived at Key West reports a terrific explosion near the west end of Cuba. The vessel was briefly out of sight of land and shaken by the shock. No cause or outcome is known from the dispatch.
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New York
United States
Key West
West End
Cuba
Spanish Government Holds Key But Holds Back Details
Spanish government confirms possession of critical documents but refuses to release specifics citing privacy and security concerns. Officials say disclosures will follow after assessing potential impacts on policy and international relations.
Dillon Reflects on War Bets and Cuba Invasion Talk
The excerpt debates with relish the idea of an Oregon base and an early mobilization. It notes a costly war effort, questions France's friendship, and mocks Sampson's supposed Spanish victory while urging a jingo regiment to lead a Cuba invasion.
Spaniards distort news of battles in proud fashion
The writer says Spaniards skew battle reports to fame while warning that widespread deception may provoke a revolution if the true losses are finally revealed. The passage casts doubt on public resilience to harsh truth.
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Peninsula
Sampson’s Victory Celebrated in Dillon
Engagement news reached Dillon shortly before 1 am and within minutes the town exploded in celebration with anvils and cannons, bombs and giant crackers, bells, drums, and shouting crowds expressing overwhelming joy.
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Sampson
Dillon
Spanish-American War Analysis Echoes Napoleonic View
The Duke of Wellington’s remark on Spanish troops reappears in a wartime reflection noting that while Spanish soldiers may be brave individually they lack the capacity to hold under heavy fire and would retreat once out of range.
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Congress
Cuba
Duke of Wellington
Doubtful Monterey Mission Aims Across the Pacific
The warship Monterey built for coast defense faces a perilous Pacific voyage if sent to Manila. With only two days of coal, she must be towed and could not reach Honolulu unaided, risking an unfinished journey and possible stowaway issues.
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Montery
Pacific
Monterey
Manila
Honolulu
Uncle Sam to Clean Out Spaniards in Cuba Told in Patchy Note
The article muses on Americas aim to remove Spanish rule from Cuba and set the Cuban people to self rule. It cites a tense scene in an Eastern Oregon town where a Spaniard is confronted by Indians, who quickly restrain him until police arrive, highlighting Native American restraint and local vigilante justice.
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Uncle Sam
Cuba
Oregon
United States
Spaniard
Badansing
Board of Strategy
Spain Celebrates Safe Squadron Arrival in Cuba
The article notes Spain praising its squadron reaching Cuba in safety and cites broader wartime sentiment. It mentions Minister Stewart L. Woodford as a possible Republican candidate for New York governor. The piece contrasts Paris fashion with American spring styles in red, white and blue, while describing wartime nations and outcomes.
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Stewart L. Woodford
New York
From War Talk to Philippines Policy
The article argues Dewey can hold Manila and the Philippines if supplied with troops. It notes large manufacturers produce army and navy goods and suggests using the islands as security until Spain pays the war indemnity. It emphasizes continuing wartime planning beyond the conflict.
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Dewey
Manila
Philippines
Spain
China Pays Japan After War Losses
A historical newspaper note claims China paid Japan 55 million dollars after a conflict. The item frames the payment as ironic retaliation for loss and portrays the financial settlement as a grim consequence of defeat.
Grain production scales of wheat and corn
The text notes last year wheat output at 530,149,168 bushels and corn near 2,000,000,000 bushels. It invites readers to consider the country's vast granary through these figures.
Local News Focus Shifts From Oceans to Home Affairs
Public interest moves from Pacific waters to domestic matters as Atlantic events and West Indies news spark anxious anticipation this week. Any hour may bring a major victory or a crushing defeat.
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Pacific
Atlantic
West Indies
Cigarette Seen as Deadly Threat to American Youth
The passage argues that cigarettes are a deadly foe to health and vigor of American youth. It claims justice to future generations requires the cigarette be expelled from the Western Hemisphere and, better yet, wiped from the earth as a consequence of the war.
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Spain
Governor Hastings Addresses Volunteers On Home Suffering
Pennsylvania Governor Hastings spoke to volunteers urging that any man with those at home who would suffer by his instinent should speak up. The remarks aimed to rally support and emphasize personal stakes in the policy.
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Gov. Hastings
Pennsylvania
Railroads urged to fund battleship as war costs rise
A era of war debt is highlighted by historical costs and a proposed plan for railroad workers to contribute five dollars each to fund a new battleship for the national government. The piece notes hundreds of thousands of railroad workers could raise four million dollars, aiming to bolster national defense. It also discusses press influence on wartime movements and rising wheat prices affecting global markets.
Excelsior Mine Strike Brings Jobs to Bannack
Good news reaches Dillon that Edwards and Ourin struck a large pay ore body at Bannack's Excelsior mine after a hard winter of work. The find sparks optimism that Bannack and Grasshopper Creek will recover, boosting employment and promising further development of permanent ore bodies.
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Dillon
Messrs
Edwards & Ourin
Bannack
Grasshopper Creek
School program outlines four week term and June events
The text outlines a four week term of regular work with closing exercises set for June 17 and library openings on June 20. It notes new books being added to the library and mentions strong study in history geography and literature.
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Bammer School
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