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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1904
Page
9
Contractor A McDonald reports eight room residence on Argenta road delayed by late finishing materials. Estimated completion about one month with water, electric lights and modern features. Cost near 3000 dollars.
Local notes from Armstrong's Big Hole Breezes report mild winter prospects due to Indian summer and several village incidents. A Washington visitor assists in public schools at Gibbonsville. Willie Tovey sustains a leg fracture. Sam Zurkirchen and J E Wenger visit the Land Commissioner. Marie Belin suffers a dislocated shoulder after a fall at an Albee ranch dance. Fred Jenson suffers a head wound from a ranch accident with medical care provided.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office with many names dated Nov 1 1904. Will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for in 60 days. Also a notice for M E church service next Sunday with morning and evening preaching at 11 and 7 30. Evening subject Why Complain. All other services as usual.
A Atlantic coast storm grew to hurricane strength disrupting wire communications and rail service from the Gulf to New England. New York restores links as snow and ice topple lines and delays plague exchanges and telegraph poles. A whale is stranded in Pennellville, Maine, killed by a hunter’s rifle.
The American line steamer Merion, en route from Liverpool to Philadelphia, ran aground on Chester Island flats in the Delaware River fourteen miles below Philadelphia. About 1,000 passengers remained aboard overnight and were removed by the steamboat Columbia to the American Line pier, where relatives gathered to greet them.
The twelfth irrigation congress began in El Paso Texas at 10 am with national colors decor and Roberto Gogol of Mexico attending as President Diaz's special representative. Fifty Mexican delegates joined the opening session as engineers from the United States reclamation survey begin their discussion of arid west projects awaiting later joining.
Miss Isidore Rush a leading lady in the Glittering Gloria company collapsed from heart failure after a massive wave swept her into deep water near San Diego. Rescue efforts were immediate but she remained unconscious and could not be revived.
The fifth trial of Dr. A. A. Ames will start November 28 in Minneapolis. Assistant County Attorney C. B. Jelley moved to set a special venue of 100 jurors and preparation began immediately. The case centers on an indictment alleging Dr. Ames accepted a $20 bribe from Bessie Lee.
Nov. 12 report from Auburny details the murder of Julius Weber his wife Bertha and their two children Bertha and Paul aged nineteen and fourteen. An unknown assassin killed the family before a fire was set to conceal the crime. Adolph Weber son and lone survivor withheld motive and theory.
Thomas E. Watson issues a statement proposing a Jeffersonian Democratic reform agenda. He calls for reestablishment of reform papers and systematic Jeffersonian propaganda to create a genuine opposition to the Republican party, driven by external pressure and focused on achieving reform rather than identifying specific workers.
The American Federation of Labor begins a two week session in San Francisco with public access except for the final two days when officers are elected. W. D. Mahon of Detroit predicts a very busy session and opposes political introductions into the federation, noting Socialist delegates seek affiliation but will be rejected.
Washington reports no call on government depositories for a 20 million dollar loan is planned in the immediate future. Officials say there is no pressing need now and any possible call would likely occur in January.
In Macon Georgia November 14 a hospital attack left Frank Christian wounded after slaying Fred Tharpe. A resident surgeon drew his revolver and warned the crowd not to advance, promising to kill the first man who crossed the threshold. Christian was cut in the stomach and is expected to recover as the incident concluded with his opponent's death.
Philadelphia council committee escorts the Liberty Bell from the Pennsylvania building to begin its homeward journey. A farewell ceremony is planned Wednesday before the bell returns to Philadelphia. The event takes place in St Louis with Vandalia road as the escort route.
Ed and George Jackson brothers of Montgomery, sought by state and county authorities for the sheriff Daniel case, surrendered and are jailed in Charleston. They had been secreted in an abandoned coal mine near Montgomery and were driven to surrender by hunger and cold.
Archbishop Chap pelle of New Orleans arrived in Washington after two months in Europe where he met the pope. He plans to call on President Roosevelt and deliver goodwill from Pope Pius X.
Cairo dispatch reports Thomas O'Neil was shot and fatally wounded by Arthur Grimes, brother-in-law, after a quarrel. Grimes fled the scene. O'Neil was said to have killed two men in Missouri prior to the incident.
In Washington the Russian ambassador Count Cassini declared Russia will pursue the war to its bitter end and reject mediation. He argued Russia will not bow to financial pressure and cannot halt hostilities while mobilization continues for actions in the far east.
Nov 15 report from headquarters at Port Arthur details 1500 Japanese casualties in the Oct 30 assault on the eastern fortified ridge. The attack failed as Russians reinforced, capturing the eastern Kekwan fort, with fighting continuing as saps advance toward the crest.
In St Petersburg on November 15, Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky, minister of the interior, defeats efforts to delay the zemstov conference set for Saturday. Emperor Nicholas approves the gathering and supports moderation among zemstov presidents and allies.
Reports say the armored cruiser Gromoboi struck a rock during a Vladivostok trial after repairs. She returned to berth in a sinking condition, surrounded by smaller craft, and was redocked. The incident would confirm continued inactivity of the Vladivostok squadron.
Berlin dispatch reports the Russian consul at Bremen acting for the government has offered a substantial reward for evidence related to the Dogger Bank incident.
News from Manila reports nine scouts of the Thirty-eighth company and one American hospital corpsman killed in an ambush on Samar's east coast.
Thomas Richardson aged fifty Henry county magistrate was found frozen to death on a public highway near Martinsville on November fifteenth. The tragedy underscores harsh winter conditions affecting travelers and local officials.
Obas A Smith seeks buyers for horses both broken and in good weight from 1150 pounds up. Prices satisfactory. Herae Buyer. 216t
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