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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
7
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway directs customers to apply to agent Oregon Short Line in Dillon Montana for ticket and freight rates or to write for information.
From Manila via Washington to Basey Southern Samar twenty four men of the Ninth United States Infantry wounded after an attack at breakfast on Sept twenty eight while the remaining company was killed. Officers Connell Bumpus and surgeon Griswold escaped. The incident sparks renewed concern over the Philippine revolt as U S forces consolidate on Samar.
General Hughes reports Balanga fight casualties as insurgents attack 400 bolo men at breakfast. Over 40 of company Ninth infantry killed. officers reportedly perished. 30,000 pounds of rice and ammo captured. Captain Hearn reports engagement near Candelarod with one US dead and two wounded. McKinley will probate estate worth about 210000 dollars.
Three hundred linemen repairmen and foremen from the Chicago Telephone Company strike today after the firm refused a 25 cent per day wage increase. The action involves technicians in Chicago with the date cited as October 1.
Canton Ohio October 1 Officers and men of Company C Fourteenth United States Infantry guarding President McKinley’s resting place at West Lawn cemetery probe Private Deprend’s Sunday night incident. Most believe loneliness and fatigue fueled a misperception, no evidence of struggle found at daylight. A formal inquiry may be decided by General Otis.
William Greenhill confessed after eight hours of questioning that his brother Daniel Greenhill killed Mrs. Sadie Uren and her suitor John Meloy. The confession details Daniel entering the room, finding Meloy with Mrs. Uren, and using a hatchet then a revolver to commit the murders.Calip Andrews was arrested as an accessory following the confession.
The London Daily Express reports Lord Kitchener asked for 26 000 more mounted soldiers and power to hang rebels traitors and murderers without home government reference. It says King Edward and Queen Alexandra may visit colonies and India where he would be crowned emperor of India. The king then summoned a council meeting on his return to discuss Kitchener's position.
Durban reports a 1500 Boer force led by General Botha attacked Port Itala on Sept 26. The garrison suffered eight killed and 38 wounded, with 63 missing. Boer commander Opperman and about 200 burghers are believed killed.
The 21st annual Farmers' National congress opens October 1 in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Governors from nearly all states have named delegates and an attendance of at least 1500 is expected. The group aims to strengthen social ties among rural residents and share best agricultural practices nationwide.
A Brussels dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Mr Kruger will not send a delegation to the U S president because Roosevelt intends non intervention policies. The move follows Roosevelt's stated stance on imperial affairs.
Rear Admiral Evans, former Iowa commander, testified before the Schley naval court about the May to July 1898 operations near Key West and Santiago. He described the battle off Santiago and the bombardment of Colon, and discussed ship positions and conversations with Schley. Captain Jewell and Commander Miller also testified as the day closed. Constantinople news follows as a second item about Miss Stone’s release efforts.
In Chicago on September 30 a large iron bar placed on rails by strikers caused a near collision on an elevated line. The overflow crowd panicked as the first two cars derailed. several people sustained injuries as the motorman failed to stop in time.
The preferred eastbound path runs through Salt Lake and Denver on the Denver and Rio Grande or Colorado Midland lines. Three fast through trains daily offer Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers to Chicago and St. Louis with Free Reclining Chair Cars Observation Cars and perfect dining car service. For details request a folder from W. C. Mc Bride 47 E Broadway Butte or Geo. W. Heintz General Passenger Agent Salt Lake City.
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