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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
2
A partial timetable shows trains numbered 8 27 29 and 28 with directions southbound northbound and express. notes include local freight and through freight services with times such as 7 20 pm and 8 59 am and stations at western and northern bounds.
Richard J. Vincent known as the Boy Traveler, age sixteen, tells of his three year global journey begun at thirteen from New York. He has traveled without funds, yet rides in Pullman cars and stays in top hotels while dining with notable leaders across many nations. He left Dillon on Thursday evening for New York, praising Montana and the West.
G A Boyle of Helena organized Beaverhead camp of Woodmen of the World on Wednesday evening with 28 members. E H Mayers is consul commander and officers include H A Hull lieutenant advisor John S Innes banker Chas W Conger clerk W J Clifford sentry W H Boatman escort L D Smith watchman Phil Auderegg manager 18 months W H Cochran manager 12 months R H Butler manager 6 months. The group expects to flourish like prior local orders.
In re estate of J A Sterlin administrator appointed. G I Paul Dan Chapman and Geo Edinger named appraisers. In re estate of Wm KR Gilbert appraisers named J P Murray Wm Jones J KE Morse. Michael Laine vs Golden Era Mining and Milling Co. A F Wright vs FE Andrus Farwell Osman Kirk Co. vs Kalispell Hardware Co transferred from Silver Bow. A marriage license issued to A G Stover and Rachel Holbrook of Lima.
A vitascope reproduction of the Fitzsimmons Corbett fight played Monday night at the opera house. A small crowd attended as locals recall past reproductions. Wim Greenwaldt, a former Dillon electrician, managed the electrical apparatus. The vitascope manager plans another Dillon visit soon, expecting good attendance.
A local program invites the public to the remaining October Sundays to explore "Both Sides of the Question" with talks on October 10 The Best Side of the World October 17 The Weak Side of the Church October 24 The Worst Side of the World and October 31 The Strong Sides of the Church.
Millroys pocket map of Alaska boasts authentic climate notes disease remedies and guidance for travelers to the Klondike gold fields. It includes a historical sketch Canada’s mining laws and routes to the Klondyke region. Price 25 cents at the Tribune office or by mail on receipt of payment.
Sheriff Padley captured Johnson from Bitter Root country for stealing three horses from Matt Waldher in Big Hole basin. Johnson had lived in the basin for about two years before the theft. The horses were recovered, and Johnson is bound over to appear in district court on grand larceny charges.
Federal Judge Munger grants a temporary injunction in South Omaha Stockyards case against Nebraska, asserting private company limits on state power and requiring a $25,000 bond. In Kansas City stockyards case Judge Foster rules against the company, upholding state charges and interstate commerce limits.
Prairie fire driven by a gale swept across Manitoba then died out at dawn. The morning revealed death and devastation on farms with ruined houses implements crops and livestock.
The Western Waterways Convention opened at the Grand Opera house Davenport with about 1560 delegates from many states. Temporary chairman Captain Louiyvson of Davenport spoke, a regret letter from Governor Py St. Brake was read, and H. F. Smith and George Y. Anderson gave welcomes. Committees and officers were announced, resolutions referred, and delegates later banqueted.
Washington reports nearly 51 million remains to be paid to the government for its lien on the Union Pacific railroad after foreclosure. Negotiations yield amendments boosting the government’s share by about 3 million, increasing the treasury cash balance by roughly 46.9 million from road and sinking fund assets. Payments are set two months after sale with 30 million due January to matured bonds, leaving about 16 million circulating again.
Wives and daughters of striking miners in Carbondale led a 150 strong march armed with butcher knives and axes. The sheriff was summoned as trouble erupted, but the women succeeded in driving the workers from the mine shafts.
The Depeche Coloniale reports the pope has been seriously ill for three days and his attending physicians fear a fatal outcome.
The market closed two cents higher as foreigners bought cash grain amid bullish signals from American and Argentine markets. Corn and oats gained modestly while provisions softened. cash prices and futures quotes for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and rations are listed alongside regional cattle and hog receipts.
Market summary shows cattle receipts and steady to strong prices. Texan steers and cattle categories cited with varied values. hogs receipts around 1500 with lower demand and mixed prices. sheep receipts about 7000 with weaker tone. Wheat and corn futures noted with No 7 red and No 2 hard cash prices.
The World correspondent reports the Cuban crisis tone as Queen forces resignation by denying mediation. Lena Sevasta quotes Liberal party disdain for foreign interference while Spain seeks Cuban autonomy under the autonomist program.
The Madrid correspondent reports the queen regent pressed General Azcarraga to resign after disapproval of the conservative regime. She blamed the harsh Cuba policy at Portress Montjuic, sought reforms, and favored a Liberal cabinet with home rule while signaling shifts toward mediation with the United States.
Washington Oct 6 Ex Rep Godfrey W Hunter of Kentucky was appointed minister to Guatemala after a meeting with President McKinley He may accept if he can protect Kentucky business interests for four years and could depart within 380 days Senator Deboe accompanied him Also W B Sorsby of Mississippi named for consul general at Guatemala City if Hunter declines Boston Pennant Awarded to Boston Baseball Club at Tremont Theater Mayor Quincy presided Manager Selee accepted on behalf of the club The crowd-filled theater held Baltimore as both teams shared boxes Vessel report ships sunk in storm British barkentine St Peter tallies 45 40 crew aboard iron sailing ship Will drop Rev Mr Scott from Methodist rolls at Waterloo judged insane after elopement with 16 year old Daisy Dorlan
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