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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1893
Page
7
The piece surveys E B Howell's October paper arguing silver should be the monetary standard if monometallism persists, contending gold's appreciation harms farmers and investors. It outlines charts comparing silver to crops and railroads, critiques free coinage at 16 to 1, and endorses 20 to 1 as a safe, world price stabilizer.
A Lander Gazette note claims a rich Burr mine pocket worth about 60 000 with fifteen tons already mined. Montana tax data for Park County in 1893 totals 98 498 60 including state stock and county and city levies. The Madisonian comments on political rhetoric about silver and federal offices. The Helena Herald reports the Helena mint melter job to be abolished but notes broader federal office expansions.
In the evening Revs Fisher Moore and Greenwald spoke on missions at the Presbyterian church. Deputy Sheriff Dwyer went from Great Falls to Sun River on Oct 11 to arrest John Haylett known as Dirty John on cattle stealing charges. Complaints say stolen cattle sold to local butchers trace to him.
The Catholic orphans home on Montana avenue was formally dedicated at 8 PM with a large crowd present. About forty orphans from the hospital annex joined the move to the new facility after the ceremony. Bishop Brandel missed the event but sent a message to Father Paladino. Hon. Thomas H. Garter attended and praised the sisters and the new hospital built during hard times. The brick three story building sits on blue stone foundation, 100 by 80 feet, with water from Helena Water Co, standpipes on every floor, Spence hot water system, and Mentapa pine interior finish. Total cost near 3,000.
From the Tribune's latest exchanges a railroad man was instantly killed at 4 p.m. on the 10th after the engine backed onto the main track. Berg stepped from the caboose to the side track and did not see the engine in time. He leaves a wife and several children.
A Great Northern eastbound train derailed after a rock and earth slide near Columbia Falls. Engineeer M. E Laurer died instantly and fireman M. F. McMillan was slightly injured. The slide, caused by late rains, loosened earth as the train rounded a sharp bend, throwing the engine across the tracks and derailing a baggage car. No others were hurt.
In Bozeman on October 11 the state ministers formed three new presbyteries at Helena,Batts and Great Falls. Rev. M. Don of Bozeman was elected to lead the initiative.
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