15 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
1
Regular reports from Beaverhead County and nearby towns cover dances in Lima, visits by officials, train delays, new houses and walls, stock and harvest updates, and local incidents. Highlights include Butte divorce trends, court actions, and notable trips by Marcus Daly and others, plus a look at fairs and the Klondike journey implications.
Eastern Montana reports wolves and coyotes harming livestock as the state eyes six 1000 horsepower James Leffel turbines for a big Butte power plant to span the Big Hole river with electricity wired to Butte and copper mines. Montana range steers fetch 4.15 to 4.90 at Chicago, averaging 75 cents per cwt higher than last year. Governor Smith frees J C Gilbert after 18 years for murder in the second degree, judge Benton arguing for manslaughter instead. County lines dispute whether parts of the Great Northern pass through Deer Lodge. Rail traffic resumes as Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line settle ticket sales.
E Ellery Anderson of Union Pacific receivers says Oregon Short Line accepted the interchange agreement and differences are settled. Through passenger trains Chicago to Portland will resume with Oregon Railway & Navigation cooperation, likely soon. Through cars will be restored at Granger to Glenns Ferry and Huntington with existing tariffs reinstated after Oct 1.
A long Washington note recalls Robert Fulton and the Hudson, the Potomac's shrinking waters, and a glance at the White House with presidents and office seekers. It covers land disputes in Missoula and the Ferrer case, plus updates on federal code work by Judge Botkin, and mentions Montana officials and indoor office life.
State and county rights for the Lowry patent air right window are offered for sale by Peseeeey and Lowry, aeima Dillon Moat, announcing the transaction and jurisdictional scope.
Professor I. R. Hutton describes early New York to Brooklyn horse ferries with rotating frames and water wheels. Designs include an A shaped frame on a circular axis, a conical incline skeleton, and catamaran style paddle wheels. Boats were about 76 feet long, draw over two feet, with flat bottoms. G. T. Part advertises a dwelling near Normal School grounds for sale cheap with furniture desired.
A Detroit Free Press account recounts General Shelby facing a false assassination charge during his 1850s bid for U S marshal in Missouri. Shelby confronts President Cleveland with affidavits and, after a sharp exchange with rival Dockery, secures the appointment within hours, illustrating his direct approach. The piece also notes Charles H. Clark of the Hartford Courant describing brutal rail crossings in Connecticut and grim road wreck aftermaths.
The text notes U S demand for Cas carets Candy Cathartic at two million boxes annually with a forecast to rise to three million by New Year s. It reflects optimistic consumer sentiment and repeated purchases signaling satisfaction.
The First National Bank of Dillon Montana issues its October 5 1807 financial report showing total assets of 70 221 001 with loans and discounts 362 726 45 deposits 402 760 00 and capital stock 850 000 00. Bank officers F Wurrx president and notary Jno G Awill s verify accuracy with directors L Sullivan and Lambert Enis.
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