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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
4
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The National View in Washington published Senator Power’s full Oct 7 speech, lauding its practicality on the silver question and his views on steadiness for Montana. It highlights Power as a native of Iowa, long resident in Helena, with a record in navigation and western mercantile interests, urging Congress to pass laws aiding industrials.
Copies sold, with News Company orders 50 000 beyond supply and dealers raising prices up to eight times the regular price. Publishers estimate unclear circulation due to limited presses but plan machinery upgrades to produce over 300 000 copies in December to reveal true demand.
The Conda Standard reports the House expected to vote this afternoon on a Chinese bill. Western members praise the aim but eastern lawmakers doubt its effectiveness. The debate shows a sectional split with the West likely to accept a measure offering limited relief for the Pacific coast.
Montana officials denounce the Montana exhibit bias at the Chicago World’s Fair, alleging judges were drunk and bribery influenced awards. They claim Montana received only one prize despite 1000-plus ore entries, with top gold, copper, and silver displays ignored.
The Helena Independent denounces the phrase unlimited free coinage as foolhardy and questions its stance on silver policy. It asks whether the paper supports free coinage, seeks fair justice, and cautions against mudslinging while tying democracy to gold standard views.
The California Mid-Winter International Exposition expands with at least 25 nations expected for the San Francisco fair opening New Year’s Day. Honduras, Costa Rica, Brazil, China, Japan, Ceylon and Guatemala will erect their own buildings, with annexes added to the Vine Arts and Palace of Mechanical Arts. The event also includes country pavilions displaying national products and concessions to showcase American audiences to foreign peoples.
The paper notes the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pensions and urges U S soldiers sailors and heirs to file claims promptly to secure benefits under potential retroactive legislation. Readers should contact The Press Onarms Company in Washington D C for prepared applications and eligibility guidance.
A promotional solicitation offers a free trial pack of Rudge's Royal Mead to any U S home and invites thirty word entries from letters contained in R O A L M À A D for prizes. Top lists win piano, trip to world fair, pony, bicycle, gold watch, diamond earrings, organ, box, dress pattern, and a sitar.
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