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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
1
In Dillon Montana a local merchant touts a leading American watch factory's product. He claims the watches are in actual service and offer best all round satisfaction. New stock arriving, prices range from $12 to $40, with a broad selection starting at $2.50 for other makes. Fid el Huber, merchant.
In Washington on August 27 Admiral Schley, hero of Santiago, entered the navy department to a crowd of officers and clerks who cheered and kissed him. He moved through the secretary's rooms in a formal line, then departed for Porto Rico with the military commission the following Wednesday.
The First Missouri and Second Nebraska, ordered to proceed to muster out, were to leave today but transport delays push their departure to Wednesday. The Third United States Volunteer Cavalry under Captain Grigsby will move to the mustering point to be mustered out, with likely departure on Thursday.
Washington August 27 Secretary Day announced Reid chosen as peace commissioner with four others: Day, Senator O K Davis, Senator William P Frye, White law Reid. The fifth member not yet selected. Justice White of the Supreme Court considered. London August 30 Manila Times says leading merchants urge Lord Salisbury to keep Spaniards from Philippines. American troops praised. General Greene ordered to Washington to sail with General Merritt.
A nine car train arrived in St. Louis with 152 members of the First Second and Fifth Missouri volunteer regiments. The soldiers have been recovering in Chickamauga Park hospitals from fevers and other ailments and are now on the verge of discharge.
Santiago August 26 merchants warn the Cuban army must be disbanded to resume business. Property is threatened by Garcia command levies and cultivators refuse to return to plantations. No produce reaches market and ships cannot return cargoes until the army is dissolved. British consul Mason notes business is at a standstill. General Lawton disputes violence claims and cites no trouble for US forces.
Santiago Aug 27 The Spanish transports San Francisco San Augustin and Colon sailed for Spain with 4568 Spaniards including 15 officers their families and four priests Eight died en route their bodies listed as passengers The embarkation involved alleged passage money collection under lax American inspection General Toral bid farewell stating conquerors yielded with honor General Shafter and staff departed aboard the United States transport Mexico
In Cleveland August 1881 the president will stay a couple of days at Montauk Point and Camp Wilkoff to study conditions firsthand. He and his party will lodge with Colonel Myron T. Herrick until Thursday morning, then head to Canton for a short three hour visit before continuing to New York.
The Republican state convention nominated Kirk Phillips of Deadwood for governor and J. T. Keane of Sanborn county for lieutenant governor with W. H. Riddle as secretary of state. Other nominations included Robert J. Gamble of Yankton and Charles Burke of Pierre for congress.
Net earnings of the Array Barlington and 2
Report from Ponce Puerto Rico warns that without prompt government action most of about 16 000 soldiers on the island will fall to fever and illness. Poor dry housing and unsanitary tent life threaten lives while several hospitals exist and divisions including the Sixth Massachusetts and Sixth Illinois endure harsh mountain conditions near Utuado.
Special correspondence from Lima dated Sept 1 1898 reports Madge Van Housen departing for Illinois with husband to meet in Omaha for the exposition. A steady stream of visits, river and lake trips, and busy railroad construction including ballast work near Monida and new gravel trains. The U S S route to Yellow Stone park proves popular with full stages and good equipment for next season.
Washington reports outline a planned examination of General Miles upon his return regarding interviews and published dispatches not released by the war department. The inquiry may be military or private, with debates expected to reach Congress and influence army funding as campaigns in the conquered islands continue.
In Europe the Philippine islands committee asks President McKinley to back moves against religious orders in the islands. They cite Archbishop of Manila and bishops of Nueva Sagovia and Nueva Caseres and urge suppression of what they term immoral institutions and acts of hostility toward both natives and Americans.
Paris dispatch reports cordial exchanges between Czarist Russia and France as President Faure extends formal greetings amid ongoing diplomatic contacts.
Special Correspondence from Bannack Mont August 26 reports Mrs Matilda Moore age 73 deceased after quiet Tuesday evening. born Scotland May 12 1818 she married 1889 and came to Bannack in 1885 mother of 11 with eight living. funeral held at M E church conducted by Rev W W Edmondson. community notes social events and local moves follow.
Raymond Rossi ter and Walcott Raymond departed for Palo Alto California to attend Stanford University preparatory school for the coming year. Mrs Geo Copp hosted an enjoyable Friday evening event. Miss Janette Rossiter will teach in Virginia City's intermediate school this year. Sheridan schools open Sept 5 with R S McIntyre as principal and Miss Prigcilla Boyd and Mrs E E Estlin as teachers.
One week only, entire stock of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods and Tailor made Pants for sale below cost. Stock removed from Center St to the Coffin house, S. Morris.
A dark bay or brown horse weighing about 1050 pounds is described as gentle and smooth. The animal bears a slow brand on the left thigh. Mentioned owners include M. Barrett and Alice, Montana.
Notice forbids all persons from hunting or shooting on the premises. $4 t¢f . Pa, Puornpexter.
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