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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
9
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate a major battle may be underway near Liao Yang with Japanese forces advancing along two roads. Russian defense lines are strong but weather and roads could decide if Kouropatkin fights or withdraws, though a clash seems likely within a day.
London dispatches relay multiple correspondents describing Japanese progress at Port Arthur. Reports say the Russians hold citadel fortifications while Japanese forces reach near the new town and east dock basin. Desperate fighting continues with enormous losses as detachments move in from Danny and Pietzwo.
Aug 30 dispatch reports General Routkovsky killed by shell at Liao Yang while Russian forces retire with transport and artillery. Japanese advance rapid and determined with a major loss at Siaolindzy. Casualties total around 3,000 in Aug 25 26 battles east and south of Liao Yang. Russians concentrate at Liao Yang awaiting next move.
Chicago August 00 The Pullman company plans a total shutdown of its great car shops beginning September 1 affecting about 30 000 people in Pullman and nearby towns. At full operation 7 000 workers are employed yet recent months saw a steady layoff reducing current labor to around 2 000 finishing cars already under way before the shops close for more than a month in idle state.
Washington reports currency shipments to support crop movements. Treasurer Roberts says this week $521,000 was sent to New Orleans against New York deposits and $1,500,000 to Chicago against New York deposits. Chicago transfers exceed last year's pace, with $1,800,000 sent so far this year versus $1,200,000 the prior year.
Major General H C Corbin assumes command of maneuver camps at Manassas Thoroughfare and Gainesville. The 2 000 to 2 500 strong force will be drilled this week as other generals greet him. David B Hill announces retirement from politics effective January 1 and vows not to seek any office or join future administrations.
Mrs Mary Ellis of Salida Colorado died at her Upper Mesa home after laughing at a joke while swallowing mush and milk. The cough attempt caused a blood vessel burst in her left lung leading to death a few hours later.
Governor Peabody sent a letter to Sheriff Bell of Teller County stating the mob that deported fifteen men and the Mercantile company at Cripple Creek may strike again. He says he has learned of a planned further outrage and offers to send the state militia to aid the sheriff in keeping peace.
Antwerp August 29 The oil tank fire is now practically ended. Nine bodies recovered and several more missing. Loss is estimated at 10,000,000 gallons and damage near 2,500,000 dollars.
At St Louis Aug 29 Barney Oldfield and A C Webb led the field in a false start of the speed contest when Webb edged ahead and skidded at a turn a dust cloud blinded Oldfield causing his car to crash through the outer fence killing John Scott a park watchman and fatally injuring Nathan Montgomery. Oldfield was injured and his car demolished.
An old newspaper ad page mocks inventions and medicines. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup, Ballard's Snow Liniment, Herbine, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment, and various cures with prices and the Riley's Drug Store outlet. It references a mule in Abyssinia and a quip about Gov Warfield.
Prof Carl Meyers the aeronaut finished his flight from the World's fair grounds Saturday. his balloon landed near St Charles and he returned to St Louis unharmed. George E Tomlinson's balloon passed Avon Sunday and dropped a card to W H Case. the card asked finders to report where the balloon traveled. The craft was reportedly over a mile high and moving about twenty miles per hour.
A patent office typist copied 22 000 words in seven hours setting a world speed record. Observers praise the feat and imagine the impact on typists nationwide.
In Tonopah Nevada August 29 passengers were forced to walk after the Tonopah Railroad suffered its worst washouts. The damage stretches ten to twelve miles near Rhodes ending near Sodaville and blocks all traffic. Reports indicate heavy washouts on the Carson and Colorado line between Hawthorne and Sodaville.
The ad touts HERBINE as a liver promoting fluid bile and drier health improving the body with drowsiness and apathy relief. It notes a price of 50 eta at Riley's Drug Store and mixes a warning about matches with a worm expeller WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE priced at 25 cents. It ends with a physician urging outdoor time amid rising rents and living costs.
Cincinnati report says Amanda Harter, 38, and James Leonard Druein, 29, were found dead in their Normandie flat with letters showing prior affair and later infatuation with Mrs Harter’s 14 year old foster daughter Fannie. Athletes gather in St Louis for the Olympic games debut at the World’s Fair venue with the Marathon featuring 40 entries from 15 foreign countries.
Fort Riley Kan Aug 29 The national pistol competition ends with Sergeant Michael Carey troop L Fifth cavalry scoring 236 of 250 to claim the pistol championship and a gold medal plus 28 in prize money. Lieutenant Sayer of the New York National Guard places second with 230 and earns a gold medal and 25.
Missoula Montana August 30 heavy rains end the wildfires active in western Montana. Officials report most fires are extinguished with only smoldering spots remaining in several areas.
An advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with one tablet giving immediate relief or a money refund. Sold in handsome tin boxes for 25 pts. The clipping also notes a ten year old boy who hanged himself due to being forced to rise early, suggesting his rope might have harmed him less if he had lived longer.
The Union Stock Yarns Co announces a modern cattle sheep and horse dipping plant in Grand Island Nebraska. They offer immediate dipping services at reasonable rates and advertise readiness to dip before stock enter feed lots with buyers to purchase feeders.
A young office helper realizes that being neat quiet unobtrusive obliging modest and accurate may not justify a $3 wage. He weighs his duties and the value of his work as he contemplates his compensation.
Ad claims Mokites herb drink cures sick headaches and constipation, improves digestion and sleep, and boosts mood. Product sold by Riley's Drug Store with guarantee and money back option. Price listed as 25 cents and 50 cents.
A prospect of a soap famine elicits joy as a mountain of pure soap is discovered in Nevada. The tramp problem in that state may be solved. A young woman who swallowed money years ago is said to be entitled to interest. A quack claim discusses a baseball accident near New Jersey. Constipation relief offered by Chamberlains tablets. For sale by Riley the druggist.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb spent most of the day at recreation with limited official business. The acceptance letter work is finished and transcription into final form proceeds. the document will go to the printer within a couple of days.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as The St Paul Road led in electric train lighting in 1888 and set a standard in traveler comfort with the world famous Pioneer Limited trains. A note warns that maritime smugglers may heed insomnia remedies.
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal remedy for impure blood claiming to cure scrofulous and syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases. It guarantees every bottle and asserts positive health benefits.
A spectral visitor in Delaware is described as having eaten a dynamite free lunch and is now unchallenged, with a taunting hint directed at a much abused hobo. The tale blends local folklore with urban legend atmosphere.
Advertising costs set at 1.50 per folio of 100 words for first insertion and 0.50 per folio for subsequent insertions. Affidavits of Publication withheld until payment is received.
Notice is given that Charles Pinkerton has filed for final proof on his homestead claim H E No 8911 for the northeast and west half of section 6 township 8 south range 3 east on land in Montana. Proof will be made before Geo W French district court clerk at Dillon on December 20, 1905. He lists witnesses George Romain Curtis Harrison Martin Batch and Frank X Carrier all from Jackson Montana to attest residence and cultivation. Signed Frank D Miracle Register.
Land Office Helena gives notice that proof for a land entry will be made before L J Price in Dillon on Sept 20 1904. Claimants include Charles L Norris John Downing James L Menning Sinest McNinch and others of Dell Montana. Frank D Miracle Register.
United States Land Office Helena Montana August 1 1904 notice Ruth At Pyle Polaris Montana has filed to prove desert land claim No 5006 for Lot 1 and 2 Sec 31 1 58 1312 W Montana before Geo W French Dillon Montana September 20 1904 witnesses Milton Hays Thomas Mulany Albert Ziems George A Pyle all of Polaris Montana Frank D Miracle Register
Notices from Helena Montana August 1 1901 and August 1 1904 announce filings by WT Stuboul Dillon and Mitchel J Martinell Dell for desert land claims in Madison and Beaverhead counties. They name witnesses for proof of irrigation reclamation and set hearings before Clerk Geo W French and at Dillon on September 20 of the respective years.
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