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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
10
Advertisement for Acker's Blood Elixir claiming to purify impure blood from headaches fever pimples and sores. The copy asserts it cures scrofulous or syphilitic poisons and guarantees satisfaction, with Riley's Drug Store as seller.
The 1901 America's Cup defense saw Reliance fail to win a third race against Vipton's Shamrock III as wind died and time expired, with Shamrock III two and a half miles behind near the finish. Captain Wringe maneuvered into windward position at the start and led briefly before Reliance faded. The crowd dwindled as wind weakened and the race was called off with a regatta to resume the next day.
London hosts the Alaskan boundary commission opening in September with Elihu Root John Foster and others arriving. Canada claims a six mile subinlet line under the 1825 Russo British treaty while U S contends a thirty mile inland line following coast sinuosities. United States counsel Foster argues the treaty places Porcupine Creek and the gold district under American jurisdiction.
Delegates from across the United States gather in St. Paul for the Army of the Philippines convention in the state house senate chamber General Irving Hale presiding. Discussions favor federation with Spanish War Veterans while preserving distinct identities. Officers to be elected tomorrow with St Louis as upcoming meeting site.
Oshkosh Wisconsin September 1 United States Marshal Thomas B Reid of Milwaukee was held in contempt by Court Commissioner Waterhouse and ordered to show cause before Judge Burnell why he should not be punished. Harry DeWitt faces post office robbery charges in Kansas. his habeas corpus writ was ignored and he was sent to Kansas.
R G Dun Co weekly review of trade finds no Depression in trade and industry yet. weak spots apparent and readjustment after inflation may bring losses but outlook bright as industrial conditions ease. Dispatches note liberal merchandise distribution and readiness for higher consumption while crops progress and cotton districts in Texas lag. New York buyers rise and heavy fall trade expected. pie iron contracts firm and New Zealand shoe manufacturers show sufficient business for months.
Pittsburg reports Frank Buchanan president of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers says plans call for uniting six major structural trades into a national building trades council of 600000 workers and absorbing six smaller trades such as granite cutters marble polishers and stone cutters. A meeting has occurred and another is set for Oct 10 with national officers from the Carpenters and Joiners Bricklayers and Masons Union Plumbers Gasfitters Steamfitters Helpers Painters Decorators and Paper Hang ers and Building Trade Laborers Union.
Chicago Aug 31 Missouri miners about 10000 who planned to strike Sept 1 may delay the action as negotiations with President John Mitchell and Missouri operators end without a break. The conference adjourned with plans to reconvene in Kansas City Sept 10, uncertainty lingers.
In East St. Louis two alleged robbers battled police and were captured after a failed attempt to blow the East St. Louis Trust and Savings bank safe. A third assailant fled from a bank window during the confrontation led by Chief of Police Purdy.
President Callahan of the Hotel and Restaurant Employes' International Alliance failed to induce a citywide walkout. A few left, but the majority remained at work. He warned that those who did not quit by Monday night would be expelled, likely shrinking local membership.
Reports of yellow fever in Monterey were confirmed prompting strict quarantine measures by federal and state authorities. Nuevo Laredo Mexico also established a quarantine against affected points along the border.
The eruption of Vesuvius in Rome continues with no apparent danger to the neighborhood. Hundreds stay awake to witness the spectacle as lava, unusually liquid, covers a larger area than in prior eruptions and enhances the scene's beauty.
In Reading Pennsylvania on August 31 A M High was elected a delegate to the national Republican convention and instructed to vote for President Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt announced Ide, then a member of the Philippine commission, would be designated as vice governor of the Philippines in succession to Luke E. Wright who becomes governor general.
Chicago August 21 Governor A B Cummins of Iowa says he will seek re election as governor and has no aspiration to be Franklin D Roosevelts running mate in the next campaign Emphatic statement made at the Auditorium and reported today
Chicago Aug 31 wheat closed weaker with Sept at 4 1⁄4 cents loss and Dec down 4 1⁄4 cents. Corn steady with Sept down 1⁄8 and Dec slightly lower. Oats steady with Sept down 10 cents and Dec unchanged. Provisions fallen 20 to 20 cents. Cash prices listed for No 2 red wheat and other grain, corn and oats with assorted bids.
Cattle receipts 19 000 with Texas and Western cattle mainly higher. Steers Good to prime range 5.40 to 6.10. Hogs receipts 32 000 steady to weak with mixed and butchers 5.20 to 5.70. Sheep receipts 24 000 10 15 cents higher with good to choice wethers around 8.10 to 9.00 and lamb prices 4.00 to 5.70.
A 19th century remedy advocates Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with poor health. It claims to restore appetite sleep and strength, cure drains inflammation and weakness, and tranquilize nerves. The medicine is praised as non alcoholic and free from narcotics.
A West Virginia resident describes five years of uterine illness and disabling symptoms. After using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and accompanying remedies, the writer reports improved mobility, regulated periods, reduced pain and better sleep, noting multiple bottle purchases and gratitude.
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