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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
9
Portland reports Thirty eight charred bodies found in Lewis River district amid vast fires that have destroyed property valued around one and a half million dollars. Dozens more remain missing as relief efforts proceed and remote areas report worsening conditions.
Reports from Vancouver Washington on September 16 describe widespread property loss from forest fires. Settlers in the Dale settlement east of Bell's mountain are driven from homes as a wall of fire roars through. Washougal area losses are higher than first thought with the Skamaka Last Chance Latton and Blue Bird mines vicinity left in ruins. Elma reports indicate about one hundred families burned out with total losses estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
Lieutenant John R. Morris U S N engineering officer on the Olympia was found dead in his stateroom in Boston harbor after shooting himself. He survived the Maine disaster and had written of his near death escape to his sister in Kansas City.
Lynn Mass Sept 16 Justice Horace Gray recently retired from the United States Supreme Court died at his Nahant residence of paralysis. Born March 24 1828 in Boston he served as reporter for the Massachusetts supreme judicial court 1854 1861 was associate justice 1864 and chief justice 1873 and was appointed to the U S Supreme Court in 1881 by President Arthur.
Herbert L. Bridgeman secretary of the Peary Arctic club received a message from Lieutenant R. E. Peary dated Chateau Bay Labrador. Peary says he is en route home on the relief ship Windward and that all aboard are well. The Windward departed New York in June to locate the expedition sail date July 4 1898.
Kalispell Mont Sept 16 Forest fires are raging on the Flathead reservation ranchers have fought flames for two days and sent for help. The fire began in a windfall and spread rapidly across a prime timber belt, now beyond control as additional men head to the scene.
Marshalltown Iowa reports a passenger train fatally struck William Howard twenty and Maud Solt eighteen of Glidden as they drove across the track near Ralston. The woman’s body was carried into Ralston on the engine pilot before discovery.
In St Louis on September 16 the grand jury continued examining present members of the house of delegates regarding the city lighting bill and the defeat of the street railway bill. Ten delegates appeared and were detained briefly.
Winfield H Stratton a Colorado Springs millionaire mining man died after several months illness in Colorado Springs. Born 1848 in Jeffersonville Ind he moved to Colorado in 1872 and prospected Cripple Creek in 1891 staking Independence and Washington claims which yielded him millions. His wealth ranged from 15 to 50 million with extensive private charities and public welfare involvement. His sister Mrs Jennie Cobb of San Jose Cal survived him and kept vigil at his bedside.
Secretary Wilson returning from a western tour reports abundant crops in Nebraska Kansas Iowa Indiana and Ohio. He notes a likely good corn crop with minimal frost risk and comments Kansas Nebraska and Indiana show top yielding corn. Wheat and grass crops also strong with rising cattle numbers suggesting lower meat prices but not as low as in the past due to higher prosperity.
Chicago September ruling by Judge Axel Chytraus voids board jurisdiction over oats corner disputes. It affects injunctions from the Patten corner last July and halts payout of about 450000 dollars margin to oat purchasers, restraining Bank of Montreal and Continental National Bank from disbursing funds.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw announced a plan to increase currency in circulation by paying ahead the October interest on government debt and urging national banks to do the same. He tied government deposits to higher bank circulation and said he would be ready to add to circulation on short notice despite no immediate crisis. Panther starts for Colon with 320 Marines and field guns in response to Washington orders.
A gas and powder explosion at the Big Four mine in North Fork West Virginia traps engineer James Lester and miner John Reckie along with fifteen colored miners. Rescue efforts struggle against lethal gas and burning coal. eleven bodies recovered with six more to be taken out as of Sept 16.
Des Moines reports the seventy eighth annual session of the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows opens with 30 000 attendees and special trains. Officials announce 127 grand lodges 12 792 subordinate lodges 2 780 subordinate encampments and total membership at 1 002 272 with 99 393 initiations and 185 455 including other branches. Relief disbursed totals 3 939 785 68 with revenues 10 826 976 66 expenses 8 796 195 31 surplus 2 030 775 35 and invested funds 29 952 769 38 up from last year.
Mrs William M Stewart wife of the United States senior senator from Nevada was killed in Alameda California when an automobile veered into a telegraph pole. She was riding with Henry Foote and a young man named Taylor. The crash caused fatal injuries and the senator, then at The Hague over a Vatican funds dispute, had helped push the case to an international tribunal.
Judge Amos M. Thayer of the circuit court grants the stockholders petition representing Arthur E. Stilwell to discharge the receivers of the Guardian Trust Company. Appointed over two years ago at the urging of John W. Gates. It is said Stilwell will be reinstated as president.
The Record-Herald notes a nationwide consolidation of major meat packers to go into operation Sept. 27 barring any last minute changes. The plan reportedly capitalizes at twenty five times last year’s earnings with Cudahy, Armour, Swift, and Schwarzschild & Sulzberger receiving multiyear sums in stock. The effort aims to control packing houses and stockyards and reduce overall manufacturing costs while expanding by products and allied industries.
Philadelphia hosts the National Prison Congress with numerous addresses. Warden N F Baucher of the North Dakota penitentiary in Bismarck, president of the National Prison Association, delivered a chief address. Dr Gilmour advocated whipping posts as corrective measures in penal institutions.
In Chicago trading on September 1, futures show mixed swings as cash prices hold steady. Wheat and corn rise while oats slip. provisions move unpredictably amid lingering effects from Saturday's market decline.
ChicagoLive Stock market data shows rattle receipts at 22 000 with 250 Texans and 9 000 westerns. steers good to prime range 7 50 to 8 00, cows 1 50 to 5 00, calves 3 00 to 7 00, Texas fed steers 3 00 to 4 50 and western steers 3 75 to 5 90. Hogs receipts 21 000 with next day 18 000. open 5 to 10 cents higher with 7 40 to 8 05 for most, sheep receipts 30 000 with sheep and lambs steady and western and native lambs 2 50 to 5 50.
Kansas City reports cattle receipts 25 000 with prices range including choice beef steers 7.00 to 7.50 and native cows 1.35 to 3.90. hog receipts 2 500 with top at 7.92 and bulk 7.70 to 7.77. sheep receipts 5 450 with native lambs 9.20 to 4.25 and western lambs 3.00 to 4.00.
South Omaha on Sept 15 reports cattle receipts at 2500 and steady to 10c lower with native steers 4.75 to 8.25, cows 3.25 to 5.25, western steers 4.00 to 6.00, Texas steers 3.75 to 5.00, stockers 2.75 to 5.25, calves 4.00 to 6.00, bulls 2.00 to 4.50. Hog receipts 1600 with higher prices. heavy 7.90 to 7.80, mixed 7.60 to 7.70, light 7.60 to 7.70, pigs 6.00 to 7.25, bulk 7.00 to 7.70. Sheep receipts 27,300 steady with yearlings 8.75 to 4.00, ewes 3.25 to 8.60, lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
St Joseph Sept 15 cattle receipts total 900 with prices across classes. natives 4.20 to 4.25 for cows and heifers 2.00 to 6.00, veals 3.00, calves and stags 2.50 to 6.25, stockers 7.70 to 7.90 medium and heavy 7.75, pigs 4.00 to 7.25.
An old unsigned ad lists symptoms like heartburn and indigestion and offers a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS with a booklet. It urges readers to mail in the form and notes 25 cent tablets and agent opportunities, citing THE PEPSIKOLA COMPANY at 45 Vesey Street, New York.
Notice from Grant Mont to Ames county witnesses listing A Reynolds and Louis Hoffman as parties in a claim to land parcel No 4402. The document mentions an irrigation project and a court or office proceeding dated and located in Dillon Montana with further reference to local officials and a witness list.
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