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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
6
Washington report says General Nelson A Miles is bedfast with a fever likely malaria after exposure in southern campaigns. His physicians urge rest at a quiet resort while his health is monitored. a Porto Rico campaign report may be delayed.
The Manila government declares rumors of friction with American forces baseless and malicious. It says Filipino troops have been withdrawn from Manila suburbs as proof of confidence in the United States, a statement read at the White House with evident appreciation.
Omana Sept 20 The surviving portion of the Twenty second Infantry returns to Fort Crook after heavy losses in Santiago. From 29 officers and 510 men the unit comes home with 11 officers and 178 men. many missing are on furloughs due to illness and expected to rejoin later.
The great council of Red Men adjourned at Indianapolis on Sept 17 adopting the continental uniform for the uniform rank to be known as the Red Men's league Ohio men may wear the uniform An orphans fund was established and standing committees were named The council will meet next year in Washington
The secretary of the treasury received a letter from Topeka Kansas signed A Citizen enclosing a conscience contribution of 500 dollars.
Chicago reports a sharp advance in wheat as outside cash markets and light northwest receipts push prices higher. December closes at 65 3/4 to 66 1/4 cents, with May at 64 3/4 cents. corn and oats rise about 4 cents, while provisions firm late. Cash quotes show No 2 red wheat at 66 1/2 to 67 cents and No 2 corn at 23 1/4 to 24 60 cents.
South Omaha market data for Sept 20 shows cattle receipts 4900 with native beef steers 4.40 to 5.40, western and Texas steers up to 8.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.90, calves 4.00 to 6.00. Hog receipts 5700, mostly lower with heavy hogs 8.65 to 3.75, light 3.75 to 3.20, bulk 3.67 to 3.75. Sheep receipts 2600 steady with native muttons 3.60 to 4.10, western 3.50 to 4.00, stock sheep 3.00 to 4.00.
Cattle receipts 16000 with best steady and others weak to ten cents lower. Native steers 2.75 to 5.0, Texas steers 2.00 to 4.55, Texas cows 2.00 to 3.25, native cows and heifers 1.00 to 4.25, stockers and feeders 3.05 to 5.00, bulls 2.60 to 4.25. Hogs receipts 23000 with lights steady and others weak. bulk 3.70 to 3.80, heavy 3.85, packers 3.65 to 3.80, mixed 3.60 to 3.80, light 3.60 to 3.75, pigs 2.60 to 3.63. Sheep receipts 7000 steady to lower. lambs 8.50 to 5.10, muttons 8.00.
Chicago destruction notes hog receipts at 24 000 with slow demand and lower prices for light and mixed hogs. Cattle receipts about 6500 with westerns steady to lower and beves cows and heifers mixed. Sheep receipts 22 000 with general steady to lower trends across categories.
The 32d annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment closed in Cincinnati with a peace jubilee parade drawing about 40 000 in line and over 600 000 spectators. Officers elected to serve with Commander-in-Chief Colonel James A Sexton include W C Johnson Cincinnati junior vice commander-in-chief David Ross Delaware surgeon general Dr Pierce Nebraska and chaplain-in-chief Colonel Lucas Indianapolis.
The national currency convention convened in the Nebraska state building with gold standard and silver factions facing off. J Sterling Morton opened with a call for candid discussion to determine the best currency for American prosperity and honor.
Washington September 18 General Miles stated the Cuba garrison troops have not been chosen yet The force will include regulars immunes and volunteers with proportions undetermined Five Known to Have Perished Philadelphia September 12 Five persons are known to have died in the gasoline explosion last night at and ongoing investigation follows
Impressive services were held at Camp Wixorr for Naval Cadet Thomas H. Wheeler son of Major General Joseph Wheeler and Second Lieutenant Newton D Kirkpatrick of the First U S Cavalry who drowned while bathing. Caskets laid before General Wheeler’s headquarters with flags, honor detail from the Third Cavalry, and a guard of honor. Wheeler’s body to Wheeler Ala and Kirkpatrick to Lexington Va, as marchers and mounted band saluted.
General Miles overrules Alger and orders two regiments of U S regulars to depart Camp Wikoff Mon tuntk. The Twelfth Infantry heads to Jefferson Barracks Missouri and the Twenty second to Fort Crook Nebraska. End of week target to remove all regulars.
The National Editorial association adopts a plan for a standing three member committee to work with state press groups for uniform press laws by concurrent state legislatures. A 1899 Paris trip is proposed, June departures planned, with 160 ticket requests and a 50 day schedule, capped at about $100. Next meeting set for corthind Or. and delegates will tour Colorado Town and Oregon.
CHICKAMAUGA September 14 The Ninth New York left for home today leaving only the Sixth United States volunteers at Chickamauga. Hospitals are improving rapidly and several weeks will see most patients discharged.
Frederick A Ober, former Porto Rico commissioner, extols the island’s wealth and fertility. He describes El Yunque and rugged central terrain, 1500 streams, abundant tropical forests, and vast mineral deposits. Sugar, tobacco, coffee, maize, bananas, coconuts, and varied fruits thrive. copper coal iron and salt found. gold history noted with Santo Domingo parallel.
The London Spectator argues that Washington must demand an end to Spanish rule in Cuba, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico and let the United States determine the future of former Spanish possessions. It warns that without these principles the war could become a curse rather than a stride toward humanity.
A garbled fragment hints at rising tensions over Porto Rico sentiments. No clear event or dates are readable, but the text suggests social strain in the community and potential disputes tied to regional attitudes.
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