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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
7
A fragment references the Santa Fe Railway and a 31-tf item tied to Warner in Salt Lake City Utah. Limited readable context suggests a transportation or railway notation with location details.
Buffalo September 24 Leon F Czolgósz goes on trial for the murder of President William McKinley. The court swiftly seated an eight member jury while prosecutors outline premeditation and a single fatal shot. Five witnesses, including two physicians, testify about the temple and the stomach wound as the defense seeks a quick verdict.
Denver reports the Western Passenger association sets a rate of one fare plus $2 from all points in its territory to the fifth annual National Live Stock convention in Chicago starting December 3. The Central Passenger association mirrors a similar rate for territory east of Chicago.
London dispatch notes Lord Kitchener detailing Boer actions near Herschell and Scheeper’s Nek with losses and captures. Two commandos totaling 109 prisoners and 55 to 54 men with transports were taken, a gun recovered after a night engagement, and several prisoners released. Dutch rumors of a rising in Cape Colony and Natal circulated.
In Spring Valley Illinois about twenty anarchists armed with double barreled shotguns and 1000 rounds guard the L Aurore office after praising McKinley murder and Leon Czolgosz. Two thousand nearby citizens offer to march in to help exterminate the reds if needed. Mrs McKinley remains in poor but stable condition with short outing reported by Dr Rixey.
The Hague September 24. The arbitration tribunal executive council is expected to declare itself unable to hear the Boer appeal over issues in the South African War.
Chicago opening in Chicago Grain and Provisions shows bearish stats with mixed modest gains in corn oats and pork while wheat declines. Closing prices list Sept and Dec futures across wheat corn and oats with cash quotes for several wheat and corn grades and detailed cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices in Chicago trade.
Cattle receipts 15 400 with steady to firm values across export and dressed beef steers and various classes. Hogs receipts 4 500 with prices trending higher and most sales between 6 70 and 7 00 per cwt. Sheep receipts 7 000 with western lambs at 23 50 to 24 40 and western feeders around 2 00 to 2 25.
South Omaha market report for Sept 23 shows cattle receipts at 6200 with beef steers 4.50 to 6.20, western and Texas steers listed. cows and calves vary 1.25 to 4.25. Hogs receipts 3100 with heavy 6.90 to 7.00, sheep receipts 12000 with wethers 3.20 to 3.50 and ewes 2.50 to 3.00.
St Joseph reports cattle receipts around 4 000 with Texans and westerns pricing $2 70 to $5 75 and cows, heifers, and yearlings varying. Hog receipts near 3 000 show mixed prices from $6 50 to $8 50 with upper end for fight and mixed lots.
The Columbia, NYYC defender, towed through the East River and docked at Morse Iron Works Brooklyn for her last cleaning before the international challenge. An estimated 20,000 spectators viewed Shamrock II at Erie Basin dry dock as Sir Thomas Lipton watched the scene. Former Commodore John C. Prague praised the Shamrock while acknowledging the Columbia’s sharp, fast hull and sails.
Aguinaldo’s bodyguard Major Alhambra two captains two lieutenants and 29 men with 28 rifles surrendered about 40 miles north of Baler Luzon to Captain George A Detchmendy of the Twenty second United States infantry. They took the oath of allegiance and were released. Aguinaldo remains confined and would be free only with officer accompaniment. General Chaffee rejects Guam prisoner releases until Malvar and Lukban surrender.
A Vienna express and a petroleum train crash near Bucharest left 32 dead as a blazing fuel fire engulfed the scene. Witnesses describe ghastly fires with a girl burned alive and rescuers maimed while attempting to save victims.
Washington September 23 a large national memorial service was held at Chase's Grand Opera house with over 4,000 seats filled. An overflow gathering on Fifteenth street drew about 5,000 listening to eulogies for the late president. Roosevelt declined attendance while Postmaster General Smith occupied a box along with other prominent officials. Miles and Schley attended in adjoining boxes. A strong diplomatic presence also observed.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream as quickly yielding to nasal catarrh through aromatic application. It claims cleansing and healing of the facial area, with druggists selling Shc pina and urinal size by mail for 10 cents. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment.
The favored eastbound route goes through Salt Lake and Denver via the Denver and Rio Grande or Colorado Midland lines. Enjoy three fast through trains daily with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers to Chicago and St Louis, Free Reclining Chair Cars, Observation Cars, and a perfect dining car service. Send for folds and info to W. C. Mc Bride in Butte or Geo. W. Heintz in Salt Lake City.
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