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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
2
Post Office hours and mail deposit times listed for East train and West train deposits. General delivery hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday delivery 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Money order and registry from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Postmaster E. Romig signs notice.
The article urges a nationwide Fourth of July celebration with sports games and contests to please all and give Americans a respite from work. It stresses happiness over gain and urges everyone to join, enjoy, and celebrate with family and community.
Governor Smith appoints the State Board of Education to investigate charges that Superintendent Carleton attempted to purloin 75 of 125 dollars monthly for his deputy’s salary. The editorial urges a thorough public inquiry to restore trust, deter corruption, and ensure accountability among officials.
The article discusses assigning Commodore Watson to Cadiz to fill the vacancy left by Admiral Camara amid a departure for the Philippines. It argues the change would satisfy the majority of people in the country.
Report notes a shift in rallying slogan to On to Spain as the conflict moves toward new front lines. The phrase signals expanded strategic aims and mobilization messages across allied forces.
The piece argues the Republican and Democratic parties will clash over territorial expansion with Hawaii likely to be annexed and Spain’s treaty terms affecting Cuba and the Philippines. It notes Bryan era opposition and forecasts possible U S possession of Hawaii within two years and future status for Cuba and Puerto Rico.
The article explains how prize money was distributed for naval captures under Admirals Dewey Sampson and Schley. It details shares for captors, the army, and neutral ships, plus bonuses for sinking enemy warships. It notes the fleet commanders’ and squadron leaders’ special percentages and contemplates long term viability of prize payments.
The article notes a strong push for Hawaii annexation with a 209 to 91 House vote and expected Senate approval. A five member commission, including two Hawaiians, would guide legislation, with a public debt not to exceed four million dollars assumed. Civil and military powers would be provisional under presidential direction until full government is set.
The writer argues that Americans and Spaniards meet in battle and the outcome favors the United States. He predicts greater enemy losses, notes Spanish hardship, and contrasts American boldness and rewards, predicting a war of American victories like Mexico.
The Pall Mall Gazette argues the seizure of Porto Rico and the Philippines would let the United States dictate terms. Carranza warns Porto Rico could be taken before Cuba as indemnity, and Americans may push for control before Spain’s collapse. Feels a summer mood and calls for cleaner methods in law and politics. References to Santiago and Havana reflect wartime anxieties.
Land Office at Helena Montana June 5 1898 notice that WS Thompson has filed for final proof to support his claim No 5348 for the N E 4 and N W 4 of section 82 township 7 north range 10 west to be proved before Geo Tambert clerk district court Townsend Montana July 25 1898 witnesses listed John Bardon Vern Lewis Geo Ballard John Lewin of Townsend Montana protest or reasons under Interior Department regulations may be heard at that time and place to cross examine witnesses and rebuttal if any registered by George D Greene}
Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and other eastern cities offered by clean bright cars fast time direct routes and finest dining car service. Three routes east via Billings St Paul and Denver. Tickets available at connecting lines offices. H F Ruger Pass'r Agent Helena Mont H B Segur Coml Agent Billings
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