01 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1900
Page
1
A note extols silverware passed down through generations, emphasizing enduring craftsmanship and heirloom value. The description frames such pieces as timeless treasures suitable for family keepsakes and special occasions.
Full Tea Services hot water and tea kettles trays coffee urns salvers salad bowls nut bowls fruit dishes bonboa dishes chafing dishes cake stands. Our stock is quadruple plated with silver on hard white metal and hand finished. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect and compare for a Ten Set like pieces we can match them for you.
An ad appeals to customers with ready made clothing myths and promises curative results. It touts men’s spring suits from 6 to 30 dollars and spring overcoats from 8 to 25 dollars, claiming savings of nearly half.
London reports Lord Roberts has begun advancing northward toward Kroonstad with daily skirmishes and a looming major battle. Tucker’s division holds the Karoo Siding camp as Brantfort is reportedly evacuated. Boer raids target British horses. looting and Cape loyalist drives surge. transport of prisoners to St Helena provokes Boer fury.
The Boer position near Bloemfontein showed great natural strength with a wooded right bank on a long hill and a high ridge linking kopjes. Major Lagallais moved around the left flank with mounted infantry and Vickers-Maxims, gradually pushing Boers toward the center where they stiffened their defense. General French delayed movement until late, aiding British progress.
General Lord Roberts sent condolences to President Kruger on General Joubert's death. Rudyard Kipling authored a poem on Joubert's death appearing in the Friend of the Free State.
Left for St Helena on March 31 the first batch of prisoners started the voyage from Cape Town.
Ex United States Senator Gibson of Maryland died at his brother Lieutenant Gibson Navy Reserve residence in Washington after heart disease. He had visited the Metropolitan club last night and fell ill. A physician was summoned at 1 o clock and he died an hour later leaving a widow and no children.
The 15400 ton trans Atlantic steamer La Savoie was launched at St Nazaire France. She is the largest French built liner and is expected to cruise at about 20 knots on an American voyage.
Complete authority rests with the secretary of the navy to dispose of wrecks of Spanish vessels along Cuba shores, according to an opinion by Attorney General Griggs addressed to the secretary.
London dispatch reports a week of Russian activity stirring fear of possible war with Japan or Turkey though Britain’s Foreign Office cautions delays. Russian maneuvers and troop buildup near Asia Minor and Afghanistan fuel tension while Japan’s naval plans and Korea treaty concerns loom. Delagoa Bay arbitration anger undoes gains for Britain. American midshipman Sillem cited in dispatches.
Secretary recommends Congress grant pay for navy department staff covering January 1, 1898, to January 30, 1899, following similar push by the secretary of state and led by the secretary of war. The move acknowledges extraordinary labor during the Spanish War and anticipates legislative provision.
March 21 Glendive reports that relatives of Joseph C. Hurst maintain his innocence despite Rev. Henry Warman’s claim that Hurst confessed to killing Dominick Cavanaugh. W. S. Hurst quotes his family’s steadfast belief and notes a later withdrawal of a heated statement. Hurst’s body lay in state in Grendive and was moved to Wadena, Minnesota for burial with family at his side.
The Post Office awards the San Francisco to Sydney mail contract to Oceanic Steamship Company. The voyage touches Honolulu Apia and Auckland with about 16000 dollars per round trip and 17 trips annually. The 10 year contract starts November 1 1900.
Secretary Gage asks Congress for 200000 more to prevent introduction and spread of epidemics. Surgeon General reports growing danger from plague as medical officers are stationed at United States consulates in Europe to monitor emigrants.
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