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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
3
Bermuda's receiving ship the Terror, an iron floating battery built in 1856, was retired after forty four years moored off the Bermuda Naval with little service seen. The vessel was sent to Bermuda in 1857 and has since remained inactive.
The passage portrays George Gould as a silent, secretive figure with practical schooling, vast wealth, and experience. It predicts he will surpass his father’s reputation in finance and accumulate an even larger fortune through grand-scale plans.
In an interview with Cherokee leaders in Buffalo, Vice President Roosevelt says a half breed Cherokee in his regiment fired the first Cuban shot at Guasimas and was wounded eight times before returning to battle. American Horse, an Oglala chief, suggests this explains the regiment’s bravery.
Accredited Russian officials propose a Philadelphia firm establish a steel and locomotive plant along the Trans Siberian line. A free site, lumber coal and iron privileges are to be granted with government purchase guarantees. A $10,000,000 U S capital raise and duty free shipment of the plant are planned.
On November 14 a fierce storm wrecked twenty one vessels at Balaclava Bay carrying ammunition warm clothing and other winter supplies to Britain. Cholera and disease followed with squalid hospital conditions as 8 689 British troops died in hospital between November and February and 13 608 were still hospitalized on February 28.
A swarm of bees blocked Waterbury Connecticut's business centre attracting crowds and closing doors as 60 people were stung. The bees sought refuge on rooftops and were coaxed into a chimney by a calm owner who transferred them to a hive.
Washington reports from the weather bureau indicate a general visitation of showers across the corn belt breaking a forty day drought. Temperatures cooled, with most readings around 90 degrees west of the Mississippi. Rainfall is expected to continue today and Tuesday in parts of the region aiding crops not yet irreparably ruined, especially late corn. Additional showers and storms noted in New England to the Dakotas and across other western and southern states.
Eo Tuck a Sac Indian filed notice at El Reno land office to claim land near Lawton Kiowa and Comanche reservation. About sixty Sac and Fox members plan filings under 1887 Homestead law to gain choice tracts, potentially delaying registrations to secure best quarter sections.
In Mantoursville near Williamsport Pennsylvania four men tried to abduct thirteen year old James Ebner from his father's hotel. The boy shouted for help after a cotton wad blocked his mouth and a woods chase ensued. James freed himself and called for help. Ebner pursued with a rifle but the abductors escaped by swimming the river.
Capsized about two miles north of the lightship during a sudden squall. Miss Maud Randall of Detroit drowned. The captain and the remaining passengers were rescued. The nantha was used to deliver newspapers to Lake St. Clair flats residents.
President McKinley pardons former State National Bank of Logansport Ind president John B F Johnson who was convicted of misappropriating bank funds. He had received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary.
Kingston Jamaica July 30 report says free trade between Porto Rico and the United States prompts the Jamaican government to push negotiations for a reciprocity treaty with the United States.
Rear Admiral John Irwin retired, dies at home after several months illness. He was sixty nine. He leaves a wife, a son, and a daughter.
A carriage carrying W. G. Matson and family was struck by an Erie train at Ola Forge. The boy and horses were killed. The daughter and mother were badly injured.
Walter Bryce Hutton of Chicago, auditor for Illinois Steel and member of the United States Steel trust, drowned while bathing at Sleepy Hollow near South Haven Michigan on July 30.
Pittsburg July 31 reports say a conference between Amalgamated Association leaders and United States Steel officials could yield a settlement. Terms forecast include dropping contention for a common wage scale, open mills, and company right to employ non union workers while preserving organizing rights in plants.
Reports from Leake township Nevada county say Lige Siegler and his son fired on a white posse after threats of a whipping. Lewis Haynie, brother of State Senator Haynie, and Hop Halton, brother of merchant John Halton, were killed. About 400 Black residents and 30 Whites remain near the scene as tensions rise. White parties had gone to the area from Waldo and Stephens.
Secretary Long issues a general order enjoining all naval personnel from discussing the subject matter of the court of inquiry requested by Rear Admiral W S Schley. The directive aims to prevent any public statements about the inquiry.
Noted singer Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis foiled a burglary at her Chicago home as thieves entered to probe a safe with $30,000 in valuables. Her screams frightened the intruders and they fled without taking anything.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Boers scattered in upper Cape Colony districts near Indwe James Town Moltino Burgersdorp Cradock. In Pretoria Col Garrett posts a successful clash near Vereeniging capturing twenty five Boers plus cattle and wagons.
Rumors of potential guerrilla attacks spark anxiety in Colon Colombia. The gunboat Namouna remains in port, while Cartagena reports widespread unrest inland. Mail to Bogota suspended and exchange rates remain high amid the unsettled country conditions.
Manila July 31 The Philippines commission resumed Manila charter talks. Attorney Robles for land owners urged reducing property tax from 2 to 1 percent. Officials warned funding would fall short, risking a 600000 shortage despite 300000 insular receipts. Governor Taft defended taxes as protecting high priced imports.
Pekin reports an imperial edict naming Prince Ching and four others to form a new foreign office succeeding the old tsung hi yamun. An ad valorem customs rise to 5 percent will begin after the international committee meets at Shanzhai to switch to specific duties. Many previously untaxed articles join the dutiable list, though rice and cereals remain excluded, with flour highlighted as a growing American industry the Chinese think should be taxed.
A girl discovered two dead men on Abe Buck’s farm two miles south of Milchart, near the Chicago & Alton line. One body was so decayed race could not be identified. A letter dated two years prior, addressed to A. C. Benham in Seattle and routed to St. Louis, was found on the other. Heat may have contributed to their deaths after wandering from the nearby railroad.
Survivor D Jackson of Idaho reports in Seattle that May 12 four men led by Rooney of Seattle and Sullivan brothers from Butte Montana prospected Unimaka Island Alaska. On June 7 Indians stole guns and killed three as they returned to camp. Don Sullivan had earlier discovered minerals in Idaho.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra awarded medals to soldiers at Marlborough House. Winston Churchill, son of Mrs Corwallis West, formerly Lady Randolph Churchill, earned a commission in the South African Light Horse after escaping Pretoria. He held the post for two weeks before returning.
London reports W A Clark has entered a partnership with Grand Duke Michael to operate Ural copper mines. The grand duke owns the mines and offered Clark a share. Clark invested 5 million dollars in the property.
Fire in a row of small wooden buildings on West Main street in Osage Iowa injured two carpentry shops owned by Eda Burns and Archie McLaughlin and damaged Fay’s lumber yard. The Oxaire fire department arrived quickly and halted the blaze before major losses occurred.
Richard Hearn, a rich retired farmer of Mattoon Illinois, receives three letters demanding $2000 for his thirteen year old daughter Maude. The threats promise torture and death. police guard the home as investigators seek the culprits.
In Newport Rhode Island on July 31 Columbia defeated the Constitution boat for boat by two minutes twenty four seconds to win a $1000 cup from Col John Jacob Astor. Duncan announced the Constitution would not race again until alterations are made and will seek repairs in Bristol before possible Newport races on August 12 and 14 under the New York Yacht Club.
Rainstorms across Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and neighboring states revive crops after a brutal drought. Corn fortunes vary by location with some fields saved and others still failing, while farmers plant late seeds like traffic corn and turnips to cushion losses.
President McKinley regrets missing the Knights Templar conclave in Louisville as Postmaster Brown and Mayor Weaver push to persuade him. They argue for attendance, but the president prefers not to leave Mrs. McKinley in Canton, so prospects of a change are unlikely.
Mackinaw City July 31 The large car ferry steamer St Marie ran aground on Graham shoals yesterday afternoon in fog. She veered off course at speed and touched four feet onto rocks but with calm weather there is no immediate danger reported.
In Dodge City Kansas on July 31 FE Kirby, 40, proprietor of the Park hotel, shot and killed his wife aged 36 and then shot himself. The couple died instantly of gunshot wounds. Officials cite a dispute over property as the motive.
London July 31 rumors say Gen Lyttelton will succeed Lord Kitchener as commander in South Africa. Kitchener will not be recalled until the end of the war is in sight, making Lyttelton's role more administrative than active.
White Bear reports James Revoick’s barn about one mile from Dellwood burned completely. Two horses perished along with about fifteen tons of hay and all harness and farm machinery. Cause unknown. insurance payout described as small.
Windsor Mills Quebec July 51 The St Francis mill owned by the Canadian Paper company and its contents valued at a quarter of a million dollars were totally destroyed by fire. The blaze left 123 men unemployed.
London reports the first British naval maneuvers occurred yesterday off the Sicily islands. The defending fleet suffered a theoretical annihilation as enemy forces seemingly gained control of the channel. Heavily damaged or sunk cruiser squadrons are described in the sketchy dispatches.
The Buffalo exposition has covered costs since June and built a sizable surplus. Baron Mount-Stephen donates 200000 to the Presbyterian Church of Scotland for minister support in Aberdeenshire and Banffshire. Capt Lyman G Aldrich, Confederate veteran and Mason, dies in Natchez Mississippi. James C Henry, oldest Iowa soldiers home inmate and Detroit guard veteran, dies at Marshalltown Iowa at age ninety three.
Markets report from St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City with grains wheat corn oats rye barley and cash prices plus cattle hog and sheep quotes. Prices shown include No 1 Northern wheat at 68 68 1-2 cents, corn No 3 around 51-2 to 56 cents, oats No 3 white 40 41-2 cents, rye No 2 64 1-2 cents, and cash flax at $1.75. Cattle and hog quotes appear for South St Paul Chicago and Sioux City with ranges for steers cows bulls and hogs, plus lambs and sheep values.
In Baltimore at Ford's Opera House under Eureka Athletic Club auspices, California colored lad Young Peter Jackson defeated Jimmy Handler of Newark in the ninth round of a bout billed as the fiercest slugging match here. The fight, watched at near 100 degrees, saw Jackson prevail with the edge in technique and endurance.
In Iowa Falls on July 31 William Lepley a blacksmith died after a bear kept on display at the Palisade boat landing attacked him while he was bathing. The bear dragged him from the water and bit his neck before Lepley died minutes later in the presence of about fifty witnesses.
Jane Cottrell of Vieits Kansas smashed a local joint yesterday with an axe after demanding the owner remove stock and fixtures. The attack broke about six large windows as police investigated the incident.
Moran alleged highwayman appeared in La Crosse Wisconsin on July 31 where Ryan and a second man pleaded guilty and were sentenced to three years in state prison.
In Jemtland a forest fire has grown to giant size with 3000 troops ordered to aid the firefighters as hot weather persists. The blaze threatens large tracts of woodland and surrounding areas.
July 31 report says Tom Sharkey accepted an offer to fight James J. Jeffries before the San Francisco Athletic Club in September. Details of the match will be promptly finalized.
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