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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
2
The Advances to Settlers Department reports loans to 7,000 settlers totaling two million pounds with no losses and full collection of principal and interest.
The passage notes the existence of a tiny weekly paper in Guadalajara, Mexico named E Telegrafo. It is published every Sunday in eight columns on thick Manila paper and measures 1414 inches long and one and a half inches wide. The staff includes an editor, director, administrator, printer, and owner.
The Ruelle works in Charente has orders to deliver 100 new quick firing cannons to the French fleet before year end. The 16 milimeter caliber gun fires a 52 kilo projectile at 900 meters per second and can fire five rounds per minute. It can pierce 32 centimeter steel armor at 3,000 meters and 20 centimeter armor at that range.
Vast crowds line streets to applaud the royal bridal procession while no one in upper windows looks down. The Japanese ban on eye contact with royalty reflects etiquette and loyalty, provoking admiration for devotion to duty and honor.
The new agent general Henry Copeland, succeeding Sir Julian Salomons, previously worked as a miner on the Ballarat goldfields before settling in Sydney. A farewell editorial notes his continued vigorous Anglo Saxon stance and readiness to negotiate colonial issues with Mr. Chamberlain.
Mount Joy physician Dr. Andrew Gerber devised half the income from one farm to his son Christian and bequeathed about 200000 dollars to unborn great grandchildren. He believed his estate would remain intact until his youngest grandchild reached 22 and return to earth. The Supreme Court awarded Christian the portion destined for future generations.
Sensational morganatic matches grip Austria as Archduchess Maria Theresa, widow of Archduke Charles Louis, petitions Emperor for consent to wed Maj Gen Count Cavriani. She is Braganza royalty in her forties, widow four years, and stepmother to Archduke Franz Ferdinand who has wed morganatically. Her daughters Maria Annonciada and Elizabeth, 24 and 22, are court darlings alongside the emperor’s granddaughter. Cavriani is described as a handsome soldierly man in her circle.
The article notes strong Southern support for federal help to rebuild U S ships abroad. R H Edmonds cites Southern business unity with Congressmen and Senators in backing modern methods, citing historical antebellum efforts and 19th century schemes. It argues renewed maritime policy is industrial and national, not sectional, and calls for early legislation to boost U S shipping.
The commission propagates nearly forty fish and shellfish species including cod mackerel flatfish lobster shad striped bass Atlantic salmon quinnat salmon blue back salmon steelhead trout whitefish lake trout brook trout rainbow trout landlocked salmon grayling and pike perch. Output for three fiscal years ending 1900 exceeded 3 billion, with 1899 double 1896 and 1900 larger. Also introduced diamond back terrapin and shipped lobsters oysters westward while Great Lakes and eastern rivers receive quinnat salmon and steelhead trout. steelhead acclimatized in Lake Superior. Oyster fattening for market reaches unprecedented results.
The War Department reports over 15 million dollars spent on sea transportation of troops animals and supplies to the Philippine Islands. Government savings exceed 9 million dollars from owning its transports.
Mr Hanna delivers a concise argument focused on facts and logic. He counters Tillmanism and Pettigrewism with firm, pointed points, exposing weaknesses in their positions. The speech emphasizes clear reasoning over rhetoric in a blunt presentation.
Gen. Dick argues the 1890 McKinley tariff built a thriving domestic tin plate industry from 1891 to 1899. He cites U S production of 1 404 552 tons, reduced Welsh imports, and high American wages. He contrasts American trust benefits with Welsh control and warns Democratic free trade proposals could erase gains.
A walnut illusion teaches that pressing the nut causes it to cling to the skin of the forefinger. The trick relies on elasticity rather than electricity and can astonish friends who expect a real electric force. Practice privately then tap the nut to open it without overdoing the pressure.
A Senate Committee report on food adulteration fuels national interest as calls rise to ban alum baking powders. The list names powders sold locally and nationwide containing alum, including CALUMET PALACE CAMEO HOTEL CHICAGO YE LAS EDDY S SUPERIOR and UNRIVALED brands, with notes on false labeling and the need for consumer information.
In Atlanta Frank of Company LI entertains a neighborly romance while his ill brother Harry in Omaha faces an operation. A telegram reads Is there such a man as Frank from Omaha in the house prompting audience laughter and a twist about Lightly the telegraph operator. Harry later becomes telegraph editor in Omaha.
Twickenham notes Rambler spoke to a baby but did not utter any words. Mrs Twickenham asks if the infant can talk. Harlem alea reports the exchange and silence.
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