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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
3
Cardiff has grown more quickly than any other large British town in recent years with its population rising from 83,000 in 1881 to 129,000 in 1891. The Pioneer notes this rapid expansion and references local industry and leadership in Montana timber connections.
Paris considers a six mile circuit of moving sidewalks along the avenue de l Opera the grand Boulevards the Boulevard Sebastopol the Rue Turbigo and the Rue de Rivoli to showcase a modern transit system once used in the late exposition.
A 30-knot steamer using turbine-based propulsion, designed by Mr Par sons, brother of Lord Rosse, is being built on the Clyde for the French Northern Railway. It will ply between Calais and Dover and is expected to operate this summer, completing the channel passage in just over half an hour.
From ancient times to today, reports of deaths from falling from upper windows recur warning readers to avoid sitting in open windows when sleepy. Night air can intensify drowsiness and disrupt balance, risking tragedy for sleepless individuals.
Pope Leo acquires six thousand papal coins once gathered by Cardinal Randi and adds them to the Vatican collection. The coins, many rare, were partly obtained in 1862 when Pope Pius adopted the French monetary system and retired old papal currency.
Arthur P Milmore of Cambridge is the oldest and richest messenger boy in the country at seventy. He has a fortune of 30000 dollars and works for health and exercise rather than money. Born in Scotland, he built his wealth as a carriage manufacturer in the United States and Canada.
An old woman named Casilda, reputed witch, was said to kidnap children in Lisbon and cut their hands to collect blood for a love potion. Police reportedly found evidence suggesting other women of good society as clients in the alleged case.
The Denver Times reports a whitish mineral deposit resembling soap discovered five miles west of Newcastle in northeastern Wyoming. The fissure vein is 15 to 18 feet wide and extends across a quarter section once used as stock pasture. A large building with cutting machinery will process slabs for commercial use.
The Dutch Reformed Church of Pennsylvania weighs portable iron churches for poor parishes. Corrugated galvanized iron exteriors with wooden framing and felt linings heat and cool efficiently. A 300 seat chapel costs about fifteen hundred dollars and requires community effort to assemble.
Edward Everett Hale argues that the early Harvard theses defended in 1642 were fundamentally incorrect in astronomy logic metaphysics and theology. He notes that 17th century scholars believed they held true understanding just as modern thinkers do today.
Havana August 14 Gen Maximo Gomez declines to run for Cuba's presidency. He nominates Senor Estrada Palma for president and Senor Maso for vice president but Maso has not agreed. A movement seeks Palma as unanimous choice with Maso favored for vice president though Maso reportedly declines.
Pekin dispatch from the court criticizes foreign troop management and warns the court may not return to Pekin this year. The court plans to move to Kaljsingfu to observe the dowager empress’s birthday on November 20.
Edward Grossman of Manchester Michigan died April 21 in Middletown Ohio after alleged murder by coworkers at a Franklin paper mill. A dying Cincinnati patient known as Medler says Grossman was abused with a rope and beam and head struck against iron shafting, then placed on railroad tracks to cover the crime. Several arrests are likely.
Newport August 14 The Constitution covered a 30 mile triangular course yesterday in 33 seconds less time than the Columbia yet the champion of 99 wins the race on time allowance by about thirty seconds. No corrected time is available as boats have not been re measured. Previously the Constitution allowed the Columbia 1 minute 17 seconds. The change in measurement from the new Constitution rig is not known but may reduce the old boat’s advantage only slightly.
The Minnesota, built in 1855 in Washington and long used as a barracks and training ship for the Massachusetts naval militia, will be broken up for junk. Bids were opened in Washington, and Thomas Butler & Co. junk dealers confirmed acceptance of their offer for the old steamer.
NantucketMass August 14 The battleship Alabama is in quarantine off the port due to a mumps outbreak among the crew. The illness is claiming about three victims daily and most of the crew are expected to contract it before that is over. Men who fall ill are sent ashore to a retreat two miles from the beach for care.
Reports from Homberg on August 14 indicate two dangerous anarchists once seen in Frankfort have disappeared. Authorities fear for Kaiser Wilhelm II and King Edward as they tighten security in Homberg and nearby Orenberg to protect the royal figures.
Ogdensburg New York Aug 14 Charles White James Whitney and Edgar Lane drowned yesterday afternoon when the private yacht Rheaud sank in the Galoup Rapids.
In South St. Joseph Adolph Morey twenty four was shot in the back of the head during a hold up at J W Ballard's saloon early yesterday morning. Robbers attempted a stick up and fled after the shooting.
In Vancouver British Columbia on August 14 Ah Wooey a Chinese gambler was committed for trial for the murder of four Chinese victims hacked to death with an axe by Quong who was hired by Wooey to do the killing.
Pittsburgh August 14 The Amalgamated Association led by Shaffer reports about 14 000 members have joined the steel strike with roughly 60 000 out nationwide after initial calls. Gains shown in McKeesport Wheeling and Chicago while other mills delayed. Leaders warn of reserve strength and appeal for financial aid from organized labor and the public.
Divers under a detective agency recovered 65000 dollars worth of gold from its hidden spot, with about 80000 more expected within a day. Winters remains detained but not charged, fueling belief he may be treated leniently for confessing and showing the bullion’s location.
Gov Longino received a letter from Circuit Judge Larkin of Greenville announcing a special term of the circuit court for Washington county on the second Monday in September. The purpose is to bring to justice the assassins of the Italians murdered at Erwin last July.
Joseph I Adams a plasterer of 1540 Kent street shot and killed his wife and a cripple named Charities Houck 425 West Twenty-sixth street at the Cedar avenue entrance of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. He escaped after the fatal duel of jealousy.
Samuel Verplanck a wealthy retired resident of Fishhill Landing was seriously shot yesterday afternoon while driving with friends. Two shots fired from the roadside struck him as they visited his farm, leaving him fatally injured or fatally endangered.
Gov Guillermo Maynro of Tamaulipas dies at his Victoria home. Actor Arthur Sidman dies suddenly at Higgins Beach Maine. Amalgamated Copper buys Clipper Boss Tweed gold mines in Madison County Montana for 1 million dollars. King Edward awards the Bath cross to Count von Waldersee in Hamburg. Ten Chinese workers die in a dockyard fire while repairing the Arethusa in Hong Kong. Arthur Wellesley Anstruther to wed Rose Trapman in October.
Grain and live stock prices across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Chicago Sioux City and South St Paul dated Aug 14 show mixed movements. Wheat oats corn rye barley and flax values listed with cash and future prices and cattle hogs and sheep markets reported for major centers.
Assistant Postmaster John C. Pole and his three daughters drowned crossing a mountain stream six miles from Lexington Virginia after a cloudburst. Pole and a three year old daughter survived the incident on a Sunday afternoon.
In Rome on August 14 the pope learned of Sig. Crispi’s death and said Crispi was a good fighter. He then prayed on his knees at his prie dieu for the soul of his old foe, expressing a sense of providence shaping his own end.
Paris August 14 religious services in memory of Empress Frederick at the Protestant church were largely attended. The church was beautifully decorated and a strong crowd gathered to honor the late empress.
In a 12 knot breeze at Chicago the Royal Canadian Yacht Club challenger Invader won the second race of the Canada’s Cup international series. The Detroit Boat Club’s Cadillac had won the first race on Saturday, setting a close contest for the cup defense.
A Cotton Belt railway freight wreck near Meclinney Texas yesterday killed two men. The incident occurred as the freight train derailed and both workers died at the scene.
Boston police arrest Nellie Pentony and John Pentony alias John Warner after a raid found seven diamond rings a diamond studded racket and pawn tickets for diamonds from New York Chicago Buffalo and Cleveland in a pocketbook. Investigators tied the couple to prior larcenies and a seized room yielded jewelry and pawn tickets.
Chicago reports Dr Zeigler advertised for the bodies of 400 human beings to test surgery without anesthesia. People from varying backgrounds offered to sell bodies for money or science, with some intent on escaping life’s trials. He aims to obtain 400 bodies within six months.
Col Skinner of the British army reports shipments from Kansas City to Cape Town and says about 100000 horses and mules have left through New Orleans in three years. Average price 50 dollars per head, totaling about 5 million dollars in Missouri and Kansas.
Kingston reports from Colon that a series of engagements occurred near Panama last week with government forces clashing with insurgents. General Alban led troops from Cartagena toward the Isthmus while Col Abel Muriel, aide to General Uribe, remained imprisoned as the steamer departed Cartagena.
Fire destroyed an entire business block in Loogoo tee near Washington Indiana, causing an estimated loss of about 320000 with little insurance. The blaze on August 18 left extensive damage and jeopardized local commerce.
In Tunica County Mississippi the Rev John Littlejohn a deacon at a negro church was shot during prayer by church member Charles Jones. Jones was stabbed and killed in the confusion by Samuel Jackson.
Andrew Arvidsson faced murder charges in Louisville Kentucky as details reference an unwritten code of honor related to the home. The case hinges on alleged involvement in the death of Paul Fh. Goetz and notes Liberty as the location connected to the justice issue.
Charley Hirsch drowned in an artesian lake on the Leonard Kiehlbauch farm at Tripp after cramps struck him while swimming. A group of boys and young men entered the water. one attempted rescue but both disappeared. The panic prevented further attempts to save him.
Mrs A J Countryman returned from Chicago with her five year old son and their eight year old brother who had been abducted on July 4. They were found in a Negro den on Forty third street. A mob pursued them as they left. The mother escaped with the youngest child to the Graham Morton steamer. The husband boarded the boat and threatened to cast them overboard. Police provided escort after arrival.
Vice President Roosevelt drew about 10 000 cheering residents in Victor Colorado as he toured the Portland mine Tasked under ground 1000 feet he visited the Gold Coin club for lunch and responded to a toast A public reception followed by a district carriage drive then Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs engagements in the evening.
Roy Hare and Abner Ford, young residents of southwestern Spink County, drowned while seining at Cottonwood Lake. Hare waded into deep water, Ford attempted to help and both perished before aid arrived.
William H. Grant, a Minnesota pioneer and St. Paul settler since 1858, died at his son’s home in Sandstone on Thursday at age 73 from a tumor. He served in Minnesota's Indian War of 1862 and played a notable role in the Battle of Birch Coulee.
Madison Aug 11 The law appropriating 30000 to pay innocent purchasers of county orders under the Keeley cure law of 1895 was declared invalid by the supreme court. Attorney General Hicks informed the state land commissioners that they are the auditing committee to settle the claims.
Appleton Minn Aug 11 H B Sor lien cashier of Appleton State bank and P E O Connor prominent attorney form a partnership to operate as the Sorlien OConnor Land company They own valuable land in Swift and adjoining counties and plan extensive real estate business across Western Minnesota
In Marinette Wisconsin on Aug 11 the A C Brown Lumber Co sold 70000 acres of Louisiana pine land to the Weyerhauser syndicate for 650000 dollars. The parcel spans Vernon Sabine Calcasieu and Natchitoches parishes and contains over 500 million feet of timber.
W L Thompson was arrested in Fargo with a telescope grip full of pint whisky bottles. He carried a ticket for Tower City and planned to sell the stock to harvest hands. His supplies were confiscated and he was ordered to leave the country.
Ta Crosse, Wis. Aug. 11 The village of Trempealeau offers a 1000 dollar bonus plus ten acres of land for a proposed Norwegian Lutheran college and residents pledge several thousand more to boost the incentive if the college is built there.
Almost an inch of rain drenched the Jim river valley and central South Dakota last night marking the heaviest storm in over two months. Corn benefited and pastures were renewed across the region.
A large frame barn on the Minnesota Percheron horse farm near Cazenovia in Pipestone County was struck by lightning and burned. All contents were saved except 3500 bushels of oats and no hay was lost.
Zearing Iowa Aug 11 Hugh Wilgon dies after sunstroke. He was in illness a few days and not rational, believing he had been ill ten years and talking constantly about it.
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