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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
IG TIMBER notes there are seven cities thirteen towns sixty two united cities one hundred forty three villages fifteen abandoned settlements and thirty three haciendas in Yucatan. Most places have under 1,000 inhabitants with few surpassing ten thousand.
American Roman Catholics contributed 71,280 dollars for foreign missions in 1900. The funds went to the Central Council of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in Paris to support weak missions worldwide. The contribution surpasses prior years.
In Granite Falls a jury finds Dr. Wintner not guilty of murder after he shot a gambler who cheated at cards and refused repayment. The decision holds it is not unlawful in Minnesota to kill a cheater who won’t return money.
An older clergyman cautions hot-headed parishioners that future punishment lies in the domestic realm as their children imitate parental faults and bear the weaknesses of their parents, underscoring personal accountability.
A traveler begins on the Seine and traverses to the Marne then sails the Yohne Saone Rhone and its tributaries toward the Mediterranean. He continues to Loire and finishes at the Rance near St Malo before a steamer to Jersey. The canoe Oithona can be wheeled on land when tired of water.
The London Lancet warns self medication fuels mischief as pharmaceutical advances aid the practice. Treating symptoms without medical advice may seem ok, but underlying disease could be fatal. A man who acts as his own doctor may harm his patient.
An official complains of outdated conditions near his work site within a hundred yards of three livery stables a mule boarding house a horse sanitarium with operating table and a fish morgue. He says writing while battling files ruined his handwriting and the sticky fly papers affect no one. He laments Uncle Sam is rich enough to supply screens but remains unhelpful.
In a heated exchange a Douglas supporter boasted Lincoln had little fame while Douglas sought the presidency for a decade. A German voter retorted that Douglas would soon see Lincoln occupy the chair he coveted, ending the debate to laughter.
Plans to move the Rochester theological seminars to New York are under consideration by the institution s president and trustees. President Strong cites urban pull of great cities and greater student access as reasons along with substantial support for the seminary already coming from New York City.
Gov. La Follette, absent seven weeks, has practically recovered and is preparing a speech to defend his tax commission. He will speak at the state fair in Milwaukee in September and at county fairs later next month. Reports say he has studied many tax volumes and will address attacks from the stalwart press.
Luverne Minnesota August 26 The independent Manchester cracker plant in Luverne is under threat of closure as owner LD Manchester receives offers of location and bonuses from several Minnesota towns and nearby towns. The plant has operated for three years despite trust opposition and reports of strong performance.
Sioux City August 26 One of the largest land deals in Iowa this year was completed by Interstate Commerce Commissioner Yeomans. The Ashton stock farm of 400 acres and a 160 acre Monona county fruit farm were sold to H Edward Evans of Illinois for 34500. Evans had previously owned the fruit farm years ago and has now repurchased it at a higher price.
Tramps robbed two men, John and Paul McGrath of Rush City Minnesota on a moving cattle train near Litchfield. John was shot dead after resisting while Paul hid on top of the car and was later over taken robbed and locked in a car. Police have arrested a suspect.
Samuel Theodore Johnson of Minneapolis has been chosen to succeed E. M. Pope as public examiner and superintendent of banks. He will take office January 1, 1902, after an interview with Governor Van Sant, who offered the appointment.
Congressman J A Tawney returned from Washington to push free rural routes in Minnesota's First District. Superintendent Machen ordered Special Agent Gutterson of Lake Crystal to visit in September for about two weeks to review petitions, prioritizing counties lacking routes.
Louis H. Rogers a Marshall Wells Hardware clerk drowned in the St Louis River at Duluth Minnesota after noon yesterday while swimming from a steamer with a companion. Rogers after swimming about 100 yards suddenly sank as the river near the point is about a quarter mile wide.
J Harley Cave shot and killed Joe Sullivan, a candy butcher with a wild west show, at a Correctionville depot after a row. Cave fled to a hotel, fired at the door, and surrendered to the sheriff in Sioux City. He is jailed.
Mrs J R Clements wife of banker J R Clements now imprisoned for the Preston Minnesota bank destruction sues to recover Minneapolis property valued at 40000 dollars. The court assigned the property to the bank creditors claiming it belonged to the bank. The suit argues the property belonged to her not to the banker.
A man about thirty, believed to be Pat Devine from Cassel Delano or St Paul, was killed in Benson when intoxicated he fell between East bound freight cars. The incident occurred August 26 as the worker was run over by the train.
The one year old child of Anton K Omlie was scalded by boiling water on a gasoline stove. After several hours of intense suffering the child died.
Brainerd Minn August 26 William T Drake a brakeman was killed when a train broke in two The man stood on the caboose front as the jar threw him to the ground He had a home in Wisconsin.
Helena Mont Aug 26 E E Wick wire thirty eight years old committed death by own action last night at the Arlington hotel by taking laudanum He was out of work and despondent He leaves a wife and two children.
Pekin faces three unsettled protocol points including evacuation times for Pekin and Chin province. The Wang po commission may include major and minor shipping nations with the United States and France likely represented. A provincial circular orders religious tolerance and bans sectarian intimidation under Chinese law.
Constantinople dispatch reports a Turkish move to compensate the French Quays Company 700000 francs for two years loss of rights. The company surrenders the transfer clause for a year allowing Porte potential dock purchase, while sanctions seek 27000 pounds Turkish to compensate a French Albanian land seizure.
London Aug 28 The War Office released a cable from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria noting Steyn’s argument that Boer resistance will continue and a brief letter from Dewet confirming the same Botha also acknowledges the proclamation and declares intent to keep fighting, while surrender numbers rise.
Gen. Kitchener telegraphs from Monday noting since Aug. 19 Boer losses include 3 killed and 24 wounded with 139 prisoners and 185 surrenders. The forces captured 11 rifles and large quantities of ammunition wagons horses and cattle. Rebels hide in Cape Colony bands avoiding columns.
Rome reports Prince Chun, brother of the Chinese emperor, arrived in Basel en route to Berlin to apologize for the assassination of Baron von Ketteler. A Basel dispatch says the illness is a pretext to delay, with new complications delaying the protocol settlement.
The Guardian reports that Lord Strathcona Mount Royal the Canadian commissioner to Britain will likely succeed the late Lord Herschel as head of the British members on the joint high commission.
Memphis Tenn August 28 Tiptonville county seat of Lake county was almost destroyed by fire for the second time this year Sunday The loss will not exceed 12000 with about half covered by insurance Nearly the entire town burned previously on March 19 and the newly built frame buildings were consumed Sunday
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt showed interest in the Aachen duel where Adolph Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Emil Hartman of Duluth defeated Lieut Pachmann of the German army. Hartman received Roosevelt's Aug 23 1901 letter seeking the truth of the incident and expressing interest in the story.
In Morrison County Minnesota authorities chase three men who held up passengers on a box car and fatally shot John Mc Grath of Rush City. Dozens of armed men guard roads and search woods around Lincoln Swanville and beyond as a St. Cloud reform school hound effort is considered to track the fugitives.
In Sault Ste. Marie on August 28 a temporary bridge over the Water Power Canal collapsed during relocation. Ross S. Whalen, his son, and Kenneth McLay plunged into thirty feet of water. Whalen suffered a compound leg fracture and other injuries likely to prove fatal. McLay sustained back injuries and other hurts. the younger Whalen escaped with bruises and will recover.
Mary Ant Parker died at eighty two in La Crosse Wisconsin. Long ago left a fortune of several thousand dollars she lived reclusively since 1855. Reported that her will and money are hidden somewhere in her mansion as her widow kept the house shut.
Directors of Gale College at Galesville finalize sale making Gale College property of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod in La Crosse Wisconsin with approval from Bishop Halverson. Local citizens raise 2500 dollars toward the purchase.
Pittsburg August 28 reports say the National Civic Federation mediates a strike settlement with Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Potter sought to urge mediation. Amalgamated President Shaffer denies official knowledge of talks while the federation pushes for good offices to press the proposal. Steel employers claim gains, Amalgamated says gains in plant starts but notes unfit output and losses. Painter plant surprise as six mills run with full operation, no strikers seen.
Two men are dead as a massive Beaumont oil gusher cannot be stopped. James Smith died attempting to shut off the well and John Mc Daniels died trying to rescue him, both hailed for bravery amid the perilous, rising oil fire.
United States consul at Cape Town Mr Stowe, who recently resigned, arrived in Southampton as a passenger on a British troopship. He expects to wait several weeks for passage to New York and refused to comment on the war.
The remnants of Ernest Gulbord were found on the Omaha railway tracks at Paugan eight miles north of Rice Lake Wisconsin. An inquest jury ruled he died after being struck by a north bound train while asleep on the tracks or attempting to board while intoxicated and found no blame attached to the railway company.
The US gunboat Machias has reached Colon and the German cruiser Vineta is anticipated. Chilean cruiser Ministro Centeno is ordered to Guayaquil and may head to Panama. Government troops were sent Saturday to Bocas del Toro where rebels are reported nearby.
Game Warden E. J. Murphy returned to Ada Minnesota after a long northwestern tour. He seized dogs, guns, and other gear from several Norman county chicken hunters as evidence of illegal hunting activity.
Newport August 28 The yacht Independence will depart Newport today in tow for Boston. Owner Mr Lawson reiterates plans to break up the vessel after September 3. She will be sailed on September 2 in Boston harbor for fans to view before heading to the junk heap.
Persistent rumors circulate in Clan-na-Gael around the alleged death of Dan Coughlin the ex detective, ex convict and saloon keeper. The manner and location of his death remain a closely guarded secret in Chicago talks dated August 28.
Pierre South Dakota August 28 R M Pringle government superintendent of engineering is preparing plans for a new sewerage system and an electric light plot at the government Indian school. Both improvements will be put in this fall.
Glenflora Wisconsin August Peterson was killed when struck by a way freight train near Hawkins. His parents reside in Red Wing Minnesota.
Matthem Hackey a Mormon missionary from Salt Lake City was arrested at Temesvar Hungary for seeking to make converts and will be expelled from the country.
Alfred Wars dell Minstin of Morris Minnesota disappeared after leaving his home on August 1. He left behind a wife and three small children and authorities could not determine a motive for his departure.
Bernard Larsor, son of Mat Larsor of the countryside south of Waubay, drowned at Blue Dog lake after cramps while bathing on August 25. The incident occurred near Waubay in South Dakota.
Lightning struck the exposition building at the fair grounds shattering the flagstaff and breaking windows. Two residences were also struck in the same incident on August 28 in La Crosse Wisconsin.
At the Morris city council meeting the Night Watchman Stanley Ryan had his monthly pay increased from 50 to 65 dollars. Ryan is described as one of the best offers in the county.
At CP annual meeting on Oct 2 a resolution seeks bonds totaling 2 400 000 pounds to acquire steam vessels. The St Paul arrived San Francisco from Nome with 1 500 000 dollars in gold dust. Judge Wickersham will not hold Nome court during Judge Noyes absence. Omaha office notes Chilean gold ore shipment as CP's first South American ore trial. Tacoma issues warrant for arrest of Swiftwater Bill Gates on charges of abducting and marrying his fourteen year old niece Adealine Lydia Boyle.
Grain and live stock quotations across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Sioux City and South St Paul dated Aug 28. Wheat corn oats and ranks vary by grade with No 1 hard No 2 northern and No 3 yellow prices cited. cattle hogs and sheep bids listed for multiple markets and weight classes.
A cloudburst storm swept Carbondale Illinois August 28 causing trees to be uprooted and fruit blown from branches. About 6000 birds drowned in the downpour with 1100 dead birds found in the Illinois Central railroad park. Rodents and other animals perished in large numbers making this the most destructive storm in years.
Col J H Haverly world renowned minstrel is seriously ill at St Mark s hospital in Salt Lake City from heart trouble His wife travels from New York to be with him He moved to Salt Lake after retiring from show business and has since focused on mining
Owen Bradley, a Holland, Texas farmer, shot and killed his wife last night after mistaking her for a burglar in the darkness. Police reported the shooting occurred in the Holland area as Bradley confronted the supposed intruder, leading to a tragic fatality.
Rudolph Schmidtke of north Charles City lost his barn outbuildings and contents to fire. He had just completed threshing and his entire grain crop was burned. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars and only partially insured.
The Dubuque board of health and county authorities are stirred by a recent outbreak of smallpox in the city which has reached epidemic levels.
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