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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
A Scranton jury failed to reach a verdict after 102 hours of deliberation. The panel was discharged with empty whisky bottles found in the jury room and the case relates to a timber dispute in Montana.
The Peruvian legislature grants absolute amnesty to anyone tied to political transgressions and allows them to hold public office. Political prisoners in Lima are released. A trend toward larger ocean steamers reduces coal consumption per ton of cargo, with 4,000 ton ships consuming more coal than 9,000 ton vessels.
When a new postoffice is to be named the people of the neighborhood have the right to choose its name. The text notes Virginians choosing Tuan to honor the anti foreign Chinese prince, and the name’s acceptance is described as standing.
Clark of Montana plans another bid for the U S Senate as he claims legislative backing. He asserts a majority of Montana lawmakers support him and will issue credentials to Washington for the race.
The author notes a comfort in cold weather as outbreaks of insanity rise in hot seasons. Personal crisis reports in summer exceed winter by a ratio of three to two, implying that reason and zest for life may be preserved by cold.
The Washington County Maine Christmas tree season will yield 400 car loads with 360 trees per car. Each bunch contains two to six trees. The trees are sent to New York and Boston to be sold for about ten times their Maine on board value.
A Chicago street near Archey road long called Fake Street by locals due to a business man named Fake. Neighboring residents and property owners have urged city authorities to rename the street because the term has developed injurious significance.
Twenty one people aged 100 or more died in Massachusetts last year. Sixteen were women and three of the women had never married. Eight were born in Ireland, three in Canada, and three in other countries. Seven were native born with six Massachusetts natives. The oldest person reached a little over 106 years.
In a London court about twenty witnesses testified under oath using a guide to the law of landlord and tenant as a Bible. A court official noticed the book was unusually clean and realized the mistake, halting recognition of the sworn statements.
Miss Alice Sinclair of Cincinnati found a thimble in the brides cake eaten at a friend's wedding. Believing it a sign she would remain single she agreed to marry her fiancé William Keeler and invited guests to witness. A minister was located within three hours of her bridal role.
Some physicians studying life insurance exams note elevator operators and frequent riders may be unusually prone to heart disease and artery degeneration. They speculate whether effects come from pressure changes during ascents and descents, abrupt starts and stops, or an as yet unknown cause.
Telegraphic phones are installed in electric cars on a suburban line in St Louis. The instrument sits at the rear with negative through the wheels and positive via a jointed device and overhead wire, mirroring the trolley. Motormen can now contact the Office sheds and wrecking crew, with plans to link to public service and allow passenger use.
The president outlines the outgoing and incoming century, praises American liberty, constitutional continuity, and national growth. He notes population expansion from 6.3 million to over 76 million, territorial gains, and extended citizenship while affirming adherence to foundational principles. The address reflects gratitude and a call for divine guidance.
The article outlines U.S. policy toward China amid anti foreign agitation and the Boxer crisis, stressing peaceful diplomacy, protection of citizens, and support for equal treatment in trade. It notes the open door principle, international cooperation in Pekin reforms, and the withdrawal of the marine guard as tensions rose.
The president outlines policy to end the China crisis through negotiations under imperial oversight, with Russia’s restoration of the Qing court as a preferred path. He supports arbitration at The Hague if needed, seeks indemnity terms, and urges protection of foreign rights and Chinese opening to global commerce. He also notes British actions on neutral cargoes and Alaska boundary issues. He reiterates the lynching issue and calls for court rather than mob justice.
The message reports cordial relations with European and American nations. Diplomatic progress includes German and Prussian insurance readmission and Samoa settlement success. Trade obstacles persist as Germany enforces an imperial meat law, while U S Britain relations stay friendly amid Southern Africa war complexities.
The completion of ratifications for the pacific settlement of international disputes was announced on September 4 at The Hague. Sixteen powers including the United States and United Kingdom nations have joined a permanent arbitration bureau with a new rules of order and constitution. Appointments to the court include former President Benjamin Harrison, Chief Justice Melville Fuller, Attorney General John W. Griggs, and Judge George Gray.
The document notes treaties under tariff act sections with Portugal, Italy, Germany, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Great Britain for Trinidad, and Denmark for St Croix. Negotiations continue to expand and secure trade relations, with renewed emphasis on international equity and timely ratification. The role of consular service in gathering market data and expanding sales of U S goods abroad is highlighted.
The article reports that Nicaragua refuses to reopen the Maritime Canal contract dispute and voids the Eyre Cragin option for nonpayment. Protests are in the state department, while Nicaragua signals willingness to negotiate with the United States or pursue a canal under U S guidance and Congress weighs its broader stance.
The speaker calls early Senate attention to a convention with Great Britain to aid the construction of a canal through the Gompara area and to remove objections arising from the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
The administration reports a surplus of 79 million in the year ended June 30, 1900, with total revenues of 507 million and exports at 487 million. Expenditures fell across departments, sinking fund contributions rose to 56.5 million, and a 1900 act refunded debt from old bonds reducing annual interest costs by over seven million. The treasury predicts 580 million receipts and 500 million outlays for the current year, outlining currency reforms and more national banks under the 1900 law, plus larger circulating notes issued from bonds.
The United States recorded a historic rise in total imports and exports surpassing two billion dollars for the first time. Exports reached 134,483,082 with major gains in manufactured product shipments and agricultural goods driven by rapid industrial growth, while imports rose to 84,041,184, with increases in materials for manufacture and a shift away from finished consumer goods.
The President recommends Congress reduce internal revenue taxes by 30 million dollars to fund the war with Spain, prioritizing burdensome levies and including legacy tax exemptions for literary, educational, and charitable bequests. He repeats calls for immediate action to aid American shipping and foreign trade and urges support for the seven cutter service.
A fragmented line indicates urgency for prompt action by Congress within jurisdiction. The source text is terse and lacks clear names or dates, but signals legislative promptness.
President asserts that full local self government for the Philippines depends on Congress and continued military support. He outlines Taft Worcester Wright Ide and Moses civil commission, asserts amnesty and improving conditions, education, railroads, and revenues as evidence of progress toward liberty and self sufficiency.
The civil government in Porto Rico is serving well after the April 12, 1900 act. A November 7 general election for the island legislature is to convene December. Congress is urged to grant the interior secretary authority over public lands and survey funding, and to define disposition methods. A cable link US Hawaii Manila is urged. The Tawail irrigation repeal and land settlement water needs are noted. Secretary of the interior’s report highlights these priorities.
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