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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
Tom Murray a well known hat merchant from Chicago declares wealth is a disgrace and will donate half his business proceeds to the poor and needy. The statement issued from Big Timber Montana via The Pioneer published by Pronger Publishing Co with J E L Sherman as manager.
A French scientist reports that higher plants and fungi detect copper, mercury and other poisons beyond the reach of chemical analysis, highlighting plants as sensitive indicators of environmental toxins.
A mission worker imagines frost and ice forming a halo around the face and head of a missionary bishop during his anticipated visit to Circle City, suggesting this region’s wintry halo suits sainthood.
Telephone poles and wires create an additional burden on a street in Krueger v Wisconsin Telephone Co. The court holds compensation must be paid to landowners as a condition of the use. The ruling aligns with the majority of precedents and is noted in 24 L. R. A. 721.
The Navy Department in Washington has received a fine oil portrait of R W Crowninshield secretary of the navy from 1814 to 1818. Portraits of American naval secretaries are nearly complete with Whitney still lacking. Acting Secretary Hackett urged adding his portrait to the collection.
The Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science displays an exceptional collection of hair from all U S presidents from Washington to McKinley. The strands are accurately authenticated and neatly arranged in a case, some with family coats of arms.
In Hawaii large duck farms run by Chinese interests feed in restricted coastal coves twice daily consuming young fish. Reports say fish stocks grow scarcer yearly and some attribute the decline to wholesale destruction of fry by the Chinese.
Gideon Hawley of Erie aged 74 continues as a Lake Shore railroad engineer after a long career started in 1846 and with the Lake Shore since 1852. A recent stringent exam found no color blindness poor vision or bearing defects, surprising officials who expected retirement.
A United States Consul Grout report describes a wireless telegraphy experiment off the coast of Malta achieving a 134 mile transmission. The message arrived unexpectedly asking for the ship’s position and was traced to an Italian war vessel at Syracuse, sent from a ship in the open sea.
A graduate college publication argues for a noiseless version of baseball, contending it would benefit the sport and institution more than championships. It urges players to give opponents full opportunity to compete and to beat them without resorting to barbaric yells or debasing methods.
The text argues German forces will discard shining buttons and ornaments in a gray brown cloth uniform. It notes war should be less romantic and stresses duty over appeal, saying without casualties and debts war would seem an exciting resource, while graves mock romantic views.
Mary Cullimore, 41, the designer of Mrs Grover Cleveland's inaugural gown for two, was sentenced to five days in the New York jail for drunkenness. Known as the needle woman of the gaol she has spent 273 days in prison this year. While imprisoned she plans party dresses for the judges' wives and often leaves with $100 or more earned. Friends deem her hopeless.
The report notes two inches of rain across the state with snow in the north and central regions. A killing frost on the 7th froze corn and gardens but spared most grain. Wheat is thriving, weeds and thistles were knocked back, cutworms and grasshoppers appear, and late sowing of flax and other grains resumes with good germination prospects.
Small towns question a winter passed act mandating a nine member library board replacing mayor appointed boards. Elections set third Saturday in July with one hour polls and optional Australian ballot. Attorney general says old boards are out, polls may stay open until all voters present. Returns and start date of new board unspecified.
The first graduating class of the University of North Dakota law department, twelve members, recently held closing exercises at the Methodist church with addresses by Judge Corliss. A banquet at the Dacotah honored by judges and prominent lawyers.
Gen. C. C. Andrews previews Beltrami county after a six year series of trips by team. He notes the region’s vast size and state ownership, and describes Black Duck area with mixed timber species, homesteading potential, and soil productivity.
St Cloud correspondents misreported the Fargo US district court judgment against Richard Sykes. William Dwyer won an $8,000 judgment for alleged commissions on a 200000 acre sale to A G Whitney of St Cloud. Whitney's $160000 suit dragged two years before being stricken on Whitney's own lawyers motion. Sykes' attorneys claim jury prejudice due to his English nationality.
The Minnesota State Board of Optometry will reexamine 71 jewelers who practice eyeglass fitting at the next meeting in St Paul in November. Of 75 candidates, four failed, with exemptions for registered physicians. The board notes that jeweler sales of glasses require eye tests if not passed, while advertising as an optician remains barred. Board president A Swenginson, secretary C A Snell, and members F A Upham H M Hitchcock J W Granger are named.
The May report by Dr. Duggan shows 103 smallpox cases in Grand Forks County across ten townships with strict quarantine. Grand Forks city recorded two patient cases, both transients, while eleven families remain under quarantine and nineteen additional families were quarantined. Diphtheria was limited to one county case. overall health was good aside from the outbreak.
The premium list for the Walsh County Industrial association announces the third annual fair. Details on exhibits, prizes, and schedules are expected to follow as the event approaches.
W W P McConnell of the state dairy and food commission will speak at the interstate farmers institute in Drayton North Dakota June 21 22 along with Prof T L Haecker of the University of Minnesota dairy school McConnell just returned from a three day tour of villages where dairymen meetings were held noting unprecedented farmer interest in pure food spurred by monthly prize butter contests of the commission
Pontiac Iowa leads the Woodman drill contest with a score of 991 40 earning 500 dollars. Rockford Illinois places second at 98 9 earning 400 dollars. Kansas City Missouri takes 800 dollars with 98 85. Des Moines Iowa gets 200 dollars at 98 5. Rock Island Illinois earns 8730 with 98 05. Topeka Kansas receives 87 50 at 98 03. Dubuque Iowa takes 50 dollars at 97 3. Other ranked teams include Omaha Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska and more with varied scores and prizes.
The Minnesota Editorial association of about 300 left St. Paul Saturday evening for Buffalo to attend the Minnesota day ceremonies at the exposition. Gov. Van Sant and family traveled in a special car with friends and relatives, joined by the governor’s staff. A battalion from Minneapolis First Regiment of the National Guard escorted the governor for the dedication ceremonies.
In Blue Earth Minnesota on June 18 a supposed madman attacked John B Poirier and his daughter Sophia. The assailant Charles Simon wounded the seventeen year old girl severely with a knife and iron rod before Mr Poirier disarmed him.
Washington reports that Italy claims the pope through Cardinal Rampolla has asked President McKinley to send a representative to Rome to discuss the status of religious bodies in the Philippines.
Marshal Dwyer of Centerville has been notified that his claim for the government reward for capturing Murphy, the post office robber, has been allowed. Murphy and his companions Riley and Morris caused authorities in South Dakota considerable trouble during their fall operations.
A severe cloudburst and electrical storm near Allegan Michigan killed Cervillian Case and Herbert Ager as they rode home from the fields. Twelve nearby residents were injured and several houses burned by lightning.
A monument in Black River Falls Wisconsin was dedicated yesterday by the Young People's Society of Northfield to Sammy Tweed the only Jackson county soldier who died in the Spanish American War Senator MecGilHvray delivered the address in the ceremony conducted in this county June 18.
Fire at the Finch-Smith company wholesale grocers in Crookston Minnesota caused by a gasoline explosion. Stock losses reached 14000 with full insurance. building damage estimated at 1500.
A foot of snow fell overnight in the Leadville and Cripple Creek area establishing a new record. Mild weather yesterday raises fears of serious floods in the region.
Frank Graham of Sheboygan is believed to have drowned by his own act after leaping into the river in Kenosha Wisconsin. His satchel and a notebook with his name and address were found on the riverbank.
London reports from Pretoria detail Dewet's clash on June 6 near Vrede in which a Boer force captured a convoy of 741 wagons, 43 prisoners, 88 rifles, 10 009 rounds, and 4 000 cattle with 3 officers and 17 men killed and 1 officer and 24 men wounded. Victoria-mounted rifles were surprised at Steenkoolspruit with 2 officers and 16 men killed and 4 officers and 38 men wounded. 50 escaped, others captured and released. Preliminary surrender rumors note 100 men under Van Rensburg at Pietersburg, presaging larger surrenders.
Washington June 18 Minister Conger held a first conference with President McKinley and Secretary Hay at the White House and State Department. He plans to return to China in July and denies seeking the Iowa governorship, stating he will campaign if nominated. He expects the indemnity issue to be settled by his Pekin return.
Acting Quartermaster General Bird directs Gen. Long in San Francisco to fit the transport Thomas as a special ship to sail July 23 carrying 170 female and 400 male teachers to the Philippines. Judge Taft approves 250 teachers ready to sail. Additional 150 teachers aboard Buford and Logan sail July 1 and 16.
In Leavenworth Kansas on June 18 police report a plan by local black residents to arm with revolvers bought from soldiers at Fort Leavenworth. Authorities, including Fort Leavenworth officers, arrest those who bought revolvers as race tensions rise after past unrest.
In a special election to relocate the county seat from Sauk Rapids to Foley Benton county voters chose Foley by 144 votes Foley won the county seat shift on June 18 in Minn reports.
In Hastings Minnesota on June 18 a six year-old child, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Meyer, fell from a skiff and drowned in the river at the lower levee. The accident occurred during a boating outing with family. Authorities investigated the mishap and offered condolences to the family.
Rev. Dr. Shuler of Minneapolis gave a strong address at Fargo during the North Dakota Agricultural College final exercises. The eight diplomas were presented by Chairman Robinson. Claude Nufent of Fargo was elected secretary to replace resigning R. A. Shattuck. The contract for the first wing of the science hall was let at 25600 dollars with three more wings planned at similar cost.
Dr A J Bloch formerly a renowned New Orleans surgeon died in Denver by his own action. The death is noted as a suicide, with details focusing on his prior prominence in New Orleans medical circles.
County authorities exhumed the body of Livy Wilson in Wabasha Minnesota and sent the stomach to St Paul for analysis after the child died in convulsions two weeks ago. They suspect poisoning.
The Ohin Wesleyan university trustees awarded the degree of LL D to Senator Charles W Pairbanks of Indiana, honoring his public service and contributions.
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania June 18 policemen John Hassell was fatally wounded by burglars during a warehouse burglary at Swift's. Hassell spotted the intruders at the safe through a window and was shot in the left wrist kidneys and hip as the lookout fired. The burglars escaped.
Fire gutted Thomas Wrisrt’s fresh and blind factory in Marshfield Wisconsin causing $6000 in losses with $1800 covered by insurance. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
John Johnson, a Grove City policeman, was found guilty of grand larceny in the second degree in Litchfield Minnesota on June 18. Judge Powers sentenced him to a term in the State prison.
A fierce wind and hail storm swept Drehester Dorchester Nebraska late yesterday causing structural damage. Homes were uprooted from foundations barns blown down and small houses carried away.
S L C Spooner purchases the Peavy elevator in Morris Minnesota with H O Hames set to assume management. Hames has long served as manager of the Wells Pearce Co elevator.
In Tacoma Washington on June 18 laborer nicknamed Charlie the Woodchopper stabbed and killed George W Samson a fellow laborer and severely wounded Jonas Hallstrom his employer during a quarrel on a ranch near Ollala.
Conductor Crowse received a judgment for 17000 damages from the Chicago Great Western railroad company over injuries from a wreck last August. He sued for 40008.
The Wisconsin steamed into San Francisco after a 48 hour trial in the Santa Barbara Channel. Officials reported speeds from 15.3 to 18.6 knots under various conditions with guns tested and no propulsion or armament defects found. Built and handed to the government six months earlier, the ship previously showed 17.176 knots in an early forced draft trial.
In Berlin on June 17 Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria attended the unveiling of Reinold Bega's statue of Bismarck before the Reichstag. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg delivered the address as Emperor William laid a wreath at the statue's base, which shows the statesman in military dress with helmet.
New York reports confirm two victims from the Northfield ferry disaster after a second body, Juan A. Benitez, a Porto Rican cleric with French Edge & Co., is recovered. The sunken vessel is expected to be raised today.
Insurgent commander Cailles agrees to terms arranged by Colonels Infant and Guivera who signed for him in Manila. He will gather his troops at Santa Cruz Laguna and surrender to American authorities. The force size is unclear but likely exceeds 500 men.
Ex-Congressman S R Peters of Kansas received a dispatch summoning him to Washington to accept the pension commissioner role, succeeding H Clay Evans. President McKinley had considered ex-Congressmen Blue and Peters. Peters’ summons settles the appointment.
Washington June 18 The corrected time of the new battleship Illinois allowing for tidal variation is 17 45 or slightly better than the initial unofficial time. Admiral Evans, president of the trial board, advised the Navy department of the improved record.
London reports the first census volume placing the United Kingdom population at 41,454,578, up 3,721,656 in ten years. England and Wales account for 78.4 percent of the total.
In Treswell New Mexico on June 18 R M Kine a famed stockman shot and killed his wife then mortally wounded Marshal Maddox and likely fatally injured the landlady who had housed Mrs Kline Interfering. Kline then died by his own hand driven by jealousy after his wife left him.
New York June 18 A fire wiped out the Kunker Pros chocolate factory early yesterday causing an estimated loss of 259000 dollars. The plant employed about 150 workers and parts of the loss are covered by insurance.
In Athens Alabama on June 18 a mob lynched George Harris a Black man in the northern Limestone County area. Harris was suspected of setting fire to a farmer’s barn where he worked.
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