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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
4
The article notes England hosts over one million square feet of glass surface dedicated solely to tomato cultivation for market. It highlights the scale of protected horticulture and its role in supply.
The February 9 census figures show Rome 502000 Florence 19000 Venice 151000 Bologna 152000. These city counts reflect population totals from the Italian census as reported.
The army will be equipped with nickel steel 7.4 centimeter caliber artillery firing ten shots per minute and reaching a range of 5,800 yards.
British agents in the country seek bids on 20 million bags of feeding oats 20 million bags of seed oats 20 million bales of alfalfa hay and 20 million bags of bran for troops in South Africa.
The story profiles Judge Henry B. Howland as a popular New York after dinner speaker. It recounts a humorous exchange about evolution where a boy asks if he is descended from a monkey and the mother replies she has not met his father’s people.
Preliminary reports place Austrian population at 26,107,304 and Hungary at 19,203,531. Empire total with Bosnia and Herzegovina around 47,000,000, up about 9 percent since 1890. Vienna records 1,635,647 residents and Budapest 729,383.
The Archduke Rainer of Austria donates his renowned papyrus collection to the Hofbibliothek in Vienna. The gift comprises 70 000 Greek 30 000 Arabic and 5 000 Coptic manuscripts catalogued over 15 years by Professor Karabacek who has just become director of the Vienna Hofbibliothek.
An observer notes two changes since his century slumber. The number of people wearing glasses has risen, and few people of any age show pox pits. The remark hints at aging skin and eyewear becoming common.
The Ronchamp coal mine in Upper Seine completes in December 1900, reaching 3600 feet depth with a 13 foot usable diameter. The copper lined shaft spans water-bearing strata, took sixty months to build, and shows rock temperatures from 50 to 117 degrees Fahrenheit with air as high as 88 degrees without ventilation.
The Venice council posts a 20000 lire reward to anyone who rescues Lieut Count Franco Quirini and the Norwegian sailor from the Duke of Abruzzi expedition. A 5000 lire reward is offered for definite news on their fate as an Franz Josef Land search expedition begins. The remarkable voyage of Nansen and partner gives some hope the explorers are alive despite slim chances.
Professor Geddes moved his family into a poor district to do friendly work. A visit with a statesman included a chimney-sweep and a scavenger. the sweep refused to dine with the scavenger. The garret family warned Geddes to stop speaking to them or risk losing contact. Horace Walpole’s line about angels and distinctions underscores the social divide.
The Carlsbad springs erupt with eighty hundred gallons a minute at 162 Fahr, a remarkable event in a 600 year history of near continuous flow. The water appears to come from the Sprudelkessel or foaming caldron beneath Carlsbad, supplying its seventeen hot springs.
The note reports the free postal delivery system being reorganized and the frigate Minnesota ordered to Hampton Roads as a receiving ship. It notes Secretary Hitchcock receiving hundreds of letters daily about western land-opening plans and the navy's push to verify Lieut Townley’s connection to Manila scandals.
The Matsumal harbor capital of Yesso is nearing naval port completion amid heightened activity. Bermuda reports excitement over 1700 Boer prisoners expected to arrive. Britain leases Darrell Island for a year as Germany orders Captain Paschew to lead a punitive expedition from China. Count Conrulier acquitted in Paris after a two day murder trial of his wife Nov 17, amid court applause.
Postmaster Samuel G. Dorr of Buffalo died suddenly of heart failure. The president reappointed Geo. R. Bidwell as collector of customs for New York. Viscount Barrington and Baron Shute died in England. Harry Berlet collapsed in St. Joseph. Pierpont Morgan to sit for a Whistler portrait and Beveridge bust. Edwin Bell Mower, advertising chief of American Cereal, died in Chicago. Interment in Cedar Rapids. W Bayard Cutting Jr. and Lady Sybil married in London. Prof Reavers near Empress Dowager Frederick reported satisfied. Miss Carmen Davis wed Philip Mumford in San Juan. John Philip Sousa notified of French honor for Paris exposition. Rep. R. E. Crump dies in West Bay City. Theodosius Secor, pioneer marine engine inventor, dies in Brooklyn aged 93.
Reports describe Albanians in Old Servia committing atrocities, Chilean President Mrrazuris ill, a Mexican well yielding petroleum, Colombia proclaiming amnesty ending revolution, mourning Queen Victoria delaying drawing rooms, J ru ger's U S trip, bubonic plague fight in Calcutta, Swedish naval minister report for fitness, Lemberg relief works, Brend distribution to unemployed, German Canton concession, and Canada in King Edward title talks with Britain.
Fire in Duluth causes about 65000 in damage. In Houston five people die from burns. Maryland tunnel collapse crushes workers. Chicago panics after five thousand dollar blaze. Kensett Iowa village destroyed with 14 buildings burned totaling 20000. Armeek India cotton press incident leaves 35 dead and others fatally burned. Kuzura Albania cupola collapse kills 15 amid Bulgarian suspicion. Mrs. C T Hamlin dies in Birmingham from chloral overdose amid neuralgia.
A run of incidents includes Carevall a Braila shipowner who shot himself amid debts of 5 million francs. A burglar leaped into the Missouri River to escape pursuers in Iowa. Parlor & McGeehan of Philadelphia faced embezzlement charges of 50 000 in Buffalo. Three Morris brothers were shot at a country dance near Gilman Illinois with Walter dying. Self defense claimed by shooter George Morrison. Theodore Moore captured after a jail escape following the Sheriff Richards shooting at Benkelman Nebraska. Arkansas City Kansas treasurer R A Maxey suicided after admitting a 3646 deficit. Gypsy girls Hanna and Lizzie Mitchell released in Washington over Willie McCormick disappearance. James Voorhees discharged in New York for lack of a case. Body of Rev Mr Jolly found in a lake near St Emille Can. He vanished five weeks earlier after withdrawing 2000 from a bank.
Washington reports continued efforts by the Panama Canal Company to sell the Panama canal to the United States as part of a strategy to block the Nicaragua route. Senators Morgan and Hepburn push for a U S built and owned canal, while the company seeks appraisers to value the property for sale. The Isthmian commission says ownership by the United States is not possible under current concessions.
Arthur P. Morrison twenty seven years old died in Newburyport Massachusetts after paralysis struck him while proposing to Miss Lidia Lisson. He placed a marriage ring on her finger then collapsed and never regained consciousness. Doctors attributed the death to heart disease triggering paralysis.
The President Haag has not issued any statement about receiving Kruger. State Department officials say there has been no attempt to refuse Kruger either officially or unofficially. No promise has been made on the reception type if he decides to travel to Washington.
London May 8 reports say tension between Lord Roberts and War Secretary Broderick has reached a crisis. Roberts may be removed as commander in chief of the British army if the dispute continues, signaling a possible abrupt change in leadership.
Mer. Martinelli was formally notified of his elevation to the cardinalate. Grinnell Congregational church instructed to try Prof. Herron. Buffalo exposition directors keep the exposition open Sundays and close the midway. The Atlantic union forms to foster Anglo Saxon social ties. The Northman sails from Chicago to Hamburg, three weeks at sea, fifty day round trip.
Cleveland May 8 depositors, many working people, gathered outside the Cuyahoga Savings and Banking company after a notice kept doors shut for business yesterday, clamoring for their funds.
May 8 report from San Francisco states Dr. Joseph Elsen a California scientist who discovered the cancer germ underwent an operation for cancer and is rapidly recovering. He believes he was inoculated with the cancer microbe while studying germs under the microscope.
Fargo May 8 Captain G C Grafton has received a sword presented to his father when in command of an English regiment. It was recently brought from England by a friend.
Constantinople May 8 an official circular to the diplomatic corps states that future admittance to the selamlik will be limited to distinguished visitors accompanied by two diplomats.
Charles B. Hare, student exposed to bubonic plague April 4, was released yesterday as permanently cured in Ann Arbor. No sign of infection from the case has appeared since.
Seven people were burned to death and three fatally injured when a three story apartment building at 9316 Marquette avenue South Chicago burned early yesterday. Firemen faced a blocked crossing as a freight train delayed their response and the crew was arrested before the train was moved. Bodies were found among embers and identified. the train crew from Elkhart Indiana is jailed awaiting coroner's inquest. The fire origin remains unknown.
The British government replies to the U S inquiry over the seizure at Union bay of the Ajax wrecking vessel aiding the Willamette. It contends the Willamette was not wrecked in waters contiguous to the U S boundary, Union bay lies over 100 miles from the boundary, thus the seizure was justified and not subject to remonstrance.
Berlin reports Mad King Ludwig at fifty three shows a deteriorating condition. He appears increasingly pale and ragged with white hair and beard and a faint recognition smile. Doctors warn he may live five years unless an internal hemorrhage occurs.
In Akron Ohio yesterday afternoon two Northern Ohio traction cars collided at the foot of a steep North Howard street hill. About a dozen passengers were injured when the second car failed to brake and rushed into the first car which had halted to load. The motorman Scott sustained serious internal injuries.
Miss Bertha Mack aged twenty publicly horsewhipped William Hunt a newspaper publisher in La Porte Indiana for publishing statements about her character. She then stood before Hunt’s office with a crowd of over a thousand, threatening further action while recounting her grievances. Hunt offered no defense.
Dominion authorities in Ottawa agree with U S rules on carding and sealing packages moving between United States ports via Canada. Cars must bear seals by U S customs officers and remain until goods reenter the United States. Bulk goods like railroad iron may ride on platform cars only if cords and seals are applied.
May 7 report says four days of mass arrests and seizures tied to an alleged revolutionary movement. The sweeps involve several hundred individuals in St. Petersburg, including a number of prominent or high standing figures.
During a heavy thunderstorm Judge J J Healy was instantly killed at his ranch west of Aberdeen South Dakota Healy was an intimate friend and associate of Senator Kyle and his death shocks local and political circles.
Aberdeen South Dakota May 7 a gang of six men is under arrest on suspicion of selling stolen property. They were peddling pantaloons and spectacles believed planted in the area.
The average monthly value of exports over the past nine months is $124,407,653 with the United Kingdom as a close competitor at $117,816,246. Germany ranks third at $87,651,000 per month, and the United States is expected to maintain the top position for some time.
Treasury statistics show the United States averaging $124.5 million in monthly exports over nine months, outpacing the United Kingdom at $117.6 million and Germany at $87.6 million. Argentina, Canada, and others show various export surpluses. total U S exports total $1,120,480,673 for nine months ending March with U K exports at $1,060,046,214 for the same period.
Washington May 5. Paul Kruger is expected to visit the United States before fall. He will be received in Washington by President McKinley with cordial sympathy but without official recognition as head of the Boer republic. Montagu White says he arranged the plan with the president and state department. White, former Transvaal diplomat in London, has advised repeatedly and spoken with Secretary Hay about Boers.
Manila enters a preliminary civil government ahead of a general setup. The U S Philippine Commission blocks elections here while others proceed elsewhere. Judge Taft expects Manila municipal government to be created with appointive officers. The census records 244732 residents. Trials of Lieut Boyer and Capt Barrows on commissary irregularities are noted, with Barrows trial set to begin Monday.
London May 6 Indian secretary Lord George Hamilton stated in the house of commons that Gen. Gaseley halted troops from looting at Pekin but allowed parties to retrieve unclaimed property from deserted houses in occupied districts. The property was later sold for the benefit of all, an action Hamilton called proper and judicious.
Fire swept the Johnson Bros. and Sanders general store in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, causing an estimated loss of 12000 with 4400 insured. Owner Mr. Johnson was nearly smothered before rescue.
Otto Arnt of Twin Brooks South Dakota died after being overcome by gas while working in a well two miles from Ortonville Minnesota. His body was recovered at the scene.
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