06 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
1
New York Tribune song article outlines Castro’s moves in Venezuela. It cites a reshaped constitution extending the presidential term to six years, a July cabinet of loyalists, and severe methods to compel funds from merchants. It recounts executions, imprisonments, and asset seizures amid Castro’s alleged dictatorship.
A Washington dispatch reports Ober lin M. Carter, serving five years at Leavenworth, faces further action as the Justice Department hunts for $722000 in profits from his long swindle against the government. Investigators have traced funds to gilt edged securities and New York real estate, with attachments to be filed in New York City and Savannah, possibly tying in several associates.
New York April 6 A new record for 4 days receipts for internal revenue collection districts was set at the office of Chas H Teat in the second district of New York with $515 085 received most for documentary stamps. He noted several large stamp disposals to major corporations and predicted total receipts might exceed $900 000 from the tax on stocks and bonds of the United States Steel corporation. He did not expect major changes due to the revised tax schedule and estimated a $2,000,000 yearly loss from war taxes on medicines and proprietary goods.
Detroit April 6 Michigan Central train No 36 from Chicago collided with a freight train near Wayne this morning. A Pullman sleeper was wrecked and several occupants badly hurt brought to Detroit. Injured include Conrad Weight New York conductor leg broken head cut Louis Mendelsohn Detroit head badly cut J N Macklin Detroit badly bruised.
Harrisburg April 6 Governor Stone appoints A M Brown and John R Murphy as recorders for Pittsburgh and Allegheny City under the new ripper bill abolishing the mayoral post in second class cities. Appointments run until 1902. London April Lord Salisbury departs for the Rivers this afternoon.
A Paris and New York report detail a long running saga of the missing Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire portrait. AP inquiries in London elicited no firm confirmation of a recovery despite Pinkerton readings from Chicago asserting the painting has been recovered and will be confirmed by C Moreland Agnew upon London arrival.
London dispatch says the Manchurian rejection tempers Russian pride, with viceroys Liu Kunyi and Chang Ching Tung preserving Manchuria’s autonomy. Beijing remains wary of foreign influence as Russia plans long term control, while withdrawal terms and indemnity negotiations unfold.
London April 6 The Black Hall inn the last ancient hostelery in Holborn will be pulled down for a modern waiting which will replace the old haunts dear to Dickens It stood for over 200 years and figures in Mrs Gamp and Bitty Prig scenes and in the Immortal Salvey stories of his sons
Manila April 6 insurgent general Arejolo commands 700 men at Nueva Caceras South Camarines with 30 Acers. Tecson command 193 men and 143 rifles at San Miguel de Mayumo Bulacan and 16 officers 70 men in Bulacan and other points. Manila wholesale grocers report doubled sales since the commissary scandals probe began.
Dillon Mont April 6 1901 the city council met with Mayor Morse and aldermen to discuss measures including banning bicycle riding on sidewalks. The judiciary committee’s report urged sidewalk use for pedestrians, streets for vehicles, and funding for bike paths was rejected unanimously. Also noted were gravel upgrades on Argenta road, social evil discussions, and several local arrests and sentences following a drunken brawl. Frank Conway left for Butte after learning of his sister’s death.
Governor Toole says he will appoint the new Silver Bow county judge after returning from the east May 1 not before. He denies dodging responsibility and explains the law’s effective date while planning to pick a resident unless none fit.
A dispatch from Pekin to the Cologne Gazette reports that Chinese plenipotentiaries have agreed on punishments for guilty provincial officials. The penalties will be determined by foreign ministers due to the murder of 242 missionaries, their wives, and children.
A fire in the Everett block Lisbon Falls Maine today destroyed 28 business buildings. Loss estimated around 280000 dollars. Firemen from Lewiston and Bath helped control the blaze by 4 30 this afternoon.
Greenock reports the Allan line steamer Buenos Ayres has reached port safely from Philadelphia with Glasgow bound passengers after a voyage marred by earlier fears for safety.
A San Juan correspondent reports widespread hunger and unemployment in Porto Rico under Spanish rule. Citizens fear starvation, debt, and exploitation as planters cannot borrow, markets fail, and ships depart with thousands seeking refuge or passage to Hawaii, Santo Domingo, Ecuador, or California. The mainland faces an imminent outflow of workers and families amid govt inaction.
New Orleans dispatch reports the British war office will stop buying horses and mules for South Africa. Stock already purchased is to be shipped to New Orleans. Col. DeBurg, the British representative now westward, is expected soon. May 1 is set as the closing date for the British purchasing agency in New Orleans. Protests from Gen Pearson and I. Van Ness in the United States district court are linked to the halt in stock shipments.
In Omaha on April 6 Samuel J. Gordon, suspended amid impeachment by the city council, is again barred from the bench after clashing with new Judge James Crawford. The sheriff delivers a Supreme Court mandate restoring Gordon, but Crawford warns of contempt for further interference as court adjourns. Gordon later attempts to reopen court and is removed by officers.
Ex Premier Viciott dies in Sofia after a brief illness. Officials confirm the former Bulgarian leader passed away following a short illness in the capital city. The government mourns the loss of the former head of government who led during a pivotal period.
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