07 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
1
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At 1 am a five story home at No 2 East Sixty seventh street owned by Wallace Andrews, president of the New York Steam Heating company, burned. Six bodies were recovered from the ruins and several others missing. Police and firemen rescued occupants of neighboring mansions while heroic actions by a policeman saved a unknown woman from a fourth floor window. The blaze spread rapidly, gutting the Andrews house and threatening nearby properties including the Armoury and Rothschild residences. Mr Andrews and his wife were unaccounted for.
Chief Purroy described a bad blaze with multiple casualties. Firefighters found Mary McLaughlin 60, then Mrs Georgia St John and her son among the dead. Additional victims included Mrs Andrews and several servants. Several others were injured as flames spread from the Andrews residence to the Adams home on East 67th Street.
Brigadier General Roy Stone plans to urge the president to act on urgent Porto Rican distress after a 10 day inland survey. He cites deaths from famine and rotting crops, with 104000 people reportedly lacking basic food, while rail and port costs worsen hunger and trade barriers persist.
Ottawa reports the United Empire League annual gathering last night with Lieut. Dennte of Toronto chairing. The group reviewed aims for quick Atlantic service and Pacific coast links, naval reserve formation, and a naval militia. Louis Davies addressed reserve plans in minister absence. imperial government plans under review. Sir Charles Tupper and others urged stronger national defenses.
The town of Apia Samoa faced bombardment as British and American warships attacked. Admiral Kautz declared Mataafa’s provisional government illegitimate under the Berlin treaty, while German and Samoan factions clashed. Rebels wore masks, natives sought protection behind American ships, and shells struck the church, consulate, and local buildings amid ongoing violence.
As dusk fell the Americans fired on Matayians with no fatalities while Friday's dusk raid brought two hundred rebels to 30 yards of the tecon consulate. one American sailor died and a British sailor was wounded. German influence, spying, and傳 agents are blamed as unrest grows. A German commander attempts to curb actions while Matayans, natives, and European crews react to the evolving island warfare echoing German teaching. Sailors, officers, and ships such as the Falke, Porpoises, and Philadelphia are cited, with constitutional ceremonies and Royal Salutes marking Majinuu and Malietoa Tanus’s coronation amid international tension. A naval buildup by Admiral Kautz signals possible offensive moves as allied crews guard Apia and await clearer news from Germany, Britain, and the United States.
March 24 in Apia reports Admiral Kautz facing sharp Vietnamese style accusations as German consul clashes with him over authority. Proclamation disputes center on protecting life and property, with claims the German government would not back a provisional government. Officials argue duty, not fear, drives actions while German consul’s conduct worsens tensions.
Readable fragments describe a Sanday sale of Kid Gloves and accessories. Items include WHITE CHAMOIS GLOVES, RID GLOVES, REYNE BID GLOVES, and WHITH CHAMOIS GLOVES with varying colors, embroidery, and prices from $1.00 to $2.00. Also listed are hosiery, ribbons, veiling, bonnets, and tote options with ads for multiple glove styles and street shades.
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