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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
11
Eugene Smith argues crime inflates public costs beyond prison and police budgets. He estimates per capita crime taxation in New York about 4 to 5 dollars, with national totals of 60 million dollars from crime’s tax bite, and asserts the figure supports strong American enterprise despite controversy.
Lincoln Washington correspondent notes a revenue rule punishing unprinted stamps on checkbooks. Banks have printed stamps already and must surrender books for re stamping. Critics say the revenue office bears little blame, as the law provides no alternative, keeping costs low for tax collection on checks.
The piece notes banks collect and stamp check books at no government cost while contractors bear the expense, and agents stationed by the internal revenue office print costs. It argues removal of cheek stamps harmed revenue and that business interests largely support continuing the tax, with some bodies opposing repeal.
Congregation members propose ministers preaching on topics chosen by the laity, starting with a sermon prompted by a local manufacturer on why New Brunswick is slow to grow. The plan draws mixed reaction and is hailed as potentially popular in the east while sparking debate on clergy and tradition.
The Australian commonwealth plans to declare itself for protection after a divided election where Victoria backed protectionists and New South Wales leaned free trade. Analysts expect a legislative fight ending in protection victory, noting New South Wales already practices protectionism in policy. Also commentary mocks Honore Palmer’s Chicago alderman bid, praising his ambition and urging broader civic spirit.
A bottle carried a telegram from Newark girl Miss Griffith dated 1910s at Kristiansund Norway. A Norwegian fisherman found it, offered $2 to return, and the note details the strange voyage of a message adrift at sea. The tale links to broader reflections on fate, luck, and the persistence of old legends. The second item discusses Taft’s early career and ascent from Cincinnati solicitor to president of the Philippine commission, highlighting his youth and rapid rise.
A clipped commentary targets Mark Twain’s defense of his attack on Dr Ament and missionaries. The piece lampoons his verbosity and compares his rhetoric to a river ledge, noting the depth of his argument and the audience’s reaction. It also references a humorous anecdote about an English encounter with a Chicago native.
The Years moved in superior court at New Orleans to block shipments of American mules and horses to South Africa for the British army. The action, seen as politically motivated, was dismissed. the court’s decision is viewed as predictable and likely to disappoint Democratic politicians.
The railroads show improved prospects with dividend payments resumed after past receiver control. Investments surge with rolling stock orders and heavy spending by Northern Pacific to develop the northwest, aligning with national expansion and broader economic growth.
Col Otto Blemer, a longtime resident since its foundations, was a driving force in community service. A native of Germany, he came to the United States in youth and served with distinction during the war before returning to business life, where his integrity and fine character earned broad esteem.
Myer Johnson of Pargo North Dakota shares views on the mill land cry, noting Swedes and Danes are better informed than some Americans. He cites about 20 000 Scandinavians planning to move to the United States to avoid conscription. Col Richard T Van Horn’s 1869 bill named Oklahoma as Red Man’s Land per Cherokee Elias Boudinot, though Van Horn’s memory is unclear.
The lileage Chronicle notes that the cow is the sacred animal of the Hub, claiming the animal laid out Boston’s streets and founded an oriental cult symbolized by the Cow, now flowering in a Buddhist renaissance.
A Pullman car porter, allegedly rewarded by Mrs. Eliza Evans of New York with ten thousand dollars for politeness during travel, is described as nearly rich enough to tip Pittman himself as the story notes the unusual generosity.
A fragmentary verse piece notes Spring approaching despite winter still present. Poets vow the vernal season is budding as imagery of crocus, violet, and azure skies appears, while iceman remains mute and rainfall or sunshine is eagerly anticipated.
A crafty line from Josh Wink urging resilience and grit in adversity, paired with minor publication context.
Alpine climber Mr Whymper plans a summer trip to Canada to conquer peaks in the Rockies with his own guide Sched and the aid of Tom Wilson. His main target is Mount Assiniboine near Ball, height variously listed around 11800 feet. Colonel Marshall in Battle Moor writes a military biography of General Robert E. Lee using collected data and Confederate records.
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