15 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
1
The ad touts the Automatic refrigerator as the only properly constructed model with strong sales growth. It highlights features like no flues to clean, three best storers, air spare, charcoal sheeting, and mineral wool for savings. Prices start from 11.00 with a push toward discounted old styles at Mess Carpet.
In Philadelphia on April 15 the Quay trial faced tense debate as prosecutors pressed to admit the bank red book, with Judge Biddle admitting it after testimony that a bank cashier kept and used it. Witnesses linked the book to bank entries and related transactions, while defense objections remained vigorous throughout. The session adjourned as the case moved toward further testimony on Monday. In other notes, Baron von Heiking headed to Kiao Chau to consult with Prince Henry amid shifts in Shantung and Korea diplomacy.
A Peking Times dispatch quoting Tien Tsin Times suggests Germany aims to crown a king in Chinese soil with Prince Henry leading in the Orient. The report claims the January 1907 seizure at Kiaochow marks steps toward broader German sovereignty over Shantung’s 65,009 square miles, expanding beyond the 400 square miles already controlled.
New York April 15 The Raleigh arrival from Manila prompts a formal reception with Governor Roosevelt and Mayor, Massachusetts Governor Walcott and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H Allen expected. The parade up the North River may shift to tomorrow or Monday if the ship arrives late. Mrs Coghlan wife of the Raleighs commander joins the event as patrol boats lead a ceremonial river procession.
Victoria B C April 5 The Glenoyte from Opler reports a collision between Hokushin Maru and Kitami Maru off Ofuyu cape Hokkaido early this morning The Hokushin sank and 56 aboard perished The Kitami Maru reached shore and stranded Crew of Adelaide lost at coral bank mid February after sugar voyage to Philadelphia two boats sent out three lifeboats half wrecked with lost crew including captain steward mate and nine sailors
Canton Chile AVMT 1 The most important witness in the George trial morning was Ms Eckroat She testified she looked from the window after hearing the shot and saw a person bending forward who fired She identified the person as Mrs George The witness noted a woman often walked in front of the Althouse residence and whom she later learned was Mrs George Belitoat is the first witness claiming to identify the shooter.
Plans filed for a new steel steamer for the Alaska Packers Association. The vessel measures 317 feet overall with a % feet beam and 1X draught, and a 2100 ton capacity. It will feature modern improvements and bids for construction will be called for.
London dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of York were warmly received in Ireland amid a wet week. Irish leaders and peasants alike showed cordiality as Newmarket racing looms with Ted Sloane favored to ride for Lord William Beresford. Crowded viceroyalty events featured Countess Cadogan, Lady Warwick and aristocrats, while weddings and high society gatherings reflect a busy social season.
A diverse art show features a moorland scene by a Leeds police officer, a self taught artist making his first academy entry, with works by Sargent Boughton and others. American pieces join Dutch scenes as Lewis Hitchcock Macowan Pearce exhibit, while Bertram Simmers presents research in steel. Theatres report strong bookings for Thy Gay Lord and Pridden Chambers.
Manuel Chavez was hanged at San Quentin California on April 15 for the murder of Ceorpia Rodriguez two years earlier in a San Diego County mining camp. He killed her after she left him, acknowledged the crime to several people, and faced a long legal battle before the Supreme Court allowed the execution after a four month respite granted by Governor Budd.
Navy dispatch from Admiral Dewey notes quiet in Guam and Manila after arrival of Wheling from Guam. Native government under Touse functions well with disciplined native soldiers. Rev James A Worden returns from Thivak to lead Presbyterian Sabbath schools. Fifty-nine Cubans have been enrolled amid training of Pedro Tioscon. New York reports inspectors probing alleged discrimination in city business licensing.
Telegraphic briefs report the Duke of Avon named ambassador to Washington after marrying Miss Virginia Lawery of Washington. Townsend appointed as minister to Brazil, to be posted to Lisbon. Ballot results show Quay six, Jenks two, with no quarany. Secretary Long orders two metallic caskets from Mare Island Navy Yard to receive the remains of Lieut Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan for burial in the United States.
In smoky Butte a new preparation from C. B. Buell & Co promises to quickly clean and restore gloves. Demonstrations set for tomorrow or morning, showing it removes stains from silk and cloth and revives aged pairs to look like new.
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