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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1901
Page
5
M A Berger, manager of a street address in Butte City Montana, seeks details or business engagement with Trier Mountain Pollishing Company under West Grant terms.
The piece disputes sensational reports of a copper trust uniting major mines including Calumet & Hecla, United Verde, Butte & Boston, and others. It argues no such trust exists, warns newspapers push a yellow story, and insists Butte's economy remains strong with mines and smelters operating, trade brisk, and growth underway.
Mr. T. I. Whitehead of the Chartered Bank of Lidia Australia and China asserts in Washington that over 17 years his bank’s operations in China total tens of millions of pounds yet not a penny in tax has been paid. He attributes this to either Chinese ethics or a long tradition valuing honesty as the best policy. The Chinese, he says, believe in truthful business practices.
Mr Whitehead lauds US progress with China and foresees vast untapped Manchurian resources. He cites Manchuria as a key province, Liaotung as the gate, and railway control as shaping open door policy and future commerce. Japan’s example shows Western methods blending with Eastern traits, suggesting China could mirror Japan’s rapid modernization in time.
The piece honors William G Galigher a renowned Montana mining man who died at Warm Springs. Judge Goodwin portrays him as generous and selfless, noting his noble aims and perpetual hopes undone by missed opportunities. The tribute laments unreciprocated courage and recalls his unselfish motives and quiet blessing for loved ones. Written from Cavite Col Henry Clay Cochran remarks on Filipino sentiment toward the war.
The Boston Journal discusses Italian and French perspectives on renewing or dissolving the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria. It notes Italy’s financial burden and commercial interests as motives for reevaluating the alliance, while stressing the 1903 expiry and German assurances of solidity.
Col Cochrane notes the greatest Filipino movements are educational. The commission has allocated about 1.5 million dollars for schooling, with a thousand American teachers to be sent islandwide to advance study and aid the country.
The State Press notes Montana mines paid stockholders 62.28 dollars per stock, the total 28,646,523 dollars more than Utah in a comparison of top U S dividend payers. Figures derive from thirteen listed Montana mines, highlighting stability and value of the state’s mineral industry.
The Deer Lodge county status was clarified by the supreme court, declaring Anaconda the county seat of Deer Lodge and Deer Lodge town the seat of government for Powell. The error in the legislative designation is now corrected and travelers at Warm Springs can correctly identify the county.
Dawson County Review notes Montana shows growing prosperity across newspapers and communities. The text highlights widespread improvements in economy and civic life, underscoring a positive state-wide trend and optimism for the future.
The text notes a universal rise in wealth and growth over six months, with many contracting for waterworks electric lights new school buildings and public structures. It argues demand for housing exceeds supply and school space is stretched, with notices of buildings and residences planned or under construction reflecting genuine growth rather than boomer activity.
Ex congressman J B Gilfillan of Minneapolis donates 50000 dollars to the University of Minnesota to fund scholarships aiding worthy young men pursuit of a university course. William R Warner, Philadelphia druggist and original sugar coated pill manufacturer, dies of apoplexy. Andrew Carnegie endows a postgraduate metallurgical scholarship at Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain worth 32000 dollars. The Queen of Greece, famed for love of sea, is the world’s only woman admiral. Virgilio Togetti, Rome born artist and muralist, dies in New York. praised for Vanderbilt decor. Retirement of Colonel McClure shifts Philadelphia Times editorship to Dr Alfred Lambdin. Darwin Fenno remains managing editor. Top rail executives earn about 55000 yearly. the list includes Hays, Cassatt, Callaway, Spencer, Mellen, Hill at 50000. USGS geologists sent to Cuba for district economy study.
A fragment recalls a domestic exchange from a Chicago Chronicle item. A wife notes how peacefully a dog and cat coexist, while the husband jokes about tying them together to test their behavior.
A fragment from a rustic verse scene contrasts a fond mother with a ill stranger. The dialogue features Johnny answering his mother about a man described as poor and insignificant, with a hint of moonshine imagery and family tension.
In a brief exchange Nell-T responds to Maude's flattering words, revealing how susceptible she is to praise. Belle notes the flattery, as the scene unfolds with playful dialogue that centers on social admiration and vanity.
A collection of satirical snippets and comic lines from various papers including Philadelphia Record London Pun Chicago Tribune and London Fun. The jokes feature a harp lesson tale a misheard parable and quick witted exchanges about charity vaccination and bribery.
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