17 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
1
The ad touts the Automatic as the only properly built refrigerator, claiming near doubling of production this year. It highlights features like dead air space and mineral wool, promising lower ice costs and a sale of older models at reduced prices. Brussels Carpet offers the old style units at seven dollars fifty cents.
Philadelphia reports the Quay trial opened with accountant Meyer Goldsmith detailing six months of loans and stock purchases for Senator Quay. He testified loans totaled 185,855 dollars and stock purchases 143,200 dollars, with 23,500 dollars in interest paid on the commonwealth fund. part of the deposits were used with no interest and portions set aside for Quay and associates. The court recessed after outlining book entries and ongoing cross examination.
The procession formed promptly for the burial, with Battery A escorting the casket on a draped caisson followed by a full 24th infantry D company led by Captain Ducat. Governor Smith and staff, Grand Army, Odd Fellows, Elks, Woodmen, K of P and many carriages joined. Short grave services held due to weather as salute fired.
A New York letter quotes Dr. Gallicano Apacible of the Pilipino junta pledging resilience against siege by a stronger foe. He boasts 70,000 arms and four years of cartridge supply, arguing climate and disease will deter invasion. The piece critiques youthful leadership among Filipinos and notes prominent figures under 25 with Spanish doctorates.
London finances heat up as the government budget proposes a new five shilling tax on bonds and foreign shares, provoking strong opposition from merchants and investors. The Times reports banks remain cautious with scarce gold, stock trading dull, and overall high costs impacting commerce across Britain.
Thousands of Montanans gathered in Helena to honor Lieut French killed in action in the Philippines. The Auditorium was filled beyond capacity with Elks, G A R, K P and other groups present. A large portrait and a stuffed eagle framed the bier as sermons and hymns closed the ceremony.
Washington dispatch reports General Otis intends General Lawton to sweep southern Luzon destroy insurgent forces and reconnoiter territory. Lawton, with 1500 troops, may reinforce Manila’s line and support Malolos as Otis resumes operations, while prisoners are to be sent to their quarters.
A Manila dispatch reports Major General Lawton telling the World that about 100,000 troops will be necessary to pacify the Philippine islands. His expedition was ordered to Manila and will return soon. He notes the difficulty of fierce guerrillas in tropical terrain and the impracticality of holding all territories without garrisons.
Right Rev John Ambrose Watterson bishop of the Diocese of Columbus died suddenly this morning after a period of illness. Born May 26 1844 in Blairsville Pennsylvania he was appointed bishop and consecrated August 8 1850 continuing active leadership until his passing.
A Herald dispatch from Para reports the gunboat Wilmington has a commission from the governor to depart for Iquitos without license drawing comment. Under Navy orders the Wilmington cruises the Amazon to display the American flag, having left Para March 19 and reaching Manos March 23.
Officials express confidence that Commander Todd conducted himself properly during his port arrivals and departures, though no further word has been received since.
Rufus King a leading Chicago lawyer died Sunday from congestion of the brain. Born December 24, 1822 in Ithaca New York, he moved to Wisconsin in 1855 and joined the Civil War effort with the Thirty‑first Wisconsin. He later served as commissary of subsistence under President Lincoln until 1866, handling large movements of funds. He married in 1866 and settled in Chicago.
Special to Inter Mountain Helena April 17 The supreme court formally announced conclusions on a peremptory writ of mandate to compel Judge Clancy to hear motions in the Boston and Montana receivership matter The court quoted allegations of oppression and bias against the court The decision affirms Cascade district judgment for defendants in a Mary Pierce case where a derailment at Sweet Grass station led to a $20,000 suit and the jury ruled for the defendant on appeal the supreme court finds no merit in the appeal
San Francisco April 17 The Chronicle reports Captain Jack Crawford the poet scout who left a year ago to pursue Klondike mining now believes his efforts failed. He allegedly lost his fare and was discharged by the Minnesota Copper River company for refusing to read petitions and explain mining profits. The company, incorporated in Montana with 1.2 million shares, lists Frank Vrookman as president and director nominees including U S Senator J J Wilson and others amid claims of misrepresentation by Captain Jack.
Two men identified as Albertel of London Canada and Frank HL Smith of Chicane are in custody for stealing registered mail pouches this month. Investigators recovered checks and drafts totaling about $10,000. The case involves an organized scheme targeting letter carriers and mail pouches in transit.
A Chicago visit by a New York kite expert spurs a series of experiments with high sailing kites. He plans to launch from a skyscraper if winds allow, aiming to float a large kite over State Street around Adams, using naval and box kites to reach up to a mile high. Meanwhile the Hancock transport sails for Manila with the Twenty-first Infantry aboard.
In Falmouth Kentucky on April 17 George R. Green of Warsaw shot his old friend George R. Kells of Williamstown four times. Kells lies dying. The men were longtime pals and a convivial quarrel sparked the tragedy. Separately, the United States transport steamer Ohio arrived in San Francisco from Manila via Nagasaki in ballast, with no soldiers or passengers aboard.
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