The Automatic Roetfrnger Adopts A New Production Pace
The Automatic is praised as the only properly constructed Roetfrnger ator. It notes last year’s phenomenal success and reports nearly doubling the quantity produced this year.
18 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
1
The Automatic is praised as the only properly constructed Roetfrnger ator. It notes last year’s phenomenal success and reports nearly doubling the quantity produced this year.
Prominent Filipinos form a committee to press for surrender terms from the United States Philippines commission and to persuade Aguinaldo to accept terms. Branches plan to approach Aguinaldo while others may seek conditions from the US commanders if possible. Major General Otis creates a board, led by Colonel Crowder, to handle war claims totaling millions sparked by the Troilo fire. General Lawton assigns Colonel Whalley to lead General King's brigade during illness.
Gustave Nickel arrived from Manila and will receive an honorable discharge. He took part in the early battles of the campaign against the Filipinos with the First Montana regiment.
New York dispatch reports General Lagarda stating a 22 member Filipino committee will confer with the peace commission. Goals include broad autonomous rights for Filipinos, peaceful relations with Americans, and inclusive public office. Aguinaldo aide Avvido in Manila says Americans should pursue a peaceful solution rather than force.
In San Francisco a private ceremony conveyed the late Rear Admiral J. J. Spotts to Laurel Hill cemetery vault. The funeral cortege included Harry Spotts and A. T. Spotts, with Commander Strong representing the navy. Burial to follow in a plot sharing family remains. widow asked for no ceremony.
In San Francisco on April 1s the Japanese premier Prince Konoye, head of the chamber of peers, visited amid arc rival discussions. He is touring the globe on a mission of inspection and investigation with statements about China shaping the dialogue.
The passage states Japanese resolve to preserve the empire’s integrity if possible and to accept a share of any fallen territory under Japanese auspices. It also notes the favorable relations with Russia and mentions the German diplomat Lichinowsky, who recently took a health-related leave before heading to Berlin.
Baptists plan a major gathering for April 21 to June 1 in San Francisco as 5000 attendees are expected for the National Baptist anniversary. The golden jubilee marks fifty years of Baptist work on the coast with leaders from across the country, including 500 from Boston.
Sam Francisco reports government officers have not yet taken official action on the arson at Trehfold's saloon near the Presidio after Sunday night riots. Soldiers will assist civil authorities to locate the guilty parties, then face civil and military actions, including possible dishonorable discharge, under Adjutant General Babcock.
Canton Ohio April 18 defense in the George case began with a long list of witnesses. The plea is expected to be emotional with sanity questioned and alleged wrongs cited. Testimony from South Dakota men and Sioux City residents places Mrs George in divorce scenarios and notes alleged paired visits between Saxton Wes George and Mrs George.
A Washington report notes growing calls to denounce the Swiss treaty due to its reciprocity terms with France. The pact bars favors to any nation not matched by the other party, complicating European and Latin American access and potential compensation requirements before 1900. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Dominican Republic relations and local economic strains push wages and prices higher.
Philadelphia April 18 The Quay trial heard expert accountant Meyer Goldsmith for under five minutes as the defense began cross examination. The state treasurer deposited 106000 on Aug 3 1516 making total state deposits 600000. Two days later a loan to Richard R Quay was extended on a note endorsed by Senator Quay. The witness could not confirm loan repayment and noted interest on state funds was paid to the treasurer. Discrepancies arose over loans charged against Quay totaling 57084 and a remaining 128250 difference from 185805. The defense limited the witness to bank books while noting stock margin adjustments and stock purchases affecting alleged loans.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long ordered the Marblehead to join Rear Admiral Kauts command for Pacific duties. Texas may be kept ready for Pacific duty if needed. A survey of the San Juan river mouth and the gulf of Para is assigned to the gunboat Marietta.
Chicago April 18 President Mediintey is to be asked to open the first stage gate of the sanitary canal at Lockport on October 9 to release waters into the Desplaines river. Elaborate ceremonies are planned with trains from Chicago and nearby towns, inviting guests from along the Desplaines and Illinois rivers and from St. Louis and other Mississippi river cities toward New Orleans.
The message states that the first shot in the war is to move up the Mississippi to St Louis. River gauges show 15 feet at the point, a level expected to hold. The Nashville vessel draws 1 foot and can reach this depth without trouble. Mayor Zeigenheim plans a holiday on Nashville’s arrival with city officials entertaining and a large demonstration.
April 18 in Washington, Secretary Hay hosts the Samoan high commission at his residence. It is the first meeting of the commission, informal and somber as they get acquainted. a chance to discuss the Samoan topic. The commission will depart on its mission tomorrow.
Berlin April 18 The meat inspection bill dominates the Reichstag session with Dr Viel Huten of the reform party accusing authorities of selling tainted meat to Americans and urging stronger protection of American meats against adulterated foreign products amid calls for safeguarding domestic food supplies.
Loulaville April 18 Alfred Austrian and JH Stoll went to Chicago to confer with Levi Mayer about forming a rye whiskey trust and consolidating county interests. The five liquor trusts may pool soon with a New York pool to follow. Mayer declines comment as key parties meet to finalize a national consolidation plan.
Washington April 18 The cabinet meeting announced major diplomatic changes. W W Rockhill becomes minister to Greece and reviews that port Arthur Sherburne Mardy of New Hampshire is promoted to minister to Persia. William P Lord ex governor of Oregon named minister to Persia. John K Lewin formerly Idaho governor appointed minister to Portugal succeeding Lawrence Townsend transferred to Belgium. Bellamy Storer moves to Madrid.
The Wade court of Inquiry met in the forenoon behind closed doors to seek a plan for bringing the Inquirer to a close. Major Lave attended part of the session on behalf of General Miles and urged summoning additional witnesses. The conference adjourned without a firm conclusion.
April reports Wille and the Thay royal party visiting Bagsarl as a balcony at the school venue gave way. Fourteen children were wounded while a man named Caglian died in the incident near Dassarl in the gulf region.
A national tile consortium is planned with the Encaustic Tile Company of America as the new corporate entity. The proposed capitalization totals 7 million dollars with 8 million in preferred stock and 4 million in common stock.
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