20 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
1
This morning a third floor furniture and basement house furnishings sale offers every article with a discount off regular price. Each item is new first class and marked with a red white or blue ticket indicating the reduced price.
A color coded sale announces red for 25 percent white for 33 percent and blue for 50 percent off on the newest goods. Shoppers are urged to tell housekeeping friends about the savings and the favorable deal on regular values.
Washington April 20 report on the senate privileges and elections committee to consider Senator Clark of Montana faces delay due to textual changes in the report. A meeting is now unlikely before Monday, with possible dissent among Pettus Harris and McComas over how the state court episode and Campbell Whiteside connections are treated. The panel is likely to declare Clark’s seat vacant, while unanimity exists on charges against him and failures to disclose campaign expenditures.
In Washington on April 20, Senator Bacon offered two resolutions seeking details on army officers salaries for civil duties beyond regular pay and expenditures for officers quarters and equipment. Both resolutions were objected to and deferred. Hale reported the urgency deficiency bill conference. Gallinger proposed a treasury tax revenue substitute. resolution approved. Cullom explained the Hawaiian government bill conference work.
Washington House proceedings centered on war claims while the naval affairs committee pressed ahead with the naval appropriation bill. A roll call split the committee 100 to 97, resuming consideration. Cannon sought unanimous consent to modify an amendment on the naval academy allowing Navy contracts up to six million dollars after plans approval. In a separate move the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee altered the Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill by striking fortification provisions, aiming for early consideration.
Large-scale floods devastate Mississippi rail lines including Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi, halting mail and trains. Bridges swept away near Enterprise and Shubuta, cities inundated, rivers Chicakahawsay and Pascagoula rising, with reported drownings near Meriden and Hattiesburg and unknown death tolls.
J H Smith president of Industrial Trades Union at 161 163 Michigan avenue was arrested on a warrant charging robbery and disorderly conduct. Frank Gustavsen carpenter alleges Smith drew a revolver, took 46 dollars and papers, and threatened him to stay silent after a brief talk about a foreman position. Two men described as stars helped arrest Gustavsen and forced him to sign a paper he could not read. Gustavsen says officers then paid him a dollar and sent him away. Smith denies recognition of Gustavsen. a hearing is expected this afternoon.
New Orleans faces a mounting flood disaster as days of heavy rains continue. The city contains about 500 waterbound travelers unable to return home and uncertain when they can leave. Early reports show damages in the millions with far-reaching losses to residents and businesses.
A Washington dispatch reports that Morammedans may be drawn into fighting in the Philippines if tensions with Turkey escalate. Ali Ferrouh Bey met with officials as the United States presses demands over unpaid funds tied to missionary claims and broader Turkey relations.
A Washington dispatch says the president may submit treaties with Costa Rica and Nicaragua to cede a five mile wide neutral strip along the proposed canal. The shift would grant the United States policing rights while allowing troop movements by the two nations under strict limits. The treaties reportedly guarantee canal neutrality for world shipping.
Reports say John Peters, a Black man, assaulted 18 year old Minx Katie Richie near Tazewell. Bloodhounds led to capture, jail mob stormed the jail, Peters confessed, and was hanged after being dragged 20 yards toward the woods and shot multiple times.
London April 20 reports indicate fever is decimating the Mafeking garrison while Lord Roberts may be moving toward Pretoria. Capetown dispatches note tighter censorship as troops advance and Boer forces retreat north of Bloemfontein amid slow progress through ruined country. Cecil Rhodes returns to Capetown with Madeira trip planned. Lady Gatacre travels to meet him. General Joubert succumbs, and Botha is gazetted to command Transvaal forces.
Special dispatch from Bloemfontein reports fighting six miles north of Glenn near Kuree Siding. Boers’ strength unknown. British infantry with artillery hold a strong position on a large dam at present.
At a volksraad meeting in Kroonstad April 20 President Steyn denounced Lord Roberts proclamation as treachery and said Britain's aim was destruction with their last hope being to appeal to the en lightened powers to intervene.
Pretoria dispatch reports Major General Schalkenburger has been gazetted to succeed Joubert as vice commander. The announcement dated April 20 indicates a key leadership change in the South African command structure.
Not Mentioned. nkfort Kentucky April 202 When the court clerk read the names announced as indicted Governor W. B. Tayier not mentioned The report lists the indictments read and notes the omission of Governor Tayier.
In Constantinople on April 20, officials report broad approval of the U S government stance on American losses in Armenia. Observers urge powers to pursue indemnities and higher duties alike. Negotiations run in Washington with U S Minister Strauss present.
Advices from Pearlington report the Pearl River reaching its highest level since 1874. Water has covered first floors of stores along the river and residents on the Louisiana side have abandoned homes to seek safety across the Mississippi border.
Washington April 20 The senate committee on military affairs agreed to report a reorganization bill for the army The measure creates the rank of lieutenant general for the senior major general and grants major general rank to the adjutant general of the army with several amendments.
Mischarge in bankruptcy grants John H. Haverly relief wiping out $174.17% of debts. Mary McPherson Young of St Louis dies at Palace hotel. Nisqually valley farmers report kaolin deposit nine miles from Eatonville. Earl Russell and Mollie Cook granted divorce by Genoa court. American Bridge Company formed in New York with $1,000,000 capital. Morgan & Co. to finance consolidation involving major steel bridge makers.
Houston April 20 The trans Mississipp congress opened with Perkins address. A F Prouty gave a major speech and received thanks. Gov Francis praised the Louisiana Purchase centennial expo idea and urged congress funding with St Louis raising ten million. He warned delay could end the plan. A resolution favored $5,000,000 US aid contingent on state funds.
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