21 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
1
This morning every article on the Third Floor and all items in the Basement carry discount tickets. Each new first-class piece will bear red, white or blue tickets signaling savings from one quarter to one half the regular price. Spread the word to friends planning house notices. Fine Bugs Oriental and Domestic.
General Methuen's column at Swatskopfontein ordered to Boshof as 2000 Boers with two guns attacked. The British held the line from a hill until the convoy reached safety, suffering some casualties while the Boers, despite bold assaults, were repelled to within 400 yards.
On Friday April 20 Generals Chermside and Rundle moved toward Dendorp, engaging Boers at noon and fighting into darkness. Artillery silenced two Boer guns while British casualties were light, mainly among yeomanry and mounted infantry. London reports Lord Roberts stating Rundle’s force held strong positions near the town, drove the enemy from a new position, and remained engaged with continued casualties including two severely wounded and eight others slightly wounded.
London reports General Chermisdes and Rundle nearing Wepener to relieve a besieged colonial force, with Portugal sending 700 troops to Lourenco Marques. Major General Prettyman forms mounted police and provincial commissions as reinforcements press the Boers. Firing near Sundays River and skirmishes at Klipdam noted from Ladysmith.
British patrols yesterday found a new Boer party on the British left in the same area as before, with no firing this time. Native deserters corroborate reports of fortifications and strength along the Bixgarsberg range as Boers establish a large hospital and build field hospitals at various railroad towns.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey hesitates to issue a political statement. Close associates urge prompt action while others urge silence as golden. Dewey weighs gains against potential risk and watches developments in Georgia and Texas where delegates could shift Bryan’s south to support him. His friends hope Cleveland’s indirect support might spur a statement, but timing remains crucial.
New York April 21 The American Wire and Steel directors at a special meeting voted unanimously to authorize price reductions. John W Gates says the move vindicates his claim that the steel business has peaked and will decline. He predicts mills will not reopen immediately despite lower prices.
A Washington dispatch reports mutiny aboard the coast survey steamer Eagle at San Juan Porto Rico leaving no clear authority to punish insubordination on another ship Magre. Lieutenant Senn asks if a summary court martial can be ordered and awaits Rear Admiral Farquhar’s instructions after Secretary Long referred the matter to Acting Judge Lemley.
New York dispatch from Colon dated April 7 reports rebels growing stronger across Colombia despite contrary claims. Rumors claim General Casablanca defeated and prisoner with thousands joining liberals, though credibility is suspect. Insurgents reportedly control Santander and Tolima excluding Hordu, and span Boyacá and Cundinamarca provinces as the revolt continues.
Reports say insurgents seized Rio Hacha and push toward Santa Marta as government troops plan a renewed attack. If victorious, the insurgents would move on to Barranquilla while General Palacio sails from Barranquilla with three steamers and 1,100 men for a Magdalena river port, leaving 1,400 to guard the city amid scarce provisions since river freight boats have not ascended for months.
Washington dispatch reports no new army posts will be legislated this session though many bills seek to add posts and reorganize the regular army. Secretary Root held hearings upon delegations urging location of posts to aid enactment of expansion measures.
The San Francisco mint reports California’s 1899 gold and silver production at 15.84 million dollars, gold 15.236 million and silver 504 thousand. Gold declined from 1898 by 570 thousand while silver rose by 89 thousand, due to a dry season. 16,701 miners were employed in state mines. Klondike receipts rose strongly to 16.254 million with gold leading at 15.987 million and silver 267 thousand.
Meriden Mississippi April 21 flood toll rises with railroads likely facing over one million dollars in losses. Traffic may not resume on the five lines centered here before Monday or Tuesday as southern streams continue to rise. Waterworks pumping station at Jackson is flooded threatening a water famine.
Minneapolis April 21 An announcement of a change in the title of the silver Republican party was issued by executive Agent Corser. Lincoln Republicans to succeed Free Silver Republicans and the National Silver Republican Party to yield to the Lincoln Republican party. Transfer to take place at Kansas City July 4 when the national convention meets with Free Silver Republicans and Democrats in session.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley arrived in New York at 11 20 AM and were driven to the Manhattan hotel. They were met by Rev Arthur J Brown and members of the Ecumenical conference hospitality committee including W S Hawk Morris K Jessup C N Bliss Abner McKinley and Alcott Jackson.
In Frankfort on April 21 the Colson trial moves to defense argument after all evidence has been admitted. Prosecutors rested, defense counsel began presenting their case this morning.
Washington April 21 The house committee on Insular affairs approved an amendment to the Foraker resolution on Porto Rico. It would render franchises and concessions inoperative until the president approves them and impose strict limits on private corporation charters.
Washington weighs an ultimatum to the sultan of Turkey to pay $100,000 to U.S. citizens. If not, diplomatic ties may be severed and a naval plan considered to seize Smyrna’s customs, while professionals warn of broader European involvement and Armenian safety concerns.
United States chargé d affaires Lloyd C Griscom held a long private audience with the sultan in Constantinople on April 21. The meeting is unprecedented and seen as important amid strain over the indemnity question. Porte officials claim no knowledge of Washington's state on the issue.
In Quiapo market Manila a week long outbreak shows fifteen plague cases with fourteen deaths. Market stalls sit in filthy wooden buildings where keepers live with families. Several deaths locally traced to market infection. 260 rifles and seven thousand rounds of ammunition reported with insurgents. Dr. Burger travels with expedition to urge surrender.
The plant occupying Nos 14 19 North Sixth street was practically destroyed today by fire. Efforts were made to publish the edition as usual with local papers offering assistance. Estimated loss about 50000 dollars with 21000 dollars insured.
Sidney Cavit lowered the American swimming record for 100 yards to 1 minute 2 seconds. Chancellor Alexander T. McGill died at his Jersey City residence after a year of illness from overwork. The California Packing Company, led by president E. J. Cole, assigned assets to Juda Neuman for creditors, with claims exceeding 80,000 dollars against Cole who cites 40,000 dollars in assets.
Vancouver reports Sydney Board of Health warns no quick end to bubonic plague with eight to nine months likely. Steamer traffic reorganized, wharves isolated, and disinfection underway as officials urge inoculation and rat eradication amid widespread fear. Additional items note Norfolk Island drought, New Britain earthquakes, and a Balmain mining disaster with five fatalities.
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