23 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1900
Page
1
A newspaper notice announces a colored ticket sale across the store. Every furniture item on the third floor and items in the basement China Gunsware Hardware and other departments will bear Red White or Blue tickets indicating eligibility for discount. Shoppers may save five to ten dollars on pieces like bookcases dining room tables china cabinets and whatnot marked twenty dollars.
Hennessy’s store advertises a limited lot of 120 Perfect Steel Ranges made of cold rolled steel with duplex grate, nickel trim, and enamel finish. Four sizes offered No 1 to No 4 with ovens from 16 to 20 inches and high closets, priced from 29.50 to 42.50, claiming fuel savings and sturdy construction.
Washington April 28 Senator Chandler reported the privileges and elections committee findings that William A Clark of Montana was not duly elected to the United States Senate. The report cites bribery and corrupt practices by Clark agents and violations of Montana election laws, urging prompt Senate action to sever Clark’s contested seat and deter future misconduct.
London reports General Rundle pressing toward Wepener amid Boer resistance. Dispatches note Dewit and Villers arrival at Thaba N Chu and an attack on 3,000 British led by Gatacre misattributed to Rundle. Reports from Brandfort and Ladysmith describe small British losses and quiet fronts as Pretoria pleads for neutral watch. A Norfolk meeting of the National Boer relief fund features Congressman Smith and George W. Van Siclen, with Boer-flag diplomacy triggering a diplomatic protest over color dipping.
London reports indicate Boers reinforce defenses around Pretoria and Kroonstad with 69 guns and 8 mile defensive circuit. Roberts can outflank to force evacuation while Boers muster 8000 to 10000 men near Dewetsdorp and Wepeéner. Mafeking, Methuen, and 14 Streams operations noted amid inconclusive midwar dispatches.
A Norfolk harbor incident lifts a Transvaal flag aboard the Polar Star ship and stirs concern among ship masters after the Danish vessel left Brooklyn and neared Point Confort. The flag-raising by Captain Cullison triggers an international tension note in a Journal and Advertiser special from Norfolk.
In Wikerstroom on Sunday April 22 the Boers tried to turn the British right wing but were detected by yeomanry and infantry. Guns opened fire and drove them back, extending the position. No British casualties reported. Many Boers proceeding southward.
Joaquin Balabe, an Oakland murderer, was hanged at San Quentin. He killed Charles B. Gates in Oakland on March 27, 1898. Gates was an aged cripple and a vendor. Balabe robbed the corpse of a watch and $24 after the crime. He had been twice reprieved before the sentence was affirmed by the state supreme court.
Investigators reopen the turf scandal inquiry tonight under Western Turf Association stewards. Ben Worrigan avoids direct charges against the boy while Joe Piggott claims he was wronged and seeks a fair chance to explain. The Sly case is under review as Dan Hanton's farmhand denies stuffing or meddling with the mare.
April opening meeting of the North Montana Round Up Association saw good attendance. The program was perfected and an adjournment taken until this afternoon to allow the executive committee time to report. Mayor Edwards welcomed the visitors to Helena and Governor Smith delivered an address of welcome.
The trial of Dr. B S Kellogg for second degree murder in the death of Mrs Hredla of East Helena began in district court. Proceedings started around noon with the jury not yet seated.
To stop payment J. M. Nell won a temporary injunction from Judge McIntire of the district court barring the state auditor from drawing a warrant for FS supplies to the State Publishing company. The writ is returnable April 28 and reopens the Independent versus State Publishing dispute over the state printing.
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