25 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
1
An early 20th century promo describes the Kin Hee Quick Coffee Pot as a new device praised for speed and efficiency. Hen nessy’s Basement Bazar offers free cups of Kin Hee Mocha and Java to visitors for several days starting Thursday, claiming faster brewing and superior results. Prices listed: Kin Hee Coffee costs 40c a pound, with pots in one two and three quart sizes.
A sale listing advertises Keiths satin finish note paper in 24 sheet packs with matching envelopes, octavo size Crushed Parchment Bond paper in 24 sheet sets, and hand stamped Butte Montana stationery in blue and red with 24 sheets and envelopes. Also offers extra superfine note paper in fancy boxes at reduced prices from regular values.
London reports that Dewersdorp fell to the Chermide at 9:30 this morning and Pole-Carew's division moved to Roodekop with minimal casualties. Lord Roberts planned further movements to trap the Boers in the Orange Free State, with French aiding from the north as 40,000 troops converge near Wepener and Paardeburg.
The New York dispatch reports Rita Ruiz, widow of Dr. Ricardo Ruiz murdered in Guanabacao prison in 1896, obtaining the chair used for his last message. General Fitzhugh Lee possessed the chair before passing it to the British vice consul, Jerome, then returning it to Havana. Ruiz dipped his nails in blood to write a farewell blessing to his children and wife on the chair’s back.
The Portland chamber of commerce took up seeking a 40 appropriation from Congress for a portage road around the Columbia River obstruction at The Dalles. It aims to frame the bill to show the portage railway as preliminary to a boat canal and formed a committee to pursue the matter. It plans to obtain memorials from major Oregon Idaho and eastern Washington commercial bodies to urging legislatures Congress and delegations from the states to act.
Washington April 24 judiciary committee favored a report on a bill to indemnify foreigners harmed in person or property by mobs in the United States. The measure stems from the Louisiana lynching of Italians and Italy's embassy representations. It would cover cases a year before enactment, potentially relating to the Louisiana affair.
H C Ripley and party, under the U S canal commission, left for Darien to survey the area from Darien harbor to Caledonia bay on the Atlantic side. They will explore the Sabane Tuyra and Chucuaque rivers, with letters for Chepiguana and Pinogla authorities. Accompanying Ripley are Moasin Haney De Motter and Dr Mandel.
Reports say the siege at Wepener remains largely unresolved with Hoer forces attacking Colonel Dalgety’s northern position from Maseru. Dalgety’s defense appears to have stalled a final Hoer push aimed at forcing a retreat and securing a safe withdrawal for his garrison.
A two month inquiry in Washington into reports a conspiracy against Canada over the Boer War found no evidence of any plot in the United States. Officials said representations by British officials did not yield proof of efforts to destroy the Welland canal.
The speaker condemned William J. Bryan as wrong on every question and said Republicans must do their duty for McKinley’s triumphant re election. Committees on resultations and permanent organization were named and a recess was taken until 2 30 p m.
An explosion at a Larimore Pennsylvania home last night blew the structure apart. One man was killed, eight others and a girl were seriously injured, and two more men sustained injuries likely fatal. Hospitalized were John McMickelick George Stoncowick John Jon Christina Stoncowick John Stoncowick Jos. Stoncowick. Authorities believe blasting powder or dynamite stored in the house ignited by a lamp. The deceased's name had not yet been learned.
Harrisburg April 25 The state convention nominated candidates for auditor general two congressmen at large and thirty two presidential electors and eight delegates for Philadelphia. Quay's backers controlled the meeting opposing Grow renomination with Flood as the alternative. The platform endorses McKinley and calls for naval expansion and American shipbuilding. The convention backed electing U S senators by the people and praised Quay and Governor Stone with Penrose commended. The auditor general candidate was Hardinsburgh and the vote for at large congressman favored Fourderer over Grow and Flood.
The steamer Australia brings advices from Honolulu dated April 17 stating the plague seems to have entirely disappeared. The United States consul issued the first clean bill of health to a vessel since December 12, the schooner Hertha Miner, which sailed for Puget Sound on the 17th.
The Republican state convention met at noon to choose four delegates at large and ratify district selections for the national convention in Philadelphia. James G. Monahan of Dave Linguin was chosen temporary chairman.
Washington April 25 The conference report on the Hawaiian government bill was agreed to in the senate. The senate also took up the case of Senator Scott of West Virginia, with Pettus requesting a postponement until tomorrow. The agricultural appropriation bill was then taken up.
The Ohio Republican state convention met in Columbus at 1 p m to dissolve a temporary setup and seat contested delegates from Washington county. The platform praised President McKinley, reaffirmed St Louis principles, and backed expansion, gold standard, and expanded opportunity. Nominations were read by acclamation for state officers and electors. votes settled between Grosvenor and Hanna for various posts before adjourning sine die.
Washington April 2 The House resumed post office appropriations with $725,000 for pneumatic tubes up $800,000 over last year amid a two hour clash. Moody of Massachusetts attacked the service's history and alleged improper financial ties involving longtime officials and contractor stock payments. The House voted to strike out the entire pneumatic tube appropriation.
A six story tenement at 74 Porayth Street caught fire early today killing Hannah Liebowitz Alelle Liebowitz and Joseph Liebowitz all children. Three others suffered facial and hand burns while escaping but are not seriously injured. Damage estimated at 300 000 dollars.
Congresswoman Fowler will present Elizabeth New Jersey with a fully equipped public library building costing one hundred thousand and one dollars. The gift marks a significant civic enhancement funded by the congressman for the city’s access to books and services.
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Mont April 46 The jury was selected to try the state against Dr BE Kellogg for causing the death of Mrs Hrella of East Tena by wiregal methods Mr Hrella husband and first witness dominated the day The defense raised numerous objections but the court overruled them
Ta Salle Mississippi April 25 1800 coal miners employed by Spring Valley Coal company halted work as a strike action begins. Local officials confirm disruption and pending negotiations.
Seattle April 4. C. A. Pitcher, a winning man, poisoned himself at a local lodging house this morning. Despondency over financial troubles is said to have been the cause. Trate Citizen- am going to kill you, viv, for calling to Var, Western Editor. That won't change my opinion at all. Detroit Free Press.
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