27 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement touts the Kin Hee Quick Coffee pot as a wonder of the age. It offers free cups of Kin Hee Mocha and Java to visitors at Hen nessy's Basement Bazar for several days starting Thursday morning. The pot comes in one, two, and three quart sizes and coffee costs 40 cents a pound.
The April 27 Galena event honored General Grant’s birthday with Governor Roosevelt delivering the principal oration. A special train carried Roosevelt Nellie Grant Sartoris and other dignitaries as Turner hall hosted the program, invoking duty and perseverance in foreign policy and the Philippines.
The Times prints that over one million acres of rich farm lands were secured by syndicates in North Dakota, with the deal reported from New York dated April 27. The action covers four months of negotiation and transfer activity affecting large land parcels.
President Mellen disclosed that lands in Minnesota once owned by a raid were sold to a St. Paul syndicate for about 750 000 dollars while the Northern Pacific treasury likely gained around 2 000 000 dollars from the overall sale. He said the Manitoba lines would not be extended but would remain with friendly relations to governments.
Cambridge Maryland April 27 a German family Carl Kernig his wife and son were found dead at their rural home seven miles from Cambridge each with a noose. Strangulation suspected. Bodies decomposed suggesting the acts occurred days earlier. Last sighting was Saturday when elder Kernig visited Cambridge and drew 600 pounds from a bank. no trace of the money. Authorities believe the son aided in the killings then hanged himself.
A Chicago committee of southern railroad operators consults with Order of Railway Telegraphers leaders about a sympathetic strike to aid southern workers. Plans discussed include fundraising and coordinated action east of the Mississippi with visits to major rail centers. The Erie and Pittsburg & Western telegraphers seek wage increases as part of the era’s first major strike. Over 47,000 telegraphers in the United States belong to the union.
The dispatch reports growing interest in Hokkidin gold deposits in northern Japan with 3500 miles of river beds and 1760000 acres of productive area. It notes foreign ownership relaxation, a 37 acre prospect in Yokohama, and an expert from California joining plans to start operations. Also mentions Formosa clash, emigration medical exams, and crown prince wedding gifts including a 2000 yen gold ink stand and a gold incense burner.
President McKinley arrived in Washington from Canton after a lengthy journey. He will stay at the executive residence to confer with aides before upcoming duties.
Fire near Ottawa and Hull raged from yesterday afternoon, with 12,000 to 15,000 homeless and 4 people reported dead. Total damage estimated at 15 to 20 million dollars, with insurance around 12 million. Describes wind directions, ongoing risks, and relief efforts by cities and governments.
Greenburg Pa April 27. Geo Stonecowich and John Mickelick wagered 26 cents that blasting powder in kegs would ignite. A lit match touched off the blast killing Mickelick and wounding others. the body lay at the morgue, others expected to recover.
Andrew Carnegie argues in the May Century that large aggregations of capital benefit both rich and poor. He contends that attempts to monopolize staple manufacture undermine competition and harm the public. The essay, titled Popular Illusions About Trusts, is featured in New York.
London April 27 dispatch from Lord Roberts notes Warren appointed governor of Griqualand as Boers concentrate in the Free State. British critics debate French’s maneuvers near Paardeberg while assessing rear actions and potential isolation of Boer forces. Casualties include Col. Otter. Canadians and Marshals praised for their service.
Thousands of persons witnessed the queen's landing at Holyhead after her Ireland tour. The royal special train left Holyhead at 11 oclock amid cheers. In Chester the mayor and corporation welcomed her with an address on her revival there.
Berkeley April 27 The crack Taloon city team of California has been chosen to represent the city in the east. The lineup includes captain Withen Bram, Anthony Cadogan, Maplin, Hroughton, Te Woolsey, Moser, J. Hoffman, and AJ Walsh.
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