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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
4
Japanese papers publish a letter from the Chinese emperor urging unity with Japan to deter western powers. The message urges swift suppression of rioters and relief for foreign ministers to avert open hostilities, with Japan pledging to protect China’s interests during future peace talks.
Three steamers arrived at Nome with large gold cargoes while the northern camp reports smallpox nearly gone though pneumonia remains common. New creeks yield rich bench claims on Anvil and Dexter. fifty shafts reached bedrock across Anvil and Grouse. Eskimo relief efforts continue with the Meteor delivering tents and care. many deaths and widespread suffering noted.
Citizens back a plan to reserve land for an 85 mile railroad line running behind Nome from Golivan bay to Port Clarence. Officials say surveyors will be in the field this year and construction may start early next spring.
In Havana August the press condemns the Cuban judiciary as corrupt with a nationwide network. Newspapers claim judges take fees for trials and that clerks, once bench associates, arrange representation and fees, influencing rulings and outcomes.
Father Stenmans reports Archbishop Chappelle in the Philippines as Holy See representative adjusting Catholic church affairs under American ownership. He says Archbishop Nogales with five Spaniard bishops aid Chappelle. He notes American officers strive for peace but predict long guerrilla warfare.
New York reports that Paul Jensen, 89, a counterfeiter arrested in East Rutherford New Jersey three weeks earlier, hanged himself in Hudson county jail last night. He strangled himself with a rope fashioned from torn clothing, found dead in his cell with feet on the floor. Jensen had been held to await action by the United States grand jury after being brought before Commissioner Romaine.
San Francisco August 9 The customs regulations issued at Manila will be examined by the board overseeing tariff revision. Colonel Clarence R Edwards acting asistant adjutant general notified local merchants that the military governor at Manila has asked for a report from the collector of customs and the findings will be shared with manufacturers and merchants promptly.
Rev Jonathan Lees head of the London Missionary Society arrived aboard the Empress of India and praised Chinese converts for defending during the siege. He criticized foreign diplomats as inexperienced, citing Pekin’s closed doors and a warning to visiting ladies about danger.
A London dispatch reports waning public interest in the South African war as Parliament ends a session with sharp exchanges over communications with the Transvaal. Campaign talk hints an autumn election. meanwhile reinforcements prepare to sail next week.
A C olumn recounts a march from Tien Tsin toward Pekin through marshy, muddy terrain. It notes rice fields, embankments, and dirt tracks along the railway, with dust storms and fever risks for troops. Xiaoming Kal Keo details terrain challenges and Chinese miles versus English miles.
Nelson Story & Co. of South Butte Montana faced claims totaling over 100000 dollars tied to the murder case of Mrs Kate Adams. Key expenses include autopsy and analysis by Professor Witt haus amounting to 18000 dollars. Dispute centers on whether these and other bills are excessive with Controller Coler resisting full payment.
Brief notes indicate the committee has completed preparations and the final rules are now in the hands of the prime.
The Rev Charles Sheldon of Ropes, Kansas, returns aboard the Teutonic after visiting London for the Christian Endeavor society meeting. He plans to stay in the eastern states on an eight month leave and may not return west soon.
In an interview President Hill of the Great Northern states all obstacles to Seattle improvements are removed and ground clearing for trackage passenger depots and freight warehouses will begin by September 1. He will travel to Everett tomorrow for several hours before continuing.
Shake into tour shoes Allen's Foot-Hase powder relieves painful smarting nervous feet growing nails and bunions. Instantly eases sting from corns and bunions. Promises comfort and fits all sizes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free for 36 cents in stamps.
Charley Langlois promotes large excursion parties with a 30-seat Tally Ho coach hauled by gray horses. He lists smaller conveyances for any party size and schedules two crystal springs stages at 10am 2pm 5pm and 8pm from Pride of Butte Statiles Granite corner Alaska.
The State School of Mines at Butte Montana offers a four year course in mining and electrical engineering with two 20 week terms per year. First term opens September 11 1940 tuition free to residents of Montana. For further information address N R Leonard Butte Mont.
Great Northern Railway announces cheap excursions to Chicago and Detroit with round trips. Tickets go on sale August 24 and 28. For details, inquire at the city ticket office, 41 North Main Street, with J. Be Dawson as General Agent.
Board of County Commissioners Bow County announces a Board of Equalization session for 100 year assessment rolls. Hearings run from Monday July to August 1. Tax payers must appear and state grievances. By order the board. B Moban, County Clerk.
Walter Camp and fellow members of the collegiate football rules committee were active in New York on August 3, discussing revisions and potential changes to the game. The meeting aimed to address rule interpretations and improve play safety and fairness.
A mid century ad style excerpt quotes two women praising Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. Mrs Gizo of Brooklyn and another unnamed woman recount years of medical treatment followed by swift improvement after using the remedy. The letters express gratitude and recommend the product to others.
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