22 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
Local advertisement from Montana declares a shift in home bathing habits with porcelain tubs and other bath luxuries now common. It promotes Hennessy’s as the biggest and best stock in Montana and urges customers to invest in comfortable bathing sets and robes at highlighted prices.
Advert reads Turkish bath robes in light and dark stripes and figures. Full length robes offered at prices 4.00 7.00 and 8.00 dollars, with a variety of colors and shadings. Offer emphasizes better quality and larger selection of styles.
Bath Sets shown include a full length Bath Tub er, bath slimmers, two bath towels and a pair mittens to match priced at $12.00 per set.
Turkish bath rugs in several styles colorings and sizes are on display in this department offering a range of sizes and patterns for bath and decor needs.
The article highlights luxurious robes and lounging gowns crafted from fine blankets and rich textures. It emphasizes stylish finishes and an air of opulence in home wear, noting high quality fabrics and refined design.
The notice lists bath sets including a full length hooded robe with girdle, slippers, two towels, and mittens. Color options include light hues with pink stripes, priced at 7.50 to 10.00 per set depending on style and matching color schemes.
New and pretty neckwear styles arrive with black chiffon ruffs and collars, bows, and jabots. Features include long accordion ruffs, plaited edges, and Liberty silk collars and bows in black, blue, pink, and lavender. Prices range from 5 cents to $9.00, with satin collars and chiffon bows matching from $1.75 to $2.00.
Washington reports from Admiral Remey detail American and allied forces in the Chinese campaign. Date lines place British Japanese and Chinese combat near Tien Tsin eight miles from the city, with sequence toward the imperial palace and forbidden city. Casualty notes include Captain Reilly killed and multiple American wounded along with Chinese losses.
Washington August 22 Casualty report from General Chaffee lists fourteenth infantry Company H G G Hauser and others wounded August 14 and 15. Captain Henry J Reilly and several soldiers killed in action August 15. Includes numerous wounded in various companies and the Fifth Artillery Battery F.
Washington August 22 The acting secretary of state announces a reply was made today to Minister Wu’s messages from Bar lane Chang dated the 1th and 3m instant regarding stopping hostile remonstrances and appointing a representative to negotiate with Ching. The correspondence will not be published until tomorrow morning.
A London dispatch cited by the Tribune notes renewed pessimism among officials and remnants of the political class following the allies' advance on Pekin. The report criticizes the lack of direct communication with allied command at the front and questions Admiral Bruce's telegram.
A London dispatch reports renewed particulars of the Pekin assault by allied forces. The Shanghai correspondent claims dynamite breached the walls. Fears arise that communications between Pekin and Tsin may be cut as Chinese forces are believed to be in the area.
The dispatch notes French forces bound for the Far East will not proceed to Taku but will be landed at Ton King. The Times says the U S government reply to Li Hung Chang’s negotiation offer reflects the united stance of all involved powers.
Lord Roberts dispatch dated August 21 describes Lieut Col Stilwell reconnoitering near Ventersburg where Boers were engaged. Two British soldiers wounded and several officers missing. Hamilton crossed the Crocodile river as Paget and Baden-Powell fought the Commandses near De Wet. One lieutenant and two men killed. another officer wounded along with six men.
Washington reports a conference among the president Secretary of State and Acting Secretary Adee produced a drafted reply to Li Hung Chang. The message will be delivered to Minister Wu and is expected to be made public later.
New York August 22 Charles W Tweed general counsel and second vicepresident of the Southern Pacific railroad stated the Huntington will may be made public by Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning There were several important matters under consideration and not ready until midweek There is no comment on the vacancy caused by Huntington death but efforts will continue to run affairs as before.
President Hubbard appoints Daniel O'Dell as chairman with Charles Ide Paul Galatt John A Carteorn Jr and Edward Scott to study a modern clearing house for futures contracts. The plan would clear contracts for future delivery immediately, aiming to boost market efficiency and activity despite mixed opinions among members.
Pretoria Tuesday August 21 The trial of Lieutenant Cordun formerly of the Transvaal artillery on charges of involvement in the plot to kidnap General Lord Roberts is concluded. The prisoner is found guilty on all counts but sentencing is deferred until the court's findings are approved by Lord Roberts.
Secret intelligence reports from Monday indicate British learn that Louis Schalkburger 5,000 Boers have gathered at Much ladodorp with the entire Boer force near Aulery including heavy artillery for Beerty at Pretoria.
W J Bryan spoke in Auburn Nebraska on August 22 in the first congressional district, urging voters to choose Democrat G W Berger and the party ticket. He attacked Republican imperialism, warned against Philippine annexation and militarism, and framed the United States as a republic serving the people, not an empire.
Chicago union leaders threaten a pre Labor Day strike of all building trades. Plumbers already ordered out, with plans to pull in other unions working on sites. Officials say contractors misread labor strength, as many workers are already union members and ready to halt work to prove the unions still have power.
Italian police agents will travel to New York to observe anarchist activity. A Rome dispatch says staff from the Italian detective bureau will arrive soon to monitor incidents and report back to Rome.
With American approval a 30‑man unit of secret special agents will operate in centers with many Italians. They report to an inspector based in New York, supported by a foreclan budget of 50,000 dollars.
Six men died in a Guthrie Oklahoma well collapse, a Tacoma man was killed by a switch engine, and a 8000 foot log raft sailed from Seattle to San Francisco. Census shows Minneapolis 22718 ahead of St Paul 163642, with local deaths, marriages, riots, and political talks across America.
An official dispatch from Corea reports that the rebel Nive attacked Song Sing, burning government buildings there. Other items note the Daughters of St. George holding their sixteenth annual convention in Chicago with a reception at the Saratoga hotel and gatherings of lodge members from various states.
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