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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
In New York on December 1 the cargo of coffee from the plague ship J W Taylor remains under quarantine. Health officials refuse comment, saying the coffee cannot land, while the Hehters lighters will be released from quarantine by Saturday if eight days pass. If the coffee lands it will be seized and condemned as unsanitary.
The will of Tate Vice-President Hobart was filed for probate in Paterson New Jersey. The estate is understood to be about two and a half million dollars with the widow receiving one million dollars and half of the remainder. Son Garret Hobart Jr. would inherit the other half at majority after bequests are settled.
London reports indicate pressure on Kimberley garrison eased by General Methuen’s advances, with relief possible soon. Mafeking sorties under Colonel Kekewich inflicted losses on the Boers. Pretoria dispatches note ongoing British efforts to join Kimberley forces as expected Dutch attacks loom near Colenso and Frere.
A southbound passenger train collided head on with a freight near Albuquerque twelve miles south of here. Conductor Daven sustained a severe facial injury. passenger Miss unknown received unspecified injuries. CG Hutchinson of Arizona badly crushed and may die. Head on a Pinney of the freight train badly injured. several others were injured and required immediate medical attention. The wreck occurred in clear weather. details and exact pull orders were not available.
The cabinet discussed the president's message noting finishing touches remain only on the Philippines portion. The full collapse of the Insurrection may be announced before sending to Congress. The president will wait to Tuesday to avoid Monday reading due to Hobart's death in Senate leadership.
A London dispatch reports military experts say more men are needed in all directions. General Methuen's column remains weak. In Natal General Clery's relief force is small, while Generals French and Gatacre have only small detachments. The fifth division is urgently needed and the sixth may follow.
A Washington inquiry is described as a difficult problem in a special Tribune dispatch from Chicago dated December 1. The report outlines challenges facing investigators and the complexity of the case.
Washington December reports that the Samoa partition treaty is expected to be signed at the state department. Authorities anticipate the agreement by Lord Pauncefote and Herr von Holleben the British and German ambassadors, amid talks on dividing the Samoan Islands.
Secretary Hay, Pauncefort, and Holleben prepared to sign a triplicate accord abrogating the Berlin treaty and renouncing claims to Tutuila Ofoo Mano and Savail Upolu. The United States Britain and Germany would grant free trade in opened ports while easing tensions ahead of senate ratification and a new Tutulla government scheme modeled on Guam.
Cleveland December 1 reports long circulated claim Senator Hanna will not seek another term as national committee chairman. His intimate friends say he has no desire to run a campaign and would decline without very strong pressure. Yet many Republicans urge his return as the strongest available leader. His health condition may influence his decision to take on another presidential bid.
Reports from Rockport and surrounding counties describe severe storm damage with property loss and drowning. Several fishermen and crews are missing or dead after the storm’s crest drove sheep and livestock into the gulf. In Refugio and Avionia counties hail and debris clogged areas as goats and cattle perished and ranchers suffered heavy losses.
In San Francisco on December 1 Captain Bolles of the barkentine Benecia shot two men after sailors from the crew tried to force the vessel ashore at Gray's Harbor. One man is badly wounded and may die. the other was struck accidentally. Names of the injured and assailants were not released.
In St Paul and elsewhere concerns arise over claims that the Pennsylvania Road secured control of the Baltimore and Ohio stock. Press reports note frequent transfers of individual holdings in the past month amid uncertain market activity.
Fan Pranclevo reports a Dec 1 game between California and Saint Universities drew 11,453 spectators and nearly $14,000 in receipts, described as the most spectacular financial point in western football history.
From Manila a steamer report details Mindanao town Tetuan amid Civil Governor appointment. Rebel leaders Alvares and Calixto lose influence as alcalde Midel negotiates with Commander Very after Calixto's assassination. Castine seizes Zamboanga, 100 American troops occupy, and weapons including Nordenfeldts and Maxims are captured or looted during the turnover.
General Otis reports vigorous American advance into the interior as troops drive back scattered resistance in Panay and Negros. Captain Warwick is killed at Paralale. forces advance from Labuano through Call vag to Passi, capturing field pieces rifles and ammunition.
Local retailer touts 14 lines of men’s suits and overcoats at 10 to 16 dollars. Descriptions include full wool Cheviot and cassimere options, four button sack coats, cutaway and Princeton coats, twill lining, single or double breasted vests, and sizes from small to extra large. Promises better value, fit, and styles than rivals with prices up to 16 dollars.
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