13 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
1
Senator Hanna takes up the ship subsidy bill defending the measure and its supporters against opponents. The debate centers on government aid to shipbuilders and the potential impact on maritime industry and national trade.
Washington lawmakers convened to hear Mr. Hanna defend the ship subsidy bill amid executive session on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. A joint resolution to study a DC Records Building site passed. The House then approved a holiday recess from December 21 to January.
Washington reports a new amendment to the existing extradition treaty with Great Britain. It adds as extraditable the crime of obtaining money under false pretenses, correcting a prior absurdity where receiving money under false pretenses and omission of the principal were targeted. The changes do not materially alter the treaty's scope.
Senator Money introduces a resolution in the Senate urging the president to seek negotiations with Great Britain to abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The measure asks the administration to pursue diplomatic talks with Britain and promises support from the Senate for such action.
Acting Colorado Governor Francis Carney met with a telegraphers committee at the capitol to urge arbitration in the Santa Fe railway strike. He authorized a telegram to railway officials urging speedy settlement, stressing public interest and lawful action.
A Kansas jury began its third day of deliberations in the Jessie Morrison murder case at 8 30 this morning. At 1 00 J H Redden, counsel for Miss Morrison, said he believed the jury would never agree and that a verdict would not be a conviction.
Chicago expects a record Western crowd for the six round featherweight bout between Terry McGovern and Toe Gans at Tattersalls tonight. Fans from New York Cincinnati Baltimore Detroit and St Louis arrived today, with police guards and jitney justice of the peace on hand to prevent trouble. McGovern weighs 123 pounds and is the favorite at 2 to 1 as betting runs heavy.
Plans to officially welcome the 20th century will be submitted by Mr. Guggenheimer president of the Twentieth Century society. A joint committee of the council and board of aldermen will review proposals for a city hall reception with illumination fireworks and music by multiple bands. A large singing society proposes a chorus of thousands to sing national anthems from the city hall steps.
The Dauntless Rowing Club decided at its annual dinner to send the senior eight to England for the Henley regatta in 1902. The crew, having won national championships in the senior class, remains in training and aims to win the 1901 national title before pursuing Henley glory.
Pekin dispatch says Col Tulloch led 100 men to verify a claim of buried gold and valuables 20 miles northwest. He requested 50 more troops. The treasure reportedly hidden by the Chinese court during a recent flight, information traced to a former court official.
Gloucester records another naval tragedy as the fishing schooner Siegfried and its captain Alex Prazler of Port Hastings and 12 crewmen are presumed lost after nearly ten weeks at sea during six weeks of North Atlantic gales. Five sailors were married and 18 children lose fathers. The vessel sailed September 15 from Gloucester.
The annual report of Montana's arid land commission details a proposed irrigation of District No 1 near Billings totaling 10632 acres with Northern Pacific adjoining 15000 acres and favorable terms offered. Extensions granted for District No 2 and warrants issued for District No 8, plus canal contracts and water sources from Dearborn river and surrounding valleys. The soldiers home reports 65 inmates, aging averages and hospital capacity, with requests for a chapel and boiler upgrades. The state board of pardons holds a hearing on John W Rose's contested pardon for rape, amid claims of perjury by the witness.
Inter Mountain reports Dec 13 that no new smallpox cases were found today. Dr Stephens county physician expects more cases homeward tonight. The pest house holds patients, with several others quarantined in the city. Only two cases appear mild and require night nursing. all others improve. Huddleston at Strains Store notes his daughter is ill and not allowed to work, though not directly exposed.
A San Francisco report from December 13 details a Selby Smelting and Stathlah collaboration estimating Klondike and Alaska gold production for the year at 21,258,920 dollars, with iron and Nom contributions totaling 4,005,891.61 dollars, for a total around 228.51 million.
A Great Northern passenger train went off a switch near Brockton Montana causing three deaths and multiple injuries. Emergency crews arrived quickly and transported the injured to area hospitals. Investigators began reviewing track signals and switch operations.
Three killed and several injured in a westbound Great Northern wreck near Brockton east of Havre. A woman and child died from injuries and a passenger, Mrs Watson, was hurled through a window after a truck broke on the track causing cars to derail and plunge into a bank. Bodies sent to Glasgow for inquest as officials withhold details.
A Washington dispatch reports in the House of Representatives during the centennial ceremonies a British flag hung over the executive gallery causing alarm. Representative Walter Reeves alerted Speaker Henderson, who ordered a naval signal flag to cover the British banner. The chamber remained crowded with flags as officials scrambled to conceal the flag before proceedings began.
The New York appellate division defines the two weeks notice clause as nonbinding if a theatre company closes unexpectedly. Walter W. Newcomer, musical director for the "A Hoy Wanted" troupe, sued for two weeks salary and rail fare after abrupt dissolution. The lower court ruled for Newcomer. appeals court now reviews the decision.
Chicago Burlington & Quincy fast mail No 15 from Chicago wrecked two miles west of Kirkwood. Fireman Shannon killed and Engineer Samuel Dove badly hurt. Engine jumped track and was demolished. Two mail cars burned. Mail clerks not seriously injured.
Four masked men robbed the private bank of John Doerseiuck in Shanosvin, four miles west of Canal Dover, before dawn. An explosion woke residents. the burglars looted the safe and fled on a wheel cart and handcar, taking between 3000 and 500, with bullets wounding some trace, and a posse with bloodhounds pursues near Baltic, mirroring earlier Seville heist.
In Phoenix on December 13 two Cobpo Grande Mining Company factions reached a full settlement ending a decade long dispute. WG Preene's faction will acquire all 112,000 shares at par value of per share. more shares are expected to follow. The pact ends cases in higher courts and eases tensions at properties in Canaria Mexico, where Mexican troops had been stationed to prevent bloodshed over the property.
Vandals defaced the Plymouth Rock canopy in Plymouth Massachusetts. The granite structure of four arched pieces with a granite roof shows bruised square stones and broken angles near the western entrance. The Pilgrim Society has offered a reward for the vandals' detection. repairs may require rebuilding the entire statue.
Washington dispatch reports high ranking officers want changes by day’s end. MacArthur Mares likely to return home with volunteers, while Major General Chaffee may be ordered to Manila as MacArthur’s successor. Bates and MacArthur’s long service noted, climate relief cited.
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