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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
In Indianapolis two electric cars on the Greenfield and Indianapolis line collided head on in heavy fog. Motormen Emory Scott and John Glasscock died, six passengers were badly hurt as cars ran at high speed.
In Ashland Kentucky a fog shrouded morning crash occurred as two electric trolley cars collided near the city center. Motorman John Cisco is fatally injured or near death, with Motorman Wim Campbell and Conductor Walter Hutchinson badly injured. Passengers including Frank Brunning and County Attorney Simms are among the injured. several others lightly hurt as both cars are wrecked.
H M Henderson former assistant cashier at First National bank of Greeley Colo has been found in a small Mexican town near El Paso after disappearing last July A bank audit showed a shortage near 20000 A Greeley officer travels to El Paso to bring him back for trial Henderson 20 years with the bank and wife and one child.
Manila reports the Taft commission continuing tariff work as officers expect volunteers to re-enlist if a bonus is offered. The incentive would cover the cost of equipping and bringing out a new recruit, with little need to abandon current stations and Congress expected to fund the regulars' increase.
San Francisco December 1 J C Stubbs vice president of the Southern Pacific has returned from the east and says he has heard a report that Southern Pacific and Santa Fe may enter a deal to secure more business between Salt Lake and Los Angeles but he doubts the truth of it.
London dispatch reports United States Ambassador Choate refuting rumors he will resign his post. He says the idea stems from the belief that Beaman the ambassador's partner died and would force his return to private law practice.
London dispatch reports Henry Labouchere arguing in Truth that Britain has practical control of the Suez Canal via Egypt tenure and Red Sea influence. He supports the Davis amendment and says Britain would be wise in accepting the amended treaty if it benefits Britain despite possible U.S. military occupation.
Washington reports the National Civil Service Reform league committee says reform progress in the federal service has been seriously checked. They claim law enforcement is incomplete and opportunities for extension have been ignored, citing 4440 appointments without examinations in the year to June 1, including 2242 temporary posts and 2400 in the census office. Presidential appointments are said to be controlled mainly by senators, representatives, or political leaders, with the president ratifying selections.
The Senate adopted a house resolution appointing Congressman Charles A Boutelle of Maine as a captain on the navy retired list. The action follows Boutelle’s long service in the U S Congress and naval affairs.
A syndicate plans to acquire a retired Atlantic liner and convert it into a floating Monte Carlo off Brighton. The ship will operate as a hotel and gambling resort with roulette under Monaco rules, open to European club members for a fee. Projections show $260,000 for ship and outfitting with additional funds for the bank stake.
St. Petersburg dispatch notes discontent across forces including the German army over Field Marshal von Waldersee s brutality. Novos Vremyev supports each army acting independently on its own responsibility amid widespread unrest.
The Senate committee on agriculture opened discussion on the oleomargarine bill recently passing the house. A large majority opposed it though supporters sought briefs as brief time allowed. Senator Proctor urged conciseness while oleomargarine opponents complained of short notice. William Springer for the National Live Stock association opposed. Congressman Grout explained provisions. Former Wisconsin Governor Heard argued the bill aims to prevent counterfeit foods if federal power exists.
In Washington today the senate reported several house passed measures including a resolution to appoint Charles A. Boutelle of Maine a captain on the retired list of the navy. Boutelle, longtime member from Maine, was reelected to the next congress and the resolution was approved without debate. The house also agreed to amendments to the Greer county Texas tax bill and a motion to discharge the contingent expenses committee from further action on papers in the Montana senatorial case.
The Supreme Court filled to capacity as the government argued that under the treaty of peace and the constitution the United States may continue with actions taken regarding the Philippines and Puerto Rico. Judge Day, former secretary Carlisle and other officials observed as Attorney General Griggs presented the government’s plan.
A London Herald report details Lady Miles widow of Sir Philip Miles suing M Duncans of Waterloo Place for 612000 over sale proceeds. The case traces her 1898 dealings with Henry Lowenfeld’s Duncans firm, alleged to have advised her to buy stocks while selling, with £1800 owed and total losses around £1071 after accounts were examined. The trial paused as cross-examination continued.
London reports Gen. Knox forced to abandon De Wet pursuit as 3000 Boers enter Cape Colony and another 3000 reach Philips Town. De Wet with about 2600 men moves toward Lady Brand area and an attack on Winburg is anticipated.
Mr Kruger arrived in Amsterdam today and was met at the Wetroad station by municipal officials. The visit signals continued engagement during his European tour, with local authorities extending ceremonial greetings and noting expectations for forthcoming discussions.
St. Petersburg dispatch notes the Novoe Vremya suggesting Russia shows little interest in the Nicaragua canal issue yet leans with the United States. Sydney reports Earl Hopetown chief Australian official asking William Lynne premier of New South Wales to join the first federal ministry, with Lynne weighing the proposal.
A collage of brief dispatches notes Billy Ryan and Jack McClelland drawing in Youngstown, a postponed thanksgiving for Lord Troberts in London, Santa Fe workers considering sympathy for strikers, and Hopkins re apportionment bill gains. Reports from Washington, London, New York, Chicago, Vancouver, and Manila cover crimes, engagements, naval training ships, railway contracts, port news, and political debates.
London dispatch reports Sir Charles Dilke saying nations besides England show interest in the Nicaragua canal. He notes France is bound by treaty and the issue is commercial, not merely a Britain United States matter. The Times rebutts misread English calm as indifference and asserts McKinley could rally public support if needed.
The North German Lloyd steamer Trier, Captain von Deecken, sailing from Bremen on December 1 for New York, has engine trouble and is not proceeding. She carries 40 passengers aboard.
New York Journal of Commerce reports a New York Produce Exchange committee found abuse in grain car uniformity. The plan calls for a special meeting to adopt regulations for the grind rule to curb manipulation. Critics accuse western shippers of using vague terms to time shipments with market declines.
Ithaca N Y Dec 19 De G A Mile Jer instructor at Cornell University has received 260 dollars from the scientific academy of Cracow Austria for work on the theory of groups a modern branch of pure mathematics used in advanced differential equations Dr Miller has published many original monographs on the subject
A Hague dispatch details grim reports of reconcentrated women in the Transvaal camps. Kimberley detainees describe being dragged from home, jailed, starved, and humiliated by soldiers. Women and children arrive in rags, some with injuries, while hospital care begins for two.
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