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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
Readable fragments show varied grocery items and unit prices. Maple syrup, cod fish, citrus, spices, breakfast cocoa, catsup, grapes or plums, white potatoes, molasses, onions, bread flour, and laundry soap appear with scattered prices and per-unit terms. The list resembles a catalog of sale prices rather than a connected news item.
The Iron Trade Review reports a steady 11,000,000 ton yearly pig iron pace with month to month price shifts and freight impacts. Buyers hold contracted supply into early 1901 while central west mills face high billet prices. analysts foresee testing January buying and a mixed demand landscape across regions.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton died at San Mateo in the Philippines leaving a good name as his legacy. Friends publish a pledge to raise funds to clear a California mortgage on his home, aiding his widow and children. Contributions are gratefully received by the undersigned to support this effort.
Milwaukee hopefuls press bid to host the Democratic National Convention. Mayor Rose plans a Washington mission January 15 to lobby Congress members and key delegates through Maryland Delaware New Jersey and New York and possibly New England cities to boost Milwaukee's odds.
Victoria reports the British steamer Labuan seized by the US steamer Carnine at Caldera Bay and sent to Manila with a prize crew. Capt Prott, master, said crew feared attacks near Sanda Kun and that permission to proceed to Cota Pata was refused.
The Call reports D. J. Vobin, a noted local figure, offered $50,000 to help land the Jeffries Corbett fight for the city and holds a 60 day option to secure a substantial deposit. The event may be staged in San Francisco with plans under discussion for an outdoor venue.
York December 21 The Tribune reports conferences on the future of the Carnegie Steel company are concluded for the moment with plans in place. Frick aims to reorganize, possibly abandoning the office of chief executive and creating a new post. I W Oliver of Pittsburgh named to take charge when Frick steps aside, with formal announcement expected in Pittsburgh.
A colonial-era piece describes the Kaffir as a day laborer who buys wives with cattle, paying ten cows per wife and killing the eleventh at marriage feast. It claims wealth comes from many wives and daughters, with chiefs enforcing strict morals and fines in oxen. It ends with a crudeAdvertisement for diamonds and rings.
Washington dispatch notes unlikely passage of a canal bill this session. Walker commission plans New York departure January 6 to inspect Nicaragua and Panama routes, with a year to complete surveys. Senator Morgan and Representative Hepburn push committees to act soon after holidays, arguing the move delays construction.
Ladies are urged that 4 good remedy tablets banish pains and irregular menses with no market equal. Produced by A. Augendre in Paris and sold only by Newbro Drug Co. Butte Montana agents. Price two pounds per box, mailed securely sealed.
The London Globe reports a Viennese case where a young woman, found with unknown origin, spoke a language none could identify. Oriental School professors offered Persian, Abyssinian, and Turkish theories, but police proved she was Hungarian and illiterate in those languages after suspecting prison involvement.
Mrs Niedenhofen offers a selective closeout of Christmas dolls at special low prices plus odds and ends in china and bric-a-brac. She invites shoppers to visit 39 West Park for bargains this season.
A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone taking ore, timber, or lumber from the Isele mine or committing vandalism there. The reward applies from August 1 and is provided by A H Tarbert, owner, with contact through Thomas M Hodgens at the State Savings Bank.
Honorary graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto offers treatment for all domesticated animals by scientific methods. Office listed at Marion's Stables, 104 South Martin Street, Canton 293. All cases promptly attended to.
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