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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
1
State statistics show a minor decline in the number of wards under Montana's care over the past year. Officials cite improved management, program funding, and outreach efforts as contributing factors to the modest drop in caseloads across departments.
Montana board of commissioners presents annual report to the governor with 477 initial patients, 634 treated, 145 departures, 470 remaining as of November 30 1900. Details include nativity abroad and stateside origins, occupations, lengths of confinement, and total costs of care and transport.
London dispatch quotes General Kitchener reporting a night surprise at Helvetia. Boer defenders formed around the captured 4.7 gun but abandoned it as dawn broke. four officers and eleven men were killed, twenty-two wounded, and a relief column from Machadodorp failed to reach in time due to bad roads.
Akron Ohio December 31 David KR Paige former congressman from this district paid off the last note bearing his signature wiping out an indebtedness of 720000 He had been exiled to South America amid claims he forged his father in law John Huntington s name to negotiate paper He denied guilt and rebuilt wealth to begin anew with his business interests thriving and final payments made this year
A general snowstorm has covered the eastern central and southern Wyoming regions over the past two days. Powder River and Salt Creek report very deep snow. Stock feeding is difficult though no serious injuries are noted yet.
Walsenburg Colorado on December 31 reports ongoing periodic storms in USIS section. Roads to Mount Blane summit are blocked trapping miners and risking winter provisions for over a hundred workers. Base-area residents say they would have broken through to seek aid if supply fears grew worse.
The steam whaler Fearless, overdue from the Arctic, reached San Francisco after storms. She reports a catch of four whales and 10,000 pounds of bone. Seaman Harry Spencer died during the voyage and was buried at Captain Bathurst.
A gas explosion at the Hollenbeck mine in Wilkesbarre, Pa., burned two workers and set fire to woodwork before being extinguished. Five hundred miners were at work at the time and all escaped safely. Authorities report no further danger.
Ninety seven mares and thirty seven yearlings, owned by the Marcus Daly estate, arrived at Morris Park. They will be stabled there until the Bitter Root Stock Farm disposal sale at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 31, and February 1.
W B Cameron, English civil engineer, arrived from Central America where he studied mines for British capitalists. He said Americans expect carte blanche to build and run the canal, but Nicaraguans oppose fortification and exclusive U S privileges, insisting the canal be open on equal terms to world shipping.
Washington dispatch reports from Pekin that the Chinese plenipotentiaries have notified the powers that the emperor decrees acceptance of their demands as a whole. Prince Ching seeks further conference and requests a halt to military excursions inland, aligning with the president's views.
Vancouver marks the homecoming of BC soldiers from the Transvaal with flag adorned streets and a large welcoming crowd. The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles and local drill corps met the troops at the depot, with a civic luncheon, illuminated parade, and a reception at the opera house. Each returning member receives a gold watch donated by citizens.
New York December report says Bellevue Hospital officials will review the case of Luther Edgerton Newport, a St. Paul millionaire, examined by Dr. Austin Flint and Dr. Allen Fitch last summer. The controversy centers on a $200 bill and alleged rule violations in private examinations. Commissioner Keller seeks full explanation amid illness and public alarm.
A Toledo-registered marriage links James D. Coghlin son of a recently deceased millionaire with Ella Spencer, a Toledo chambermaid. Coghlin, 39, known for flashy dress and diamonds, inherits a large estate amid seven relatives contesting the will. Ella, once a chorus girl, claims father D. Spencer and unknown occupation.
French ambassador to Washington Jules Cambon, back in the city after five months abroad on leave, refused to speak for publication. Also aboard were M Hernitt of the embassy and Howard Bruert, consul general for France in New York.
Fire destroyed property worth 121 here yesterday while Ashanti rebels reportedly surrender in London. Other items note firm suspensions, Manila insurgent activity, and US Philippines budget plans. Also: storms, arson, political fights, and regional accidents reported from Cape Town to New York.
Pneumonia is widespread in Denver with several prominent actresses among the ill. Miss Fremont and Miss Pursell, both with the Hostonians and My Friend from India respectively, are noted as seriously ill and in critical condition. Fremont's condition is described as very serious while Pursell remains in critical care at St Joseph's Hospital.
Phoenix reports V. T. Hopkins, aged elder resident of Yuma, missing in the Mesquite desert. Officials say no hope of finding him alive.
Washington reports Secretary Root rejects Countess Orielly Buena Vista and Dr Duplessnes bids to revoke the 1899 military order that voided the hereditary Havana sheriffship. The office long yielded emoluments from meat inspection and now faces Cuban courts to resolve compensation questions after Spain's sovereignty ended.
London reports severe snow and heavy rain causing floods landslides and washouts. Railways and roads blocked dams and bridges washed away with towns isolated. Coventry suffers worst devastation in thirty years as hundreds are confined at home. Bath faces rising Avon ten feet above normal.
A Williamson West Virginia fire destroyed a large portion of the town, consuming homes and businesses. Officials report seven hours of blaze that damaged many buildings and left residents counting losses. Insurance coverage and reconstruction plans are uncertain as authorities assess the total cost.
A major blaze tore through the Tlaite Sawiplig company plant in Harvey causing about 400000 in losses to TV equipment hogs and girlie outfits. Five tanks exploded and most workers fled unharmed as residents formed a defense to prevent looting amid the smoke and debris.
Fragmentary report details jailed figures linked to a murder case including Kennedy and Dolley Reynalds. The text references a court situation, charges, and a mysterious lineup involving suspects as they move through the criminal justice system.
An London dispatch summarized a proclamation of armistice dated December and reaching Pekin via the Wall Manila wire, noting a cessation in hostile actions and plans to mark the occasion with ceremonies and public notices.
Seattle reports Moran Bros head Dev Hiobert Moran returned from Washington with news their shipyard bid for a new sheathed battleship has been sealed down to 3.8379 million, the lowest of four but still above Congress fixed Pacific coast limit of 3.74 million. The firm may face further reductions to meet the cap, with a final decision by the Beattie commission expected tomorrow.
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