Afrik's Future in South Africa Risks British Interests
A London dispatch reports Conaight Schreiner warns that handing land to Rhodes would fuse gold and diamond power in Johannesburg, undermining Boer government and English influence. He cites De Beers amalgamation, worker compounds, and potential monopoly harming native and trade interests, urging a drastic internal reform or direct action to preserve English stakes in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
Conaight Schreiner
Olive Bohreiner
South Africa
Rhodes
Johannesburg
Kimberley
Diadmond
de Beers
Relatine Boer
Dam
Africa
Do the Living Hear From the Dead
The speaker argues for belief in communication with the dead as a non mathematical, higher evidence grounded in faith. He dismisses materialist views and urges a measured, dignified approach to death as a mystery, not magic, suggesting a sane footing between sorcery and neglect of the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holmes
Con Donally
Rome
Auler
Edison
Marcant
Ben
Mathematica
Physica
The Oats Meat Man in New York Cats and Commerce
A satirical portrait of a meat vendor who supplies cats and rats on a crowded New York block. The vendor explains how cats recognize him, how he survives by selling meat to cat eaters and apartment houses, and how his business funds a future retirement as a landed proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Fulton
Kitten
Cata
Ats
Offici
The Chinese payment plan for doctors tale in Times-Democrat
A Times-Democrat column recounts a Chinese system of paying physicians to keep patients healthy, with pay halted upon illness. The narrator tests the method by hiring a young doctor, but encounters threats, extortion, and secrecy as the scheme unravels. The tale ends with a tense theater moment as the doctor sits nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Tehanta
Canal Street
Geesie
Proeumonia
Ami
Fierce Flag Duel Ends In Mexican American Clash
A Washington's birthday clash at Pilares de Tierra near Giayamas Mexico leaves three Americans and five Mexicans dead. Charles Hownett and others exchange gunfire after Americans insist on hoisting the U S flag over the Mexican flag. Danforth, a federal official, faces danger as Mexicans and Americans clash. Several Americans are mortally wounded, five Mexicans killed, and the planned celebration collapses with few participants remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Giayamas
Mexi Cayo
Washington
Pilares de Tierra
Pilares
Omer
United States
Danforth
Charles Hownett
Rough Ridera
Cuba
Hogaett
Evane
Dick Rea
Glasses stay on with resin nose aid, claims Richmond paper
In a reminiscence, Mr. Burton of the Jefferson cites trouble keeping glasses on and a failed search for rings and bridges before testing powdered resin on his nose with a violinist friend. The resin allegedly holds glasses briefly, letting him perform a handspring while the violins’ makers continue their business at the old address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times
Mr. Burton
Jefferson
Reward Offered for Mining Trespass Information
The undersigned will pay $2,500 to anyone providing information leading to the detection and conviction of persons or corporations trespassing and removing ores from underground workings beneath portions of the Michael Devitt lode claim as included in injunctions issued by Montana courts. Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company, by C. J. Batterman, Assistant Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Devitt
Montana
Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Batterman
Three Through Trains Daily via Salt Lake and Denver
The Rio Grande Western railway announces three daily through trains to the east via Salt Lake and Denver effective February 25. Trains include Pullman Palace sleepers to Chicago, dining cars, and free reclining chair cars. From Montana one change to Missouri and onward to Chicago and St Louis. two to New York and other eastern cities. The line offers direct passage through East Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Royal Gorge, Manitou, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, and Denver with competitive rates and maps available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Chicago
Montana
Missouri
St. Louis
New York
Bowery Mining Company stockholders meeting planned in Butte
Notice declares a Bowery Mining Company stockholders meeting at Chas Mattison’s office in the Forbis block Butte Montana on April 20 1900 at 2 p m to vote on increasing capital stock from 10400 to 80000 shares and to address other business. Also a March 16 1900 deadline for a stock assessment of half a cent per share with sale for delinquent stock on April 1 1900, and district court notice for James Dyan estate probating will on March 3 1900 in Butte with letters of administration sought by J E Rickards.
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Butte
Montana
Bowery Mining Company
Chas, Mattlsen
Forbis Block
Bultte
Monma
Atock- Holder
John Berkin
Magraw
Chas
Mattison
Silver Bow Block
H. G. Klinze
Second Judicial District
State of
Silver Bow
James Dyan
Witl
Ftc
District Court
James Eva
J. E. Rickards
Second Judicial Wstrint
Gilver Bow
Anna E. Irvine
O'Thack
Anid Court
John O. Bender
Shelby Irvine
Ann Irvine
Cannon
Spokane Falls
Spokane
Washington
Clinton Clark
BH. Parlin
Ci Jeri
Combination Mining and Milling Company
Combination
Granite County
Combination Mining and Mill Jins Company
County of
Granite
United States
Jense B. Melior
St. Louis
Missouri
Werner Ziegler
Ioeb Company
Bi-Metallie
Philipsburg
Board of Trustees
Jesse B, Mello
Notice of Forfeiture for Back arook lodge claim Montana
Notice to J W Oberman and heirs that a forfeiture has been found on the Back Brook lodge running claim in Camp Creek district Silver Bow county Montana. Fifty dollars was spent in 1897 and fifty dollars in 1899 on annual improvement work under Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oberman
Camp Creek Painter
Silver Bow County
Montana
United
Public notice of mining claim patent application 4174
William W Williams of Butte Montana files an application for a patent for 1500 linear feet on the Lillian Lode in Summit Valley Mining District Silver Bow County with Survey No 6798. Description covers corner bounds bearings and area 18 82 acres. first published Feb 16 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Helena
Montana
William W. Williams
Butte
Lillian Lode
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
N. i
Recorder
Silvery Bow County
Tode
Fanny Scott Lode
George D. Greene
M. J. Baker
U. 8
U, Land Office
Jamcs Swelch
Hutte
Jefferson County
Stile
WN. E
State of
George D. Grepne
Register
States Land Office
Helens
Alfred N. Patterson
Joseph L. F. Gervals
Lina BH. Speer
Jahn Lindsiy
Francois x. Ard
Postonce
Independence
R. W
B. W
Beara B
Ira
Mining Patent Applications at Helena Montana 1900 Highlights
Mining notices list multiple applicants including Henry Bartlett, Michael Donahue, James Swelch, Alfred Patterson, Joseph Gervals, Lina Speer, John Lindsay, and Francois ard. Claims span Silver Bow Jefferson counties with survey numbers 6401, 6690, 2819, 6722, and 6723. Locations cover Spokane lode, Woloh placer, Long Pilgrim and Nose Bud lodes. First publications occur Jan 27 1900 and Feb 16 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Ofice
Helens
Montana
Henry RR. Bartlett
Michael A. Donahue
Butte
Spokane Lode
Silver Bow and
Jefferson Counties
Recorder
Bilvar Bow
Jefferson
Mary Ellen Lode
Jama W. Murphy
Josephine Lode
Bear Paw Lode
James McHrifle
George D.greent
Register
Lodes area survey figures from Silver Bow County records
The recorder's office notes an area of 18.65 acres and a total of 37.29 acres for certain lode lands in Silver Bow County. No adjoining claims are known. The details appear on pages 72 and 171 in Books Q.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thane
Recorder of
Silver Bow County
Partnership Notice for Bird & Co in Butte Montana
In a co partnership notice from Butte Montana Augustus P Bird and Grant Bartlett certify the full names and residences of all partners. The document is dated February 9 1900 and witnessed in Silver Bow County by Notary Public P H Burns who authenticates the signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partnership of
Bird & Co
Butte
Montana
Agustus P. Bird
Grant Itlett
Butts
Thia
Augustus P. Bird
Grant Bartlett
PB. H. Burns
Silver Haw
State of Montana
P. H. Burns
Silver Bow County
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Africk
Mr. Schreiner
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Sutherland Sisters
Troalroanes Street
New Terk
Nngt
Great Schaaker
Ren Rose
Salt Lake
Denver
McBridd
East Broadway
Ofpich OF Bowery Mining Company
Shaene Mining and Mill Mpanyt
Ngolve Bow Block
Clinton C. Sare
Wilkin
Ames IF
Butte, Mant
Harphr
Samuel Barker, SR
Ghorge D, Greene
H. Harper
A. Augendre
Paria
Newbro Drug Ca
Fala Agen
Gulia
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