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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
4
A garbled price list shows Maple Syrup gallon Cod Fish 16 pounds and assorted pantry items. Packaged cocoa citrus peel spices and condiments, beans and grapes or plums, potatoes, table molasses, flour varieties, fancy bread flour, laundry soap and other groceries appear with scattered prices. Numerous misspellings and OCR glitches obscure exact figures.
London dispatch reports General French’s success at Colesburg boosts morale and urges full force deployment. With 2,000 British troops in action, observers caution against overestimating small skirmishes while noting artillery gains, potential bridges at Norvalspoort and Colenso, and prisoner exchanges under consideration.
A truncated report describes Boer casualties as heavy and notes possible movements toward Achtertang or along the river, with the Norvidlepomil bridge still intact. The text shows distorted place names and unclear action but indicates ongoing military activity and potential crossings.
Three alarms battled a sudden blaze at 764 First Avenue injuring several residents. Loretta Lennert, six months old, perished from smoke, while her father Edward Lennert and others were hospitalized. Joseph Lennert, Joseph Kelleher, and Pauline Tichatan suffered injuries. the structure was gutted with about $20,000 in losses leaving ten families homeless.
In Portland today Multnomah Athletic Club defeated Stanford University 11 to 6 at Multnomah Field in a rain softened, then sunny afternoon. About 5,000 spectators saw both teams score in the first half with rapid plays as center and McMillan powered the Multnomah line. Despite Stanford weighing seven pounds more per man, Multnomah’s defense and quick runs by their right half produced the winning touchdowns and field goals before halftime.
In Los Angeles attorney Os car Bamberger, who represented heirs seeking $10,000 from New York Life in the Wolfsohn matter, remains engaged. He doubts a Chicago impostor of Wolfsohn, vows to spend $500 to uncover the truth, while Maggie O’Neill presses for resolution as the suspect fled to Chicago.
A special to the Herald from Washington reports Secretary Root ordered measures to break a speculative hemp corner. President and Maj. Gen. Ouls were advised to open southern hemp ports, with merchants and farmers urging swift action and relief for legitimate buyers. The message notes port openings in Luzon would not help the hemp market. The piece ends with a financial offer from the Pennsylvania Lode Claim mineowners and a question about subscribing to a fund in Lawton.
Honorary graduate of Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto treats all domesticated animal diseases using scientific methods. Office at Marlow's Stables 101 South Malin Street. telephone 293. All cases promptly attended to.
In Frankfort January 2, Senator Harrell testified he was approached before a caucus by a man seeking a vote against Goebel. Harrell described an alleged scheme with intermediary Willen and John Whallen, detailing a price rising from 2500 to 4600 dollars and arrangements to place funds in a trust box. He said the box was to be kept secure and opened only with his presence.
Christian Scientists in Lead oppose a school board edict requiring vaccination for public school attendance. Pupils will enroll today, and if denied admission the scientists threaten court action to test the board’s authority.
Mary just returned from the sea shore asks John if she is burned. John insists she is burned and jokes that her face looks like a riding school ring, noting the round shape and thick tan.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Butte Gas Light and Coke Company will be held at its office 202 North Main street Butte Montana on Tuesday January 9 1900 at 2:00 p m. The meeting will elect a board of trustees and consider other company business. adjournments possible without further notice. By order of the board of trustees December 27 1899. J R Thompson vice-president R Feurteado secretary.
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