Tearful Towne Sings His Swan Song on the Filipinos
Veteran singer Towne performs a farewell number reflecting on his career with the Filipino ensemble. The segment features Towne’s final appearance and a closing tribute from the choir director.
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
9
Veteran singer Towne performs a farewell number reflecting on his career with the Filipino ensemble. The segment features Towne’s final appearance and a closing tribute from the choir director.
Amid heated discussion on Philippine policy, Senator Towne rebukes the administration for what he calls benevolent assimilation and accuses the United States of breaking faith with the Philippines. He argues for a clear, hard policy shift and closer scrutiny of Manila’s future governed by international law and power.
The January cotton squeeze captivates traders as prices swing sharply from 10.80 to 12.50 and beyond. Rumors of Pall River deliveries and express shipments hint at tightened positions, with about 10,000 contracts trading and New York houses active before a late dip. The market remains unsettled amid claims of broader liquidation and potential further developments.
Deputies Johnson Frank Jones and an interpreter captured eleven Indians near Henriet ta three miles southwest. The captives were armed with Winchesters and revolvers, disarmed, and marched under guard to Lieut. Dixon near their chief. Harjo eyed the hills from a tent, refusing to speak as tensions rose before Marshal Bennett’s overdue party arrived.
Wangsae City Mo January 28 The Star reports Creek prisoner Chiko Harjo captured near Henrietta with four sentries guarding. Arrest threatens immediate end to hostilities or a resumption of fighting as Amp Guard stands ready, Lieut Dixon in charge vows readiness for any emergency.
Chicago January 2. The Armour estate fell short of popular estimates because, as health declined after the Leiter wheat deal, Armour divided 30 million dollars between his sons Philip D. and J Ogden. This redistribution relieved him of heavy responsibility and saved the estate from a large inheritance tax. The estate bequests total about 1 million dollars.
In Chicago on January date a petition for letters testamentary was filed listing Philip D Armour's estate at 15 million dollars. Real estate accounts for 4.9 million while the balance represents personal holdings. The petition names Armour family members as legatees.
Malvina G Armour widow and J Ogden Armour son named as executors in the will. Philip D Armour and Lester Armour are grandsons. The Armour Institute is not named as a legatee, but Mr Armour reportedly provided for its future by transferring property before his death.
In Pittsburg on January 28 reports say negotiations are in New York over the Carnegie Company abandoning a planned great steel plant. Josiah Rhodes of National Tube admits UAL officers pressed Carnegie to drop Conneaut plant, with progress unclear but confidence that the $12,000,000 tube mill at Carnegie may be halted in Pittsburgh.
Governor Nash sent a letter to Attorney General Shoots arguing that a February 14 prize fight in Cincinnati would violate law and disgrace Ohio. He authorized legal action to prevent the event, following pressure from Cincinnati attorneys.
The President sent nominations including Daniel M. McCann of Montana as registrar of the Rampart City Alaska land office. Thomas Br. Hillebrand of California named receiver of public money at St Michael Alaska War Artillery promotions follow Major E V Andrews Fourth Artillery to lieutenant, Captain Frank Thorpe Fifth Artillery to major, First Lieutenant John B McMahon Fourth Artillery to captain, Second Lieutenant Fox Conmor to first lieutenant.
Cincinnati January 28 receipts from seat sales for the Jeffries Rubin match reached ten thousand by noon. Mail orders totaling eight thousand remain unplaced. Orders and opposition chatter keep observers watching the street movements and ticket distributions.
The New York Stock Exchange saw Paul lead the gains in opening dealings, rising to 155 1/2 with large block trades. Steel, Wire, Tin Plate and Federal Steel posted gains, while Consolidated Gas and Brooklyn Transit fell sharply. Railroads showed overall strength but faced heavy profit taking as St Paul fluctuated.
The report blends global finance with Midwest and Western markets. It notes money on call at nominal rates, bankers' bills around 4.87 dollars, and various bond and currency prices. Chicago and Omaha livestock prices move, cattle and hog receipts are tallied, with wheat and corn futures showing slight shifts and cash grain bids listed.
Washington January 28 Moses F Clap succeeds Towne entering chamber during the speech Nelson presented credentials and the oath of office was administered immediately after Towne's remarks.
A major fire in Carhenture Nebraska destroyed Amos P. Singers establishment and about ninety head of horses at Odecrants block Carlson Hardware, Stack's restaurant, and damaged Carlson Mercantile. The town lacks a fire department. a bucket brigade formed to halt spread. Loss estimated near $45,000 with about half covered by insurance.
H. L Lewis of St Paul traveling passenger agent for the Soo line and H Scanlon of St Paul traveling passenger agent for the Milwaukee St Paul in the city. The light and building committee will meet tonight at 7 30 to inspect the new Quartz street fire station. The occupancy date is near and apparatus from city hall will likely move to the new building tomorrow morning. James W Forbis and J W Long who resigned from the State School of Mines board have received Governor Toole's request to withdraw resignations. The reply is awaited but it is believed resignations will be accepted.
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