United States Keeps Neutral Line on South Africa Mediation
Washington reports that the United States will not mediate between Britain and the Boer government. The cabinet endorses a strict nonintervention policy, stressing neutrality and no transfer of funds to support either side. Secretary Hay denied Senate criticisms and pledged to inform the foreign relations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Wshington Eayw
Washington
Great Britain
Leyds
United States
South Africa
Kruger
Ilabe
Welzwe
Pretoria
Hay
Lord Pawneefote
Senate
von Sittart
New Orleans
Fergus Printing closes after ejectment in Chicago
Fergus Printing company, oldest in Villago since 1846, faced a writ of ejectment at Tilmols Street and Dearborn Avenue. Equitable Trust Company won, forcing shop closure and removal of stock to the sidewalk. George H Fergus said tough times triggered the move and no restart is planned, with historic papers including letters from Grant and Lincoln to be stored at the historical society. The firm lists G H, Bi P, J B, and Scott Fergus as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fergus Printing
Tilmols Street
Dearborn Avenue
Equitable Trust Company
Vileago
Fergus Company
George H. Fergus
Tad
Annual Service in Boston Honors Charles I Beheading
About 100 people gathered at the Church of the Advent for the annual service commemorating the martyrdom of Charles I of England who was beheaded on January 30, over 250 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles I of England
Church of the Advent
Knaploen of the Order in this city Sealing prayer service
The record notes a Sealing prayer service of the Episcopal church in this city connected to the Knapploen of the Order of the White Rose. Reverend Walter Frisby presided, with Advent observances mentioned in simple Im Dreeage form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the White Rose
Walter Frisby
Episcopal Church
Throwing The Ancient Discus In Classic and Modern Form
A historical survey contrasts ancient and modern discus throwings, noting Phyallus era methods versus today's speed driven technique. It discusses grip, stance, body rotation, and weight variation in ancient bronze discs found at Olympia, with questions about fixed weights and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachman
Mises
Olympia
Mrs Langtry in The Degenerates dazzles with jewels
The Houston Herald notes Mrs Langtry's performance in The Degenerates featuring a diamond chain nearly reaching the hem of her gown and a pear shaped diamond at its end. Blazing diamond clasps and turquoise settings adorn the ensemble, surpassing Mrs Astor's diamonds in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Langtry
Mrs. Astor
Lily
Hoston Herald
Mobilization plans and Ladysmith siege updates abroad
London reports cabinet discussions on fleet mobilization and delaying the eighth division to South Africa amid home coast security. British forces reinforce at Sterkstrom, while reconnaissance near Reitfontein and Kimberley studies unfold with casualties and missing men. The Queen’s message to Warren inspires troops as Buller vows to reach Ladysmith within a week.
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London
South Africa
Admiralty
Channel Squadron
Portland
Gibraltar
Eddyatonn
Bantry
Irish
Ladysmith
Free State
Kelly-Kenny
Hrabang
Sterkstrom
Spyfontein
Kimberley
Y Rensburg
Cape Colony
French
Nek
Hussars
Royal Artillery
Yorkshires
Wiltshires
Baer
Reitfontein
Colesberg
Colesburg
Capetown
Daily Mall
Buller
Scientific Top Demonstrates Spinning Durability
Prof Charles Jacobus, longtime New Brunswick public schools superintendent now in Springfield Maas, built a marvelous scientific top. It spins for 43 percent of minutes and then remains upright. He guards it closely, having demonstrated it before scientists in New York Philadelphia and the Boston Society of Civil Engineers who watched for an hour.
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Snac
Hoya
Jacobus
Ufe
Charles Jacobus
New Brunswick
N. J
Sprinfield, Maas
New York
Philadelphia
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Electric capsules promise portable power for lamps
A new invention called electric capsules claims to produce electricity by combining chemicals. A three grain capsule added to a standard battery cell is said to power a sixteen candle power incandescent lamp for one hour.
Unforeseen Dilemma Over Building Material Costs
Assistant Secretary Taylor told the House committee that the supervising architect faces delays and hampered progress due to a roughly 30 percent advance in building material costs. Many public building appropriations have proved inadequate in meeting higher prices. Philadelphia Times.
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Taylor
Treasury Department
House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Moe
Philadelphia Times
Proper Wick Height Prevents Lamp Oil Splash
The Philadelphia Record notes excess wick height when lamps are unlit causes oil to rise and collect on the burner surface and spill onto the outside. A lower wick reduces external oiliness and keeps lamps safer and cleaner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Reward for information on mining trespass in Montana
The undersigned offer 2500 dollars to anyone providing information leading to detection and conviction of any person or corporation trespassing to extract minerals beneath the surface of the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot No. 17% in Silver Bow county Montana. Orton Bros partners William C. Orton Walter S. Orton James M. Orton certify business in Butte City with principal offices and residence details and notarization on January 17, 1900.
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Pennsylvania Lode
Inipost
Bow County
Montana
Aas
Montana Consoliper
Syilvor Minina 3 Company
Batterman
Bilver Bow County
State of Montana
County OF Silver Bowl
West Park Street
Butte
Levi Cartier
Herman Digstel
N. J. Bielenberg
Deet Lodge
Halle
Herman Diestel
Notice for Publication of Mining Patent Application
Mining Application No 4171 filed by Henry R Bartlett and Michael A Donahue of Butte Montana seeks patent for 7.44 acres on Spokane lode claim in unorganized Silver Bow and Jefferson counties with survey No 5801 in township 2 N range 7 W. Boundary lines include bearings N 4 67 minutes E 1478.5 ft and N 12 45 minutes E 368 ft to form a 11.84 acre area minus 4.40 acres conflicting with surveys 1570 and 5748. Record notes and plat available in Helena Montana office. adjoining claims Mary Ellen Bear Paw Lodes. GEORGE D GREENE, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Henry R. Bartlett
Michael A. Donahue
Butte
Spokane Lode
Silver Bow and
Jefferson Counties
Towit
Silver Bowl
Mary Ellen Lode
James Murphy
Josephine Lode
Bear Paw
James McBride
George D. Greene
Reogiater
Reward Offered For Trespassers On Devitt Lode Claim
The undersigned will pay 3600 dollars to any person who provides information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone trespassing on and removing ores from the Michael Devitt lode claim under court issued findlations. This applies to portions under state or United States court jurisdiction in Montana. Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company. Rys. 8. Batterman, Ass't Bupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Devitt
Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Rys
Batterman
Ass’t Bupt
Bennetts and Scadden Form Co Partnership in Centerville
Notice records Thomas J Bennetts and Thomas Scadden joining as co partners in the firm Bennetts & Company at 959 and 961 North Main Street Centerville Silver Bow County Montana dated January 23 1900. Notarization by Robert Coombe confirms acknowledgment and signature of both men with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Bennetts
Thomas Scadden
Centerville
Silver Bow County
Montana
Thomas J. Bennetts & Company
North Main Street
Silver Row County
Thos
J. Bennetts
Scadden
Hiate
County of Silver Row
Robert Coombe
Notice of Forfeiture and Quarry Company Dissolution
Notice warns a coowner to contribute one half of two hundred dollars within ninety days or be liable. lists coowners and location in Butte Montana. Includes district court notice for Beef Straight Quarry Company's dissolution petition with hearing set February 11, 1900 in Silver Bow County Montana. notary and clerk signatures and first publication date.
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United States
District Court
Second Judicial District
State of Montana
Silver Ony
Beef Straight Quarry Company
John Lindsay
Sliver Bow
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
Hutte
A. D
Clinton C. Sona Jerk
Will Hardcastle
Mining Patent Application for Copper Trust Lode, Montana
Josiah H Trerise of Butte Montana filed Dec 9 1599 for a patent on 1444 feet of the Copper Trust lode in Summit Valley unorganized district Silver Bow Montana. The claim extends 210 feet east and 123 feet west from discovery, surveyed Nov 6 574 with note of intention posted Dec 1808. official notes and plat filed with Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helens
Montana
Josiah H
Bow County
Copper Trust lode mining claim details and surface rights
Survey text describes Corner points and directions for extra lateral rights on the Copper Trust lode in Copper Belt area, noting boundaries of Survey No. 6 578 and protections against prior adjudications. It lists surface ground segments, areas totaling 0.009 acres, adjacent lodes Anaconda and Sullivan, and a 60 day adverse claim period at Helena land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Copper Trust
United States
Discovery Shaft
Bilver Bow County
Montana
Charles X
Larra
Ble
United States Land Office
Helens
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Deer Lodge County
Patrick Daugherty executor announces private sale of one third interests in the General Washington and Protection Quartz Lode mining claims located in Silver Bow Montana. Bids accepted until May 31 1900 with 10 percent certified funds. balance due on court confirmation. Sale subject to district court confirmation.
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District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deer Lodge
Bernard McGinley
Silver Bow
State of Montana
General
Washington Quarts
Patrick Daugherty
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Department of State
Champion Powers
Fortunato Aa
Phyallus
Discub Thrower
Sutherland
Mew
J. W. Oberman
Heira and Nealons
Rackarock Lode
Camp Creek
Wallace M. L. Dernir
Butte, Mont
Herman Diester
John WN. Kirk
Silver How County
R. Coombe
George PD. Greene
Reglater
Mervita Veices
MANHI
Nervita Medical CO
Rton & Jackson
Chicago, IL
Newbro Drug Co
Butts
Oe Mall
A. Augendre
Para
Newbro Dragon
Fale Agana
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