25 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
1
A compact note lists a sequence of Spot Cash numbers 5 50 25 30 10 15 80 70 26, suggesting a puzzle style or betting shorthand. The fragment preserves no clear event, participants, or location, but indicates a numeric arrangement likely tied to a game or draw.
The Bertha arrived at San Francisco with 97 passengers and about 1 million dollars in gold. A sole survivor, Mrs H W Bens, tells of caretaking a dying husband in the Kotzebue sound expedition prior to her trek to a cabin, where scurvy struck. She learned that many from the Elk expedition perished in winter and spring, with burials on a small island. The tale highlights hardship, disease, and death in the far north and mentions names of deceased crew and travelers.
James H. Eckels ex controller of the currency says the senate finance committee may craft monetary legislation but not radical. He warns against assuming the problem solved and criticizes the Democratic Party’s morale, urging Republicans to push civil service reform and a sound monetary system while noting political leadership weaknesses and the risk to public prosperity.
The text asserts the opposition clings to Bryan and that Republicans failed public expectations in key areas. It stresses the independent vote is not openly backing GOP policy, merely tolerating it because a Bryan-Ward democracy is not tolerable and is worse than indifferent republicanism.
London papers comment on Saturday’s Canadian parliament debate over the Alaskan boundary. editorial tone favors restraint and arbitration, warning against belligerence and urging both nations to settle differences with Canada’s consent and U S concessions.
Capetown reports indicate President Kruger resigned over a clash with the Volksraad. Advices say the resignation may have been withdrawn or will be. The July 24 dispatch notes a dynamite monopoly dispute as the cause and cites renewed expectations.
London reports indicate President Kruger sent a letter resigning the presidency in protest at a free hand being denied over the dynamite monopoly. He attended a raid meeting as his letter was discussed. it remains unclear if the resignation is conditional. Pretoria kept the news secret as officials weigh the impact on the Villandera and Trisiss vaulers.
Washington reports the president will not relieve General Otis from his military command in the Philippines. No plan to appoint a higher ranking field commander or to send Merritt back. such moves would subordinate Otis to Marsden Merritt. Officials say Otis deserves credit for progress, plans fall campaign, and remains trusted despite private unease among some officers.
A London dispatch reports England's focus returning to the Transvaal as Kruger resists concessions. Milner’s South Africa mission seeks suzerainty in domestic and foreign affairs, with war threats if demands fail. Cabinet figures discuss Salisbury’s frailty and possible successors as imperial muster grows. English volunteers, and calls from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India, hint at a wider imperial response.
London reports discuss Kruger's conditional resignation amid South African politics. The Volksraad shows confidence in Kruger while some factions push for different moves on dynamite concentration. General Joubert leads the majority supporting the monopoly issue with a minority seeking a buyout of the company.
Washington call for refunds to American merchants overcharged port and other duties during Bluefields revolution. State Department investigated and asks Nicaragua to reimburse duties twice paid due to rival port control by revolutionists and government officials. Officials say Americans aided rebels passively, not actively, and expect swift refunds.
York July 35 A sub committee of the industrial commission sits to study immigration. Commissioner Thanat Fitchie testifies that laws should be tightened to impose fines on any firm aiding or attempting to land contagious migrants. Assistant Commissioner Edward Coney cites enforcement difficulties in excluding undesirable migrants.
The statement argued that offering labor to anyone should bar an immigrant. Mr. McSweeney expressed belief a revision of laws is now due, signaling a push for tightened restrictions.
A Los Angeles dispatch reports General Barrios of Mexico stating Carlos Sale, son of the American consul at Guaymas, was murdered by Yaqui Indians. The Yaqui revolt spreads as they plunder Sonora haciendas. Mexican forces under Gen. Torres battled the Indians near Coconut, 90 miles from Guaymas, with Torres' cousin among the casualties.
Helena July 25 A telegram from the war department states a third major of volunteers will be recognized. Gov, ernor Keown Comming C was appointed to fill the late Drennan’s post, while Byron Cook advanced to Lt Col in Wal lace’s place. Today Washington news offers a chance to appoint another captain, but the governor is in Butte and uncertain whom he will name.
The Rocky Mountain Interstate Medical Association conference, including delegates from Utah Wyoming Idaho Montana Colorado New Mexico and Arizona, opened in Salt Lake at 10 o clock. Governor Welle was introduced and welcomed the doctors. Annual reports were read and papers of interest discussed. The meeting will conclude tomorrow evening.
Telegraphic briefs from Quebec to Washington report the passenger steamer Mistassin burned at Roberval on Lake St John with heavy losses. Other items note military movements in Chevellond, Alger cabinet meeting in Washington, and various transit and crime updates across cities.
Chicago live stock receipts show hogs at mixed and butcher levels around 4.00 to 4.47 per cwt. cows and feeders steady at about 4.00. sheep and lambs near 6.00 for select lots. New York stocks opened dull with small mixed changes. bears not pressing, rails narrow, but overall undertone seen.
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