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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
4
A Panama incident reports an American war vessel distant from danger as a British ambulance corps treats the wounded on the scene. The brief notes neutral actions amid the tense situation with emphasis on aid workers and logistics.
A Panama dispatch reports heavy fighting on the outskirts of Panama City with continuous artillery and street clashes. Government and revolutionary forces clash. hundreds wounded, including General Lorenda, as hospitals strain and foreign aid and ambulances respond amid streets deserted and rail traffic disrupted.
Col Sanger aims to survey the British regular and auxiliary forces used in the South African war. He focuses on militia volunteers and yeomanry, seeking insights for a unified American reserve with federal and state cooperation. The study will guide relations between the national guard and the regular army.
Chicago July 24 Yommy Ryan of Syracuse and Jack Root of Chicago fought a draw in six rounds at Tattersall s. Neither held a clear edge though Ryan floored Root in the first with a right hook. The bout cooled into sparring and 6000 fans cried fake as Root led by about ten pounds in weight during the fifth. Ref George Siler oversaw a rough night with several preliminaries and other bouts ending in knockouts or draws.
Montana senator William A. Clark told Tribune reporters he will take his seat and rejected talk of big Democratic campaign contributions. He defended credentials as legal and noted he employs 3,000 to 4,000 miners in Montana. He explained the eight hour day began with Montana mine unions and affects underground workers, noting it is being enforced at United Verde mines in Arizona despite opposition.
New York reports the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen has not settled funds after a regatta loss. Grandstand lumber will be sold, with proceeds offsetting expenses. Officials expect to announce cash on hand soon and decide if to send victors abroad, with decisions pending about Ten Eyck and Romohr inclusion amid funding limits.
A London dispatch says Col. William Carey Banger, who has studied Britain’s auxiliary forces for months under instructions from Governor Roosevelt and Secretary Root, has completed his inquiries and left for Switzerland with Mrs. Sanger to continue examining European militia systems.
A Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway plan may enter Alaska rail service. An amendment to Articles of Incorporation was filed, enabling a line from Valdes Bay head to Keystone Canyon, then through Dutch Valley to Thompson Pass, linking Sterling to Akron and Alaska activity.
From Bronkhorststraat to Leyderberg the Boers retreat northeast after news of British movement. Some defenders stay north of Bushveldt to disrupt lines while bridges on the main routes are destroyed. British forces include two brigades under Gen French and a brigade and a half under Gen Hamilton. The push toward Middleburg likely won’t be challenged. Many burghers prefer a finish, while foreigners persist.
The Tribune notes a drought since March across New England New York New Jersey and Delaware. Recent showers bring some relief but hop crops in New York are seriously reduced with a predicted low yield and cattle feed shortages feared. In Middle and Southern New England drought threatens later crops and Massachusetts faces failure of the early corn crop.
Reports from Tien Tain describe ruin across the native city after shelling by allied forces. Colonels Bower Wagack and Aoki will head a joint provisional government to restore order. Many residents return to homes while destruction leaves streets littered with wreckage and charred corpses.
Dan Hertz of the Inter Mountain branch reports a Sunday upper Race Track fishing party with Peter Lodge and Joe Lansing sharing a fine trout catch. Emery mine shipments under W S Higgins lease continue well, with potential local reduction works and treatment at Best Helena. Jack Nolan from Washington gulch reports good ore. Alex Woolfolk visits from Billings amid wool market slowdown. Col W N Aylenworth visits Butte property interests while H A McPherson enjoys Nevada valley outing. N J Bielenberg oversees hay work in Big Hole and may be away two weeks.
A Butte butcher’s death causes a stir among friends. Herold Dutchell of Warm Springs visits Helena on upcoming travel plans. Deer Lodge cancels a Deer Lodge trip while the Sons of St. George plan their annual outing in town. Notable guests include M. L. Langhoray and J. J. Mc, B Adlensworth and wife, and Mrs. C. G. Hungate visiting McBurney Residence.
Reports from across California indicate a strong crop year with high average production expected. Some frost and late rains caused localized damage, but overall yields remain large for deciduous fruit and lemons in San Diego will be double last year. Grain prospects are generally encouraging and the outlook is very satisfactory.
Try ALLENS ZOOT-ZAGE a powder to shake into the shoes to cool swollen hot tired feet. It relieves swelling sweating ingrowing nails blisters corns and bunions and adds comfort. Sold by druggists and stores for 5c trial package free. Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Short Line runs a special train from Butte at 6 30 a m to Dillon at 7 30 p m with stops along the Big Hole River for passengers, returning to Butte. Service to Glen and back and to Dillon and back. H O Wilson provided details.
Notice warns merchants and interested parties that no one is authorized to solicit for a Labor Day programme. Also, Mutual Loan and Savings association stockholders will meet at 15 West Broadway, July 20, 1900, at 8 p m to elect trustees and handle business.
The Pride of Butte Stables offers electric lighted hotel breakfast and lunch a la carte with table d hote dinner for $1.00, furnished sleeping rooms with electricity, shaded tire fencing lights, an annex with a library and magazines, barber shop smoking rooms porcelain baths and ventilated facilities. A large Tally Ho coach for 80 people hauled by six gray horses is available with smaller conveyances and staged departures at 10 am 2 pm and 6 pm from Granville corner Alaska.
St Marys Academy Deer Les presents its program offering young residents advantages for home life and peaceable study, emphasizing comfort and stability within a structured environment.
The undersigned will pay 2500 dollars to anyone providing information leading to the detection and conviction of any person or corporations who trespass upon and remove ores or minerals from the underground workings beneath the surface of the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot No. 172 in Silver Bow county Montana. Borton and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company. ay CS. Batterman, Ass't Bupt.
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