17 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
1
London reports a mix of weather at Ascot and a grand gathering of American and British elites. The Shamrock yacht under Lipton faces costly, aluminum-like plating, six-month crews, and staged trials before Baltic regattas and a possible race with Britannia. Dickens sale highlights and aristocratic charity plans cap the foreign coverage.
True to Her Lover, Rushville June 17. George Palmer was shot in a private alley near the post office. Abner and John Leonard remain jailed. Coroner's inquest planned. state seeks first degree murder charges against Abner. Anna Palmer, fiancee of Abner, testifies to his innocence. Palmer had threatened Abner over their relationship. Loyd family stands with the Leonards. Anna, Abner, and John Leonard ages about 23, 22, and 21.
Official confirmation reports the yacht Firefly seized at Arcahon near Bore Newax France. Four thousand rifles intended for the Carlists were aboard, said to belong to Lord Ashburton a Don Carlos representative. A Carlist source noted 8050 rifles had already entered the country. The Firefly is linked to the exile from Dartmouth, England.
A semi official Paris note discusses rumors tied to the former president Cassi A variety of misdeeds are mentioned in relation to the Abe Dreyfus affair. It states M Perier will provide a full explanation before a Rennes court martial and that he only acknowledged what he swore before the court of cassation.
Beattle Washington reports on Dawson City gold fever with ships from Rampart and St Michael arriving, Mincol creek yields, and Andrew Flunker selling a claim for 175000. Ex-Governor McGraw among buyers, police warn of armed guards, and a brutal murder at Dawson leaves James P. Prater dead.
New Richmond and nearby areas reel from a tornado damage toll with multiple deaths and many missing. Officials estimate dozens of houses destroyed and property losses around a half million dollars while relief efforts raise about thirty five thousand dollars by May counts.
Vancouver June 17 1925 Indians at Rivers Inlet and Skeedosean 209 miles up the coast strike for wages. Canneries on British Columbia's northern coast face a cut of about one eighth of naval capacity as fishing season opens. Indians demand ten cents per pound while carriers offer six or seven cents. Normally thousands of Americans ship to Breveston this season. now few men appear.
Prof. Benjamin I. Vodell of Corwell University was named for the presidency of the University of Cadonda in a June 17 official notice. The report notes some uncertainty about his readiness but states he will consider the role.
In Chvrlind Ohio on June 17 trains faced heavy obstructions on tracks. Cars were delayed as crews cleared pileups across multiple lines causing serious service interruptions. Rioting was noted on the south side as the disruption spread.
At 11 oclock two Clark and Jennings streetcars found switches broken. They were repaired amid a howling mob as 4,000 people gathered. Wagons and trucks blocked tracks and the crowd hurled missiles, shattering car windows while police charged the mob.
Indianapolis June 17 The supreme lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen elected officers for the supreme: Master Workman John Mickford Manel foreman AW Walker Milwaukee over A Marwick New York M We Sackett Meadville receiver John J Acker Albany guide Alex Pratt Winnipeg Watchman AB James Wilmington medical examiner De 1 H Shields Mannibal Trustees WD Hare Hillsboro Oregon MC Bishop Salt Lake Thomas Lingett Montreal
Three Astin bandits who held up the Pittsbure Gulf passenger train Friday morning were captured after a running fight in Missouri. No injuries reported. Burns, the gang leader, is described as a former railroad engineer, explaining his familiarity with the locomotive.
A special train bearing President McKinley and party arrived at 10 o clock in Holyoke Massachusetts. The city wore gala dress in honor of the occasion and the visitors were greeted by a committee of prominent citizens before being taken to the residence of Mr Whiting where they will stay.
The Colorado Athletic Association offers a 10000 dollar purse for a 2h round bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Kid Metsoy to decide the world middleweight championship. Ben Benton, Mettoy’s manager, announces the contest and McGoy wires in today with acceptance.
The Tiger Poorman mine transfers control to Clark and Sweeny of Spokane who reportedly paid 240 000 for the mine’s 100 000 shares. The Republic mine declares a 55 009 dividend, bringing total disbursements to 260 000. Also, Sunith’s performing bull joins Ringling Frothers in the city and the Butte Optical Co offers free eye examinations via its dark room test.
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