10 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
1
We marked off yesterday a new lot of all wool Knee Pants for Boys. A variety of styles in all wool Cassimeres Wor sted s and Cheviots light medium and heavy weights in mixtures and combinations suitable for spring wear. All sizes for boys of 8 to 14 years. Every gar ment well made and nicely finished. Prices 60c to 1.50 a pair.
Caps for spring feature plaids and solid colorings in Golf Yacht Tam o Shanter and other shapes for all sizes. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents, cadet caps at 50 cents.
New lines of percaline shirt waists for women feature bhina cut fronts and matched yokes in light and bare colorings with stripes in black navy and pink and white. Sizes range from 32 to 44 inches with prices seven cents each. Also shown are percales with large yokes and detached collars in blue pink black cadet navy lavender and more, sizes 32 to 44 inches, seven cents. Watch our windows for these and other new items shown today.
London reports the British on the move as General Buller pushes forward from the Biggarsberg area toward Zululand. Hunters division possibly crossing to threaten the Transvaal while Boers transfer stores to the rear. French may be nearing Bloemfontein. Mafeking relief reportedly in progress within days.
British forces clashed with a large body near Helpmankar as they began a main advance from Ladysmith toward Sunday river. Scouts report the move from Ladysmith continuing Friday toward the river line.
President returns from Boevl Fontein as General Joubert expected. Fighting began this morning toward Helpmaakar near Pretoria with reports of clashes and military activity in the region.
London dispatch quotes Morning Leader expert Charles Williams on General Carrigan’s staff of retired officers. He says the Chartered Company plans to finance and command an army for South Africa, with re embankment by July 1 and artillery for Kimberley. Williams notes potential territorial policing as settlements occur.
A London dispatch to the Tribune reports many surmises about future operations. It mentions Baliee ny reports troops and the withdrawal of Warren's division. The item signals ongoing military uncertainty amid evolving plans.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Kautz to sail with the Philadelphia to the Pacific coast of Central America to protect American interests and curb hostilities among republics. Kautz heads out next week after awaiting orders. Secretary Long rejects Bradford’s radio navy plan until lighthouse experiments finish. The lighthouse board seeks 25000 dollars for wireless lighthouses. A Manila hydrographic office is approved for commercial convenience. Bennington and small vessels begin island surveys under Rear Admiral Watson. McCormick is reassigned as second in command of the Asiatic squadron.
American locomotive engineers George Clark and Scotty McKay have spent over ten months in prison near Orizaba without trial. They are confined on a charge related to a wreck that occurred nearby, details limited in the report.
Senator Spooner voices doubt about the French reciprocity treaty. He says ratification will not occur this session and declines to predict whether two thirds or one third of the senate would support it, asserting it will not be ratified during the current session of Congress.
Analysis of Republican remarks suggests some senators believe it would be impolitic to mention protected interests by adopting a treaty that achieves via legislative action a result not attainable through direct law. The inference points to strategic caution in navigating treaty implications and potential political costs.
William Freundt, held for nearly four months on the murder of August Zaspel in Spokane Washington, confessed saying Zaspel stole $150 from him. Freundt states a struggle occurred during which his gun discharged, killing Zaspel, whom he then buried by the roadside. the body was found November 25 last.
Washington reports indicate US and Britain discuss permanent delimitation of the Alaskan boundary though no pressure is active. Secretary Hay issued a memorandum refuting Britain's claim to Lynn Canal, which officials say will remain US property. Canada’s loyalty to Britain may push London to press the claim, with arbitration as likely final arbiter.
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Mont March 10 Wm Wallace travels to Fort Huachuca Arizona after telegram from post surgeon says Col Bruce Wallace of the 37th Volunteer Infantry is seriously ill with acute bronchitis Wallace reached Fort Huachuca seeking beneficial climate but illness worsened Fifty horses from a Washington consignment died in Northern Pacific stockyards from cholera-like illness after drinking bad water during a 38 hour wait. horses unloaded after arrival
In Frankfort the attempted arrest of Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis failed as guards blocked access to the executive building. Sheriff Butter prepared deputies, but Col lier refused entry. reports say Taylor ordered all guns to state house. Ex-Treasurer Sharp predicted surrender within hours. militia readied to move from Barbourville to Frankfort.
A yard pond held slime and refuse causing illness and deaths. Fifty people died in 24 hours and two hundred are believed able to endure the journey to St Paul, loaded and sent east yesterday afternoon.
Loulaville March 10 A circuit court decision sustains the Democrats contention that the legislature is the tribunal for governor and lieutenant governor contest determinations Judge Fields delivery The Republicans plan to appeal to the state Court of Appeals and may seek US Supreme Court review if needed
Washington March 10 The cross examination of Fred A Martin a miner continued today before Representatives Mondell and Dick He testified he rode the train carrying the riotous party to Wardner by chance and denied knowledge of or participation in the mill attack He saw armed and masked men but did not grasp the gravity until after the mill blew up An unknown man pinned a ribbon on his coat but its meaning was not explained He witnessed explosions from a distance and later saw one man Shayne lying shot on the road.
The Journal of Commerce reports a near completed merger of American and Continental tobacco snuff interests forming a new 25 million dollar company to absorb Continental Tobacco, American Tobacco, Atlantic Snuff, and Helmuff. The setup splits capital into preferred and common stock, aiming to control about 95 percent of U S snuff output. The Atlantic Snuff was formed in 1898 with 2 million capitalization. bids to organizers ranged from six and a half to two and a half million. Officials confirm a deal is under way but withheld specifics.
Street Car men quit after management refusals on most demands. The International Association of Street Railway Employes says 13 systems with 234 motormen and conductors, plus 2,000 shedmen, may join if the walkout expands. The strike affects 430 miles of track across the city.
An Inter Mountain reader, a Dawson county prosecutor, rebukes C. P. Connolly for questioning Joseph C. Hurst’s conviction for Sheriff Dominick Cavanaugh’s murder. He defends the district court and Montana Supreme Court ruling, citing Pacific Reporter No. 59 and urging restraint in public commentary.
Rainy-Day skirts advertised in heavy all wool Scotch tweeds and ceviots, Scotch mixtures, and homespun fabrics. Features include deep facings, welt beams, hip pockets, flap and button details. Prices range from 7.00 to 10.00 with sizes to fit most customers.
Catalog note describes Capes in navy brown red and black with hoods, sizes 32 to 43 inches priced 9.00 each. Similar plaids in Capes with Spanish flounce, all sizes priced 10.00 each.
Advertises new percale wrappers for women with full width skirts and tight-fitting busts in red, black, and navy, sizes 32 to 44 inches, priced at 75 cents each. Also offers good percale wrappers with full-width skirts, yoke braid trim, polka dot patterns in red, black, navy, sizes 32 to 44 inches, at 1 dollar each plus mail orders.
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