16 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
1
In Manjin on March 16, the fortified village Caitai north of Pasig fell to the Twentieth Regular Infantry after a fierce engagement. American casualties totaled seventeen wounded. rebel forces suffered heavy losses. Private Beecher of the Great Falls Company was killed by a sharpshooter during the action.
March 16 1 20 p m insurgents at Caloscan outposts and trenches fired volleys at Kansas volunteers and Fourth regulars seeking to test American lines. H Y BeechER of Company A Montana regiment was killed. Twentieth regular infantry routed a small band of Filipinos on the Laguna road and several sharpshooters in a house with a French flag. A gunboat silenced a one gun battery in the foul hills.
At Pasig the first battalion of the Twentieth regiment moved toward Canati, a 700 resident town five miles from the foothills, engaging rebel outposts in dense jungle. After four hours of assault under heavy fire the Americans captured the town but withdrew to rearm. Rebels suffered about 109 dead. American losses included Corporal Johnson and Private McAvoy killed, with multiple others wounded.
From Manila and surrounding islands Otis reports better conditions with less insurgent activity on Negros and Cebu under US protection. In Samar and Leyte natives welcome US troops while Luzon remains under insurgent influence near the Pasig river. Troop transports Sheridan and Sherman sail from Port Said and Singapore respectively bound for Manila to reinforce Otis.
Washington list shows March 13 wounded sergeant William Barky of the 12th Infantry and Private Fred J. Kell of the Sixth Artillery. March 14 killed includes Samuel Jones of the 4th Cavalry with Captain Fred and Privates Smith and George also reported.
In a March 15 engagement near Paternos Privates Alfred Behm Marshall Comb Walter Duran Rodney H Church and Edward Oesch of the 22nd Infantry and Second Oregon were reported as wounded. Injuries ranged from slight to eye brow and hip damage with first Washington and Company B cited.
The Evening News reports a sensational Dreyfus tale naming former Russian ambassador Count Von Mohrenheim as the mastermind who sold Russian and French secrets to Germany. It claims the Russian government is convinced of his guilt.
Porto Rico dispatch notes former secretary Munoz Rivera will depart March 10 for Cuba to confer with Cuban leaders and seek a civil government for Porto Rico while urging withdrawal of American troops from a strategic base. He plans to align with Cuban aims, while local unrest and clashes with military authorities intensify.
A Palmatto Georgia dispatch reports nine Black men charged with arson were shot by a mob at 2 am while held in a makeshift jail. Four dead, five wounded, including Henry Bingham and Rod Cotton. Citizens patrol streets as Mayor Arnold seeks control. origin of the mob and specifics remain unclear.
In Helena on March 16, Ran dome Cooper secured a writ of prohibition from the supreme court directed at Judge Clancy and T. R. Hinds to halt further Boston and Montana receivership actions until March 22. They must show cause why they should not be perpetually restrained. The writ, telegraphed to Butte and served today by Marshall McMurran, notes that the reasons for appointing a receiver may no longer exist.
George Green and Billy Smith, two known boxers, have agreed to a twenty round match in the city next month. They will weigh in at 154 pounds in the afternoon. The National and Excelsior clubs seek management rights for the event. The Tri4 states that if Choynski defeats Kid McCoy, he will arrange a bout with Corbett in this city.
The San Francisco based Landlord Association approves a wage reform for deep water sailors. Beginning soon, sailors must be paid thirty dollars a month to leave the port, replacing the current twenty eight dollar monthly rate. Captain Skewes of the James Drummond is noted in connection with the decision.
A fragment notes a ship heading for London with a crew assembling for the voyage and mentions a boarding house masters and enforcement of some rally by aWhitier typred. Details are unclear and text is fragmentary.
Col James H. Johnson of the Illinois volunteers arrived from Santiago and spoke of rations. He noted canned roast beef was spoiled in transit, some cans swollen and meat unusable. Company D reportedly poisoned by meat at San Luis, leading to wastage. Other canned goods were fine and fresh beef from the states was good to eat. Cuban beef deemed tough and lacking strength.
Department Commander proposes holding the next state encampment of the G A R in June outside traditional limits to bolster the GALR posta established in Quebec and Montreal and to showcase cordial US border relations. Co meander Harris believes Vermon t comrades will favor the move.
Aclearly messy report from Apli Samoa notes Malaafa rebels and Matiatia followers rallying as British and American consuls deny recognitions and threaten action. The U S cruiser Philadelphia arrives and meets with consuls and officers while authorities move prisoners to a mainland stronghold amid rising hostility and rumors of imminent fighting.
A Chicago report describes Captn Normain delivering a 400000 dollar gift to the Seventh Day Adventist conference. The donor plans allocate 200000 to the general conference and 100000 to the missionary board with 19000 to missions in India Brazil Australia and Argentina awaiting distribution. The captain’s conversion is noted as providential.
The steam whaler Karluk prepares to sail for the Arctic tomorrow with her crew aboard. The whaling bark Alexander is ready for sea, awaiting better weather and proceeding via Unalaska to the Arctic. Frances More Smith, executrix of Wm. Deming Smith, has filed a libel against the Alexander for $1000 over a disputed one sixteenth interest in the whaler.
Joseph Medill, proprietor of the Chicago Tribune, died in San Antonio Texas early this morning his death announced to Chicago today.
In Rome on March 16 the Vatican dispatch reports the pope shows signs of weakness as doctors attend him closely. Observers note increasing frailty and careful monitoring by medical staff while his condition remains under constant review.
We opened yesterday an entirely new assortment of the latest New York styles for the coming season in Wor men’s serviceable suits. We invite your expectation of these newest garments in the market today.
Advertises fine suits by A Friedlander & Co New York including a single breasted jacket with round corners and lavender taft, sizes dd and 34 with prices 20 69 and 100 in a period fashion item noting tailored, imported appeal and high value.
The Star Colored Shirts offer detachable cuffs in several styles at 125 each, new Madras colored shirts in all recent tints with detachable cuffs at 1.75, soft bosom shirts in blue Madras with round cuffs at 1.50, white dress shirts 1.00 to 2.00, soft shirts with silk fronts at 2, laundered colored shirts in Madras and Percale at 2, soft Madras shirts in blue brown pink at 2, premier swell shirts in moochas and English shirting at 8 with cuffs, hats new lot of stiff hats in black and brown at 2.00.
The article notes clothing for sale for the St Patrick’s Day ball and praises high quality tailoring by New York and Chicago merchants. It highlights the lifelong study of producing first class suits and suggests improvement each year. mentions the impracticality of paying high tailor bills for the average shopper while money is no object for the few.
Imported worsted cutaways and sack coats offered with silk lining and hand made buttonholes. Prices range from 20 to 30 dollars, with guarantees on fit and superior tailoring. Strong entities include Stein Bloch & Co, Halan Cloth, and Giulian Cloth. Local ads highlight premium black frock suits at competitive prices.
Fine black cheviot sack suits with good wool fining and hand made puttonhules and hand felled collar. $20 the suit. Imported black worsted suits with sack and straight cut rack coats lined with Italian cloth, nicely finished for $16 the suit.
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