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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
1
Madrid reports that the queen regent has signed the peace treaty. The document will be sent to the French ambassador in Washington to exchange for McKinley’s signature. No official gazette notice will publish the decree on the subject.
Washington reports from Manila indicate the climax could arrive at any hour. Officials express satisfaction with the situation but will not release details. Indications point to hostilities ending in the near term.
Manila report states Company G of the Washington volunteers nabbed 140 additional prisoners near Taguig and seized some ammunition. Rebels hid most arms or cast them into the river while engineers built a temporary bridge across the Pasig river to aid artillery and supply trains. The 20th regiment scheduled to return from the front today.
In Washington on March 17 Secretary Hay awaits formal notice of Spain ratifying the ace treaty through the French embassy. Spain must name a special envoy and inform the United States of the expected arrival date to exchange copies of the peace treaty. The ceremony, though perfunctory, will carry historical interest.
Otis reports March casualties in Manila Bay area with March 15 at Caloocan Pasig and Cavite dates. Killed include Private Henry Beecher and Private Charles Farnes of the Twentieth Infantry. Wounded list features multiple Privates and Sergeants from the Twentieth Infantry and other units.
The War Department ordered three light batteries and six Hotchkiss guns to Gen Otis to be fed as mountain batteries. He requested 72 horses to accompany the three batteries. These lighter batteries are needed where moving heavier artillery is impractical.
A Herald dispatch from Manila reports that on Monday a correspondent boarded the United States gunboat Laguna de Bay to hunt insurgents. The ship steamed past Pasig and targeted rebels entrenched along the river with Gatling guns.
The insurgents fled in hundreds toward Laguna de Bay as a gunboat group led by Capt. Grant stopped firing then pursued the panic crowd inland. The gunboat Ceste joined the Laguna de Bay patrol on Tuesday as they pursued two insurgent laden vessels, which refused surrender and ran ashore.
A Havana dispatch says Gomez gained strong support after Wednesday’s Molinas demonstration with backers touting him as sole guarantor of Cuban independence and future head of a Cuban republic. Gomez hedges on a presidential title, saying it requires unanimous popular vote, while previously aiming for retirement in private life to his San Domingo estate. The Meade ship carrying 3 million to Cuban soldiers arrived near Havana as Gomez’s faction pushes for leadership. The governor and police chief face removal bids over alleged pro Gomez bias, and Gen Fife at Vedado suffers malaria fever. The First and Second Texas regiments head home for muster out, sailing to Savannah on Saturday.
Chicago March 17 A dental college hazing incident may leave J Mount freshman class 1903 an invalid for life. He lies at Presbyterian hospital with neck injuries and possible internal damage after being bounced between seats during a “passing up” ritual. Six students suspended with more actions threatened. Mount's parents live in Petersburg Indiana.
Berlin reports say Dr. Wiegand, managing director of North German Lloyd, will visit San Francisco. He last visited in October and then Pacoma Seattle Yokohama, noting the firm aims to launch a steamship line across the Pacific from Hong Kong and Yokohama to San Francisco or Tacoma, and plans to implement soon.
Honolua reports Princess Kaiulani died March 6 1891 in inflammatory rheumatism. She was proclaimed heir apparent to the Hawaiian throne. Funeral plan set for March 12 at the old native church under government direction with Bishop Willis to officiate. Body lie at Amaha, crowds mourn, flags at half mast. United States transport Roanake arrived March 6. The Edward OBrien wreck and sale details noted. Captain Harry McDaniel recalls the overthrow era and the 1893 events with vivid recollection.
A judge argues for an increased annual salary, claiming the pay should reflect his service on the bench. He asserts that the minimum figure per year should be 1,800 dollars more, and notes he has filed suit in the court of claims seeking a total annual pay of 6,800 dollars to match his earnings while serving as a judge.
W Semp Ie of Dawson City business manager of the Klondike Nugget travels to Ottawa to present charges against ex Gold Commissioner Thomas Fawcett who was recently removed, seeks removal and prosecution for alleged official misconduct. A New York dispatch notes White may be named commissioner to the coming peace conference, a report the embassy has not confirmed.
The March storm relieves farmers in southern California with heavy rain boosting beet and fruit crops. Snow in the mountains ensures summer water, aiding mines, cattle, and dairy areas. The rainfall is expected to be worth millions to California’s agricultural output.
Announcement from Princeton tables shows George Armour funded a new seminary room in the university library for the department of political economy. The economics endowment will fund book purchases. Courses are being prepared and will start next term.
Washington reports four companies of Second volunteer engineers at Honolulu have been ordered to San Francisco for muster out. Kansas City notes a hoof court of inquiry arriving from Omaha and planning to hear Armour’s packing plant testimony. Armour supplied all beef for the army. Meade carries 3 million dollars for Cuban troops to Havana. Quay, Jenks, Dalsell tally scattered votes in Pennsylvania with no quorum. Lake City sees state troops 300 strong to quell mine disturbances this afternoon.
Yesterday we opened a new assortment of the latest New York styles for the coming season in women serviceable suits. We invite your inspection of these the newest garments in the market today.
Fine Venetian cloth suits with single breasted jackets, tailored shapes, and luxury linings. The listings describe a size 34 suit at 30 dollars and a lavender taffeta lined Bedford Cord suit size 84 at 65 dollars, plus an all wool black cheviot serge suit with Eton jacket at 20 dollars in sizes 34 and 38.
The Star colored shirts with detachable cuffs, new Madras shirts with round cuffs, soft blue Madras shirts with cuffs, white dress shirts in various sizes, silk front striped shirts, laundered colored shirts with cuffs, soft Madras blue brown pink shirts, imported Madras and English shirting shirts with cuffs, and sizes all around. Watch window displays for the new shirts, ties, and furnishings. Also a new lot of stiff hats in black and brown at $3.50.
The clothing offered for ease this season surpasses all prior displays. New York and Chicago merchant tailors devote themselves to perfecting first class suits as a life-long study, with each year bringing steady improvement. High tailor bills remain for the few with unlimited funds.
Elegant black frock suits in fine clay worsted from Stein, Bloch & Co with full silk lining and handmade buttonholes. Garment features hand felled collars and guaranteed style and fit. Imported Italian lined cutaway suit priced at 20 dollars.
Attractive three and four button sack coats with hand buttonholes and hand felled collars. Made by premier tailor, offering quality at an unmatched price. Priced at $20 per suit.
Advertises imported black worsted suits with sack and straight cut coats. Notes fine wool lining, hand made buttonholes, and hand felled collars at 20 dollars per suit. other line offers sack coats lined with Italian cloth at 15 dollars per suit. The reader is urged toward bargain attire.
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