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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1899
Page
4
The largest and most complete line of Shoes, Pancy Oxfords and Slippers shown in Butte. Slippers in rainbow colors with new toe shapes. Spring Shoes and Oxfords on shelves for inspection. Specialties include $2.00, $3.50 and $4.00 Oxfords in tan and black, plus children's and misses low shoes and strap sandals.
A violent street affray in Havana erupted at a public mulatto ball on San Jose street. Police clashed with Cuban officers and civilians, with gunfire and clubbing. 30 to 50 people wounded, including officers Donato Aroza and Murique Munoz. American troops were summoned, and arrests followed as authorities warned of further trouble.
New York reports from March 20 indicate the London money market tightening as government finances thin and bankers’ balances shrink. Indian funds lend at 2 percent toward April 5 while Bank of England charges 3 percent for three day loans, prompting expectations of gold reserves stabilizing markets. News cites weakened USD and cautious global demand, with Indian council selling funds to support London drafts and domestic dividends looming.
A mix of medicinal pitches and financial market observations appear. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a cough remedy, claiming many successes and urging its use. Separately, global bourse concerns note overextended markets in Europe with strained credit and cautious outlooks amid selling pressure.
Col William J Bryan argues in a Knoxville letter that political banquets have advantages over public meetings but their value depends on circumstances. He cites Babylonian and Delmonico examples, discusses pricing effects on voter reach, and notes a shift toward cheaper Democratic banquets since 1896 while criticizing Republican monopoly tendencies.
Immense copper ledges have been found on Prince William Sound Alaska between Orea and Valdes near Copper River mouth. One exposure shows a ledge 3,000 feet long four feet wide extending from water to bluff. Other ledges are being opened by men claiming Standard OM syndicate. An English syndicate is represented by Llewellyn Willing of London, sent by cable from Australia.
Topeka March 20 Attorney General Godfrey says the life legislature by mistake repealed the bill providing for all appointments of city officers The supreme court will be asked to repeal the law
Surveyors are at work in March preparing specifications for reducing the heavy grades between Chinage and Alton, with work to begin in April.
Washington reports secretary Long will abolish the naval academy construction course, shifting cadets to Paris and technical schools. Enlisted men may buy discharges cheaper with a stepped percent schedule through month fourteen, then tapering after. Also notes submarine boat plans and the New York battalion cruise dates. A separate item covers famed swindler J Schwartz in Tacoma.
Notice to business men invites collection by Blue Coat Collectors with nationwide reach via Copper City Law and Collection Agency. Renshaw hall hosts a grand masque and cake walk on Sunday evening March 26, 1899 with $1 admission for gentlemen and free for ladies under mask and a prize for cake walk. Albini Sisters open Vienna Saloon at 119 South Main Street. Taswell's shoe sale advertises infant and children's shoes at 25 West Park.
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