20 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
1
Manila reports mass mail thefts from army posts with no regular post offices. Cotterman cites imprints on wax seals to curb pilferage and requests 150 hand pressed dies with distinct numbers. He notes steamers carry mail locally yet remain outside government control and distrust native crews or Spaniards.
Secretary of War Root released a tablegram from Judge Taft dated Tlollo reporting Tayabayas Romblon area organized including Tineo and Burias. Municipalities visited at Marianduque and a province organization planned before return with enthusiastic receptions. After Negros, Jolo Mindanao visits then Iloilo Capiz Antique Cebu Bohol Leyte to be organized. Likely Zamboanga and Misamis will follow. General situation improving.
The Panay Masbate and Burias regions with 40000 people are created as Masbate province. Gener Serrano is named governor, George Laners supervisor, Lieut Snyder treasurer. Schools will be established as the area shifts toward civil government. The commission reports Masbate hopes for economy gains and expansion of timber and agriculture.
Judge Holdom upholds personal liberty in a labor dispute. Albert Hill of the lathers' union was accused of assaulting James Kelley for refusing to stop work during a strike. The court sentenced Hill to five more days in jail, stressing constitutional rights and restraint on union interference.
The Kreuz-Zeitung argues Britain may block or halt a Nicaragua canal by force if the United States rejects Senate amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. It condemns American self-interest and asserts England could build the Panama route, undermining the other option.
Berlin reports two separate plots to assassinate the czar. The first planned for the Jubilee ball of the naval cadet corps, halted when Gov Gen Kleigels stopped the czar from going. The second occurred at a ceramic exhibit in January when an unknown man, found with a bomb, was seized as guards guarded the imperial party.
Ottawa March 20 1000 men recruited for police service in South Africa will depart Sunday and sail from Halifax on the 20th.
New York dispatch reports Chamberlain offered guarded remarks on the failed peace negotiations with General Botha. The piece suggests Milner pushed for terms, Kitchener’s role limited, and war to continue until Boer leaders are captured. Pro and anti Boer factions weight anticipated regulatory shifts and budget impacts.
New York reports over 400 applications for army chaplaincies as the war department outlines 23 new posts. Pay equals a captain of Infantry with about 2000 dollars yearly. Post chaplain position ends. each regiment gains a spiritual adviser while artillery receives twelve. Roman Catholics seek more recognition. Methodists lead with eleven chaplains. McKinley attends Methodist dealings, and a pro rata distribution of posts is anticipated.
J P Minaberg and J A Neuwout were shot at Delaar for treason and murder following a court martial verdict linked to a Taashach train wreck that killed five. General Kitchener confirmed the sentence. The garrison paraded as the prisoners were executed at sunset. A Dutch minister and relatives witnessed the execution. others involved received five years penal servitude.
At Leavenworth Kansas 284 convict miners spent 24 hours without food in the penitentiary pit. A rescue attempt using a cage led to gunfire injuring two guards and prompting the convicts to surrender. Warden Tomlingan vows severe punishment for ringleaders and ongoing confinement. Wounded guards and prisoners are identified, with Hatfield and Clark among the injured.
The Ophir steamer enters Gibraltar's bar at nine with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York aboard. Royal yachtsmen, guards, bands, and salutes mark the occasion as the royal party, greeted by the governor and admirals, prepares to land at noon amid decorations and large crowds. The voyage continues with a fair passage and the royal party in good health. seas troubled the saloon cabins on crossing the Bay of Biscay.
Washington March 20 report from Special Commissioner Househill outlines the Pekin indemnity dispute amid powers. The State Department favors Hague Commission as the solution though negotiations stalled. Unclear directives to Rockhill and renewed presidential focus may shape new policy. Manchuria tensions persist with Russia, no official protest yet.
London reports in the Westminster Gazette that peace terms offered by a war council are under review. Powers are divided over steps in the East and a new push may begin soon. Military provisions in South Africa remain unsettled as tensions persist.
New York reports diplomats in Washington focus on the US sending the armed cruiser New York to assist the American consul-general in securing an apology and a $50,000 settlement from Morocco. France seeks greater advantage, while the US holds Morocco as a sovereign power and expects no bombardment. The cruiser will stay at Massagan until Consul-General Gummere returns with a satisfactory settlement.
New York March 20 WTL marks regarding Thomas Lawsor of Boston and rivals The Abbott and Muy alma ended without a contest as Scannell pressed for best three in five heats while Lawson’s side preferred four out of seven.
A fierce Duitward wind drives seaward shipping across St Johns Newfoundland. The Southern Cross, laden with 26 500 seals, rides into Perlican harbor in danger of swamping. Anxiety grows for the sealing meet with 400 men scattered and potential ice disaster. A second steamer is reported en route.
Commercial travelers from Boston and Portland arrive for a northern Pacific railway reserve event. The Chicago business elite are represented, with bets and avedia discussed as the group prepares for the morning activities and the planned tape reserve.
A dispatch to the ministry from Sings pope reports the Vine Lamashich went ashore near the entrance to the port, was seated, and is not injured.
Cape Town dispatch by Craddock Cape Colony reports Co Gorringe’s troops clashed with Boers under Kritzinger on March 15. Boer losses were nine killed and seven wounded, while British casualties included one dead and ten wounded.
Shanghai reports Mare' Mhina Cagetlety claims Japan plans a buildup near the Corean coast. He says Tokyo mobilizes for a London departed expedition to the region, signaling rising tensions in the area.
The Inter Mountain reports a complex Montana legal dispute led by Nipper and Anaconda Copper Ming Co. seeking immediate settlement and restraint. Judge Clancy orders a three month stay while receivership matters and filings proceed, with A J Shores representing Pacrot company and other parties including Deer Creek Gold Mining Co. and Stoget Clothing Co. involved in property and corporate disclosures.
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 20 the Republican caucus nominated Thompson for the short term U S senator and voted through a tense session. Rosewater led early then Thompson gained, but the caucus adjourned without selecting a long term senator as ballots continued into early morning.
The Maryland election bill, aimed at restricting suffrage for a large illiterate population, cleared the Senate shortly after noon and was sent to the House where amendments were reconciled. It now awaits the governor's signature.
Washington March 2 It is understood on high authority that the president will appoint Mr B P C Knox of Pittsburg to fill the cabinet vacancy caused by Attorney General Grice's retirement by April 1.
Copenhagen reports the elvetiona in the folkething fixed for April. March 0 era notes unclear. Authorities indicate preparations underway for the upcoming Danish elections with formal dates to be announced.
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