25 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement lists Onyx black cotton hose with high heels and double soles at various prices, plus Cadet Blue printed polka dot hose, Tan colored options, silk hose, and Fanty cotton hose deals. Also features Lisle thread hose in Rembrandt and Richelieu finishes with ribbed soles, plus colored hose offerings in red and fadeless dyes.
Reports from Manila detail American forces under Otis MacArthur and Hale crossing the Tallyhan river and attacking insurgent positions near Malabon Novaliches Polo with heavy fighting. Montana regiment and Third artillery support, many casualties reported amid a daylong engagement. Artillery and infantry operations continue as plans unfold for further moves toward Caloocan and Pasig areas.
Washington reports last night described fierce combat at Manila. No confirmation from Gen Otis or Admiral Dewey yet, but rumors persist. Gen Lawton’s column moved to reserve for MacArthur, Otis brigade expected to lead, with significant casualties feared.
Washington reports a prolonged clash described by General Otis with heavy losses on both sides. The battle, ongoing for over a day, reflects the intense fighting and the cost to American forces.
Gov Roosevelt takes stand as army court of inquiry in New York questions ration issues. He recalls seeing rotting roast beef aboard a Tampa ship and learns complaints arise as he investigates when the meat was part of the regular ration. Roosevelt describes his tasting of the beef and notes confusion over the supply.
Governor Roosevelt recounts attempts to secure beef for troops in Cuba. He describes meat that was slimy and stringy, often uneatable, causing illness among officers and men. Questions arise about treated meat and brands like Swift and Armour, with details to be printed in the next war department report.
In Stockton on March 23 two highwaymen attempted to rob a Wells Fargo stage near Angels Camp in Calaveras County. Messenger Jackson and McConnell were aboard when a halt order was given and shots fired. A guard’s rifle fire wounded one bandit, later identified as Bob Murphy, while the other escaped toward fords watched by authorities. The treasure’s fate remains unclear as company officials investigate.
New York March 2– A veteran of the Civil War, Teane T. Tally, aged 69, was found dead in his Waldorf Astoria room yesterday. Death due to apoplexy. Tally, a Maine native, moved to New York after leaving his state, aligned with the Republican party, served on a penal commission, and was briefly chairman of the Commission of Forthrant corrections. He later led the Fire and Leather Reporter as publisher.
Reports from Culoride Springs Colorado say the Independence mine will be sold to an English syndicate. W. B. So often has sold his mine and is bound for England to seal the deal. Experts valued the ore sight at about 6 million dollars last December, suggesting a price well above typical Colorado mine sales. Stratton has drawn over 4 million from Independence, with recent development work yielding ore.
A Paris dispatch notes the queen's public acts in France as diplomatic strains and fashion shifts dominate week. Reports describe her compassion after a peasant’s child distress, remarks on Prince of Wales fashion, and a cautious view of Anglo French ties amid sensational newspaper chatter on invasions and political reform.
A newspaper snippet lists numerous hose items in varied colors and fabrics. It mentions infants' cashmere, merino, ribbed cotton, and black durables with prices per pair, sizes from infant to adult, and details like cable knee and spliced hose.
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