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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
1
Lorenzo Marques reports General Joubert died last night at 11 30 after a stomach ailment. Pretoria mourns a Patriot and upright leader as Boer generals Vivier Groblaar and Lemner move toward Windsor to join General Dewet, planning to oppose Roberts with renewed force.
Pretoria March 26 United States Consul Hay and his secretary have gone to Kroonstadt to arrange US representation in the Free State. A dispatch from Boer headquarters in Natal says coal mines are still being destroyed to hinder the British Dundee colliery blown up and the mine will be unusable for three months. Commandant Olivier has joined Generals Groblaar and Lemner who are safe. General Delarey is ill at Pretoria but set to proceed to Frong Sunday.
A private telegram from Mafeking reports all was well there on March 20. The message confirms continued safety amid the siege and notes no further distressing developments at that time.
London dispatch reports Sir Alfred Milner arrives in Bloemfontein to meet Roberts amid speculation of official pacification talks. The accounts note heavy rains slow Clement’s march, reports of Boers reentering Ladybrand, and Mafeking cordon conditions. Refugees face hardship as shells fall and rationing tightens amid bombardment.
Governor Steunenberg testified on day five of the Coeur d'Alene investigation as Lentz cross questioned him about February visits and a proposed permit system. A dispute over deputies' conduct led to fiery exchanges and threats before adjournment.
Readable portions describe troops being pushed forward and supplies collected while reports on an imminent forward movement remain unreliable and unconfirmed by authoritative sources. The text shows tense activity but lacks decisive details.
Washington March 28 Charles E Macrum ex consul at Pretoria testified before the house foreign affairs committee recounting alleged indignities he suffered under British censorship during his tenure. Visitors filled the room as Chairman Hitt opened the session and asked for Macrum to share his full account. He reiterated his earlier remarks to the Associated Press.
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Washington March 28 that Faulkner will mount his strongest effort in the Clark case with Edmunds' remarks expected brief. Campbell appears to have withdrawn, while defense claims a conspiracy is proven by testimony. Memorialists lose standing on political morality as their methods are exposed. Edmunds reportedly disgusted. D. J. Hennessy and wife departed for New York. J. H. Durston arrived.
New York March 28 Bishop Potter discusses the religious situation in the Philippines in the Churchman. He questions whether missionaries are worthwhile and notes Filipinos must understand American ideas before broad Christian education begins. He stresses liberty of worship and warns against misleading denominational propaganda, urging respect for conscience in the islands.
In Washington on March 28 the senate agreed to the conference report on the measure to supply urgent deficiencies. Foraker won approval to vote next Tuesday on the Puerto Rico tariff and government bill. Minor bills passed. debate resumed on the Alaskan bill. The Wolcott substitute to Carter's amendment on Alaskan coast mining failed.
Work on the extension of the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia road will start at Bumas 24 miles from the international boundary and run eastward on the American side to Boulder Creek 24 miles to reach the Cornell coal mines recently purchased by P B Cornwall Alvinga Hayward and D O Mills owners of the railroad.
In New York Captain F. M. Goddard defeats Charles A. Meas amid chaotic proceedings at a Republican gathering. The outcome impacts delegates to the national convention as factional lines form and leadership contest continues amid disorder.
Governor declines to interfere with the Daw son county murder verdict of Joseph C Hurst for killing Sheriff Dominick Cavanaugh in December 1898 He cites eight days of examination and rejects executive reprieve as courts must run their course The governor defends trial fairness and upholds the jury verdict while noting petitions from across the state and urging legislative change if punishment feels wrong.
Frantic excitement grips Glendive as residents await Governor Smiths decision on the Hurst case with a Friday hanging expected if no reprieve is issued. Thief steals a large quantity of giant powder from a Northern Pacific warehouse, with locals linking the theft to the case.
J P Morgan will sail today on the Teutonic to meet William K Vanderbilt in London to arrange a large railroad deal long awaited by Wall Street. European financial interests will also be involved. The matter concerns the New York Central and related entities, though exact details are undisclosed. Morgan and Vanderbilt railroads are reported to be cooperating closely.
The store announces a big sale to push dress goods domestics and other departments. It notes the business is fast moving, with ground continually shifting as it sails into a first class sale, claiming they bought the entire stock of a well known firm for spot cash.
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