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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
Washington dispatch notes Britain's potential protracted conflict in Europe with Germany and the Boers, fearing extended hostilities. It outlines the immense military logistics of moving and sustaining a large army across vast distances, the strain on supplies, and the risk of economic disruption triggering further political pressure and intervention.
J B Banks was arrested in New Whatcom on May 3 charged with obtaining mercy under false pretenses by selling imaginary quartz from mines to lure New York capitalists. Named associates include J Plo Belen, promoter in Staten Island circles, and attorney Peter A Hoendriek. Details unclear due to damaged text but outlines a staged mining scam involving prominent financiers.
tzler a New York financier Banks visited New York last March with quartz samples rich in gold he said came from his claims in Atlin Alaska He offered a half interest for funds to develop and build a stamp mill Three drafts totaling 1500 were given and 35000 more would follow on progress He went to Vancouver cashed the first draft for 730 and left the remaining drafts for collection He admits he is the man but says he never owned any quartz mines in Atlin.
New York on May 4 Captain John Betts died of pleuro-pneumonia aged 72. He commanded the transport Knickerbocker during the Spanish American War and earlier captained the New Orleans and Crom Well. Betts received medals from Oscar II and Emperor William for valiant rescues at sea.
In Trenton on May 4 the National Asphalt company was incorporated to mine and deal in cement with an authorized capital of 15 million dollars. Incorporators include Wendell Et Rice Jane Murray Mitchell George B. Hanford Peggy H. Brumiage and Ansel L. White. A Chicago based Philippine Lumber and Developing company obtained articles of incorporation in Charlestown West Virginia for a 5 million dollar capital to seek concessions in the Philippines. The incorporators are Ghee Hull Deg Moines Ta John Gibson Creston J S Bradford Grandville Stewart Spalding Frank Philipps Creston.
Extensive irrigation project details outline five large canals from the Deschutes river. Oregon Irrigation Company maps cover Crook County lands for canal routes. Secretary D D Warner says work has started on several canals with more to begin soon. Estimate indicates at least 87,000 acres required for the project and about 100,000 acres to be developed as a result.
Washington May 4 Representatives of the American Publishers' association presented directorial to the senate requesting regulation to aid higher volumes of paper and delegation. The association reportedly distributed 22 000 papers and urged Congress to consider suitable legislation to protect the essential items. A copy of the resolution was prepared by the delegation of the house ways and means committee.
British forces capture Brandfort after a joint assault by Colonel Tucker and General Fore-Carew east and center, with Hutton’s mounted infantry on the west. Boer resistance at Thabanchu district remains strong, with about 4,000 in place and a 40 pounder gun among their armament. General Broadwood’s cavalry reaches Trabelfontein as Roberts’ force concentrates along a forty mile front. Observers note large Boer cattle herds moving northward.
In Sofia Bulgaria during May unrest grows as peasants seize arms and disarm troops near Rust Chuk. Casualties include two officers and fifteen soldiers dead or wounded with a similar toll among peasants. About four thousand peasants march on Rust Chok, opposing two battalions defending the town.
John Sherman close ally recalls the first Kodak portraits of the senator after a Philadelphia Academy of Music speech. He says the photos confirmed his view that journalists capture a caricature of his own self, and that critique of newspaper photographers was now unnecessary.
Try Allen's Foot Base powder shaken into shoes to cool swollen feet and ease walking. It relieves sweating ingrown nails blisters callous spots and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package available. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A reward of 2500 dollars is offered by Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company for information leading to the detection and conviction of any person or party trespassing and removing ores from the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot 172 in Silver Bow county Montana. Also notes dissolution of partnership between Patrick Riordan and Timothy P. Shea at 213 North Main Street Butte. May 2, 1900. Steamer fares to Cape Nome advertised with sailings from Portland.
A Tlollo dispatch reports four Americans killed and sixteen wounded after a reconnoitering party of the Twenty-sixth Infantry was surrounded in central Panay. Remainder escaped with reinforcement sent, Filipinos retreated to a mountain stronghold.
In Constantinople authorities permit Armenians blocked at Alexandretta to depart. U.S. indemnity claim remains unchanged after representations by Mr Lingdn. The American charge waives claims, and the incident is closed. The rumor of mistreatment of the U.S. Vice Consul at Alexandretta is unfounded.
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