12 May 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
1
A weather adaptable garment line touts Cravenette Coats as suitable for storms and sunshine. Styles include Raglan sleeves, velvet collars, and silk linings, with several color options and sizes. Prices range from 25 to Thirty dollars, featuring several waterproof and satin-trimmed options.
London reports Lord Roberts and General French advancing toward Kroonstad as Boer entrenchments hold at Kronstadt and Verona. British forces seize river drift, push Boers near Rabuishop and Brandsdrift while capturing prisoners and disarming Free Staters. Weather cools as Warren named military governor of Cape Colony north of Orange River.
London reports Lord Salisbury delivered a surprise Primrose League address that baffled observers by urging unity under empire while criticizing home rule. The speech, unlike formal precedents, was personal and raised alarms about Britain arming for future conflicts amidst impending elections.
A first practical step toward ending the labor war was taken in Chicago with an informal meeting between Building Contractors' Council attorneys and union representatives. No results were reached, but participants felt the discussions smooth the path to negotiations. Future conferences are planned as Mayor Harrison eyes a fresh attempt to resolve the dispute, possibly bypassing the central building trades council.
The description notes a sharp pace and clever moves, with the man cutting on the jaw after 2:11 of the 23rd round. He outboxed Jeffries for an hour and twenty minutes, showing speed and skill while making the bigger opponent appear novice. Youth and heavier weight proved decisive.
London reports Gen Roberts dispatch stating Kroonstad was entered at 1 30 pm on May 12 without opposition. The Union Jack was hoisted amid cheers from the small British residents.
Chicago readers report Law rence E. Walsh arraigned before Judge Balter charged with the March 21 murder of barber Robert W. Gilchrist at 164 West 22d Street. Walsh declared he wants capital punishment, citing mental instability after a head injury and illness. Judge Baker postponed ruling, with possible not guilty verdict later after consultations with the state.
Across Yokohama foreigners fear Japanese jurisdiction after a Kobe water works loan case ruled against an American, Morse of the American Trading Company, with a half million yen dispute. Debates rise over native judiciary competence as a government commission report urges higher pay and status for judges. Financial nerves show in surging rates and a bid to attract deposits. Imports outpace exports by about 22 million dollars through mid month.
Rome reports Archbishop Avaradi, papal delegate to Mexico, will become the first Roman pontificate diplomat to Pekin. His Mexico mission faced friction with local church leaders and opposition to cosmopolitan reforms. Rome hopes direct papal representation in Pekin could influence the Chinese Imperial family. France has long claimed protection of missions in China.
Special to Inter Mountain Billings May The school board re elected the current teachers and principal. In New York May 12 Kid McCoy increased the principal’s salary from 1250 to 1600 dollars per year. Four new teachers marked the Jeffries Corbett fight as for were engaged next full increasing tows the corps to 16. The board will meet next Tuesday to open bids for the Jeffries last night, but he made a magni tude struggle leading all the way until a left upper cut dropped him.
A rear end freight crash inside the tunnel at Twenty-fifth street killed Engineer George Loeb and Fireman Hinchman, with five others presumed dead. Dozens of firemen were injured fighting oil-fed flames from burning cars. Operator Lantell vanished as authorities search for him while the wreckage burned. The incident caused about 140000 dollars in losses to the Baltimore and Ohio line.
A May 12 wreck between Lordsburg and Clifton, New Mexico, instantly killed Engineer Sehtoitiman, Fireman McAfee, and four tramype, with nine carpenters injured. The engine and seven cars were destroyed when the center of an 80 foot high bridge gave way, plunging the train into the depths near Utton. A bridge gang was repairing the structure and a signal failure allegedly warned of the unsafe condition.
San Francisco reports Honolulu port cleared on April 2 after a dynamite attack near the Portuguese consul A Desanga Canavano. The Americat Mara arrived from Hong Kong via Honolulu. Hancock with Philippine commission sailed for Manila on April 38. A Republican party organization was anticipated in Honolulu on May 2 with a Democratic group to form soon.
Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies presided at the grand committee meeting of the Uberat unioniste in Birmingham town hall. An immense audience heard him express sympathy for the bereaved and defend the government's stance on South African affairs and the future status of Boer republics.
In St Louis on May 12 the street railway strike paralyzed most Transit divisions while 25 bear-operated cars ran under police escort on Park avenue and Lindell division. Non-union motormen from Missouri towns arrived, labor leaders met Transit executives, and a settlement proposal was discussed though union recognition remained a sticking point. Demonstrations grew as arrests and sporadic violence occurred near Laclede avenue amid blocked cars and shots fired.
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