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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
1
Cravenette rain coats described in multiple colorways gray and tan feature Raglan sleeves, silk linings, velvet collars, and double stitched edges. Prices range from 20 to 97.50 dollars, with several styles including oxford cassimere and Venetian cut options, all offered in all sizes.
The U K Lewis stock lists white shirts in many styles and sizes with deeply discounted prices. Various shirt types include open back, open front, black sateen, Madras, Oxford, and Star brand, with discounts from 25c to 2.50 per shirt and bundles like tie shirts and linen bosoms.
London and New York dispatches report British forces under Buller advancing in northern Natal near Biggarsberg. General Grenfell, Brabant, and Boyes clear districts, seize flour and grain while Boers retire toward Cleveland. Reports describe heavy action near Heptmaaker and Kroonstad as Roberts plans operations into the Free State and Transvaal with large forces.
A Washington dispatch says officials expect Germany to heed warnings from Secretary Root and Senator Lodge and push naval expansion. The report notes Germany seeks to avoid direct hostilities with the United States while expanding influence in Central and South America and Asia Minor to counter U.S. neutrality, with emigration and trade shifts evident in Brazil and Guatemala.
The text notes connections between Hamburg and Guatemalan ports and mentions enormous sums invested by German capitalists, highlighting cross continental financial and trade links.
In Pillsburg a 2000 strong mob occupied Turtle Creek all evening and fought sheriff, officers, and firemen when the board of health tried to move six smallpox cases into an abandoned school as a pest house. Fire hoses dispersed rioters, then attackers pelted firemen and barricaded the house. Authorities warned at 1:20 AM and ordered dispersal amid fears of renewed unrest.
Washington May 14 The senate committee on inter oceanic canal organized a favorable report on the canal bill as passed by the house with five members present. Senators Morgan Melville Harris Turner voted affirmative Hanna negative. The naval appropriation bill saw the committee amendment on armor plate adopted 82 to 1, fixing 845 per ton for three ships and 445 for others. Armor cannot be obtained at way Co. West got a judgment once for any is directed to build an armor plate factory.
A Washington dispatch says after Congress adjourns President McKinley and Mrs McKinley will stay at the Canton home for part of the summer with a plan to visit Poland Springs Maine in August for a fortnight or more. They prefer hotel life to a cottage and Dr Rixey may join them. relatives might be entertained. He plans little fishing after last summers unproductive try on Lake Champlain.
Ciera May 14 reports Chicago endured the hottest May day in at least twenty-one years, with the thermometer near 92 degrees in shade and 86 degrees on the weather barometer reader. Other cities showed high readings such as Winnipeg 92, Des Moines 88, Milwaukee 81, and Omaha 84.
Special to the Inter Mountain Illinois May M Madge aged 11 1 year old daughter of BK M Hungerford and wife died this morning from diphtheria after a three day illness believed to be typhoid fever. The child was beloved in the town and the funeral will be from the residence this afternoon with private rites due to the contagion.
The 28th annual tournament of the Missouri State Game and Fish Protective Association begins today at Du Pont Park and runs through the week. About 200 notable trap shooters are here, including Chris Bottileb and Tom Hearne of Kansas City, with a valuable trophies to compete for.
In a tense session at the Silver Bow court, Specht pressed to compel Judge Chines to hear a dissolution motion amid sensational allegations about mining interests and hydraulic claims. The ruling and appeals touched Deer Lodge and Ontario Mining interests, with reversals in related cases and contention over proximate cause language.
A lengthy World story from Boston and New York outlines Harvey patent disputes over armored plate and Krupp armor claims. Senators Channon and Waele rail at the patent process while examiners and officials wrestle over expedited action and monopoly implications. In a separate note, former Globe National Bank president Charles H. Cole is sentenced to Greenfield for misappropriation.
A late 19th century meeting of miners and labor unions near Western Federation is described. Presidents Bayer and McDonald preside as topics include influx of Chinese laborers to dotted sites and Canada, railroad workers replaced by newer laborers, and impacts on workers in the Northern Pacific and Great Seaboard regions.
In Paris on May 1 Capt. Alfred P. and his wife arrived, reporting from a telegram to the Herald that his government colleagues worked through the journey. He will likely leave as soon as possible, though fears persist of conflict or arrest amid the tense situation.
Washington adjourns supreme court session over Kentucky governor contest while a ruling clarifies inheritance law. New York notes peace delegation boarding Maasdam with city officials meeting quastors to analyze revenue. Manila reports Filipinos’ hay storage arson attempt at riverfront. one guard killed, another wounded. Turtle Creek sees ongoing riots as health board converts school into smallpox hospital. Admiral Dewey visits Knoxville grand parade. mayor welcomes him as troops are reviewed. admiral offers brief reply.
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