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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
1
Havana reports describe rising tension as Gen Gomez and his Cuban army clash with Gen Brooke over governance and armaments. The dispute centers on Americans’ influence, trust, and a proposed Cuban militia, with Gomez accused of being maneuvered and sidelined. Washington notes continued U S control of Cuba.
The Chicago Tribune reports a claim by Prof Joseph R Hawley and Alex C Wiener of the Chicago Clinical school that injections of lymphatic gland fluid from young goats may restore youth by replacing mineral bone deposits. In tests on a 14-year-old dog, injections over two months reduced deposits and revived activity. several humans have been experimented upon in Chicago.
A Washington dispatch notes Carnegie Steel and Bethlehem Iron likely to bid armor contracts for vessels under construction with Midvale Steel considering involvement in England. Capt Barker to return home by mail steamer as Asiatic squadron changes command. Battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky nearing completion and to be handed to the government around January 1. Alabama Illinois Wisconsin progress percentages listed.
In a Paris dispatch, Archbishop Ireland tells Journal and Advertiser that civilized nations support Hague Conference principles and seek to settle disputes on an intellectual basis. He warns the arms race threatens Europe, notes war may be unavoidable at times, yet peace is essential. He recalls finding broad support for peace in Rome.
San Francisco May 16 Jacob Oppenheimer a life term prisoner at San Quentin reportedly stabbed guard James McDonald five times last night. Earlier at Folsom prison John Showers was stabbed to death by George Putnam amid a feud linked to past testimony in the Lloyd Majors murder case.
New York dispatch reports Right Rev. Thomas Clark, presiding bishop of the American house of bishops, voiced frustration over the Etriyesa affair. He cites local control of ordinations, a standing committee role, and notes Bishop Potter’s discretion. Clergy debates also surround J B Funston’s Boise consecration cancellation after bishops protest.
In Chicago on May 16 proceedings opened in the superior court as Mrs Morcharrosch, wife of a Montana miner, seeks to prove she is the daughter of Henry W Martin who died intestate last May. She asserts her mother, a Clifton house servant, was secretly married to Martin 27 years ago. The estate is valued at $400,000.
New York May 16 The March investigation committee resumed after recess with Mayor Van Wyck and department heads present. He testified about consulting Croker on government structure, said no one can call him to account except the court, and deflected on questions about leadership and ethics.
A dispatch from San Miguel reports Gregorio del Pilar believes he is deserted by the Philippine government and seeks honorable terms from the Americans. The insurgent hospital near San Isidro is overwhelmed with wounded, while Pilar’s supply depot lies five miles in front of Lawton. Native indignation forces countermanding orders to burn towns as retreating, and American non destructive policy gains support.
Bids for the proposed Butte public building were received at the treasury until 2 PM. The opens will occur in ten days in Butte, by a treasury secretary appointed commission likely from supervising architect offices. A farewell reception in Chicago marked the ordination of Kya Shonts as the maid of Chicago for a temperance mission.
Rear Admiral John C. Watson retires from Mare Island navy yard command and turns over to Rear Admiral Kempff the new commandant whose pennant flies from the Independence. Watson sails today for the Orient aboard the City of Peking, accompanied by an unnamed party.
May 16 dispatch details stolen hospital records from the Presidio prove grand larceny by Guy C. Weed a former hospital copyist. Roommate CG H Parker Jr reports 400 hospital laborers were overcharged 60 cents daily for food no funds were expended. Authorities moved to prosecute.
A roundup of brief notices from multiple cities: The New Orleans cruiser arrival. Venezuela’s General Hernandez freed. William Depew Southard, stove maker, dies in Peekskill. transport Centennial sails to the Philippines with commissary crews. reports on Austrian politics and a suicide attempt by Count Badini. US Ambassador White departs for The Hague disarmament conference. Mullty plea in the Hocknan case leads to six days in prison. Capetown reports arrests of British officers. medal distribution for German veterans in Brenham. transcontinental rail and shipping deals involving Chicago-Great Western, Wisconsin Minnesota & Pacific, and Empire Transportation. Buffalo elevators operating with outside labor. Detroit notes expansion into Michigan and regional telegraph interests.
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