17 May 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
1
A broad loan program was arranged to support enterprise with installments averaging $3,000,000 per week. The first large disbursement was made, with a second installment due today and payments continuing for about three weeks. Negotiated by the Nationality bank, the arrangement drew participation from most Corelyn banking houses.
Fine Cambrie Handkerchiefs plain white and hemstitched with corners. Be Chinese and Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs fancy open work corners. Irish Linen Initial Handkerchiefs hemstitched. Lew price 25c to 60c. closing out 15c. One dozen in box 2 75. Hercules Braids and Silk Soutache Braids in various widths and colors priced 2c to 10c per yard. Silk Tabular Braids and applique trimmings offered. Carlson Currier Co knitting and crochet goods with spools offered at reduced prices. Five cent spools of Button Hole Twist.
Bargain men’s stockings offer five lots of silk lisle and cotton hose. Lot 1 features plaited silk hose and lisle in various colors with prices from $1.00 to $2.50 per pair. Lot 2 presents fine lisle thread hose from $1.40 to $2.00, closing at 75c. Lot 3 offers fancy cotton lisle hose from 50c, Lot 4 black and fancy cotton lisle hose from 35c, and Lot 5 fine cotton hose from 25c, all at closing-out prices.
London reports Sir James Kitson says Mafeking relieved, but War Office not confirming. Dispatches from Laurente Martie and Lord Roberts detail Boer movements near Mafeking with 7,000 enemy troops evacuating and British positions at various towns.[CUT]
Washington reports that Army leaders fear policy risks and urge Congress to provide a permanent raise in enlisted strength. The plan requires keeping full force in the Philippines for another year, with a November start on repatriation. Restoring the force to 43,000 by next fiscal year faces transport limits and political delay.
Seattle May 17 United States coast and geodetic survey plans dispatch Pathfinder and Peterson to Alaska between St Michael and Cape Prince of Wales. Captain J F Pratt commands Petterson Pathfinder will survey the coast this season to aid navigation amid growing Seattle Nome and York traffic.
A conference was agreed on the naval appropriation bill with Hale Perkins and Tillman named as conferees. A pension of 30 dollars monthly was granted to Gen. Robert G. Dyrenforth. Jones pushed a resolution seeking war casualty figures for Filipinos and current prisoners.
New York May 17 arbitration committees of the National Metal Trades association and the International Association of Machinists remain hopelessly deadlocked after a week of talks. A settlement is crucial for west coast manufacturers and workers. Without agreement strikes may resume and labor disputes spread nationwide.
Washington May 17 The Secretary of State received a Utah governor letter dated Salt Lake City May 9 acknowledging a prior communication and enclosing a translation of the French ambassador’s sympathy to the U S president for the Beofeld Utah coal mine disaster. The note says thanks from Utah and appreciation for the victims families.
The Universalist church board of eleven trustees meets at the Manhattan hotel to decide on using 900000 dollars for home missions. They expect strong donations and aim to advance the church's growth, though deliberations remain private.
The report from Yokohama notes China in unusual quiet while foreboding of a coming storm grows. Russia secures large land near Masampo harbor in Korea, provoking Japanese concern. Amid tensions, attention shifts to upcoming wedding celebrations absorbing the public mind.
In Washington on May 17 Burton of Ohio sought unanimous consent for the river and harbor bill. The measure totals 400000 dollars and faces future consideration by the river and harbor committee early in the next session. Berry of Kentucky supported the minority’s view while Richardson pressed questions over Yacquina bay Oregon project. Burton signaled engineers oppose the 1000000 dollar plan and favored abandonment.
The Interior Secretary reports growing unrest among Tongue River Indians in Montana and an alleged Messiah craze. The War Department is asked to investigate at the nearest army post and, if needed, take steps to preserve order.
Mayor Van Wyck will grant the Boer envoys the freedom of the city and present copies of a resolution passed by the Municipal Assembly. The visitors have no scheduled programme tonight and plan to travel to Washington tomorrow. officials refuse to discuss aims.
Windsor May 17 The federal grand jury indicted former cashier Charles W. Munsey and M A McClure of Rutland in connection with troubles at Merchants National Bank. John C Farrar, formerly of Waterbury National Bank, was also indicted on three counts including embezzlement and misapplication of funds.
The Senate today agreed to a further conference on a District of Columbia appropriation bill. Details of the debate and implications for funding remain to be resolved in the stalled measure.
The Inter Mountain reports two Montana editorials on Clark's appointment. The Tribune argues the senate cannot reverse the choice and a direct vote would favor Clark. The Herald contends the appointment solidifies Clark as Democratic leader and weakens anti Clark factions.
The Associated Press held its annual meeting in Chicago with talks on conforming bylaws to legal standards and board changes. Charles H. Grasty and others joined the board while Western division nominees were chosen. General Otis urged journalism to align with patriotism and constitutional principles in national politics.
New York bankers have arranged through the Bank of France a loan of 15 million dollars to fund Paris exposition year projects. The French gold stock proved insufficient to meet all demands this year, prompting Paris bankers to borrow from New York sources.
San Francisco May 11 Colonel Wilder returns from his Philippines trip with the first lot of a 15 000 piece collection valued about 12 00 showing the arts trades tools utensils costumes weapons woods and industries of the islands. The balance arrives in two months and the display opens at Buffalo Pan American exhibition before going to Washington for a National Museum department. The fibers and Manila rope fiber from a banana species are highlighted as promising commercial products with hardwoods and other woods.
Meybert of the International Typographical union reports nationwide votes cast for international officers. Live results show Lynch leading Donnelly for president. Hawkes and Hays contest the first vice presidency as tabulation continues in Indianapolis. Final results expected in four to five days.
New York May 16 delegates sent by the Boer governments to seek U S support for peace in South Africa were questioned about a London cable stating they advised revising surrender if South African forces lost on the Vaal river. They denied giving such advice and declined opposition to surrender.
The US transport Thomas arrived unexpectedly from Manila last Saturday. Army personnel disagree with optimistic Philippine mobilization views held by the press and public. The outlook points to sustained guerrilla warfare and a troubling military situation.
Admiral Dewey returned to Washington in the afternoon from a western tour with Mia. The party drove along the Bennyvale route to their home where they gathered a quantity of souvenirs. Members of the party reported sunburns, and the admiral said the trip had been very enjoyable.
A steam vessel flags distress off Devon City as fog prevents locating the ship. The Hiesavirus stations join the search from Corndon's Inlet and Great Kes bare hor, while differing reports say the crew is safe after a wreck near Pove Hustings on the same day.
Boston reports a razor narrow two vote margin that Massachusetts will not abolish the death penalty. New York notes a surge of immigrants arriving in a single port record day. Greenwich sees a fire across five business blocks including a church and stables causing about 150000 dollars in losses.
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