28 May 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
1
The fragment discusses khaki loan costs, debt instruments, and market movements, noting small advances in rates, civilian and military borrowings, and possible shifts in policy. It references enterprises, shares, and tariffs, with mentions of soldiers, miners, and wartime machinery while hinting at broader political stakes.
General French leads forces into Johannesburg amid rumors of British occupancy with Cape Town reports hinting at strategic realignment as tensions rise in the region.
London reports skeptical observers doubt Boer force resistance at Klip river as Roberts advances toward Johannesburg. Rail link Johannesburg Laings Nek may fall if Klip river stand fails, with Heidelberg possible fallen news. Casualties at Mafeking total 88 since siege began, including officers and men. General Runde seizes Sennekal under shelling. Boers rumored near Bethlehem while foreign Boer recruits continue via Lourenzo Marques. General French rumored to have entered Johannesburg.
A Washington dispatch notes Boer commissioners still count on U.S. intervention as key to prolonging the South African war. They consider McKinley’s possible defeat, European sympathy, and fear Europe may act if the United States leads. They plan September return to push for support and Asia-wide sympathy.
Five hundred refugees seek protection in Pekin's French Cathedral as Boxer uprising spreads from Nuhan where railway work has halted. The rebellion follows government troop defeats and expands to nearby areas.
San Francisco May 28 Consul General Wm Haywood who for three years has represented the United States in Hawaii is here en route to Honolulu to terminate his official duties. On June 14 he will resign his post both officially and politically as part of the United States.
New York dispatch from Washington reports Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang expressed regret that his senate visit was misconstrued and accused of acting as a lobbyist. He said he sought confirmation about an anti-Chinese rider in appropriation bills after receiving a San Francisco consul general dispatch. He claimed his immigration inquiry was informal and authorized by the Treasury Department.
Cincinnati May 28 The grand stand of the Cincinnati baseball club at Western avenue and Friday street was almost totally destroyed by fire at an early hour. Only a portion was saved and the loss is about 15000 dollars. The Cincinnati and Boston game scheduled for this afternoon will be postponed. The team starts a long eastern trip Tuesday and the stands will be rebuilt on their return.
San Francisco May 28 inspectors from the board of health continue house to house checks in Chinatown. No bubonic plague case found yet. Confidence returns among residents and most Chinese are expected to reopen stores today.
A Kansas City report describes a robbery of passengers aboard the Missouri Pacific train No 1 leaving Kansas City last night. The crew says the incident occurred early this morning between here and Stella, Nebraska, with suspects unspecified. Police investigate.
A lone highwayman compelled the porter aboard a moving train near Stella, forcing passengers back at gunpoint and fleeing after 10 to 15 minutes. He jumped off east of Stella as the train slowed, while A. J. Frederick of Kansas City resisted and was shot in the head. The robber appeared young and well educated, but fled with little loot.
Miss Katherine Stauffer Mark daughter of Senator Clark of Montana will marry Dr. Lewis Rutherford Morris in St Thomas Episcopal church this afternoon. A large crowd is expected with invitation cards required for admission. A modest reception will follow at the bride’s sister’s home with about 300 guests. Gifts include a diamond tiara and ruby centerpiece, silver items, and several antique pieces from various donors.
In Amelia Minnesota last night William Wise and his wife were shot in residence during a card game with four children. Seven year old William Wise died instantly, 11 year old James was wounded, another boy and the mother were fatally struck, while two daughters escaped to a closet. The shooter is unknown. The family recently moved from Wisconsin amid feud rumors and ongoing litigation.
Washington May 28 The War Department released a cable from General MacArthur in Manila noting that three officers and 56 men with 46 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuyano yesterday and three officers with 44 men and 66 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Tarlac today The dispatch calls the surrenders spontaneous and encouraging amid ongoing operations in Luzon.
New York reports a socialist organization for propaganda work among Columbia College students. Columbia will be represented at the socialist students congress in Jamaica Plains Mass on May 30 and likely at the international collegiate congress of socialists in Paris in September. Also notes obituaries and ship delay details from May 28.
The Calumet and Hecla copper mine in Houghton Michigan is ablaze threatening 75 million dollars in property. One man William Merrae suffocated deeper than 400 feet while Simon Roberts and four others were overcome by gas as 5 000 workers face sudden unemployment during the blaze. The fire’s duration and full damage remain uncertain as gas and smoke escape through underground crevices. The prior fire in 1888 caused about two million in damage and halved copper stocks.
New York May 28 The Times London financial correspondent reports a sharp rise in the Bank of England's banking department reserve since the month began, with discount around 2 percent instead of 4 percent. Loans for day or week cost more than 2 percent versus 4 percent, driven by Russian gold inflows and partial release of India funds. Market remains restless, with expectations of higher rates later, while Paris and Germany show tighter liquidity and gold flows.
In New York on May 2, leaders in the Timynidiy faction pivot in Croker's absence. A careful statement signals preference for W J Bryan as presidential candidate, with delegates split between expediency and unity under party leaders.
Engineers in charge of work on the Luhant railway near Singlai report wrecking of track and axled engine, with several Chinese workers killed. The Boxers are advancing toward Pekin as forces clash near the capital. The Elgin engineers are safe at Singlais. The blurring lines include references to Tien Tsing May 28 and Pokla West Highte.
New York reports the failure of 3 Mour Johnson Co on stock exchanges. The Arm organized in March 1899 with Broderick W. Johnson Henry A. Seyville and David Webster as members. A special partner is mentioned for $5000. The situation involves cotton market troubles and unknown contract extents. San Francisco reports health officers noting disfigured cases of Dague.
Washington May 28 Observations at tending the eclipse here were highly satisfactory. The totality lasted one minute twenty five and a half seconds. Yale expedition reports two large solar perturbances and Venus and Mercury visible. Mount Hamilton and Cabot Observatory reports confirm full success with corona appearance noted. A special train from Charlotte brought 490 viewers to the eclipse.
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