02 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
1
Catalog listing for black Cashmere Hose with varying features. Mentions prices per pair and multiple brands including Wonvi and Misves. Notes sizes from 3 up to 10 and describes high heels double soles ribbed textures and moving heel designs.
Ladysmith news remains anxious as two naval pounders guard the Tugela bridge behind White and Buller. Boers may strike to cut rail service. casualties grow and official notes confirm British wounded. American sympathy praised for hospital ship plans with U S nurses昨
Wartime civilians spread word of Boer success along the western border as weary troops, hoping for relief, hold out under strained intelligence reports and delayed reinforcement talks.
Natal dispatch says Boers occupy parts of Zululand and have taken Pomeroy, fifty miles from Greytown, as of November 2. The report notes Pomeroy’s capture by Boer forces and indicates ongoing operations in the region amid tension in Natal.
A Washington dispatch says Vice President Hobart will retire if McKinley is renominated. The article notes a New York candidate slate including Senator Platt Governor Roosevelt Secretary Root and Gen Frederick Grant with war outcomes in the Philippines likely shaping the choice. It also discusses the Senate pro tem role during the transition and Hobart’s anticipated impact on leadership.
On the Orange River at Capetown on November 2 8000 Dutch volunteers are reported gathered near Bethulee bridge under Field Corner Dututt. Forage conditions are described as impassable due to a swollen river and high mood among the troops.
New York report says Lone Island oystermen plan a major consolidation with stakes up to 20 million dollars. The move aims to save about a million annually and shield seedmen from falling prices caused by middlemen who control seed, planting, and distribution from seed beds to consumers.
From Emporia Kansas a brief reports Funston appeared before a rainstorm crowd as schools closed and business paused. He mounted a wagon and spoke while thousands gathered. he denied plans for libel action against Archbishop Ireland but said he would pursue a suit against the San Francisco Monitor.
Chicago November 2 The Right Rev William F McLaren bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Chicago has signed a call for a convent to be held at the cathedral January 9 to elect a bishop coadjutor The bishop notes the need for a larger endowment fund as the work proceeds and a recent illness has delayed the process The endowment committee aims to push the fundraising at the upcoming convention.
London dispatch notes the War Office has no information on any further engagement at Ladysmith or British victory as reported in New York. A Ladysmith telegram says General White is well and holding his position. Casualty lists show 20 British dead and 190 wounded, with 50 prisoners sent to Pretoria, plus Dundee notices of 82 Fusiliers captured by Boers.
London reports from the War Office note a tense artillery duel with casualties. A soldier identified as Gieulenunt ertum WH. M. is dangerously wounded with wounds to the left knee and right foot, life not in danger at present. The exchange involves British gunnery and major naval units.
Magistrate Harmaworth arrived from Kilpham and reports about 6000 Boers encircling Kimberley with all roads strictly patrolled. He passed near the city and noted searchlights visible, with Kimberley’s defenders reportedly satisfied with the situation.
The Portland brings about 250 passengers from St Michael via Cape Nome and Unalaska. Ten passengers suffer typhoid fever while illness is widespread at Cape Nome with typhoid more rampant than other ailments. The ship lists whaling catch including Alexander seven and Bowhead six among others.
In Chatham on November 2 a British first class battleship Vivi erable was launched amid unusual enthusiasm. Mrs Josyn Chamberlain performed the launching with her husband, the secretary for the colonies, accorded a great ovation. The Venerable displaces 14,000 tons and has 1,000 indicated horsepower.
The Delavan hotel hosts a flurry of bets as the army favorite moves to seven to one in the Jeffries Sharkey bout. Tamew the manager and trainer wagers 1400 to 2000, Martin Dowling backs Jeffries with similar stakes, and many bettors at one to seven. Some backers of Jeffries still get four to their money. Odds against Sharkey are expected to shorten as talk of even money or take your pick circulates. Jeffries and Sharkey plan to travel to town for an afternoon conference with referee George Siler to finalize fight conditions and prevent ringside disputes.
New York reports Sharkey resting at Newport with his handler in superb condition. Sharkey plans to move to Coney Island tomorrow as Jeffries rises at daybreak for Abbey Park and bicycle rides. Jeffries and his party depart for New York, then head to Coney Thad with confidence and new lines of defense. Jeffries weighs about 212 pounds and remains assured of victory.
The Dewey wedding of Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Hazen sparks society chatter from Washington. Reports vary whether Archbishop Keane or Cardinal Gibbons will officiate and if the ceremony will be a church service or a private residence affair. Mrs. Hazen recently joined the Catholic church, and the high social standing of both families heightens anticipation.
A meeting of representatives from major webbing firms nationwide completed a preliminary arrangement to form a new combination. The merged companies will hold all stock, valued at 12 million dollars, with options secured for 20 of the most prominent plants including American Mills, Levers Rubber, East Hampton Rubber Thread, and Nashawannock Manufacturing, among others, under George P. Cattin and related firms in New Haven and Ansonia.
Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey declare themselves ready for tomorrow night’s heavyweight world title bout. Observers question Jeffries trainer and manager on his condition while Sharkey appears clearly ready. The fight, centered in New York, sparks heavy betting and public anticipation as the two fighters complete their final preparations.
In London Sage reports interest from Roman Catholics in Father Matthews chaplain of the Laren Yaghment as Boer captivity looms. Colonel Carleton, age 42, commands in the army’s service, noted for prior frontier battles and heroism at Dare, with subaltern Medkeljohn of Wndres University cited among the officers.
The report describes a stormy passage near San Francisco in November and mentions the Morale loch and Admiral Dewey’s disputch beat. It notes Tu revenue cutter and an Alaska context withSel Reactor Fairbanks chairing the Alaskan boundary commission, plus Seantey Bostep, Governor Brady, and a court held at Ura Kodiak and Yakutat.
A Colonial Bureau is proposed to handle all matters pertaining to outlying pendencies of the United States. The Office would be a bureau of the war department, not a separate department, and the selection of its chief is now under consideration.
In a Telegrahic brief from Caracas a man named AnsteW H Patera allegedly killed his wife and then himself after a dispute over a letter belonged to GIR Lodge Vid of Tarun. The report notes the event occurred in the morning with subsequent claims of the wife leaving him. In Paterson New Jersey Vice President Hobart spent a good night and rests comfortably. Chicago updates incomplete.
Women’s double mittens plain and fancy with wrist ribbons priced per pair. Misses knit mittens in back double style with finishes offered. Infants wind-knit mittens plain and fancy all calf sizes priced per pair.
Vintage advertisement lists Eureka Spring hooks, Velveteen skirts, cordipow bindings in black and colors, horn and rubber dressing combs, Saxony yarns in multiple colors. Mentions sizes, prices in older currency, and varied decorative notions for sewing and fashion.
A catalog of men's suits in rough and fancy cheviot and worsted fabrics. Includes four button cutaway sack coats, neat twill linings, single breasted vests, and tailored finishes. Prices range from 10 to 18 dollars with several noted as discounts.
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