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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
4
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Washington style dispatches recount British discontent over General White's operations and Carlton's defense at Nicholson's Nek amid hastily published casualty tallies. Reports describe Ladysmith distress, Boer pressure, and mixed official reactions as battles and rumors unfold. London notes casualties for regular and volunteer forces, with a cautionary view on command decisions and relief prospects.
The annual report of the adjutant general lists casualties from a long war, noting 26 officers and 468 enlisted killed and 197 officers and 236 enlisted wounded. It covers actions between May 1, 1804, and November 2889, detailing names and units among the fatalities and injuries.
Census officials appointed across Porto Rico with enumeration to run November 10 to December 20. The Porto Rican Benevolent Society of Ponce, led by local women, aids the poor and sick beggars, plans a December charade to fund an alms house, and seeks U S goods by letter to raise funds through a bazaar to help the needy and introduce American merchandise.
Washington reports rapid progress in Samoan partition talks with officials predicting a final agreement soon. The plan envisions two powers sharing governance with the United States likely to control Tutuila and Pago Pago harbor. Britain would cede Gilbert and Solomon islands to Germany as it withdraws from Samoa, though details remain formative and fluid.
The Maher versus McCoy match, billed as a title bout, was confirmed for November 30 at Coney Island after last night’s clinching agreement. Wager totals near $1,000 with odds and side bets noted. prize money cited as $20,000. Maher to travel to Chester for final training while Mercy prepares at Muldoon’s White River farm. reports indicate negotiations continue amid fluctuating interest and local commentary.
The note describes a photographer seeking a posed portrait of a married couple and mentions compensation. It hints at feelings about the subject’s expression and whether the wife will look appeased. The text references a vendor and payment for services.
Negotiations in the Mindanao area seek US protection with guaranteed garrison strength as 150000 Mohammedans seek autonomy under US rule. A treaty draft surfaced after a conference in Zamboanga, while insurgents near Manila face shell shortages but keep Remington ammo and locally made dynamite. Prisoner reports vary with some commanders claiming captive Americans and two officers in confinement, and a Spanish placard urged colored troops to defect.
The article recalls the old belief that rings hold special grace and traces the wedding ring's plain form to modern times while noting historical gems on rings. It explains bethrothal as a sacred contract in earlier eras, its legal status, and how breach of promise cases arose from these engagements and dowry-like “foster loans” to educate brides.
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