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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
1
In Louisville Democrats claim Beckham leads by about 5 000 as statewide tally begins with county counts. Republicans insist official count will reveal uncounted ballots in Casey and Metcalf counties and could alter the result. Democrats maintain Beckham is elected. Republicans allege unfair methods if Yerkes loses.
Lexington Ky November 9 The recount of Tuesday's election may provoke trouble as county clerks failed to provide duplicate forms. Some precincts hold official certificates of the vote locked in ballot boxes until six months pass. Mandamus ordered opening of one box this morning as election officials prepare to canvass results.
Reports from Paris on November 9 describe renewed disciplinary clashes at Fontain dieu military school after Gen Andre tightens rules over alleged mistreatment of Jewish Captain Koblantz. Two pupils dueled with swords, a captain and a professor met, and more confrontations are expected. In Chicago on November 8 James K. Jones Jr., son of Senator Jones and Democratic National Committee chair, is at Mercy Hospital after acute appendicitis. surgery may be needed.
The Austrian steamer Olga remained aground at 6 o clock this morning on the sandy beach just south of the harbor entrance. Tugs tried overnight to refloat her with no success and rescuing efforts will continue. local mariners fear the attempt will fail.
San Francisco novel about a British ship Flintshire making for the port under jury rig after severe storms. The vessel spoke 500 miles out and had sailed from here in September with a grain cargo bound for Queenstown. its departure was reported amid peril.
Montgomery Alabama reports Gen Joe Wheeler’s remarks on the election results. He refused to attend Decatur for the returns and predicted a strong McKinley win. He emphasized reverence for the nation’s good name and flag, and that parties opposing a successful war face defeat.
Washington dispatch reports a comprehensive campaign against the Ta gal rebellion prepared by Gen. MacArthur with war department approval. It envisions extensive naval cooperation, flotillas, and a timetable for offensive actions as volunteers may re enlist. The combined force under MacArthur totals about 71,000 soldiers and sailors, with additional marines.
Marcus Daly of Montana, ill at the Hotel Netherlands, was reported much better today and stronger than in recent days, improving his condition after several difficult days.
The passage describes the Flintshire crossing encountering a terrific gale that prevented landing the plot, while Captain Scott, carried down the coast for several hundred miles, faced a rough run with the ship's beam ends and shifting cargo before departure.
Lord Roberts reports the defeat of the Boers near Bothaville after Colonel Lekaklis held 1,000 foes for five hours with Knox reinforcing. Lekaklis was killed and Steyn’s secretary Devallieries was wounded and captured. Boer forces scattered and pursued southeast. An additional engagement at Smithboro south of Dalmouth pushed Boers east of the Kolmati river.
Chicago November 9 The sanitary district board votes to push a deep waterway to the Mississippi. Col Barlow Maj Townsend and Major Willard of the engineers plan a canal trip to study dredging the Illinois river to 18 feet and also consider Des Plaines deepening. They will present a memorial to the engineers next week urging congressional approval.
A committee led by C Hughes J F Hughes and W Janssen will reorganize the National Association to focus on anti colonial aims. The group intends to nominate and elect candidates opposing the Republican party policy in the Philippines as outlined by the party.
Almost complete returns indicate McKinley leading Nebraska by about 6000 votes. Republicans win in districts one and two, fusionists win in districts three to six. Legislature likely 16 Republicans 16 fusionists with one seat open. A U.S. Senate election will fill the Allen populist seat.
The Biloxi blaze destroyed over seventy five houses in a gale driven fire that swept from the Louisville & Nashville depot to the beach. The Catholic church, convent and school, newspaper offices, and many businesses were burned. Losses may exceed 300000 dollars.
Mount Clemens Michigan reports two Iowa stars Morton and Warner hurt in practice. The injuries to the right half and left tackle plus Hawkeyes punter weaken confidence in winning the Western gridiron championship this year.
A railway water tank toppled at Milford in Caroline County Virginia killing two men W N Gregory and John B Clinety pumpers and injuring pumpman I W Cox and laborer Harry Brown The disaster was caused by the tank foundation giving way.
New York date Nov 9 reports ex President Cleveland replying to a Weld correspondent at Princeton. He says he has heard nothing about a movement for the regeneration of the Democratic party and hopes stars will be taken in that direction. He adds he is not willing to make any statement now.
Detroit November 9 Den M Dickinson postmaster general under Cleveland denies an interview story from New York claiming a meeting was held to organize the Democratic party. He says he declines to comment on any such meeting and would not discuss details or invitations.
A massive explosion at Buck Mountain colliery near Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, traps thirty miners with three confirmed deaths as rescue efforts begin. Nearby, the City of Vienna sinks after a collision, leaving one German survivor and two Dutch men exhausted below. A Panama Railway settlement with the Colombian government ends a dispute by paying gold, while storms devastate the Luck Sea wrecks, costing several vessels and crews.
State entomologist Scottlets reports burning 305 trees from a Nashville nursery suspected of San Jose scale infection. He plans to destroy 20,000 more trees collected at Woodbury after finding shipments entered the state without proper certificates.
New York reports that the executive committee of the National Association of Anti Imperialistic clubs chaired by C C Hughes held a meeting to discuss organizational changes and branding adjustments.
Lord mayor's son seen by large crowds in Tendon parade featuring gilt and ermine regalia. Petersburg reports a new Moscow theatre company formed with capital of 1,000,000 roubles.
New York reports claim a telegram from Odell urged delaying Van Wyck’s answer to election lag. Roosevelt would reveal material with AG Davies while Odell refused comment. Attorney General Davis cautions no public release before a determination.
Governor T Robert B Smith proclaims Thursday November 29, 1900 a legal holiday for thanksgiving and prayer in Montana. He urges all residents to abstain from ordinary vocations and attend worship, thanking providence for health prosperity and general good fortune across mining farming stock raising and business communities.
Chicago reports show Eugene V. Debs leading the field with 5022 votes in the city for the Social Democracy. John G. Woolley follows with 3935 for Prohibition, Jos F Maloney 295 for Socialist Labor, Wharton Barker 189 for Peoples party, and Seth H Ellis 90 for Union Reform. National projections suggest total votes over 400000, with Woolley nearing 500000 nationwide.
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