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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
1
Simon Col. Nov 17 Porters capture by sheriff led to crowd execution at the depot. A rail bound him to a segment of railroad, wood piled, and the victim burned alive amid a large, silent crowd. The mob, not the law, delivered justice for Louise Frost’s murder. Governor Thomas declined comment on the extralegal act.
The 1900 fiscal year ended June 30 reports total internal revenue receipts of $295,356,107, the second highest in bureau history, with a 1.58 percent cost of collection the smallest ever. Commissioner Wilson forecasts about $295,000,000 for the current year and urges amendments to the war revenue act, notably the 10 cent tax on certain declarations.
Simon company reports no inquest will be held into the Lake Station burning of Preston Porter Jr also called John Porter. Authorities say remains are gone and the coroner cannot convene. An iron rail used in the execution remains as a warning while a mound covers ashes and about seven hundred witnesses are noted. Women largely absent during the cremation though many visited beforehand.
The passage notes recommended abolition of the act and lists yearly receipts from sources: Spirits 109,868,817. Tobacco 50,855,084. Fermented liquors 73,550,754. Oleomargarine 2,543,785. Filled cheese 17,064. Mixed flour 7,439. Other taxes including theaters 4,156,640. Increases and decreases are shown for each category, with legacies and distributive shares of personal property at 2,884,491 and schedules A and B totaling 40,964,465, plus miscellaneous 2,921.
A Leavenworth dispatch reports Estell and Cravens, convicts who escaped from the Kansas state penitentiary, remain at large. Investigations continue as authorities seek leads and widen manhunt efforts.
Brig. Gen. A. W. Greely reports the Signal Corps far exceeded prior years in work and duties. He cites Alaska Canada telegraph efforts with Laurier’s support and a proposed 1800 mile cable from Skagway to Seattle and Valdez to extend government communications. The Cuba telegraph service improved while Philippine lines expanded to 3007 miles with 406 offices. War casualties among signal troops total 12 from a 302-man force. He urges international cable treaty reforms and a U S Philippines cable connect.
A Shanghai dispatch says Prince Tuan is jailed at Nighaia and Governor Yu Hsien is arrested at Pinan near Sianfu. Bheng, head of telegraphs and railroads, memorializes the throne denouncing Yu Hsien. An edict condemning Yu Hsien to death is expected.
After a running fight with guards, convicts shelter in Amber timber surrounding the penitentiary. Shots exchanged last evening. one convict reportedly shot but daylight reveal no hits. Guards search timber. Sam Smith said wounded yet alive but likely dying. Smith’s crimes traced from Sumner county to a train robbery and murder in 1898. he was sentenced to death and returned to the prison. Reinforcements surround a barn west of the prison. the suspects are heavily armed and surrendered or be fired upon. Warden Linson has called up federal prison for Krag-Jorgensen rifles as backup.
United States and French troops clashed briefly at a river bridge in Tien Tsin China over pass regulations. A Philippine of junks led to a fist fight after an American guard attempted to pass three boats abreast. Sumner intervened, bridge opened.
An American, after being overpowered and placed under guard, claims he was struck by a French guard and bitten on the face by an officer. The incident follows prior violence near a bridge and reports of ongoing tension between American and French troops near the 16th infantry and 3rd artillery camps.
Canton reports the board of arbitration ordered 10,000 as the first installment in American claims settlement. Consuls push for indemnity for destroyed missions. A deputy per district estimates damage as foreign gunboats loom. A fire in Canton destroyed 200 to 300 houses.
St Petersburg reports another favorable bulletin on the czars health from Livadia. The emperor had a good day yesterday slept about an hour and had a daytime temperature around 100.5 with a pulse near 70. Last night he slept adequately and this morning remains improved with temperature 100.5 and pulse 70. His general condition is cited as good and the illness progressing normally.
A major blaze hit Philippi West Virginia on November 17 threatening the town center. The Plain Dealer office hotel several weeks and three residences were destroyed as flames engulfed the area.
Deputy Sheriff Morrison of Chicago arrives to take charge of Fred Birch an alleged crook arrested here. Birch is charged with the robbery of an elderly man named Wick Flood in Chicago on a prior date.
New York November 17 The Mail and Express reports two large railroad deals linking Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific with Atchison Southern Pacific systems. J J Hill and J Pierpont Morgan drive the plans dissolving the Northern Pacific voting trust to allow Great Northern control. Deutsche Bank remains a stock holder and Hill will shift leadership to Samuel Hill while remaining GN chairman.
New York Bishop Potter urged Mayor Van Wyck to act against tolerated vice on the East Side. He cited insult by police and urged investigation, calling for district attorney cooperation and police reform to protect vulnerable women and children. The mayor pledged full support and ordered an inquiry.
Durban dispatch notes that the Natal Mercury says measures include a reconcentrado plan proposed by Lord Roberts. Lord Kitchener has decided to adopt this step to overcome difficulty in dealing with armed Boers while civilians hamper operations in outlying towns.
Bloemfontein reports Boers attacked Ebenburg railroad on November 1. A dispatch says the Boer force was heavily repulsed with as much as seven tenths of the party killed or wounded. Confirmation and details were awaited at press time.
London November 17 The reconstructed British cabinet met at the foreign office this morning under Lord Balinbury’s presidency. Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain was absent. The gathering aimed to plan the business of the upcoming brief winter session of parliament.
In St Paul Minnesota on November 17 United Senate leader Senator Davis was reported to be slightly improved but not enough to raise hopes for a full recovery.
Major General William S. Shafter downplays General Weyler’s criticisms of Spanish conduct in Cuba. He argues Spain could not have held the island without a fleet and notes reinforcements near Santiago might have delayed its capture but not prevented American victory. He says Weyler’s past record and statements hold little current interest.
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