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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
3
The Tong Ku report warns allied leaders that winter supply routes via the Shan Hai Keen railway from Tong Ku will be unusable for at least two months. A railway expert found the line far worse off than expected, with about thirty eight miles of track destroyed. portions remain intact, while in many areas the entire line is down.
The railway suffered extensive destruction with roadbed ballast sleepers removed and burned. Rails are scarce and the Pei Tung river bridge is reported so damaged it may need reconstruction. The Yang Tsun to Pekin line advances slowly as Germans and Japanese work on segments but material shortages delay traffic for about two months.
New York dispatches report planning by the administration to push the Ray-Pauncefote treaty toward ratification, setting the canal project as the next major legislative hurdle in Congress. Opposition cites fortification limits and constitutional questions, while party maneuvering may shape the outcome of the treaty vote.
The meeting discusses the creation of an international amateur athletic organization. Proposals include restricting entries to one event per day, closing entries a week early, and accepting varied weight and measure systems. Continental athletes favor metrical measures, while Australasian integration appears possible.
Col Ernest A. Crineton inspector general in the Provisional Army in the Philippines, arrived in New York from Southampton aboard the liner New York. He says Germany has been his focus since May and he will soon return to the Philippines for peace. He notes the rebellion pressure has subsided but backbiters remain. He cannot foresee when the resistance will end.
San Francisco authorities announce Tanforan Park will host the opening of a San Joaquin dirt track meeting led by Prince Andre Poniatowski. The card promises an excellent surface if no rain delays. Pottingil to preside in the stand. Dwyer to act as clerk.
York Atlee Knowles returns from the Meutet sea with 1,500 barrels of oil valued at $180, and 1,000 pounds of bone. The Fearless is the only other whaler to have come south, with at least two whales aboard.
Aleetise Novembersia reports adjustments to the Short Line timetable reducing journey time from Butte to Colorado points by nine hours. Train No 10 now departs at 1 a m instead of 4 a m and connects at Portland with the Chicago Portland special. Train No 9 arrives in Butte at 4 35 p m instead of 6 05 p m. No other changes.
In San Juan observers report a quiet vote day with minimal clashes. The federal party urged followers to abstain, resulting in 58,000 total votes and 160 federal ballots omitted. Frederico Degetan, a Madrid-educated republican, won a Washington appointment as delegate commissioner. A New York capital push seeks franchises for electric roads, water power, and docks as a major hotel and rail projects loom in San Juan.
United States Land Office Helena lists Butte Copper Mining Company filing for patent of 18.56 acre Grand Prize Lode in Jefferson County Montana Nearby notes record location in Jeffersom County and adjoining claims Blind Meas ure Lode and Manhattan Lode. First publication October 13 1908. Also local lodge notices for Butte lodge and Silver Bow lodge A. F. and A. M. meetings.
A early morning blaze at A I Prank and Co wholesale grocery on Commerce Street caused damage estimated at up to 49000. Two men suffered injuries from falling glass as fire crews worked to control the flames. Nearby, mining patent notices appear from Montana involving Arctic Quartz Lode and associated claims in Silver Bow county.
Joseph Labouchier states he expended 100.00 for 1899 and 100.40 for 1900 on the Lively Quartz Lode in Little Pine Mining district Silver Bow County Montana Soap Gulch four miles north of Melrove. Co-owners O B Hulsizer and John Hulsizer must pay their shares within nine days after publication or half the sum becomes Labouchier’s sole property. The notice is dated September 28 1900 from Butte Montana.
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