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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
4
Prices for white potatoes at 1.20 per hundred and large red potatoes by the each are listed with onions and beets by the hundred, plus flour sacks and baking goods. A note offers best prices on hay and mentions various pantry items like mustard and syrup, reflecting a mid century grocery flyer.
New York Nov 2 A Washington dispatch says President McKinley’s third annual message to Congress is nearly complete and will soon reflect changes from Philippines developments. It highlights sovereignty across the islands, civil government, the Cuba military period, and plans for territorial forms in Hawaii and Puerto Rico amid trade and treaty matters.
Washington officials in the War Department are surprised by reports on the transport Maniense’s condition in Manila disputes. They have no casualties aboard Lie Manorway reportedly arrived safely. The vessel was government chartered and not purchased. Secretary Trout doubts the reported condition as largely imaginative, tied to tales of hardship.
A Boston dispatch notes farmers face higher hemp costs as blockade affects imports and manufacture. The Philippines trade turmoil could lift prices and shift burden to American farmers, with Peabody & Co. predicting a $15 to $20 million rise in twine costs amid blockade effects.
Importers Flint, Eddy & Co report Manila hemp shipments delayed by the blockade will push prices up. They estimate a 12 to 15 million increase in hemp costs, with some analysts fearing a total rise near 20 million if the blockade remains. Shipbuilding demand in the U S and Europe boosts hemp costs, while twine increases lag behind, limited by pre blockade contracts.
Philadelphia reports Investor's Trust on Wal Arch street shuttered after four years of soliciting investments with promises of 100 to 100 percent gains. Lipmin Keene president Charles L. Week secretary and Miss M. C. Carson cashier sought after. The scheme expanded nationally with daily mail and weekly dividend checks, reportedly over $100,000 invested and $200 weekly postage, now all mail is being returned.
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Gage will likely delay any announcement on continuing the offer to retire four and five percent bonds at fixed prices until after Wednesday closes. The move could leave a holiday intervening before any money market effect. Checks will be issued Wednesday for vesting of the important bonds, with $85,980,080 principal and $2,007,000 interest accounted for, as previously disclosed.
Federal Steel president Judge FP A Gary returned to New York amid talks on iron ore and steel pricing. He noted rising demand, a new Lake Superior base price of 5.50 per ton for next season, and an anticipated supply crunch. He said dividend decisions for Federal Steel are pending, with preferred stock at 3 percent and common possibly 5 percent for the year.
Bids invited by Nov 20 for drilling and opening a double compartment shaft 100 feet deep at Bila quarry Meaderville. Specifications cover a 4 by 6 inch shaft, supported by timber, with rights reserved to reject any bid. Call Thompson Investment Co. 48 East Broadway for details.
The Silver Bow County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for care support and maintenance of the sick and indigent. Proposals cover clothing fuel bedding medical appliances and burial expenses for the year beginning January 1 1900 and ending December 31 1900. Proposals addressed to J Moran Clerk of the Board and filed by Wednesday December 27 1498 at Matlock a.m. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.
London dispatches report General Methuen continuing rapid advance with a damaged railway behind him. Telegraphs silent as Muller's moves may shield key actions. Possible simultaneous battles at Modder River Arundel Stormberg and Colenso loom. Boer forces retreat toward Kimberley as Colonel Kekewich moves with 2400 troops to meet Methuen. Recovery of Kimberley could precede Mafeking relief amid strong concern.
On Monday near Cros Pan the British under Methuen stormed entrenched Boer positions at Roollaagte after a recon by the Lancashires in an armored train. The naval brigade and Northamptons led a brutal infantry assault, capturing the position but suffering heavy casualties. The Boers fled north with six guns, while thirty Goer wounded receive care. Lord Methuen praised the naval brigade for its steadiness and lamented their losses.
Notice announces Conrad Kohrs of Deer Lodge Montana filed for patent rights for 1181 feet along the Illinois No 2 Lode in Summit Valley Mining District Silver Bow County Montana. Official survey records Bur No 5698 exclude 37 acres. related conflicts with Sur Nos 1109 1022 1620. adjoining claims listed. George D P Greene Register and Tilted Staine Chaim Agent. First publication November 11 1899.
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