07 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
1
In New York on October 7 the predicted rise in freight rates due to British chartering of many trans Atlantic liners and tramp steamers has begun to show. Ocean freight agents report a general upward trend and tighter freight availability as shippers await developments. Nour’s tonnage price to South Africa rose by five shillings today amid ongoing British charters.
The Naval Observatory board advised against transferring the observatory to civil control. Citing diverse American opinions on the best location for the institution, the board recommended maintaining current naval oversight at present. A permanent astronomical staff with a director, seven senior astronomers, and necessary computing staff were proposed.
At sunrise on Oct 7 a brisk north northeast wind stirred white caps as Columbia and Shamrock clashed off Sandy Hook. The start saw Columbia briefly lead, Shamrock gaining later, with light variable breeze testing both crews. By early afternoon Columbia closed, then Shamrock pulled ahead again, racing toward the finish amid inbound telegraph updates and steady, cautious progress.
The column describes a yacht race where time limits loom at 4:5 and boats struggle seven miles from the finish. The Columbia leads slightly as both yachts head off shore on port tack, wind light, sails loosening and boats under sea. The race is not declared off but nearing stoppage as conditions hinder decisive progress.
London reports indicate growing danger from the Transvaal crisis as hostilities seem likely while accounts of refugee mistreatment provoke outrage. Kruger orders restraint, but Boer restlessness grows amid troop movements and frontier smuggling. Britain mobilizes 25 000 men and faces a parliament summons to meet October 17 for reserves and full battleground strength.
A U S diplomat may be needed to collect a $250000 fee promised by the Venezuelan government to Benjamin Harrison for legal services relating to an arbitration award. Officials question repayment if insurrectionists threaten Caracas as the capital is at the gates and the prior administration’s benefits may be in doubt. Harrison’s status as a former Venezuelan leader who dodged war is cited as motive to honor the debt.
General O Beirne of New York, named by the Transvaal as its representative, arrived in Washington and will consult Acting Secretary of State Lill on securing U S recognition for the South African republic. He plans to request the friendly aid of the United States to avert hostilities between the Transvaal and Britain, though he has not yet clarified the formal steps.
Philadelphia lifeboat crew returning from a cup race reported mutiny aboard during the morning voyage. Four to five members were killed as the vessel signaled distress and began to diverge toward Pier 6, North River, prompting police pursuit by tugboat.
On Knox college campus in Galesburg Illinois President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith spoke at a ceremony honoring the Lincoln Douglas debates. The day featured addresses, a hospitality from Col Carr, and remarks on citizenship and unity amid the 1861 crisis.
A brief essay notes how six sixteens and sixty mark learning stages from early schooling to adult wisdom. It cites Dewey as a model of travel and experience and prompts readers to trace Manila and other points before inviting further reading or purchase from the source.
Six Inch globes mounted on wire stands for 20c. Climbing Sailors From Battleship Oregon tin toys priced 250 each. Jumping Ropes Queen Wire 6% and 7 feet long with wooden handles 150 each. Toy Pistols harmless vacuum pistols with target and rubber tipped arrows 50c each. Blackboards drawing boards 15 inch with alphabets and pictures 18c each.
Big bargains on linen towels offer high value for dependable goods. A shipment of 165 dozens all linen towels is offered in bleached linen in red blue and white with sizes from 16 by 29 inches to 21 by 40 inches. Prices range from 8 1 4 cents to 15 cents each for various hems and fringes.
A fragment describes a sale of fabric or cloth noted as fine bleached Russia crash. It mentions a quantity of 1,500 yards offered at a bargain price and a width of sixteen inches, described as quality and warranted.
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