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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented storefront list shows cash for items and saleable goods. It mentions various groceries and household products like coffee, cocoa, mustard, ketchup, honey, maple products, starch, eggs, preserves, and other staples with unclear pricing and quantities.
In London the House of Lords hears the premier move to thank the queen and call out the militia while the Commons sees Mr Joseph Chamberlain defend government policy on South Africa. He clashes with Mr Stanhope, withdraws remarks, and denounces campaign slander as Parliament adjourns but plans prorogation to February.
Colonial Secretary defends British supremacy as essential to protect subjects and uphold great power status in the region. He argues peace relies on Britain accepting responsibility in the Transvaal, amid Boer oligarchy asserting British inferiority if submission occurs.
Chicago officials announce the city’s population grew by 15,000 after the Supreme Court ratified last spring’s election and approved annexing part of Austin to Chicago, expanding its boundaries and duties.
General Oris to the War Department lists casualties from Sept 18 to Oct 20 across multiple units. Killed entries include Charles N Colay Daniel B Adama William Parker and others. wounded and missing names span Seventh, Sixth, Thirty-sixth, Ninth, Seventeenth infantry and Fourth cavalry with locations Cebu Angeles Porac Arayat Guiguinto and nearby areas.
San Francisco October 20 The circuit court of appeals sustains the lower court ruling in the case of Frank Waterhouse company and City Trust Safe Deposit and surety company of Nilaville versus the Rock Island company of Beattie The Rock Island company secured judgment for eighteen thousand ten dollars for use of a vessel on the Yukon The charter for the Garonne steamer owned by Mr Waterhouse had been entered into by the captain The lower court held the captain acted within his authority and the appellate court affirmed this ruling
During a Chicago gathering the National Spiritualist association neared collapse over expansion, universal liberty and adherence to the Declaration of Independence. After heated speeches President Barr refused to recognize speakers until a compromise resolution was adopted offering sympathy to struggles for liberty and improved moral and social conditions.
San Francisco Oct. 20 C D Lane owner of much of the cargo on the steamer Lavrada wrecked near Pribilof Islands hopes to salvage most of the merchandise. He will start to day on the steamer Townsend commanded by Captain White of the Lavrada with needed salvage gear. Recovered goods will be sent to Cape Nome.
Washington reports that the Alaska boundary accord tightens positions on the Dalton trail area and redefines lines from Chilkat pass toward a mountain peak west of the Dalton trail. The agreement shifts American territory to cover parts of Porcupine country and earlier British claims, while preserving both nations’ key rights and avoiding friction.
London report from October states the Times Berlin correspondent notes that submitting the Samoan question to arbitration does not meet approval in authoritative circles there.
William Fife, designer of the Shamrock, remains afflicted with rheumatism and is staying at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York. The Chicago Girl asks about current prevailing rates in St Louis, while another girl notes there has been no epidemic for years.
Professional rider Harry Elkes was thrown from his wheel at the Brooklyn oval track. He sustained a badly lacerated left leg and a broken arm while attempting to lower the hour world record. Elkes had been on the track for 14 minutes when the fork of his bike broke.
An advertisement touts Preneh Tansy Tablets as a superior remedy for menstrual irregularities and related symptoms. Manufactured by A. Augendre in Paris and sold in Butter, Montana by Newbro Drug Co. at a stated price per box with mail delivery available.
All stockholders desiring to join in the suit to set aside sale must report holdings and pay the assessment to Alex J Tebnenn, treasurer, at the bank of W A Clark and Brother on or before October 20, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that a contract will be set for cutting two thousand poles. The poles must be 1744 feet long by 2 inches in diameter at the small end. Bids must be in by 10 o'clock a.m. May 20, 189%. Reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Address bids to Biretingle Stock Farm, 29 W Broad May, Butte, Montana. Frank W. Haskins, Secretary.
Philadelphia reports Oct 20 notes Thursday marked Japan day at the International Cammer Matean Creek event. Mr Komura, Japan initiator to the county, states Japan's policy is peaceful expansion in commerce and industry.
Great Northern Railway offers round trip tickets from all points in Man inao Butte for five days. Tickets good for travel arriving October 22 and returning by October 27 at a single fare. Revenue agent Dawson notes details.
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