21 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
1
Bryan and McLean train stops at Findlay Fostoria and cry greeted on platform by supporters. Remarks on last nights hissings. Bryan replies Ohioans disapprove and will resent it properly while noting such incidents as part of a warm political season.
Washington October 21 Secretary Long issued an order assigning Admiral Dewey to special duty at the navy department.
By advice of his physician Admiral Dewey has cancelled his proposed trips to Philadelphia and Atlanta and will accept no more invitations before next spring.
London Oct 21 British dispatches described a prolonged eight hour battle at Kopje with British artillery silencing Boer guns and infantry. Fierce assault by fusileers and King's Rifles drove Boers from shelter to shelter until a final British rush reached the summit. Rain hampered operations as the Gordon Highlanders stormed the heights, echoing the Dargai feat.
London reports list heavy officer casualties after the Glencoe and Dundee action with one general mortally wounded, several colonels majors and captains killed or wounded, while the rank and file suffer many losses across regiments including the Kings Rifles and Irish Fusiliers. A Capetown dispatch says Boer offensives wane as demoralization grows and Joubert ages.
London bid a grand farewell to the guards departing for Southampton and a voyage to the cape. Three battalions, First Scots, Second Old Streams, and Third Grenadiers, left amid a hearty ovation along the route from barracks to the railway station. Wives and sweethearts linked arms with troopers as the troops moved away.
A surging crowd filled the depot as trains pulled away amid cheers. Soldiers in the platform raised voices in unison, the station echoing with applause and robust sentiment as locomotives departed.
The War Office reports in Natal between Glencoe and Dundee thirty-one killed and 151 wounded. Capetown dispatchers note a British force with field guns landed en route north. The Basuto chief seeks loyalty pledges to the queen amid regional tensions near the Orange Free State. General Symons is promoted to major general supernumerary for distinguished field service. Trafalgar anniversary sees Nelson’s column garlanded and the Victory flying the signal Finland expects every man will do his duty.
The reports of Brigadier General John M Wilson to the Harbor Defenses at Washington detail river and harbor projects authorized by Congress with 26,906,821 in unmet funds and 15,582,626 more needed for ongoing contracts. It lists battery, seacoast defense, and fortification plans across multiple sites including Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and San Francisco, plus continuing contracts in California and Washington ports.
Gen Miles leaves today for an extended inspection tour of the west northwest and southwest. He will first visit Chicago then Omaha and travel along the Northern Pacific as far west as Seattle and Portland before proceeding to San Francisco and returning via New Orleans.
War talk dominates England as troops head to Natal and the Cape frontier. General Symonds, long in action in India and Africa, leads a British force of about 4,000 facing a Boer force twice as large. Inoculation against fever becomes compulsory, with officers urging troops to be vaccinated, while volunteers flood in from across the kingdom for service in South Africa and Westminster volunteers offer 1 000 men at their own expense.
A chaotic summary of battlefield losses including General Symons and the Twenty-Fourth Regiment at Tsandwla, with analysis of noncombatant punishment fears. The piece notes Boer raiding habits, Free State civility, and youth mobilization. It also mentions Royal Navy movements toward Gibraltar and privateering rumors tied to Kruger, plus dispatches about fast cruisers Diadem and Niobe sending observation from Las Palmas.
Major J B Dawson receives telegram from President of Great Northern stating no strike imminent. The message condemns misread reports as a grave injustice to the line and its operations. Newspaper notes the clarification amid ongoing industry tension and public interest.
Masked men attacked Edward Jones household in Olive Branch Saturday night. Stevens, accused in the M4eon killing case, faced whipping and threats of lynching. He sought counsel in Batavia before testifying in Williamsburg, with grand jury is next week. Citizens promise vengeance if he returns.
Lawton's column sets a base at San Isidro while launches and caescars struggle through the shallow Rio Grande to land supplies. The US transport Sherman arrives followed by the Bider. Sherman carries the Thirtieth volunteers and recruits, while the Bider contains 19 officers and all enlisted men. No casualties reported.
The Pullman Wagon Car company board announces negotiations with Warner company boards to ratify stockholders and have Pullman purchase all Wagner company assets and contracts with railroads for 200000 Pullman shares, with capital stock increased accordingly.
We have received a direct importation of the celebrated P. & L. Gloves and offer genuine French Kid and French Lambskin models. The goods will be displayed in our window today for close inspection by patrons, with samples of stuffed skins and dyed hides on view.
Gloves priced per pair in multiple colors including black white pearl brown tan blue green gray and red with clasped closures and self colored embroidery. Each pair claimed to be fitted guaranteed and offered at $1.00 to $1.25 depending on style and finish.
Real French Kid Gloves offered in black white pearl brown tin blue and green with black and silk colored embroidery. Each pair is fitted and guaranteed priced at 150 dollars per pair. Two clasp pique French Kid Gloves available in all open and street shades guaranteed, price 1.50 dollars per pair.
Shapely Hosiery for women and children features Misses fine cashmere hose with spliced knees and ribbed black cashmere options in sizes 6 to 10, priced up to $1.25 per pair. Gloves and hosiery available by mail or express to any part of Montana prepaid on receipt of the advertised price.
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