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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1900
Page
1
Banister offers a broad assortment of Fall and Winter footwear praised as the best by world judges. The line includes Vic Kid Shoes, Box Calf options, Shell Cordovan in Cherry Shade, Colored Viel Kid, Velour Calf, French Calfskin, Imported Star Calfskin, and Trussia Calfskin, all featuring heavy double or single soles, leather bindings, and waterproofing.
Washington reports after the state department’s policy announcement that negotiations on Pekin troop withdrawal are ongoing with no definite replies received. Russia’s stance may decide whether troops withdraw or remain, with diplomacy expected to take about a week and Chaffee favoring wintering near Tien Tsin.
Maj S K Hooper cites Lieut Col Coolidge from Tien Tain China dated August 8 recounting fighting at Tien Tsin. He says Japanese looted Chinese houses while French robbed and murdered extensively and British were slow to loot. American quarter kept quiet under small guard. About 20 000 Chinese dead and much of city burned. one half destruction suggested due to crowding.
London reports communications with Sir Claude MacDonald in Pekin are delaying Britain's public stance on future China steps. The anti evacuation press campaign grows, while officials lean toward withdrawing from Pekin to Tien Tain but not evacuating the country, amid Russian opposition.
A rear end collision on the Bethlehem branch of the Philadelphia and Reading at Hatfield Pa killed thirteen and wounded more than thirty as an excursion train bundled Bethlehem Allentown and nearby riders struck a milk train. Causes are under investigation with officials noting possible signaling or telegraph failures.
Delegates arrive from across the state for the Montana Republican convention in Helena. The state central committee will decide which contesting delegations participate in the preliminary organization. Wednesday is the convention day with events at Central Park including athletic sports and speeches led by Joseph Oker. A miners rock drilling contest drew substantial interest.
In Saratoga the New York Republicans finalized their lineup with Timothy J. Woodruff accepting re nomination for lieutenant governor. The convention focused on the trust plank with debate over publicity and legislative remedies while Benjamin Odell of Orange was slated for governor.
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Sept 3 Mrs Preston H Leslie wife of ex Governor Leslie of Montana and former Governor of Kentucky died this morning after a long illness at age 67. She had been married 41 years. Three children from this marriage and two from a prior marriage survive. She was a devout Christian and regarded as a woman of great worth. The ex governor accepts the loss. The funeral is set for 2:30 PM Tuesday September 4.
Washington dispatch cites Gen Barry stating everything is in hand despite arduous duties and injuries. The release notes that a considerable portion of the message concerns military details and the Taku action.
The plague area has spread to the Go van on the Clyde's west bank. A man died Saturday and medical authorities certified he was a victim. Three additional suspected cases have been reported in Glasgow.
San Francisco September 3 Thirty one unstricken soldiers were discharged today from the Preskilo and given transportation home. Most of the complaints are incurable and the men have applied for admission to the Soldiers' Home at Washington.
London report from the Liverpool steamship owners association meeting notes a coal price spike prompting a general freight rate advance across routes. The agreement reflects industry response to higher energy costs and shipping constraints.
On Labor Day in Chicago Col Bryan and Col Roosevelt reviewed a union march down Michigan Avenue. The crowd greeted them at the Auditorium hotel where a noon lunch followed, a flag of truce as no politics were discussed. Speakers included Towne Mason Yates Harrison and O Donnell with Roosevelt and Bryan slated to speak later.
Chicago September 3 Governor Roosevelt’s Labor Day speech drew a vast audience and stressed justice for workers and fair treatment for all groups. He warned against hatred and demagoguery, urged mutual understanding, and called for policy grounded in common sense and respect for liberty and equality.
Telegrams report Atlin City nearly destroyed by fire with little insurance. Other items note Skagway forming a printers union with 18 members, Chicago heat deaths, bids for five new battleships with November 15 opening, and a Canada United States golf win in Quebec. Also mentions Bralamer mines sale for 2 million, cotton yield figures, a fatal rail accident near Syracuse, and various international dispatches.
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