04 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
1
A Philadelphia window display promotes summer to fall fashion with 26 inch Scotch flannels in checks and plaids, fine French flannels 28 inches wide in blue red and striped designs, all wool flannels in red gray and pink with embroidered polka dots, wrapper flannelette and Mannelette fabrics, with prices and mail order details. Watch Hennessy’s windows for samples and color options.
The advertisement touts warmer bedding and new goods bought at take in prices. It claims superior qualities and favorable conditions, inviting close examination to find top notch desirability.
Watch Our Windows showing 10-4 white cotton sheet blankets at 55c pair and N-4 heavy blankets in mottled tan and gray. 12-4 gray and tan borders priced at 2.50 pair with extra large size, fleece 10-4 at 1.75, all wool 11-4 at 5.60, gray North Star all wool at 5.00, and fancy plaids blue blue pink tan at 8.00 per pair. Our display highlights best value bedding.
Three New World mills named North Star St. Marys and Pendleton have sent sample lots for order. Sizes 10 4 11 4 and 12 4 in gray and white colorings. Prices range from 3.00 to 20.00 per pair, all offered at half price.
Washington reports Minister Conger has sent a new dispatch from Pekin dated August 30, a sign of improved communications. The message, the state department notes, does not indicate a change in Pekin's situation. Powers await Russia's reply to evacuation proposals, with final settlement likely days away depending on Russia's actions.
London dispatch notes the absence of reliable information on Pekin's current situation as of September 4. Report emphasizes speculation and lack of concrete updates from official sources.
A Berlin interview with Count Von Buelow before leaving for Norderney reveals German stance on the Chinese question. St. Petersburg is said to know Germany will not withdraw from Pekin, even if mobilization is needed. Li Hung Chang reports the empress seeks peace talks with Prince Ching and General Yung Lu plus two southern vice roys, one hostile to foreigners.
A London Tribune report notes no precise information from the state on a mine readiness or explosive threat, leaving details unclear.
A Chicago dispatch reports the British transport Montcalm with 1400 mules for South Africa anchored below New Orleans after mutiny among British stokers and Chicago muleteers over rations and crew composition. Ringleaders jailed. Danish stokers reassigned. crew pacified by a British captain and consul inquiry.
Telegrams indicate Pekin conditions remain unsettled with last week’s events still unfolding. Pekin relief for legations was deemed timely amid a boundary mine scare and suspected traitor involvement. Shanghai reaction to withdrawal proposals sparked widespread amazement and disgust among officials and the public.
Lieut. Von Krohn of the German navy, aboard the Dorke, recounts the failed relief effort for foreign legations at Pekin in June. He lost an eye in the retreat to Tien Tsin and describes the long march, Boxer attacks, and river crossing that led to the Germans and Imperial troops routing 6000 enemy troops after capture of two guns.
The Utah Republican state convention opened at 11 30 a m with Thomas Fitch of Salt Lake named temporary chairman. Fitch delivered a pointed history of the two parties praising the party’s recent president and urging support for the Republican ticket while denouncing Democratic stances. A recess followed after committee appointments.
Frankfort Ky September 3 The Kentucky campaign opened with nominating meetings statewide. In Bowling Green John W Yerkes the Republican candidate for governor spoke as lead line. In Henderson J C Beckham the Democratic candidate and ex Gov James B MeCremsy spoke. In Bowling Green and Howling Green Democrats planned further addresses by R F Peake of Shelbyville.
General Chaffee reports hostilities near the legations have eased with only occasional firing. He cites about 1,000 troops and marine presence, requests 6,000 as a baseline for supplies, and notes tents, escort wagons, and pack trains needed as river transport and railroad repairs lag. War Department has anticipated and shipped transport and tents, with much at Taku and more due soon.
A wagon bearing picnickers crashed into a livery stable in Deer Lodge on September 4. Li Montgomery Mrs Winacott and daughter of Butte and Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Butte suffered serious injuries.
Rawlings Wyoming September 4 posse couriers report the trail of the Union Pacific train robbers has been lost at Timber Lake Timber Lake location remains unsettled with no new leads in the pursuit ongoing cleanup efforts underway
News notes report the Calumet & Hecla board has declared a dividend of 20 per share. Other briefs note Madden buying the brother to Central Trust for 38000 at Sheepshead Bay and Berlin dispatches on German possession near Pekin with more Italian troops en route. Washington cabinet meeting yields no public-interest results. Glasgow plague bulletin notes an additional case.
San Francisco reports the Lawton is being prepared for Nome to bring out prospectors before winter ice closes the diggings. It will sail within a week as authorities rush evacuation of needy miners.
Telegrams report extraordinary crowds at Labor Day celebrations nationwide. Yellowstone county Republicans nominate Rev G C Stull for state legislature at Billings. California and many items, including military and political notes, follow with brief mentions across the country.
In Saratoga Sept 4 the New York Republican convention convened with State Chairman Odell presiding and Woodruff chosen temporary chair. Woodruff praised GOP for safeguarding industry and liberty, denounced Democratic positions on money, trusts, and imperialism, and urged strong Philippine and Porto Rico policies. A 4 p.m. recess followed resolutions for permanent organization.
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