29 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
1
In New Orleans on Sept 29 intense excitement grips the cotton market as the exchange suspends all business after reports of a Liverpool price surge and suspected fraud. Operators fear a widespread swindle with losses estimated around six figures, while private cables add to the confusion.
A vast sea of spectators along the Battery and riverfront cheered as Admiral Dewey's flagship Olympia led a grand naval parade. Warships, yachts, and civic vessels passed Grant's Tomb and Hoboken amid cannon salutes, flags, and a throng that filled rooftops and parks, with attendance estimated in the tens of thousands.
Howison explains naval etiquette as the source of no friction among Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Sampson and himself. He describes the orderly placement of cruisers and battleships in the line, the rear as second honor, and how flag changes reflect rank without conflict, insisting harmony and smooth execution.
The Days Programme outlines events in New York for the Dewey celebration with Admiral Dewey visiting General Merritt on Governors Island at 8 am and ships and boats departing from various piers and streets. The noonday meal, naval parade, and a grand fireworks display close the day with traffic restrictions and a Brooklyn Bridge vehicular resumption.
In New York on September 2 a plan proposes a marble arch for Dewey and Mandl. Notable backers include Levi P. Morton Daniel Lamont J Pierpont Morgan and Jefferson Seligman. A formal meeting will be held to organize fundraising with a tentative $50,000 contribution and a pledge toward construction costs.
Dispatched reports trace South Africa crisis as Chamberlain proposes indemnity for troop costs, disarmament of the Pretoria forces, and broader reforms. Boer burghers concentrate near the Natal frontier while police and artillery bolster defenses amid looming hostilities.
Our fall importation of Oriental rugs and draperies will be exhibited this Monday. After success in sourcing genuine gems of Oriental art, we present over 500 pieces from Turkey, Persia, India and Bokhara, curated by expert collectors. The entire collection is offered at a price unmatched by New York importers.
Advertisement lists numerous oriental carpets and rugs including Kiva Bokhara pieces, Royal Cashmere Carpets, India Carpets, Hamidan Mats, Bagdad Curtains, Mosque Bagdads, Small Bokharas, Persian and Kazak Carpets, Karabaughs, Shirvans and Kazahjbjas. Prices range from four to several hundred dollars with many items marked well below market value and one third off.
A Tebris piece with mosque design priced at 800 dollars is offered alongside a Mine Silk Bug from a large New York collection priced at 1,600 dollars. The listing highlights two distinct gems and their asking prices.
Direct importers offer over 200 German Mettlach steins in diverse sizes from small mugs to a large Heidelburg Castle model. The collection features mottled clay, varied colorings, mottoes, and moral inscriptions, with Centennial beer steins praised as nectar. A window display on Granite Street showcases the collection.
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