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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
1
Emperor William visits Vienna amid a broad round of reports on fires losses in Norwood Ontario Tullahoma Tennessee and other locales, political moves in Kentucky Indiana and Oregon, a Nez Perce delegation, and a plan to link Danube and Elbe navigation. Political, military, and social items span Europe to the United States with figures like General Johnson, Chief Joseph, and William Cody noted.
The Nelson drafted bankruptcy bill passed the Senate, simpler than the Torrey bill. It allows a noncorporate debtor owing $200 or more who cannot pay to file in district court, surrender unexempt property, and seek discharge after court review. It details exemptions, creditor schedules, assignee settlement, and limits on discharges for fiduciaries and false pretenses.
Kansas City April 23 The trial of John Kennedy a reputed Blue Cat train robber grows tense as Miss Maggie Ralston sister in law of Frank James and a James brothers relative testifies Kennedy allegedly told her after the last holdup that he had thirty two thousand dollars He described the robbery in detail while denying participation and sat listening defiantly as the witness asserted his guilt The express company claimed twenty three thousand was stolen and a Christmas Eve robbery is referenced
Leavenworth Kan April 28 Col Andrew Smith governor of the Soldiers Home has received word that the national board of managers by unanimous vote transferred him to the Pacific branch at Santa Monica Cal and elected Col J G Rowland current governor of the Pacific branch as commandant of the Leavenworth home Cyrus Townsend was named western branch treasurer to replace Major W B Shockley No other changes are ordered but a full reorganization is anticipated with the transfer effective July 1 Rowland, an Illinoisan, previously ran the Illinois State Soldiers Home for two years and was elected governor of the Pacific branch after the death of its prior commandant
Havana April 22 The insurgent leader Julian Zarraga, who surrendered with five followers to Spanish authorities in Pinar del Rio on April 16, has requested to be sent to Spain. He told Genero Juolan he surrendered because he deems the Cuban independence cause lost, arguing independence would bring chaos and black domination. Zarraga is described as an annexationist.
The Greek political crisis deepens as Ex-Minister Ralli threatens a people’s proclamation over military staff changes. Crowds gather, Delyannis negotiates with King George, and plans to recall crown prince’s staff are set. Reports detail Greek retreat from Mati, renewed Turkish advances, and a grim Athens mood.
In Athens on April 27, all of Kalli n's conditions are accepted and the king grants carte blanche to his ministers. Public anger grows toward the party and M Delvyannis. General Smolenski named chief of staff in Thessaly, with Col Staikes, Col Limbrits, and Maj Constantinides recalled to crown prince staff. Royal family may depart if needed while war continues and crown prince remains in command.
Constantinople reports imperial troops seized rifles ammunition cannon and provisions at Tyr Nave. Greek prisoners sent to Elassona. Tyrnave cordoned. Ottoman cavalry patrols. Lighthouses at Salonica extinguished by order. ships must take pilots due to submerged torpedoes. Times correspondent notes shift to diplomacy and Osman Pasha heads to Elassona to lead Turkish forces.
A Tageblatt dispatch via Herlin reports a Russia Austria agreement over Turkey. Crete sultan renounces Crete while Turkey gains a Suda Bay coaling station and Russia pledges Turkey's integrity. Austria France Germany expected to consent, England expected to protest from St James.
London reports that Greek forces abandoned Kritiri in the night and fled in disorder. Edhem Pasha established headquarters in Grecian territory as Turks captured Upper and Lower Dolphir with casualties around 2 percent killed and 100 wounded. Turkish batteries targeted Greek positions while skirmishers exploited a Greek left flank, forcing a Greek retreat under heavy fog.
April 6 Varkish Victori reports the Ottoman cavalry occupied Larissa while Hellenic troops fled leaving arms and ammunition. Turkish forces seized rifles and cannon ammunition at Tyrnava and sent Greek prisoners to Elassona. A military cordon surrounds the village as patrols ensure order. outsiders praise Ottoman conduct. Salonica April 26 Turkish reserve division of 16 battalions to be concentrated, eleven already arrived. Osman Pasha arrives to fanfare. Greek subjects may remain under Turkish authority conditions.
Victoria, April: Kellie assails Nelson and Fort Sheppard bill accusing the railway of taking miners timber and demanding tribute. He cites affidavits. attorney general says miners may sue if illegal. Cassiar Central railway aid bill faces opposition on land leases and half-miner split. Second reading passes on division 9 to 19. Barkerville Ashcroft Kamloops line and mining Inspector bill advance.
A weather series struck Eufaula and surrounding areas with cloudbursts heavy winds and rain flooding about a square mile. Bridges and washouts cut 20 miles of roads off. crops wrecked with widespread replanting needed. Wagons houses and furniture floated down the South Canadia river. ferries washed away and communications cut. No fatalities reported yet.
The sultan awarded high decorations to Kd hem Pasha and to the commanders of the six army divisions engaged in Grecian territory in a formal ceremony in Constantinople on April 26.
Washington April 26 Republicans in caucus agreed to accept the opposition proposal for filling senate committees and left details to Senator MacMillan's sub committee. Negotiations on elective offices were authorized to secure a division of spots. Vacancies for secretary and sergeant at arms will be filled by Republicans. Sub committee of MacMillan Ledge and Spooner to handle specifics. Likely chair assignments include Hale to naval affairs Chandie to privileges and elections Hanssrough to public lands and Shou to territories. Speeches favored by Allen McMillan Lodge Booner. opposed by Shandler Wolcott Proctor. Mason and Fairbanks favored acceptance.
The Nelson bankruptcy bill passes after Senate action on the fre homestead amendment granting public lands not taken by Jan 1 1900 to states for education. In the House Bland leads opposition to Bailey faction with Republicans. Lacey proposes to instruct conferees on gilsonite leases in Uncompahgre to curb monopolies. Dingley questions applicability of mineral land law. Bailey’s Utah land grant amendment fails 40 to 70. Lacey amendment prevails.
The senate chamber showed a deserted appearance as the session opened with many members in New York for Grant ceremonies. Senator Harris of Tennessee returned from illness and was greeted at his desk. An effort to send the Indian bill to conference was blocked by Mr. Gorman who said no business was to be transacted, leading Morrill to move adjournment until Thursday. The house met in a purely formal session.
Rome reports King Humbert narrowly escaped a dagger attack as Pietro Acciarito tried to strike him outside St. John's gate during the royal derby. The assailant, 24, an unemployed iron worker and political fanatic from Artegna, was arrested. the king continued to the derby and later returned to the Quirinal to a massive, grateful ovation from crowds and foreign envoys. This marks the second known attempt on his life.
In Tacoma a fifteen year old girl Miss Lelia Assessor Shaw and variety actor James McGrath married aboard the steamship Alki after Captain Carroll confronted them about their unlawful relationship. The couple, who had sailed two weeks earlier for Alaska, wed at Fort Wrangle with Judge Jackson officiating before the ship returned to Tacoma. The groom is years old.
Senator Mason of Illinois delivered his maiden address in the Senate denouncing mildewed rules while urging expedited action on the Mason resolution to discharge the rules committee and bring the Cuba and tariff questions to debate. Applause followed sharp critiques of minority obstruction and the Senate’s paralysis.
New York reports unsettled markets as the Turkey Greece conflict stirs fear of a wider conflagration. American money and staple movements wobble while European markets discount risks. Wool sales rise on earlier arrivals, Boston weekly imports reach 22 000 bales, three chief cities report 34 036 pounds sold. foreign share 7 574 000. Manufacturers show little activity and orders improve only slightly. Weekly failures total 218 vs 238 last year.
Victoria B C April 23 The railway loan bill passed after an amendment offering a $1000 per mile bonus for a Pendleton to Boundary Creek branch, contingent on land grant surrender. Other measures read a second time include mining act amendments and a land leasing deal to aid Cassiar Central railway with royalties and timber dues, while water works bills for Grand Forks and Greenwood were defeated.
The trial over the genuineness of deeds alleged to be given by Senator Fair to Mrs Craven opened in San Francisco. Mrs Craven’s counsel did not reply to the opening statement but prepared a losing address. Administrators for Fair’s estate presented deeds as evidence while part of Mrs Craven’s deposition was read. She testified that Senator Fair had often promised to provide for her future.
Northwest brief notes progress in Idaho Montana and Washington. Ground broken for a Bailard door factory. A ship from New Whatcom sails with 1300 feet of lumber to Dallas Peru. Labor shortages distress ranchers and Everett rents remain tight. Sugar beet seed arrives from Germany at Vancouver. Clarke county tests growth of crops on many plots. Coal shipment of 2500 tons from Roslyn to San Diego is planned. Oysters are illegal to harvest from beds without goat tonging. Grain sacks price fixed at 64c due to jute costs. A Colville store plans a second central location. Seattle grants rail franchises to reach tide flats and southern limits.
April 23 Chicago reports the Canadian government has completed plans for a Crow's Nest Pass road into the Colorado goldfields region. The Canadian Pacific will build the line and receive a subsidy of 10,000 dollars per mile totaling about 2.25 million. In return the company will allow other railways to operate over the route and relinquish some special privileges from its original charter.
West of Huntington the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company faces four to five days before repairs allow trains to resume. A 12 mile washout section destroys 400 feet of embankment and a mile and a half section is partially ruined. Six or seven bridges are damaged requiring partial or full rebuilds as Burnt River undermines the roadbed.
At Rossland District D C on April 27 James Richards a prospector took morphine and was found unconscious in the brush. He was revived but recovery remains doubtful. Family troubles were the cause.
On April 27 in Victoria Premier introduced a bill extending by six months the time allowed for the Kaslo and Slocan road company to complete land grant survey work. The measure aims to finish surveying tied to the grant and related obligations.
In Pretoria April 27 handling the case against Lieutenant Eloff grandson of President Kruger for slandering Queen Victoria was dismissed due to conflicting evidence.
New York April 2 Frank Moss, a cornell for the Parkhurst Society, is named police commissioner to succeed Theodore Roosevelt.
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