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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
4
A Madrid dispatch reports fierce public anger over what is seen as the Spanish cabinet apologizing to the United States. Demonstrations are feared as citizens oppose the government and demand a response to the diplomatic move.
A young man explains how sloping upper vest pockets toward the armpits prevent loss of pencils cigars and a fountain pen. He notes no spill since switching to a tailor made vest and estimates saving ten to twelve dollars yearly. The idea undercuts other pocket holding devices.
The outlaw Black Jack Howard McDonald terrorizes New Mexico with hold ups on the Santa Fe Pacific express and stages. He is described as dangerous and fearless, having claimed large gold thefts and evaded pursuit for months while targeting railroads and small groups in Western New Mexico and surrounding areas. Several attacks are noted, including a deadly clash that killed Ketchum, and a daring single-room hold up of 17 people in San Simon.
Federal authorities report the death of Ne un ca ma known as the Pima fat boy on the Maricopa and Pima Indian reservation near Phoenix Arizona. He was 15 years old and weighed 440 pounds. Ne un ca ma, a local favorite, drew crowds in Phoenix during visits. Funerary preparations were described amid community attention and concern from a coal dealer over his weight.
New mineral discoveries and mining activity ripple across the region. Beattie Buxton and Blair report strong ore from Erin claim near Kamloops with high gold copper assays while Pothook shaft at Coal Hill nears 40 feet with native copper plates. Alaska Klondike venture gears up with 67 explorers and heavy equipment for Alaska.
Mr. Cowles has secured full control of the Beardsley placer mines in the Boulder district and plans to expand his force to 40 or 50 men for next season. He is supported by a Connecticut capitalist syndicate financing extensive development of the placers.
A Monterey dispatch reports the Tampico wharf built by the Central railroad under government supervision was burned Sunday. The Yuruuri steamer fought the blaze but had to move upriver. The wharf custom house suffered about 800,000 dollars damage. total loss near 2,000,000 dollars, fully insured.
Chicago reports Joseph Leiter controls about 4 million bushels after denying rumors of a 5 million bushel sale He says he bought wheat and expects prices from 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel He notes large European demand and plans to sell to consumers rather than speculators The Times in London offers sympathy and calls for an investigation into the disaster factors
In central and southern New Mexico cattle and sheep thefts rise with ranges east and south of Albuquerque under threat. M I Moriarity reports large flocks dwindle near Chilili where 200000 sheep feed as officers struggle to curb lawlessness.
President McKinley, via secretary, states based on present information the Maine was blown up by accident. If not accidental, prompt steps will follow. naval court findings will determine the cause before any action.
The piece notes neuralgia linked to damp cold in workers and praises St Jacobs Oil as a sovereign remedy providing warmth and strength. It mentions the aging Earl of Devon at 86 continuing duties as prebendary canon of Exeter cathedral.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful feet corns bunions chilblains and sweating. It claims over 10 000 testimonials and offers a 25 cent mail order price with a free trial package. Also notes the New York subtreasury opened in 1846 and annual business near 400 million while coal remains high.
Mrs. J B McGillas of 113 Kilburn Avenue Rockford Illinois attests to a cure after doctors failed to help her with heart pains fainting spells eye flashes inability to see long standing sickness and vaginal disorders including womb ulceration and displacement she credits Lydia E Pinkham's remedy for the cure after taking it for a period.
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