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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
1
Twenty five intending Alaska gold seekers organize a co operative company to build a 75 foot schooner for 25 people and 100 tons of supplies plus decked lumber to reach Dawson City. They plan to mine trade and operate a Dawson hotel with earnings pooling in a common fund.
Captain William Windham reports from Chicago after serving in Barcelona that Spain's government prevents U S demonstrations while expressing strong anti American feeling. He notes Barcelona suffered trade losses with Cuba and Manila due to the Cuban and Philippine wars, and that filibustering expeditions to Cuba worsen Spanish bitterness toward the United States.
Helena Montana November 5 Word arrives by telegram that the United States Supreme Court has granted a writ of error in the case by heirs of the late millionaire Davis to recover 950 shares of First National Bank of Butte stock valued at $1,000,000 held by Andrew J. Davis Jr. The ruling overturns a state supreme court decision and directs higher tribunal review.
In Pine Fork, Wetzel County, a nitro glycerine magazine exploded while William Conn of Cuba New York awaited a return with 12 gallons for oil well work. A second two horse wagon arrived with two unidentified men. A deep cavern formed where the magazine stood. Debris shattered windows up to half a mile away. Only a fragment of a man’s foot was found among the remains.
Nine miles east of Belton Missouri Arthur Wright killed John Hess and shot Hess’s father William Hess at their home. All involved are farmers. The killer was seen passing through Belton and is heading south.
Miles City Montana November 8 Winford Brown and his two brothers were riding along the Upper Tongue river when a masked man rode up and shot Brown through the back dying later that evening Naples November 9 Mt Vesuvius remains highly active as lava pours from the Artio del Cavello crater two lava streams head toward Vitrova and Hiano del Inestro
Market notes from Spokane and Portland on grains including wheat at various points, flour, bran, oats, and chicken feed. wool values. produce prices for butter, eggs, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and meats. plus a brief Tacoma wheat close and regional quotes. Names of locations and commodity types highlighted.
Marshal Blanco issued a broad pardon for those prosecuted for rebellion and related crimes. The edict, attributed to the queen regent and national government, allows commutations and requires pardoned individuals to report to civil or military authorities. Residency changes need joint civil and military approval within designated zones.
The Oxnards plan a new beet sugar factory in Hueneme Ventura county with 1000 tons daily capacity rising to 2000 by 1889. 10,000 acres of beets to be grown for five years at 3.25 per ton, 100 acres donated for the site, employment for about 2000 workers locally.
Oregon story reports John Osborn 70, pioneer of Malheur county, shooting and killing farmer Rader on Rader's Vale-area ranch after a dispute over rights. Rader, with his wife and five children, drew a knife. Osborn fired three times, then surrendered at Vale.
Simla reports a native officer and 35 Sikhs of the Kurram column were intercepted by tribesmen in a ravine and slaughtered according to unconfirmed rumors.
St Augustine Florida November 8 hotel San Mateo a leading city hotel was burned to the ground yesterday causing an estimated loss of about 250000 with less than 50000 insured fire authorities attribute the blaze to unknown causes and investigations are underway
Fire surges through Marlboro Massachusetts destroying the Grand Central hotel and Carey block with losses estimated at 150000 dollars. The blaze prompts warnings on public safety and prompts investigations into the cause.
The new company acquires four steamships from the American line named Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois for use in the Alaskan gold fields venture.
A London to New York cable report notes the West Indian Cable Company issues 300000 dollars in shares and 600000 in 4 4 per cent debentures as England moves to end United States dependence for West Indies telegraph service. A 40000 pound yearly subsidy to Halifax Bermuda line backers underpins the project with completion targeted by February.
On Colfax Main street Cy Heatherly fired twice at Dan Downs in a crowded street. One bullet pierced Downs ear and the other lodged in his arm. Heatherly was arrested after a pursuit and jailed.
An earthquake struck Montana from Silver Bow to Monida with two strong shocks. In Divide Melrose Red Rock Lima and Monida windows rattled dishes fell flower pots were thrown and clocks stopped. Dillon reports cracking walls and plaster falling from the courthouse.
A Paris household the Compte de Huerta a cousin of Captain Dreyfus his American wife Rebecca Fortads Abraham and their three daughters aged 13 11 and 7 were found dead by suicide at their Marcell residence. Police say the act followed the man’s recent financial losses in the house.
Randolph Guggenheimer, elected president of the council of Greater New York, states his campaign cost 7720 dollars. Of that total 5000 went to Tammany Hall's campaign fund. the rest covered rent for meeting rooms music printing postage and carriage hire. Cornelius O Connor dies in San Francisco a local capitalist and pioneer connected to mining era figures William Brien J C Flood and J W Mackay.
Helena Montana November 8 14 year old Patrick Tobin son of cattleman Richard Tobin was thrown under a horse during a cattle drive near Birdseye Montana and his neck was broken yesterday authorities reported.
New Orleans reports fewer yellow fever cases since Saturday with improved conditions and reduced quarantines. Business activity shows revival as authorities monitor the situation. a noted saying about a giant and his size is echoed in local mood.
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed California’s death sentence for William Henry Theodore Durrant in the Blanche Lamont murder case. The ruling allows the execution process to proceed, with Durrant awaiting re sentence at San Quentin as District Attorney Barnes and others react to the decision.
Washington reports from November state Idaho has 10 national banks with total resources 3 505 448 up from 3 360 739 in July. Average reserve 40.48 percent and loans 2 329 344 up from 1 036 214. Gold reserves fell from 230 197 to 85 409 while silver rose. obligations comprise 259 160 from other national banks 176 953 from state banks and 644 133 from reserve agents.
Wallace Idaho November 8 The Coeur d Alenes mines consume about 1 430 000 feet of timber each month with 1 115 000 feet used underground A mine superintendent estimates total annual consumption including fuel and building needs at 30 000 000 to 40 000 000 feet and rising The figures are not sourced from company books but are believed close to accurate.
President Hill presents the eighth annual Great Northern Railroad Company report from St Paul noting no change in funded debt or share capital of the company or its proprietary railway capitals. Expenditures across the Eastern Railway Minnesota Montana Central Wilmar Sioux Falls Duluth Watertown Pacific Duluth Terminal and Minneapolis Union railways are itemized with totals. The year includes acquiring a large interest in Oregon Railway & Navigation preferred shares, partially paid with bills payable totaling 1.1 million dollars.
The Idaho Supreme Court met in Boise with a heavy docket and several notable cases. The Lewiston disbarment case against J W Reid was dismissed for alleged client fund mismanagement. A mandamus action against Judge Mayhew of the First district was set for hearing on the 18th, filed by Judge Heyburn to force hear an appeal over Shoshone county bond issues.
The City of Columbia will sail December 1 from New York to the Klondike via Cape Horn. Among 300 passengers, 60 are women including married women and widows, with Mrs. H. S. Gould as chaperone for 35. A seven year old boy travels with his mother, plus three nurses and two physicians. Men include six lawyers a banker and 12 Yale students. Passengers hail from across the United States and Canada.
Yesterday marked the final day for the C. P. R. boat service from Robson to Trail as traffic shifts to the Columbia & Western tracks. Freight and passengers will be landed at Robson and carried over the new road. The steamer Lytton docks for repairs while Trail sails to Northport on Tue Thu Sat. Two trains run daily Rossland to Nelson and back via Trail.
Juliaetta Idaho reports revived talk that the Northern Pacific may extend its Lewiston branch this fall. D S Lamont and party have arrived and surveyors have been seen at Lapwai crossing the Clearwater River, fueling speculation this time.
Henry Metcalf collapsed during a Marysville dance at a Woodmen of the World ball honoring F A Falkender of Denver head consul. He died instantly from a ruptured blood vessel caused by over exertion, shocking the merry gathering.
At 1 pm yesterday a Tenth battalion soldier tried to shoot President Moraes at the marine arsenal as he returned from the steamer. Bystanders restrained him. Colonel Mormnes, the president’s nephew, was slightly wounded while disarming the attacker.
Eugene Oregon November 6 The jury in Miss Jennie Smithson vs Southern Pacific awarded her 10 000 damages after a 24 hour deliberation The suit claimed 50515 for the loss of both legs due to a train incident at Springfield months ago A new trial motion will be heard at a later special term
In Philadelphia on November 9 there are 27 steamships in port under charter to load corn and wheat for European ports. They will carry about 6.1 million bushels. Year to date corn shipments total nearly 22 million bushels, up from 7 million in 1896, while wheat shipments reach 3.991 million bushels versus 3.84 million last year. Opinions never change the weather.
A five story Irwin building at Harrison street and Wabash avenue was partially destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss on the building and contents is estimated at $150,000, fully insured. Poorly insulated electric light wires are suspected as the cause.
Acting Mayor Scobey has approved council passed ordinance that fixes a 1000 license fee for all cigarette dealers. It also establishes inspection procedures and penalties for selling cigarettes containing gypsum opium or other drugs injurious to health.
The Grants hold up at 7 PM last Saturday ended with two men hijacking the Santa Fe train. They blew open the express safe, took cash and valuables, destroyed three cars by fire, and escaped with no clear identification of the culprits. Fireman Henry Abbott was grazed, engineman Henry McCarty jumped to safety, and a reward of 500 dollars is expected for each bandit.
The first annual report by Commissioner H. C. Evans shows 50,510 new pensioners and 3,971 restored to the rolls, totaling 54,072 additions and 41,122 losses by death, remarriage, legal limits, and other causes. June 30, 1897 totals reach 976,014 with a net gain of 5,366.
Mrs. Caroline V. Kelly of Denver, administratrix of John D. Allport, faces perjury charges in Jefferson county for claiming no other heirs when applying for letters of administration. A recently discovered will names Kelly sole heir, filed for probate after a friend to Allport, unaware of his death, sent the document back. Kelly posted a 2000 bond and awaits trial in January.
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