20 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions Coronia Dutch, sympathy toward the Divert Statere and Transvaal, a desire to fight, along with a message sent to Dr Bardot in Ottawa. It references Japanese residents as subjects forming a corps for service and asks for forward action. Names, places, and organizations appear. readability is limited.
London news reports Cronje surrounded and Roberts abandoning an advance due to heavy rains and a feared trap. Beers rush to the Modder River region as war notes detail divergent Boer movements, with no confirmed location of Cronje and sparse front-line details from Modder River and Kimberley areas.
London reports say Boer forces advance from the Free State toward Cronje with Delarey at Colesberg hampering British pursuit. They claim capture of Roberts' supply train with 100 wagons and 2,000 head of cattle, including 100 men. British accounts note the train was abandoned to speed the advance. MeTTien’s division has entered Kimberley.
Taylor plots a constitutional gambit to block Democrats from minor offices, risking a statewide shutdown as Republicans seek injunctions. Gov Taylor pledges obedience to court orders but hints at appealing to the U S Supreme Court. The move, tied to pensions and state finance, fuels a high-stakes political clash with potential national implications.
Durban dispatch reports General Biller’s forces bombarded Boer positions from the heights and captured trenches around Colenso. British guns swept the Boer lines as 450 Boers and a gun attacked at sunrise but were repulsed. Boers retreated toward Jamestown. Montmorency’s scouts with 200 infantry and two guns reportedly headed for Lopberg, Opperburg not shown on the war map.
Fragmentary OCR shows Tamara ofdin and Tamaru, wholesale merchants, signaling a British Government offer. The Japanese propose tax oes and transport 100 men. Fifty are now ready. Ex Japanese soldiers are mentioned in the readable text.
Capetown reports Lord Roberts and his proclamation to the Orange Free State moderates is welcomed and may ease war devastation. Officials believe Boer invasion of Cape Colony and Natal lacked popular approval. The text accuses President Steyn of misguiding his people and notes mixed Free State district sentiment on a debate over continued fighting.
The British steamer Rossenwell carrying 8,000 tons of grain sank near Camden on the Camden side after departing Delaware for relief aid to South Africa. The loss was reported this morning, with authorities confirming the ship went down in a Camden area incident.
Queen Victoria inspected the Royal Lincolnshire militia in Osborne and congratulated Lord William Gel to Lieutenant and honorary Colonel on their appearance. The Queen added that good news had arrived this morning from one event of war, though the exact reference is unknown.
Washington Feb 20 Mr Hepborn of Town urged unanimous consent to set aside weeks for the Nicaraguan Canal bill but Mr Gannon of Minols on the appropriations committee objected. The House continued discussion of the Porto Rican Customs bill with Mr New Snudd of Nevada opening the remarks.
Report from New Haven notes a man walking with Goebel allegedly shot one of the triplets while other triplets and a parent fall ill. In Louisville authorities assert Goebel assassination ties amid calls for retaliation. Names and exact details are unclear due to the damaged source.
Republican leaders plan a full inquest into the Goebel shooting. They seek sworn testimony from Chinn, Lillard, and the attending doctors, aiming to counter claims that Goebel was shot from the executive building. Witnesses reportedly will allege a bystander fired and that Goebel absolved Republicans on his deathbed.
Washington February 20 Members of the Democratic National Committee arrive for a meeting slated Thursday Most leaders attend including Governor Stone Missouri Thomas Galan Illinois Recroimes Walsh Town and others all favor moving the Democratic convention earlier than Republicans The likely date is June 4 The contest for the convention is expected to be heated Galan aligned with Carter Harrison Chicago supports delaying Milwaukee bid opposed by Bryan faction and Rose Milwaukee leader suspected of being a trimmer
On February 27 an open meeting will be held at 1128 Howard Street inviting all non union men to attend. A chest of tools will be drawn that evening.
The Chicago papers discuss the National Democratic ticket and hint at differing opinions on leadership. One view favors Chiengo's mayor as a preferred head, while another version questions Himeech as a stronger choice for Nebraska’s minty seat.
Advertising manager at Battle Creek Michigan reports receiving 1200 to 1500 letters monthly from readers detailing health improvements after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. Letters link headaches nervous prostration skin issues kidney troubles and other ailments to coffee, claiming relief when coffee is avoided and Postum used instead.
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