22 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
London reports indicate heavy British casualties with both sides sustaining losses as General Roberts shifts from retreat to siege of the Free State capital. Details describe fortification, bombardment, and reinforcements while Ladysmith news remains uncertain.
Report from London Feb 22 says Boers on Bulwana hill and Blaaubank resumed heavy shelling of Ladysmith. The dispatch notes public surprise that some believed the relief forces had already dismounted the Boers and that Buller might abandon plans to advance.
London correspondent reports improved garrison health at Frere camp and notes 130 Boer wagons trekking northward with 400 wagons last week. Dr Jameson is well. Maxwell Machugh and Niven are recovering, with general relief expected by week’s end.
A dispatch from Paardeberg dated Feb 21 reports Commandant Botha attempting to relieve General Cronje as British forces observe a naturally strong position on the lower spurs above Colenso. The message is filed Feb 22.
A terse dispatch reports severe fighting with General Botha losing heavily and his commands scattered as clashes continue. The extent of losses or location is not detailed in the available text.
AN AMERICAN Milwaukee report says Geo Labram, inventor of Long Cecil, a Milwaukee Min. educated mechanical engineer turned electrical expert, served as consulting engineer to De Beers in South Africa. He reportedly earned $15,000 yearly as war salary before events led him to send his wife to America and her to stay in Augurn, TL, while he remained abroad.
Labram, aged 40, depicted as a friend of Cock Rhodex, expressed strong belief in the justice of the Brith cause in the letter he sent home.
London dispatch from Sterkaprutt 23 miles from Pietermaritzburg says Boer reports General Joubert's nerves are frayed and he is not in full charge of the British theater operations amid the war.
London reports show the weekly England reserve up 251000 pounds while circulation falls 266 pounds and bullion declines 14284 pounds. Public deposits rise 1447000 pounds and notes reserve gains 47000 pounds. government securities unchanged as reserve ratio sits at 45.19 percent. In New York, cotton futures show gains after Liverpool cables push prices higher amid active short covering.
Prosecution alleges a scheme to seize Hamilton land in Kentucky not owned by Mrs Cole and divide proceeds. About 400 people, mostly Haitians, would be affected to recover 8000 dollars of Mrs Cole’s equity. Papers describe sensational allegations. Mr Burnell spent a month on the case. The Coles are said to have operated in Baltimore Cleveland and Pittsburgh with fake documents. Cole allegedly betrayed his partner in Syracuse. Mrs Cole, the alleged principal worker, faces charges.
The Democratic National committee met in Washington and Kansas City appears likely to win the convention. David Kennett Elm of Albany will not attend as part of the big four. New York’s slate will back Bryan and the 1886 platform.
Local Republicans steer a plan to back a Medina or Lorain County candidate over Judge Kohler for the vacancy next fall. Summit County influence prompts protests from Medina and Lorain allies as party leaders weigh a second term for Kohler versus nominating another Akron lawyer. Easter and Lent dates noted amid shifting factional lines and candidate talks.
In Buffalo on Feb 22 an arrest exposed a fake land trade scheme. A justice’s order named Lewis J. Cole and others in a case brought by Charlotte A. Bridgewood alleging a trade of 9 000 acres of Kentucky land for a Hamilton property valued at 10 500 dollars. The defendants allegedly delayed further inquiry by urging an option on the Kentucky land.
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