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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
3
Ottumwa reports Stafford recaptured in St. Louis after a jailbreak then sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for robbery. Nearby, Marshalltown closes churches theatres and public gathering places due to rising smallpox. city schools follow suit.
British forces report victory at Kroonstad with the Union flag raised amid cheers. President Steyn fled after urging burghers to resist, while Transvaalers head north toward the Vaal river as Free Staters return home and Lindley becomes new Free State seat of government. Generals Kotha and DeWet accompany the Transvaalers.
Lord Salisbury sharply condemns Gladstone and home rule policy in Ireland and South Africa during a Primrose League speech at Albert Hall. He warns independence is impossible within the empire and stresses strengthening imperial defense against hostile forces. He questions Irish loyalty and foresees threats to Britain from rising offensive power.
At Coney Island Seaside Sporting Club on May 12 James J. Jeffries defeated former world champion Jim Corbett after twenty two rounds in a rapid decisive knockout. Corbett showed clever boxing but could not land a finishing blow while Jeffries retained the title in a hard fought heavyweight contest.
Loxnes May 13. Mr Chamberlain delivered a significant speech to his constituents since the outbreak of war. He stated the government would end the Hoer republics independence, holding them as crown colonies after the war, with a hope for eventual self government. Never salt beef in cooking as it extracts juices and toughens the meat.
The Monarch carried fifteen hundred mules and the Corinthia sailed with fourteen hundred fifty mules bound for Capetown. All animals are consigned to British army officials.
A man named Charles Yates died after being dragged by a runaway vehicle in Ruvnawey. The rest of the party escaped unharmed, and the incident is being investigated as a fatal accident.
Beaton of American Steel and Wire in New York reports the resignation of John W. Gates as chairman and John Lambert as president. Gates is succeeded by Alfred Clifford of Chicago while Lambert resigns for William P. Palmer. New officers and directors are said to back Gates and his policy.
Sioux Falls reports the People's Party held its national convention with about 600 delegates. W. J. Bryan was named for president and Charles Towne for vice president after a prolonged scramble. The platform denounces imperialism, trusts, and the gold standard, calls for direct elections, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, and civil service reform.
Chicago city directory enumerators have nearly completed work for 1900 and estimate the population at not less than 2,000,000. The conservative figure suggests the national census, starting June 1 and ending June 15, will not rise above this by more than about 20,000.
In Kansas City on May 14 Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake defeated J A Elliott of Kansas City in the St Louis Repwhite cup shooting contest. Gilbert scored 47 hits of 100 while Elliott had 96. Gilbert retains the cup after winning it at Springfield lingis shoot recently.
Washington May 10 to 12 reports show Congress debating armor plate policy and naval appropriation. Senators Willman Money Chandler urged a government plant for armor while others supported independent production. The House unseated Crawford and seated Pearson after a tight vote amid migration data prompt.
The National Convention in Cincinnati opened with National Chairman Deaver of Nebraska presiding. Howard of Alabama served as temporary chairman, with Col. Peck of Georgia named permanent chair and ex-Governor Waite of Colorado as vice chair. The platform urged public ownership of railroads telegraphs and other utilities, free coinage and open elections, and the recall of unfaithful public servants. Ashanti reports from the Gold Coast indicate tribes seeking independence from British rule with large warrior potential.
On May 14 the government announced plans to ask the Reichstag for a credit totaling 16 million crowns above last year to fund the army and navy. The move signals expanded defense spending and parliamentary consideration of the budget.
Morus reports smallpox in twenty six families in Dodge township Boone county. Secretary Kennedy finds cases at Lamont Leon Teamfeld Yan Cleve and Greene. Governors appoint curators to State Vistorient society including Ingham Ryce Parish Macy and Stanton. Bank deposits and loans rise in clearing house. Dairy commissioner to aid Protivin dairy work. Supreme court admits seventy three to bar. Irwin land case decided against heirs. Plans for Mt Pleasant insane hospital improvements. state auditor duties rise due to new laws. Court term adjourned. Judge Shiras may retire. remarks on men and women.
A dispatch from Mafeking dated April 20 notes Boer destruction of the railway south of town and that the garrison will hold out for another month as requested by Roberts. Health remains good amid ongoing strain. Nearby Whakarewa in New Zealand features geysers, hot springs, boiling mud pools, and waterfalls.
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