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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
1
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London reports Lord Roberts widening search for Boer commandos in the Free State as forces concentrate for rapid moves. Dispatches from Bloemfontein and Natal vary on Boer retreat, with concerns over horse shortages hindering fast advances and supply lines.
Bloemfontein reports say small Boer bands roam within eight to ten miles of the city. Johannesburg Zarp units entered the town undetected. The Karee Siding demonstration aimed to cover a large convoy withdrawal. The southeastern Free State incursion reflects a need to replenish provisions in the fertile region. Major movements are underway but details are being kept confidential.
The Daily Mail reports Lady Sarah Wilson from Mafeking on April 5 describing growing hunger and distant relief. Shelling resumed after March 31 with bombardment on Colonel Plumer's road using 14 pound guns, and British artillery praised for its performance.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch reports the Boers have lifted the siege of Wepener and left Rouxville. Most have returned north, with about 6 000 believed to be heading toward Bethule.
The steamship Sandsend is taken to a Brooklyn elevator to load corn hay and oats destined for Beira the Portuguese port where a British force is said to land to attack the Transvaal via Rhodesia. It is the first ship to load there for that destination.
Dispatch from Reddersburg dated Friday says Generals Chermiside saw the Boer rear guard retreating southeast four miles east of town. Enemy are in strength and falling back before the advance guard. London notes the move as a Boer withdrawal in the region.
Bloemfontein correspondent reports the Boers in full retreat from Wepener while Basutos march parallel along the Basutoland frontier watching for any encroachment.
London reports that the Transvaal government relies heavily on American aid as reflected by the tone of the Standard and Diggers' News. Laurence Marquez of the Daily Mail telegraphs that discussions point to American involvement shaping policy in the region.
Washington reports nearly sent home Adelbert Hay son of the secretary of state as American consul in Pretoria. Webster Davis convinced Transvaal officials to admit him to avoid angering the secretary of state, fearing Hay’s London contacts. Davis argued the young envoy would be swayed toward the Boer cause by direct contact.
Dispatch from Mafeking dated April 14 says after Col Plumer repulse Commandant Snyman invited Col Baden Powell to collect dead and wounded but Boers blocked ambulances. It notes British casualties were not as high as Boer reports suggested.
Times correspondent telegraphs Monday that the Boers who have been investing Wepener are said to be moving in a southerly direction, though the purpose of the movement remains uncertain.
Jamestown St Helena April 16 the remainder of the Boer prisoners were landed today Colonel Schiel and two others confined at the citadel after escape attempt were released and joined the remainder at Deadwood
A Daily Telegraph correspondent reports on April 16 that Boer forces are defeated again at Dew dorp, east of Ladysmith, amid ongoing operations in the region.
Private talks in Atlantic City involve Murray and Maguire as Montana factions press for Clark to resign. If Clark refuses, leaders promise ouster. Murray seen as preferred replacement with Governor Smith backing him. Contending factions plan further meetings in Philadelphia and New York to seal a single candidate.
The Coney Island Sporting club, also called the Seaside Athletic club, applied May 1 to September 1 for a permit as the anti boxing law goes into effect. Their renewal was the first received, signaling likely refusals for other similar licenses.
Washington April 16 The Coeur d'Alene investigation saw a petition from hundreds of citizens to keep federal troops presented as evidence. Representative Sulzer called the petition bogus and fraudulent with forged signatures and intimidation. He tried to introduce affidavits against the petition but they were ruled out on party line votes. Dr Hugh France, a key witness tied to the Bunker Hill explosion, denied being employed by the mine and explained the union war with non union factions and the concentrator dynamiting. France defended the coroner's jury and said his testimony would continue tomorrow.
A rumor from Cape Town on April 14 claims General Brabant defeated the Boers at Wepener and seized their arms.
In Providence April 16 Governor Dyer did not decide whether to issue requisition papers for George W. Hull the Arizona mine owner held on perjury charges in New York. Hull's counsel argued the case aims to bring Hull to New York for attorney fees. The governor will consult the attorney general tomorrow.
General Randall returned from a tour of inspection of Southeastern Alaska troops reporting satisfactory condition at all posts. In Skaegway he reviewed adjacent country to select an army post site with two possibilities, each about one mile from the city.
The steam ship Empress of Japan scheduled to sail for Yokohama today remains in Vancouver harbor until Thursday due to non arrival of the English mails.
The comptroller of the currency declares a 5 percent dividend for creditors of the insolvent Merchants' National Bank of Seattle Washington.
Agen Ryan a Beattie citizen and Florence J Ryan a Helena society figure married at Sacred Heart Cathedral Helena. Rev Father Day officiated in front of many guests. Agen is Seattle National Bank vice president and a butter merchant. They plan a Salt Lake City and East honeymoon, returning to Seattle in about six weeks.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor submits a committee to assist in arranging the differences among unions. The appointees include John R. Lennon, James Duncan, T. L. Kidd, and B. Donnelly in Indianapolis.
A joint committee from the typographical union and the linotype machinists will consist of three members from each side. The panel’s sole authority is to investigate the troubles and report its findings.
A sparsely contested Republican convention in New York aims to select delegates for Philadelphia. Temporary chair N A Elsburg and permanent chair James Sherman lead a brief program with delegates at large including Platt Roosevelt Depew Odell and a Roosevelt administration supportive platform.
Washington April 16 Senator Thorn ton introduced a bill to redefine conspiracy and to limit restraining orders in labor disputes especially in interstate commerce. The measure states that agreements or contracts related to trade disputes shall not be criminal and that individuals cannot be indicted for conspiracy if a single act would not be punishable. It also says that each act shall not be treated as restraint of trade.
Paris reports vandals entered Notre Dame on Sunday night or Monday morning, looted relics, and set the church ablaze. Firefighters suffered injuries from burning brands. Interior chaos, vessels possibly stolen or buried, bells displaced, three men seen fleeing after the blaze.
Washington April 16. The senate confirmed Captain Silas W. Terry as rear admiral and Charles E. Barnes of Illinois as consul at Cologne.
Waterbury Vermont April 16 Telfer J C Farm, the missing officer of the Waterbury National Bank, is under arrest. The brief item notes the arrest of the officer connected to the bank mystery.
In Boston tonight former Governor Dillingham and bank directors reviewed books and securities. It was announced that Teller Farrar's shortage was under 25000 dollars, after his arrest he admitted the deficit and said he spent all the money in the stock market.
In New York on April 16 Rev Dr Parkhurst’s sermon declaring the confession of faith of the Presbyterian church has astonished New York presbytery members. Officials say no action is likely, and Parkhurst maintains he has nothing new to add. Dr Birch, clerk, notes Parkhurst’s consistency and opposition to abolishing the confession.
Admiral Dewey faces a choice between reviewing the Chicago parade from a grandstand built by contractors or from a union carpenters stand. The building trades council warns that accepting the Master Carpenters' offer could trigger trouble. Union leaders urge Dewey to attend a union-built stand or risk public disappointment and lost music from union bands.
Croton Landing New York April 16. Sergeant Robert Douglass of the 11th squadron was shot dead while relieving guard at post 19 near Little Italy. Troops arrived as strikers dispersed. tension remains high with no clear culprit.
New York report states on April 16 Major General Roe ordered the ith regiment to assemble at the army site. Later that afternoon Companies B and MH departed for Croton Dam, signaling continued troop movements.
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