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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
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In a brief health note the column warns that warm days and cold mornings signal “pneumonia weather.” It then advises that good reliable underwear is the best preventive measure against pneumonia, emphasizing practical home remedies over other tips.
Ad for Dr Jaeger’s Sanitary Woolen Underwear promoting the underwear as the best on earth for men women and children with free catalogues available.
Silkaleen underwear offered in delicate shades with French waistbands and pearl buttons at $1.75 each.
Norfolk goods sell a gray all wool medium size amine item priced at 3.00 each.
The advertisement promotes Pure Silk underwear highlighting latest shade and fashionable style priced at five dollars each. It markets the product as an elegant option for discerning shoppers seeking quality undergarments.
The government releases Lord Roberts's Feb 13 dispatch faulting Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Charles Warren. It warns of an expanded army of occupation, more reinforcements to the front, and possible command changes as the war presses toward Pretoria and Spion Kop debates unfold.
London April 17. War Office Gazette publishes Lord Roberts dated February 13 with Buller’s Jan 17 to Jan 24 operations. Roberts criticizes Warren and others for unclear dispatches and altering the plan, arguing the wide flanking move was impracticable and should have been relayed to Buller.
Maseru Basutoland April 16 The Boers for two days have shown great activity along the Reddersburg and Rouxville road. Their scouts report the British are advancing toward relief of Wepener, causing division among the burghers on whether to stay or retreat.
Commandant Olivier leads a hesitant minority to resist abandoning Wepener as risk of cut off grows. Scouts report rifle fire toward Thaba N'Chu while Dalgety’s garrison remains a focal target and pursuit continues.
London reports indicate General Roberts plans a northward push toward Pretoria within days. The force, around 70 000, may advance in parallel columns with major movements west of the railway and divisions sweeping north to the extreme northwest. Buller’s exact role remains undisclosed. Boer delegates in The Hague refuse to reveal mission aims and seek a meeting with Queen Wilhelmina.
Lieutenant Smitheman, the Rhodesian scout and lone white insider since the siege began besides a Reuters reporter, returns with dispatches for Colonel Plumer. A Scottish doctor introduces oat bran porridge to feed natives, boosting morale as defenders aim to hold two more months.
Letter from Commandant Snyman reports British losses after the March 31 engagement at the Boer laager. Captain Crewe died of wounds. Lieutenant Milligan not prisoner and likely buried. Casualties: two officers and six men killed. three officers and four men wounded. one officer and eleven men taken prisoner.
Des Moines April 17 The state populist convention met at 10 o clock to name delegates for the Sioux Falls convention. Thomas Gillette of Polk county was elected permanent chairman. Delegates discussed Bryan endorsement for president and adopted resolutions denouncing Philippine policy supporting income tax condemning McKinley administration backing anti trust legislation and endorsing Bryan with pledge of support to Sioux Falls.
Mysterious Billy Smith was KO d in the Mth round by Matty Matthews in New York. In Chicago the McGovern White bout ended with no decision as agreed, both men completed the sixth round on their feet.
At the New York Republican convention delegates-at-large named U S Senators Platt and Depew Governor Roosevelt and B B Odell Jr as delegates-at-large while Edward H Butler and F A Mitchell were chosen as electors-at-large. The party voiced support for Roosevelt’s renomination and a Woodruff second position amid cautious enthusiasm and a smooth program without contested-seat delays.
Delegates applauded McKinley and Roosevelt as leaders of the party ticket while Sherman praised the Roosevelt administration. The convention adopted the platform read by Lemuel Quigg after a heated exchange over district slate validity, adjourning at 5 52 p m.
Yellowstone county Republicans move toward unity with new leadership. J B Annin elected chairman as Colonel Babcock resigns. Major Becker to take over the Gazette and back GOP nominees regardless of silver views. County convention to name delegates set for May 1.
In Billings on April 17 a district court jury awarded the plaintiff C. M. Barr one dollar against Henry Struck the county sheep inspector for the death and injury of Rambouillet rams imported from Oregon. Post mortem exams cited carbolic acid poisoning. the dip was found twice as strong as needed. Attorney General Nolan defended the board of sheep commissioners.
The Hague report notes Dr. W. H. Debeaufort welcomed the Boer peace commissioner and his aides. The peace delegation including Dr. Leyds and Dr. Muller plans a dinner with the premier that evening after a reciprocal visit.
Diplomatic strains rise as Turkey’s stance and allied responses threaten wider conflict. Analysts warn a potential war scenario could unfold if tensions escalate and negotiations fail to bridge gaps.
Washington April 17 The United States Turkey diplomatic ties are in a critical state over the sultan’s repeated refusals to pay indemnity for missionary properties damaged during the Armenian massacres of 1895. Secretary Hay may demand passports for the Turkish minister. Strauss’s resignation has been delayed.
In Kansas City on April 17 a mass meeting of middle-of-the-road populists opened with nearly 200 delegates and national figures Wharton Barker Ignatius Donnelly W S Morgan and W M Howard in attendance. The gathering aimed to reorganize Missouri populists and adopt a new label likely “popular government party.”
Washington April 1. The cabinet meeting lasted until 4 pm and focused on Puerto Rican affairs. An election for the popular branch of the government is expected next fall. Governor Allen will not receive specific instructions about island administration until his May return.
Washington on April 1 the Will recommended by Attorney General Criggae to remedy defects in administration revealed in the Carter case was informally discussed today by the house committee on judiciary. It was decided to print the recent decision of Judge Brown and AG recommendations and other information preparing for the measure.
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