Bulas Inva de Lape Colony Front
Bulas forces strike the Lape Colony frontier in a clash that redraws territorial control. Colonial leadership reports heavy exertion with ongoing efforts to repel incursions and restore stability amid sparse details.
20 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
Bulas forces strike the Lape Colony frontier in a clash that redraws territorial control. Colonial leadership reports heavy exertion with ongoing efforts to repel incursions and restore stability amid sparse details.
London reports say Boer invasion rumors in Cape Colony prompted by Dutch support. War Office offered no clear details but signaled possible reinforcements for General De Wet chase. Lord Kitchener tightens control over news as government seeks horses and mules for Army.
Dispatches from The Hague recount the plight of women and children from Potchefstroom arriving in Harlem after forcible removal to British camps in the Transvaal. Women endured dragnets without food and insults. several were treated at hospitals while infants were kept apart from mothers.
London reports General Knox has abandoned the chase of General De Wet due to Boers entering Cape Colony. About 3,000 republicans crossed the Orange River, with another 3,000 arriving at Philipstown. De Wet with around 2,400 men is northeast of Ladybrand, and an assault on Winburg is momentarily expected.
In Krugersdorp Transvaal on a Sunday in December a pitched clash appears imminent as British forces under General Clements reinforced prepare to engage General Delarey s Boer defenders in a major confrontation.
London reports say at Neitgedacht British casualties include 2 killed and wounded, 44 missing and still unaccounted for according to official counts.
Red Lodge December 19 Oscar Mattila a gifted young Finlander was killed at 5 o clock in Rocky Fork coal mine No 6 incline West 600 feet underground when a ton mass of rock fell burying him except his head Companions rushed to aid and he died en route He was unmarried and popular among his countrymen.
Vancouver reporter says Charles McFee died after being struck by a moving gravel train at Bar net. He was thrown under the cars and crushed, with fatal injuries to the torso noted in early accounts.
Helena report says Chief Travis is probing an alleged robbery in Craig. He went to the scene this afternoon as L Goss and a man named Tanner provided information.
Police report a man named Mike Burns assaulted and robbed an unnamed sheepherder at Craig and wore the victim’s overcoat. Burke was arrested after the incident and claimed innocence. The county attorney and the police chief prepared to continue the search in Craig.
The United States transport Thyra reached Portland from Manila with 770 horses and hay and oats. Horses await at Vancouver barracks and eight days remain before sailing. Captain Edwardson said the voyage faced a severe storm, sighting two vessels under bare poles with distress signals but no response.
The board of naval construction revises ship contracts with Pacific coast receiving two armored cruisers from Union Ironworks, Cramp, Newport News, Fore River, and Bath bids. Potential changes hinge on Congress cost limits and restored specifications, amid talks with Senator Foster and Representative Jones over Moran Bros. Seattle. Secretary Long expects awards soon.
Mr. Kruger arrived in Amsterdam where municipal leaders greeted him at the railroad station. Large crowds cheered along the route to the town hall where a speech was delivered. He spoke of seeking honorable peace and recalled 1884 independence while denouncing British actions. Luncheon followed.
Stanford University plans a Christmas day game against Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The squad travels Thursday afternoon and returns after the matchup with players Gregory Thompson Barnisel Hauverman Wooley Wardall Nourse Potlard Parker Naramore Boren in the lineup.
The steamer Amur arrived from the north with news of a boat capsizing at Hata Lake near Copper Mountain resulting in the drowning of Peter Early Mrs Join Taylor and Minnie Baker. The vessel also notes typhoid and pneumonia prevalence at Dawson.
Madrid reports the royal message read by General Carraga announced the marriage of the Princess of the Asturias heir presumptive to the throne with Prince Charles. The senate adopted the message by 157 votes to 49.
Chicago officials report Mayor Harrison revoked all prizefight permits, a move taken before the anti fight ordinance could be enacted by the city council on Monday night. The action ends talks that he would not sign the new law.
Chicago dispatch reports that the engineers firemen conductors and trainmen on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway decline to advise a strike in sympathy with telegraphers. The committee cites failure to secure a settlement and states members will remain neutral during the dispute. Barr the railroad vice president praised cordial relations and businesslike conduct.
Dallas reports a mob forces the new agent and operator from Pendleville to flee. a score of officers recapture the men and guard the station. Telegram from McGregor notes the station agent and operator deserted his post.
Judge Blake overrules Heinze objections to General Harris receiver report in the Snohomish and Tramway mines case. Receipts exceed 150000, with over 107000 cash on hand. Heinze has received about 100000 in cash and ores. A $100.05 timber charge and a $225 bond-related item are noted as errors.
Captain J W Lawrence in Seattle reports two dangerous counterfeit coins from Spokane and Portland. A dollar dated 1894, allegedly by M J Williams alias Mike O Brien, is black tin and slightly light. A half dollar dated 1874 from Portland is inferior black tin, die stamped and milled, plated. Coins will go to Washington DC.
Local estimates put the number let out between 1200 and 1500 men, but the real reduction in the mine's force appears closer to 1000 workers.
Announcement today in New York states American Smelting and Refining Company plans to absorb Guggenheim Silver Smelting plants. Capital would rise from 56 million to 100 million dollars with 15 million for working capital. New stock not to be offered for sale. A special stockholders meeting is expected within two weeks to ratify directors action.
Chicago reports say J K Jones will call a meeting of the Democratic National Committee in Washington to resign the chairmanship. J G Johnson is touted for the executive post and Governor Stone of Missouri wishes to lead, but a majority support Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis.
Martin Stickle was convicted of first degree murder for killing William B. Shanklin in November 18 with arson in his Kelso home. Two related killings near Castle Rock a year earlier linked him to the crimes. Stickle confessed after his watch and keys were tied to Shanklin. Judge Maher set the death sentence with a date yet to be fixed.
Washington December 19 The special committee named by Speaker Henderson to investigate Oscar Booz death from hazing at West Point will start after the holidays. They will tour Bristol Pa and Washington then proceed to West Point to hear testimonies from cadets and others and review the military board records. The inquiry aims to inform Congress and assess hazing practices nationwide.
Senator Chandler pressed the senate committee on contingent expenses to act on his resolution empowering the elections committee to probe the Montana senatorial dispute. He offered to discharge the committee to bring the original resolution to the senate, but Senator Jones objected and Chandler's measure was again tabled.
Houghton Mich Dec 19 The Calumet and Hecla mine has made large reductions in forces during the past 60 days. The cuts affect mills and sun dry surface work as well as mines.
In Helena on December 19, the Catholic fair concluded after a week of activity, raising more than 4000 and marking both social and financial success. Miss Larson won the popular girl vote and a gold watch, with Miss Maud B Wall close second, followed by Miss O'Donnell and Aggie Belle Steele.
Baron St Laurant the French consul in Vancouver is ordered to proceed to San Francisco to oversee consulate affairs for three months until a permanent San Francisco consul arrives. The transfer follows the death by suicide of the vice consul in San Francisco.
A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Express reports Moslem excesses in the central Turkish provinces killing about 200 Christians. The report cites widespread attacks and displacement amid ongoing sectarian violence.
A court of inquiry at West Point examined 35 cadets on December 19 about Booz's death and hazing in 1896. Witnesses, including relatives of Hobson and Sheridan, described "bracing" and other acts as outlawed, with some participants noting the practice was discontinued two years earlier and punishments possible for violators.
Grief-stricken father receives messages from abductors demanding a heavy ransom for the release of Cudery's son. Officials urge calm while police investigate the case and seek clues to locate the missing child.
Edward Cudahy Jr a 15 year old son of Edward A Cudahy of Omaha is missing. Police and Pinkerton detectives scour Omaha and South Omaha while a threatening note demands 25000 ransom.
Omaha report says young Cudahy was secretly abducted and returned at 1 a.m. He gave no details on the ransom or circumstances. Authorities and family confirm his safety and plan no further comment.
Health Officer Baplsove directs Helena school heads to bar unvaccinated children from resuming classes after the holiday break. About several public school pupils reportedly unvaccinated, authorities plan compulsory vaccination. Three suspected smallpox cases reported by Dr Dent on the Goodwin farm near East Helena. suspects quarantined awaiting tests.
A sub committee met at the United States assay office in Helena to plan the inaugural ball on the night of January 8. They determined to issue 5 000 invitations and announced that people generally are to consider themselves invited to the affair.
Cascade county commissioners W James Bricknon B P McNair and Matthew Dunn visited Helena to inspect Lewis and Clark county courthouse and discuss plans for a new Cascade county courthouse with a cost date and ideas sought.
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