04 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1900
Page
1
A clipped phrase from a historical page reads Buers Not Yet Crushed, hinting at a political or social setback unresolved at press time. The fragment preserves tension around a local issue without full context or outcome details.
London reports no direct Pretoria news since Thursday with General French at Irene and Lord Roberts 25 miles away at 9 10 p m Saturday as refugees describe chaos. Messages hint of detaching forces, restless Boers, and possible surrender while attacks falter and supply lines move.
A field report describes Boer resistance at Laings Nek with officers struck and wounded as troops retreat under smoke. British commanders Lieutenant Murray and Lieutenant Lord Seymour are mentioned, and Pretoria’s status remains uncertain to newspapers. Details note coin premiums in Cape Town and a misrouted Pretoria dispatch ending in Brindisi.
London dispatch from May 29 reports a Boer fortress under siege at Senekal with smoke veiling the hills. Smoke and flames light the veldt as Free State forces, 3000 to 4000 strong, fight to hold ground while reinforcements and maneuvers unfold around Duke of Cambridge’s yeomanry.
London reports from Lord Roberts dated June 2 describe a May 29 attack on a battalion of imperial yeomanry between Kroonstad and Lindley with casualties to follow. Johannesburg shops reopen amid relief over peaceful occupation and Bloemfontein’s May 26 annexation proclamation by General Prettyman. Four Pretoria prisoners reportedly escaped.
Alexander W. Roberson of Denton county received a letter from General J. Y. P. Blake known as Beau Blake. The general condemns Rhodes Chamberlain and Milner, denounces English warfare, praises the Irish brigade, and recalls a shrapnel wound at Ladysmith while serving in the Boer War.
The Times correspondent reports May 21 that Boers might abandon Laing's Nek without a fight. There are demoralization rumors and surprise at a six inch gun on Pongwana. Lord Roberts' advance threats railway disruption led to thoughts guns in position were withdrawn.
Lord Lansdowne reports from Orange Grove on June 2 that Johannesburg is quiet and besieging Boers surrender arms and ponies. Only three Boer guns remain at the fort. The Queenslanders took a creusure on May 30 with 11 wagons of stores and ammunition.
London reports General Rundle's operation yesterday achieved its aim as the Boers withdrew from Lyndly. Colonel Spriggs then freed the Duke of Cambridge's yeomanry from difficulties caused by engagement in the region.
Montagu White, the Transvaal's agent in London, arrived in Chicago today ahead of Boer envoys and spoke when asked for comment about the ongoing diplomatic situation.
Major March and 125 troops encountered Aguinaldo’s party near Lagat Luzon. The officer fell, his followers fled with the body while Aguinaldo’s diary and private papers were found in saddle bags. Documents included a protest against American occupation and Beveridge speech translations.
The rebel leader Aguinaldo called at the pres idencia issuing orders while followers held a banquet to honor Gregorio del Pilar. Major March's men slept in the bamboo and resumed the advance, reaching Lagat forty miles away in two days amidst heavy mountain rain. Aguinaldo sheltered in Isabella then Laboagan Abra and planned rainy season operations.
On the Newark track Frank Kramer won the quarter mile from Orlando Stevens by six inches and led all three heats in the tag team match race. Tom Cooper also impressed, winning the mile handicap in a close finish as crowds roared.
The Montana state board of education holds a semi annual meeting in Helena starting tomorrow. Key issues include diploma applications, a course of study for accredited schools, and confirmation of the faculty at the state school of mines ahead of its opening next September.
Havana reports Gomez is due to arrive with honors and aims to lead an active campaign for Cuba's future presidency. He may seek to unite the democratic Republican and nationalist factions for a harmonious August constitutional convention in Havana.
The Shanghai Times correspondent notes well informed locals expect the northern situation to grow more serious, signaling heightened concern about regional instability.
In Melrose at about 7:40 p.m. Stephen Stephenson shot and killed Doc Woodside at Robbins saloon. Stephenson, a bartender, claimed no motive and expressed regret. He is jailed to await inquest. Woodside, 25, leaves eight siblings and a widowly family in nearby Glendale.
In St Louis on a Sabbath a car attack by strike sympathizers wounded Peter Frank 16 in the doorway of his father’s home. A dynamite blast on Olive Street caused no injuries but halted trolley service. Sheriff Pehlmann’s posse began patrols with 10 companies of 60 men each as transit lines increased cars and security at power houses and car sheds. No suspects were sworn in.
Streetcar sympathy mobs attacked two young women for riding streetcars. Christine Thiere, 18, was assaulted by about 20 people, clothing torn, money stolen, and she hid in a cellar. Stella Broderick faced hooting and jacket tearing, fleeing into a neighbor’s home where shots were fired at the mob.
Louisville June 3 final exercises for the United Confederate Veterans reunion were held to honor Jefferson Davis on his 21st birth anniversary. Five thousand attendees participated including Mrs. Hayes, daughter of Davis, at services in memory of Davis Winnie Davis and Confederate dead.
London June 4 report from the Daily Mail correspondent notes American school excavators have found the only fountain Pausanias described in the Agora. The fountain is intact and the bronze lions heads, which carried the water, remain fixed in the walls.
In a clash between cowboys and Mexican cattle thieves on the Rio Grande south of Van Horn Texas two Mexicans were killed and Decatur Graves a cowboy was mortally wounded.
News item reports the death of Kari of Ketoor in London during June and notes the Earl of Radnor is also dead.
The Times-Herald reports a sweeping change in American Steel and Wire Company business methods. The move will free the firm from both Federal and National control details are to be revealed tomorrow.
The American Steel and Wire company plans to source ore from its own mines and coke coal in its ovens from its own coal fields to produce pig iron billets and rods in its own furnaces. The move is a radical change and a revolution in its business system.
News by steamer from Hong Kong says Boxers widen actions into Southern China with arms smuggling to the interior. Canton sees seizures and punishment of smugglers while local officials allegedly favor the project but fear foreign powers. Shangai reports Wei Hai Wei troubles worsen as a boundary commission clash leaves several dead including Major Penacre and Captain Pereira.
Indianapolis delegates discuss the platform affirming Chicago 1896 principles and opposing the money trust tied to McKinley era policy. A. S. Jackson to present the district platform reflecting Indiana Democrats’ majority views. R. F. Shively of South Bend under consideration for governor.
The Orinco reports rebels were within six miles of Panama on May 31. The British consul and families fled to Tobago, Colombian forces withdrew from Colon to reinforce Panama, 280 soldiers from Savanilla joined Panama defense, and U S M A chias stood by to land marines if needed. The Cordova gunboat was sunk by rebels between Cartagena and Colon.
Governor Roosevelt said he will confer with Attorney General Davies tomorrow about citizens petitions seeking Mayor Van Wyck’s removal over stock in the American fee company, a major city patron. If Van Wyck is removed, Randolph Guggenheimer would become mayor.
Arrangements completed for Admiral Dewey and party aboard a Baltimore and Ohio special train. The tour begins in Washington June 3 with travel to Columbus June 6, Detroit June 8, Grand Rapids June 11, and return to Washington June 13.
In Chalon sur Saone France during a clash on June 2 rioters clashed with cavalry and gendarmes. The night saw street lamps out and missiles fired. One rioter was killed and two wounded while fifteen gendarmes and two cavalrymen were injured. The unrest continued.
Milwaukee hosts the preliminary day of a club women's convention with delegates from many states. Noted attendees include Mrs. Robert Burdette, president of the California Federation, and Mrs. Pannie H. Gaffney, president of the National Council of Women, among others arriving for the event.
In Newmarket Ireland two hundred police were deployed to quell a United Irish league meeting planned for Monday. While officers slept James Flynn and Crean, MPs, entered unseen with about 200 townsfolk and burned the prohibited proclamation AD.
Louis Klopach reports famine scenes in Bombay with ten thousand relief applications daily. cholera and smallpox devastate camps. death rates reach 90 percent in Godhera and Dohad. dogs and jackals feed on the dead. natives blamed for inefficiency as monsoon threatens worse conditions.
Rev Edward B Hume of the American Board arrives from Bombay after thirty years there and tells the executive committee that famine conditions are worse than published. He cautions that relief cannot begin until the harvest in October even if June rains are favorable.
Washington June 3 Representative Campbell left for Montana tonight and Major Maginnis will stay to end of session. Both gentlemen back postponement until next session after consulting Senate committee chair Chandler. Circulated reports blaming Clark for the delay are unfounded.
In New York the Mollehaner refinery in Brooklyn plans to resume operation tomorrow with 100 to 1 workers returning and the plant at full capacity. The Doscher refinery on Long Island will continue operating with an increased workforce.
June 4 Vienna report notes a miner discovery by Merr Aierler to the Institute of Würzburg. Electric currents are claimed to ease pain and heal bacteria infections.
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