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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1900

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British Move Toward Kimberley Amid Northward March

The report notes a strong British force, including Kimberley light horse under De Beers control, marching north toward Kimberley. Crossing the Vaal at Fourteen Streams is expected to be contested. Mafeking may be relieved soon as siege lines loosen. Martial law cited. preparations for pursuit of guerrillas in Zoutpansberg and Transvaal noted. 15 battleships arrive in Torbay ahead of a mobilized fleet.

Grr Kimberlp Light Horse Kimberley Vaal Mafeking de Beers Company Lord Roberts Intelligence Department Zontpansberg Transvaal Torbay

Telegraph Dispatch Reports Pretoria Relief and Boer Relations

A cable from Adelbert Hay in Pretoria says he is functioning smoothly and on good terms with Boer officials. Correspondents in Ladysmith describe gleaming relief as the garrison and townspeople welcomed the relief column. They note the garrison could have held to April 2 with minimal rations and honor the women for enduring privations while about 400 women and children faced sickness from horse meat and scarce food.

Pretoria Washington A_ cablegrain State Department Adelbert Hay United States Durpax Ladysmith

Positioning of British and Boer forces at Modder River

A March 4 dispatch reports Lord Roberts' army occupying a strong position with Sixth division on the right and Seventh center near the Modder, Colville's Ninth on the north bank, French cavalry on the left, and Ridley-Martin mounted infantry on the right. Boer forces are described as isolated kopjes north and south of the river, with the terrain favorable and troops healthy despite limited combat.

Loxpoy Osfontein Lord Roberts Kelly-Kenny Skopjes Modder Tucker Colville French Ridley-Martin Adges

Brush With the Boers. General French Halts Their Trek Northward

Osbornery, March 3. General French yesterday evening sighted a Boer column trekking northwest and sent a squadron to keep in touch. This morning about 150 Boers followed, advancing around a hill before retreating under British shellfire. The Boers answered with Maxims and artillery from a kopje, as French’s maneuvers forced their headlong retreat.

French Osrontery

Relief of Ladysmith at heavy cost noted by Churchill

London dispatch in The Morning Post cites Winston Churchill describing Ladysmith relief as costing over 5,000 officers and men from a 25,000 strong army. He praises Sir Redvers Buller and notes Boers hold Van Reenans pass while most Free Staters move north with the Transvaalers.

London Winston Churchill Ladysmith Morning Post Redvers Buller Churchill van Reenans Pass

House of Commons Adopts Budget Proposals

Lonpox March 6 The house of commons has adopted the budget proposals carrying £154,082,000. The measures face criticism as income tax bears about half the extra burden and there was talk of taxing sugar but fears of provoking France and Germany prevented it. The morning papers give Sir Michael Hicks Beach faint praise.

House of Commons Lonpox France Germany Michael Hicks-Beach

Boers retreat with no wagon or ox loss, says Ladysmith dispatch

London reports from Ladysmith dated March 3 that the Boers conducted a masterly retreat without shedding a wagon or an ox. Few camps were captured and efforts to hinder their retirement were feeble. Stores are pouring in today but relief progress remains slow with only 60 carts crossing the pontoon bridge daily.

London Ladysmith

Basis of Independence peace talks in Africa

Brussels dispatch reports President Kruger ready to end the war on the basis of independence for the two republics. It says the Afrikaner elements in Cape Colony and Natal would rebel against annexation and Dutch members of the Cape Parliament will back Boer independence, signaling continued conflict if demands fail.

Brussels Transvaal Kruger Great Britain Cape Colony Natal

Martial law proclaimed in Cape Colony districts

Sir Alfred Milner announces martial law in Prieska Kenhardt Britstown and Barkly West as enemy forces invade and many British subjects take up arms. The proclamation declares the need to repel invasion and suppress rebellion across these districts.

Cape Colony Capt Town Alfred Milner Prieska Kenhardt Britstown Barkly West

Boer Front Covers 18 Miles South of Modder River

A Telegraph dispatch from Osfontein reports the Boer front extending 18 miles to the south of the Modder River, dated March 6. The update places the line along the southern stretch toward the Modder area.

London Daily Telegraph Osfontein Modder River

General Buller's Casualty List Reports 93 Killed

London report notes General Buller's revised casualty list from February 14 to 27 shows 93 men killed and 684 wounded or missing. The update reflects ongoing British military losses in the South African campaign.

London Buller

Emperor William backs liberal meat inspection stance

Emperor William heard Count von Buelow outline U S Germany meat inspection dispute and then received Baron von Hummierstein who explained Agrarian objections to the bill. The emperor urged liberal measures and argued in favor of more lenient practices.

Emper William Buen Emperor William Count von Buelow United States Germany Baron von Hummierstein

Farewell to Judge Taft at Queen City Club

In Cincinnati on March 6 a complimentary dinner honored Judge William H. Taft on his appointment as president of the Philippine Commission. Attendees included M. E. Ingalls, as toastmaster, with remarks by Judge Day and Judson Harmon. Harmon praised a protectorate role, drawing strong applause and surprise at Taft not being an expansionist.

Cincinnati Queen City Club William IL Taft Philippine Commission Cin M. E. Ingalls Big Four Railroad Company William R. Day Spain Judge Day Judson Harmon Taft

Absolute Pure Royal Baking Powder Advertisement

The housewife will find Royal Baking Powder indispensable for light bread biscuits cake and pastry. Made from pure grape cream of tartar it adds anti dyspeptic qualities. Warns against low priced imitation powders containing alum, which is poisonous. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.

Royal Baking Powder CO William ST New York

Underwood of Alabama Named to Ways and Means

In Washington on March 6 the House filled a vacancy on the Ways and Means Committee by appointing Representative Underwood of Alabama. The day saw miscellaneous business and a clash between Speaker and Bailey of Texas over a Frederick Douglass Memory bill which Bailey stalled by demanding engrossed bill readings. The session opened with District of Columbia matters dominating.

Underwood Dem Ala General Wheeler Congress District of Columbia

Bank Vault Robbery Shocks Farmington Near Orrumwa

The Farmers' bank of Farmington near Orrumwa Iowa was robbed in the night with the vault rifled. Officials report conflicting tallies claiming $1700 to $17000 taken, while the lock showed no tampering and the door remained locked as usual.

Orrumwa Farmers’ Bank of Farmington

Tawney Credits Secretary as Author of Porto Rican Bill

Mr Tawney asserts the secretary wrote the Porto Rican bill and used the President as authority for the statement's accuracy.

Mr. Tawney Secre

Port Rico tariff bill authorship debated in Congress

Republican members of the ways and means committee discuss who drafted the Porto Rico tariff bill. Tawney insists Root drafted it, Payne defends presenting the bill, while others decline to discuss authorship amid questions about the bills origin and approval within the committee.

WasHington the Post Ways and Means Committee Tawney Root Payne N. Y Porto Rico

Amendment by Davis on Porto Rico tariff plan

In the Senate Davis of Minnesota offered an amendment to the Porto Rican bill. It provides that US tariff laws apply to Porto Rico on foreign imports but preserves absolute free trade between the United States and Porto Rico. The measure seeks uniform duties and no direct taxes on Porto Rico, with no preferential treatment for Porto Rico over US ports.

Washington Davis Minnesota Senate United States Porto Rico Congress Union

Mayor backs municipal ownership of city utilities

St Paul March 6 Mayor Kiefer voiced strong support for municipal ownership. He favors the city operating its own telephone lines street cars lighting plant and paving and says he has studied the issues and decided it is a good thing.

Avors St. Pau Kiefer

Blizzard hits Milwaukee as city digs out

Milwaukee endures the season’s worst blizzard with eight inches of snow. Suburban streetcar routes are paralyzed and city lines run only with constant snow-plow aid. Steam trains run from ten minutes to an hour behind schedule with no immediate relief in sight.

Milwaukee

Porto Ricans Jubilant Over Duty Bill Passage

San Juan Porto Rico reports widespread joy at the passage of a bill reducing Porto Rican duties. Citizens express satisfaction and approval as the measure aims to ease trade and lower costs for residents.

San Juan Porto Rico

Senate Awaits Action on Per Cent Tariff

The article notes feverish anticipation in political circles as supporters await the senate's decision on a per cent tariff plan. It highlights the urgency of legislative action and the potential economic impact pending approval.

Senate

Montana Senator Explains Vote to Seat Guay

Senator Carter of Montana defended supporting Quay in the Senate saying Quay suffered from a deep dark diabolical plot to destroy his political and private character. He noted he had opposed Corbett’s seating in the prior Congress and would vote for Quay now.

Washington Carter Montana Quay Senate Pennsylvania Corbett

Supreme Court Affirms Bank of Minnesota Stockholders Liability

The Minnesota Supreme Court in a Lovely written decision affirms the lower court ruling that Bank of Minnesota stockholders are not liable for double their holdings, upholding the receivership claim. The decision supports the finding against double liability.

Supreme Court Bank of Minnesota St. Paul Lovely

Possible Misconduct Probe of Insolvent Railway

New York March 6 District Attorney Gardiner writes to Receiver Hugh J Grant of the Third Avenue Railway raising city press rumors of mismanagement that may amount to criminal conduct. He urges vigorous action to punish those involved if grand jury inquiry is needed and offers assistance to Grant.

New York Gardiner Hugh J. Grant Third Avenue Railway Company Grant

Wheeler on Board Arrives in San Francisco

The transport Warren arrived in San Francisco from Manila via Hong Kong Guam and Honolulu carrying General Wheeler his daughter and Lieutenant Commander Briggs. The ship spent 10 days at Guam for General Wheeler to investigate the government established by Lieutenant Leary.

San Francisco Warren Manila Hong Kong Guam Honolulu General Wheeler Briggs U. S Leary

Conservative Cabinet Resigns in Newfoundland Crisis

The Conservative ministry of Sir James Winter resigns in St Johns Newfoundland. Liberal opposition leader Mr Bond is asked by Governor MacCallum to form a new cabinet amid the political shift on March 6.

St. Johns N. F James Winter Bond MacCallum

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