21 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
1
British forces under Lord Roberts press toward Pretoria amid clashes with Boer forces near iXar dee Siding north of Bloemfontein. Censor bars news until the Commander-in-Chief lifts the veil. Russian nobleman killed.
Capetown reports that censoring blocks news and signals that Roberts ninth advance has begun. Rev. Vorster, head of the Dutch movement, is captured at Burghersdorp amid loyalist satisfaction and accused of inflaming Dutch sentiment against Britain.
British forces engage Boers north of Karee Siding fifteen miles north of Bloemfontein with entrenched positions by the river and strong artillery support. Reports say Boers south of Bloemfontein are retreating as Lord Roberts moves through hostile country.
Dispatches from Accra report Governor Hodgson citing rising tribal tensions in Kumassi with appeals for aid. Loyal Bekwais have faced attacks by the Ashantis, with about five hundred killed and fears they may be forced to join uprisings. Lagos reports mention three hundred Ni-
Generals dispatch overland troops to the Gaman Country in northwest Ashantee. An additional 150 troops move from the Gold Coast. Unconfirmed reports speak of possible trouble with the French near Meko by the Dahomey frontier.
Chicago April 20 Clara Barton reports that volunteers who joined the Boers deceived her breaking pledges and violating the trust she placed in them. Wires from Washington describe the alleged misconduct by those who took up arms for the Boers.
Results from yesterday show Brooklyn defeating New York 12 to 8 in eight innings due to darkness. Boston edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in eleven innings amid rainy conditions. Chicago and St Louis games were rained out.
April 20 reports all quiet at Croton with no additional strikers returning to work. Contractors struggle to fill vacancies while General Roe predicts no further trouble and anticipates an early troop withdrawal.
Constantinople reports that political and commercial circles fully approve the United States firm stance on American losses in Armenia.
Calcutta reports worsening famine with Bombay and Rajputana districts hardest hit. Five and a half million people are now on relief lists as relief efforts intensify.
An assortment of notices and ads promote tonics like Hood's Sarsaparula for health, promotions closing stock at cost, boarders and rooms for rent, cigars from Kelley & Moyers, and Kermott's Chocolates as cold remedies. Various names and locations appear, including Bland Street, Raleigh Street, and Bluefield Avenue.
The flood reaches calamity proportions with at least five hundred travelers stranded, damages running into millions. Rivers rise, trains halted on Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley lines. East Louisiana and Mobile and Ohio paralyzed. towns like Meridian and Mattisburg report drownings. Desoto and Shubata submerged and Enterprise Academy buildings demolished.
An Ecumenical Conference on Foreign Missions opens in Carnegie Hall New York and runs through May 1. President McKinley attends a reception with remarks. Notable attendees include Rev. John G. Paton D D missionary to the New Hebrides.
Louisville reports indicate Governor Taylor faces indictment as an accessory before the murder of late Senator Gorbel. Grand jury vote was ten to two, with proceedings marking a partisan split as names like Rob Sutter and W. B. George appear in the record.
In Hampton Virginia on April 20 A W Kempton a Federal veteran shot seriously wounded William P Bell of Newport News and Kempton a young man and nephew of the elder Kempton Both men were with Bell when they spoke to the veteran and a remark prompted him to fire Bell was struck in the right breast and Kempton in the shoulder The elder Kempton was later arrested The motive expected at the preliminary hearing may reveal a notable backstory
A strong Philadelphia area boom develops for Charles Emory Smith as Republican vice presidential nominee. Congressmen in Washington and state leaders push a dramatic move to boost Smith with possible convention endorsement of McKinley and his postmaster general as running mate. The effort centers on Pennsylvania party figures and state convention actions next week.
Pittsburg April 20 H C Frick tendered his resignation as trustee of the Carnegie Institute in a bid to sever ties with Andrew Carnegie. Frick was treasurer, chosen on Carnegie’s personal request, and his friends did not expect him to go so far to clear himself of Carnegie interests.
An ad touts Kermott's Choco ites Laxative Quinine as a quick cure for colds and sore throat. It claims easy consumption like candy and rapid relief.
An old advertisement extols Dr King s New Life Pills for health and energy. It cites testimonials from W H Shipman of Beardsley Minnesota and H N White of Washington Pennsylvania praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and stomach trouble.
Toronto April 20 George M Wilson paying teller Merchants Bank reports $10 000 missing from his compartment Inspector Wilson reviews the books finds $2000 short and Wilson confesses a long term embezzlement since November. He withholds details on the ten thousand believed handed to a confederate. W E Lake Happy Creek Va endorses DeWitt s Little Early Risers as the best pills for liver and bowels.
Senator Hale reported an amendment to the naval appropriation bill authorizing the President to buy from Spain a 10 000 ton steel floating dry dock for up to 200000 dollars, to be delivered to Havana harbor. The passage notes widespread use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by H N White Druggiist.
Advertisements tout Bucklin's Arnica Salve for cures of eruptions sores ulcers boils felons corns cuts burns and other injuries with a 25 cent claim and guaranteed cure. Also promotions for Hosver beer seed potatoes from J N Echol and One Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief and safety in various throat and lung ailments.
Political scene in the Third District heats up as Edwards emerges in a triangular battle for the Democratic nomination. Both parties seek the chance to lead the forlorn hope in a tight race.
Charleston April 20 The Third District political scene grows crowded with speculation about the Congressional nomination. William Seymour Edwards and John Johnston are seen as potential rivals with Gaines, while Fayette County hosts a hot convention that could shift support in Kanawha and nearby counties. Edwards may be weaker in other counties, and Kansas Democrats debate between Preston Clinton and Johnston amid Johnston’s senatorial ambitions. Hinton chosen as the district convention site signals Charleston as the likely venue for the congressional gathering.
Citizens oppose the planned pursuit set for April 20 in Richmond where Harry Davis is to be chased by six bloodhounds. A Philadelphia letter to Gov. Tyler Totley expresses horror at the dog hunt and fear for the man's safety. The dogs arrived from the State farm and have reportedly hunted down attempted escapees. the governor favors using hounds to deter crime.
Washington April 20 The Senate passed resolutions directing the Secretary of the Treasury to report details of the wire stamp receipts and related financial data.
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