09 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
1
British forces under Buller advance toward Ladysmith while Methuen and Gatacre are also maneuvering. Boer troops continue to mobilize and threaten multiple fronts as reconnoitering work proceeds amid high anxiety in London.
London reports three major actions looming as General Buller advances toward Frere and Ladysmith while Methuen’s column holds Modder River. Gatacre’s northern Cape position risks being overwhelmed as Boer forces surge in various directions. War Office says total allied force could reach 105,770 with mobilization planned if Sixth Corps sails.
Capetown reports several Colonial Boers committed to trial for treason. It is alleged they murdered two boys who strayed from Kimberley. The transport Ismore is a total wreck in St Helene bay with all men and twenty horses saved while the rest of the horses and all guns were lost.
Australian papers condemn the war as unpopular in Queensland Victoria and South Australia where cabinets fall after mobilizing troops without legislative consent. The tabloids print savage cartoons of Secretary Chamberlain as the first law of nature, stirring public anger. The ad also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as health remedy and mentions a lost purse and a cold cure product in brief notices.
The Republican National Committee will meet in Washington on December 12 to select time and place for the next national convention and address such business as comes before the committee. A proposed resolution would change state representation to reduce southern influence where black voting is suppressed and boost representation of northern Republican strongholds. Payne of Wisconsin supports the plan and reports growing support among committee members.
Still a foe of Bryan Palmer states he will not back Bryan and predicts Illinois will vote against him by about 100000 votes. The letter from John M Palmer head of the Sound Money Democrats addresses an alleged interview and denies endorsing Bryan while reaffirming Free Silver views.
The Salem Register reports H W Straley of Princeton W Va donated 610000 to the Virginia Baptist Orphanage. W R Whitescarver the treasurer received a 10000 check on Thanksgiving day from Straley, president of Princeton Banking Company. The funds will buy investments and the interest will cover current expenses. Trustees commend Straley for his generosity and friendship to homeless children.
A local testimonial claims Electric Bitters restore strength, appetite, and vitality after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. J W Gardner of Idaville endorses the remedy, saying it revived his health and appetite. Available at drug stores for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Advertising copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sugar coated health booster that converts weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. Pills sold for 25 cents per box by all druggists.
Washington reports on Mr Roberts of Utah facing a House investigation after the special committee’s first meeting. Members from Ohio Minnesota West Virginia Maine Missouri Texas Indiana and Indiana (Democrats) vote against seating him. Witnesses may travel from Utah. Roberts awaits a floor role and salary while the case proceeds over weeks.
The Republic Iron and Steel Company of Alabama began erecting a blooming mill beside the Birmingham Rolling Mill, the second in the South, with operation planned within four months. The company also confirms plans to build two more large furnaces at Thomas after purchasing Pioneer furnaces, with control by Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania capitalists.
A Brooklyn paper reports William F. Miller, manager of the Franklin Syndicate, is under surveillance near Montreal on a Canadian warrant charging possession of stolen goods brought from the United States. Extradition proceedings have begun to bring him to justice.
G B Steadman of Newark Michigan suffered ulcers for twenty years after Civil War injuries. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him and is advertised as a cure for cuts bruises burns boils carbuncles and skin eruptions. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure promoted by druggists.
Washington reports the Senate privileges and elections committee will hear the Quay case first on Dec 16. The procedure is set, with no testimony in Quay and permission sought to examine papers in Clark and Scott matters. Arguments feature ex Senator Edmund and Me Wilson opposing Quay versus Attorney General Ekins for Quay.
In Butte Montana Prof Malachy Dwyer attacked divine healer J Charlebois during a heated discussion in the public library. Charlebois prayed for protection and Dwyer collapsed from heart failure sparked by the incident. Dwyer age sixty eight. Coroner rules death from heart failure due to excitement.
Proponents claim Dr Rice's New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases has given away over ten million free trial bottles. The ad asserts cures for asthma bronchitis and deafness related issues, inviting readers to obtain a free trial bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The notice touts Ker mott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cold cure and Kodo Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent relief for indigestion. It quotes endorsements from J Fleming of Murray Nebraska and H N White with claims that One Minute Cough Cure relieves coughs colds croup and bronchitis and prevents consumption.
The public funeral for Antonio Maceo, Cuban revolutionary leader who died a year ago, drew a large patriotic crowd from his followers and advisers. The procession moved from Briucal farm to the monument over his battlefield burial site, with participants including Sara Maceo, widow of the general, and Generals Galbarto Gomez and Rabind Lacret.
Bloemfontein dispatch dated December 8 reports President Brego of the Orange Five State has joined Boer forces at Modder river causing great Boer enthusiasm. Other dispatches note President Krager barred from front by executive council objections and Mrs Krager ill.
The Senate referred the formal objection to Scott McGraw's protest and related papers to a committee for review. The action moves the dispute from the floor to committee consideration, initiating further examination of the objections and supporting documents.
West Virginia lawmakers in the delegation are moving early to advance a financial measure. They anticipate prompt consideration and swift passage as they introduce measures of importance.
Arkansas Governor D F Jones signals strong support for Philippine expansion to secure Pacific trade and open Asian markets. He says the Philippines can be governed as territories like Alaska to protect commerce.
In Washington on December 8 Senator Jones of Arkansas introduced a resolution declaring M B Scott of West Virginia unentitled to a Senate seat, with John T McGraw’s protest referred to the committee. The move aligns with expectations and Scott favors prompt hearing as papers move to privileges and elections.
A damaged notice states a sum of money lost at the train yard in Poo hontas with several one dollar bills and a reward offered by Vinder. The message mentions Mrs Stevensons Met stock and winter millinery and notes the matter is at this office.
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