27 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
1
The War Department weighs a Cuban force build by forming three islander regiments as the nucleus of a new army. A separate plan by General Lawton to maintain order in the Philippines after hostilities ends is likely to be adopted.
Washington reports a near decision to form about three regiments of native Cuban troops beginning April 11 1900 as a step toward gradually substituting Cuban for American forces in Cuba. About 9 000 Americans remain with a plan to reduce to 1 May targets as cavalry infantry and Havana artillery units cover fortifications. The Cuban regiments under high Cuban guidance aim to seed a Cuban army backed by a later U S authority withdrawal.
The value of native police lies in deep local knowledge to pursue lawbreakers. American troops struggle to distinguish Tagals due to similar appearance. A circulated 1846 tale claims Aguinaldo was jailed in Cavite briefly before release, with his disguise expertise noted as remarkable.
Port Royal reports two Barnwell lumbermen, B. Stokes and Wilbur Filis, abandoned on a small Dee island near Port Royal by a boatman while aiming for Hilton Head. Weather was cold, the boatman left claiming Hilton Head, leaving the men separated by a 300 foot creek. Ellis attempted to swim to safety, succumbed to the cold and drowned. a fisherman later rescued Stokes.
The Duchess of Roxburghe reports Queen Victoria is deeply touched by the overseas donations and expresses high appreciation for American kindness and generosity, noting the queen’s strong interest in the charitable efforts led by Americans through the Maine hospital ship.
A Times dispatch from Laurenco Marques cites Pretoria sources saying General Botha reports Boer defense near Colenso is unsustainable. Steyn urges Kruger to negotiate peace while disaffection grows among Mafeking besiegers. A Pretoria inquiry follows news leaks and relocation of British officers.
Refugees report Lord Kitchener offered surrender or fight to General Cronje who replied that with troops guns and ammunition he remains alive and will not surrender. The first Kimberley train left packed for Capetown as Boer spies and inconsistent reports color the retreat amid a four month siege.
A fierce morning attack on Third Avenue stock combined with large offerings to create a demoralizing market. The room roared with uproar rumors flew as prices slid and traders reacted to the volatile session in New York.
An assortment of 19th century health ads tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier of the blood and preventive health measure. It promotes Hood's Pills for liver ills and claims cures for colds, sore throat, and coughs. Also features Sun day Morning Cigars, Kermott's Chocolates, La native cough cures, and local vendors Kelley & Moyers.
Capetown Feb 26 report says a lamp trimmer aboard the Australian transport Maori King was arrested on suspicion of knowledge about a planned fire. The vessel was off Madagascar when the second attempt occurred. Also a wanted notice lists two girls at The Ten Brothers Cigar Factory on Stewart Avenue seeking to strip tobacco. The ad promotes Hester's Columbus Beer for family and medical use.
Mr R. P. Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken and reports weak nerves and back head pains eased by Electric Biers America's greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy. He asserts it cures liver and kidney trouble purifies blood tones stomach nerves vigor and vitality. every bottle guaranteed and sold at all drug stores.
H. N. White reports odd violent incident with unidentified assailants named as OCLs Ways striking terror in Lo Le Lagers. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
Congress moves to create hundreds of posts in Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines with salaries from 10000 to 3500 a year. Governors chiefs judges and clerks would fill a wide range of roles staffed by both American and native appointees. The plan also contemplates legislative councils and vast territorial offices as U S officials expand colonial administration.
Ada E. Hart of Groton recalls a severe lung illness labeled consumption. Doctors gave up hope until she used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. After eight bottles she was cured and restored to health. Trial bottles free at all drug stores regular size 50c and 1 Guaranteed or price refunded.
Monroe Drug Co. in Unionsville Missouri offers a ten cent refund for a package of Pi man Fadeliss Dye sold by Flat Top Grocery Company that failed to satisfy.
A local ad promotes slashed prices on a select line of ladies Misses and children shoes and a full line of men’s shoes. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended for mothers and small children with coughs colds and croup and sold by HN White druggist.
Mis Bh Bievenson announces closing out fall and winter hats with trims at cost or below to ready for the spring opening. Deals include hats and trimmings offered by Mis, G, Bh, and Bievenson.
An old advertisement touts Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a simple remedy for colds. It claims fast relief for head cold and sore throat with a candy like dose and asserts children cry for them.
British forces renewed attempts to break the siege of the Boer army end in utter failure. Cronje is reportedly encircled and ready to surrender, yet defiant pressure from Transvaal warriors prevents capitulation.
London reports fierce fighting around Cronje’s laager with reinforcements failing to break the siege. Special dispatches note the Borderers and Yorkshires repulsed a Boer attack at Paardeberg with heavy losses. French has captured over five hundred prisoners from Cronje’s camp and two hundred more have reached Cape Town.
Paardeberg reports show Cronje completely encircled by British forces. Engineers extend trenches toward the laager while incessant artillery and rifle fire grows deadlier. Deserters claim Cronje desires surrender but is pressed by young Transvaal Boers. British guns dominate river approaches. Boers suffer heavy losses in recent clashes.
An old advertisement offers a one day cure for a cold with laxatives and Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims a money refund if ineffective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box along with a note about indigestion relief and a mild price.
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