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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes the U S government has made wood preservation at risk giant trees in California an act of Congress. The report frames the move as protective of the state’s monumental sequoias and ponderosa groves.
The passage praises speeches in Congress for clear perception memory and logical imagination. It notes eloquence blends natural imagery passion and a strong abiding will to form character and demonstrate the height of manhood.
The article notes that eighty pound rails were first used in 1883 and steel gradually replaced iron. A leading trunk line is trialing nickel steel, a costlier material, with expectations it will become common if its advantages prove valid.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee favors private build of a Pacific cable from San Francisco to Hawaii, the Philippines and Japan with government payments capped at 60.9 million annually for twenty years. The House minority backs government construction. The Senate Naval Affairs Committee favors a government build but limited to Hawaii.
In Washington a Turkish minister's wife, as a devout Muslim, may not see men inside the home and can only glimpse them from a closed carriage on the street. She can receive calls from other women and may visit government buildings only when the public is absent. Her husband has even asked if she could be taken through buildings on Sundays when they are deserted by visitors.
The March report from the agriculture department shows wheat remaining with farmers about 158.7 million bushels, 29 percent of last year’s crop, vs 198.0 million or 29.3 percent in 1898. Corn on hand totals about 773.7 million bushels, 87.2 percent of last year, compared with 800.5 million or 41.6 percent in 1898. Oats in hands stand around 290 million bushels, 36.5 percent of last year, vs 283 million or 88.7 percent in 1898.
A freshman reading an editorial on escapes stored a plan for action. She kept an opera cloak and night slippers near her bed. When a bitter cold dormitory burned, the cloak and slippers saved her from exposure and possible death.
Secretary Long orders a gunboat to Chinese waters to shield American missionaries amid anti foreign protests led by The Boxers. Empress Dowager’s anti reform stance heightens risk as disturbances spread through a province under partly German jurisdiction with local authorities set to cooperate.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatches that Pole-Carew and French move to aid Rundle as Leuwkop hill falls to mounted infantry. Boers threaten Boshof with Kimberley communications intact. Warren named administrator of Buchuanaland and sails for Cape Town.
Troops holding the line report the enemy evacuated hastily, leaving rifles and ammunition. General Rundle notes twenty five men of the First Worcesters are missing after the clash, while fifty three were sent with Wood to a distant outpost and only eight return.
British forces push at Bushnan's Kop and Dewetsdorp as Boers evacuate positions. Lord Roberts reinforces units to encircle Boer retreat from Wepener while Col. Dalgety’s guns are reported involved in a melee near Leuw Kop. Casualties reported include twenty five wounded on the British side amid heavy fighting and large Boer concentrations observed nearby.
Reports from Louisville and New Orleans describe widespread floods with heavy rains, ruined crops, and exposed towns. Estimated private property losses reach millions as Mississippi Alabama rail lines, telegraph, and mail services fail. Drowning incidents and livestock losses are confirmed near Jackson Mississippi and Purvis Mississippi. Communications are crippled and additional fatalities feared as waters rise.
In San Francisco on April 25 the body of Charles Burke was found before a house occupied by John Dempsey and his wife. They claim Burke fell on front steps and were arrested after Burke’s watch and $28 were found inside. On March 18 William Gill was found dead at the same spot under similar circumstances, with the Dempseys offering the same explanation as in Burke’s case.
Elaborate rehearsals in the presence of Emperor William finalize arrangements for the reception ceremony in Berlin. The Kaiser directed bodyguards positions and instructed trumpeters to give three Drnsts as Emperor Francis Joseph ascends the stairway.
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Captain Carter's appeal and writ of error in the Savannah harbor work case. Carter must serve five years at Fort Leavenworth, with the mandate to begin immediately.
Approved by Dewey and Rear Admiral Hiehborn the House Committee on Naval Affairs heard support for the Molland type submarines. They favored them for coast defense and noted the moral effect of such a mysterious engine of warfare.
Capt. Jollen a wealthy retired navigator shot himself on his ranch near Ox Island in Tacop Washington. Despondency was given as the cause.
Henry Hunt a young Swiss civil engineer from Glaus committed suicide in Berlin yesterday. Police describe him as a victim of the so called American duel.
Richard Croker wires from Letcombe that reports of his death are untrue and states he is quite well. The message was sent to the Herald and dated April 25 in London.
A slight earthquake tremor struck Portland at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. No damage or injuries were reported, and there were no immediate aftershocks noted.
Two deaths from plague and eight new cases are reported today in Sydney. Officials confirm ongoing transmission and urge vigilance as health authorities monitor the outbreak.
The Senate moved to administer civil affairs in Porto Rico pending new officers. Debate on the Alaskan code and Hansbrough miner amendment continues. The House debated naval bill funding ocean surveys for Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with a $100 000 provision, later reduced to $10 000, and required navy plans for a proposed academy and overall improvements up to 6 million to be approved by the secretary of the navy.
In the House a protracted fight removes armor plate provisions from the naval appropriation bill. The measure would have authorized contracts for armor for Maine Ohio and Missouri at 545 per ton. Opposition argued the clause could bypass cost limits. A filibuster followed adjournment without action on the armor issue. Senate focus shifted to Hawaiian civil government and Alaskan civil code debates. Lorenzo Danford memorials prompted senate resolutions of sorrow.
In Washington on April 23 the naval appropriation bill was finally passed after a filibuster by Mr. Underwood. The measure funds two battleships three armored cruisers and three protected cruisers with the armor cost removal of 545. The House then paid tribute to the late Representative Settle of Kentucky and the Senate began informing the Senate on army officer duties.
The inquiry asks whether any officer in Cuba or Porto Rico has received compensation beyond standard army pay since the war declaration against Spain and seeks facts on alleged extravagant expenditures for fitting up the governor's palace and Havana government offices.
Washington April 24 The senate committee on privileges and elections submitted a brief report finding William A Clark of Montana not duly elected due to briberies and corrupt practices by his agents and violations of Montana law The committee unanimously recommends that Clark was not legally seated and urges early consideration of the case The day’s floor actions also included debate on seating M A S Quay with motions and speeches by Chandler Kenney Penrose Platt and Quarles The House discussed the post office appropriation bill with dissent over pneumatic tube service and fast mail costs
In Washington on April 24 38 to 32 the Senate refused Hon M S Quay a seat on the governor of Pennsylvania appointment. The day featured heated debate by leading lawyers and orators as a vast audience filled the galleries. Mr Spooner and Mr Daniel of Virginia argued for and against seating Quay amid a dramatic roll call and final vote. The House adopted the Foraker emergency resolution to sustain Porto Rico officers until civil government acts take effect. The post office bill wove pages with a key amendment granting extra pay to carriers over 48 hours weekly and imposing stock and real estate restrictions on franchises awaiting presidential approval.
In Wichita, W. J. Bryan says he will not abandon free silver and regards it as a continuing issue. He identifies trusts and imperialism as the main campaign priorities, stating free silver remains important though not the leading issue.
London reports indicate the Wepener siege was likely not yet broken as Boer forces renew pressure on Col. Dalgety’s northern flank from Maseru. Lord Roberts deploys about 40 000 troops and twelve guns to block Boer retreat toward Ladybrand and Thaba N'Chu. Mafeking gloom persists as relief rumors swirl.
Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein April 24 details Brabant and Hart moving north of Wepener after enemy attempts to block them. Troops under Pole-Carew and French reach Tweede Celtk. patrols rejoin with wounded and prisoners. Ian Hamilton's mounted infantry seize Samas Post waterworks. Maxwell’s brigade moves to cover Modder river wagon bridge at Kranz Kraal. One casualty listed, Private Brum captured.
General Otis wires a Philippine front update noting heavy Tagal and Visayan attacks on the Forty-fifth at Cagayan Mindanao with 2 killed and 11 wounded for the U S side and 53 killed 18 wounded and captured for the enemy. In Northwestern Luzon Aguinaldo influenced forces attacked at Patoe and other points with 383 killed overall while U S losses were 2 killed and 4 wounded. Young holds troops and interior towns are being secured.
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