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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
3
Reports from Cape Town say the Boer invasion into Cape Colony has advanced with Colesburg reportedly captured, south of Philippolis near the Orange River frontier. A mixed force of 1,000 men was dispatched north last Wednesday evening.
London reports reflect conflicting private telegrams about South Africa. The Standard claims General Knox abandoned his base due to Cape Colony invasion by about 3,000 Boers, while the Daily Mail cites 700 Boers aided by Dutch locals and notes insufficient British troops. Suspicion grows over reinforcements and troop numbers.
General Kitchener's Pretoria dispatch dated December 19 says a Boer party estimated at 500 to 800 crossed the Orange River at Rhenoster Hoek with reports of a second crossing near Sand Drift. Mounted men pursue them as Boers from Rhenoster Hoek are followed from Ventersdorp. Key railway points and nearby areas are guarded and the band is hoped to be driven north soon.
A Johannesburg dispatch dated December 19 reports heavy cannonading heard in the morning north of Krugersdorp amid ongoing hostilities near the town.
Admiral Remey reports a sharp brush with Filipino insurgents in Cavite Province. Fifteen troopers and five crewmen landed from the Basco at Limbanes. The skirmish lasted about thirty minutes, thirteen insurgents killed, twelve rifles captured, stores destroyed, one soldier wounded.
The state department has asked the navy to keep an American warship in Venezuelan waters to back United States Minister Loomis as he approaches the Venezuelan government over conflicting asphalt concessions.
Halifax reports from December 21 that several modern long range guns are arriving from England to replace older armament at forts around the harbor. The eight mile range weapons, paired with existing guns, are described as making the fortress impregnable.
In Amsterdam at the Nieuwe Kerk on December 21 Mr. Kruger addressed a packed audience. He accused Britain of selling her birthright for gold and warned continental powers would bear the brand of Cain unless they intervened in South Africa.
Three men were buried under 25 feet of sandy loam near Chapron Nebraska four miles east of the city while irrigation work proceeded. They are thought unable to survive until released.
The senate approved the amended Hay Pauncefote treaty by a 55 to 18 vote after adopting committee amendments. Executives sessions followed long discussion with senators Lodge Gallinger Teller and Bate named among participants. Amendments include inserting which is hereby superseded into Article II and removing Article III from the treaty.
Washington Dec 21 Represent Hopkins chair of census committee filed the majority report on the reapportionment bill fixing the house at 357 members for the next decade. Burleigh of Maine filed a minority report with six signers proposing 386 members. Crumpacker of Indiana, signatory to Burleigh, submitted an independent report advocating southern representation reduction to match suffrage abridgment, proposing 374 members.
Washington December 21 The river and harbor committee via a sub committee has reduced the total carried by the bill including continuing contracts to about 60 million dollars.
The Senate committee on foreign relations reported a bill with amendment to pay Mexico 240,684 dollars. The sum arises from an award to La Abra Silver Mining Company deemed procured by fraud, as ruled by the Supreme Court.
The special committee appointed by Speaker Henderson to probe the circumstances surrounding Oscar L. Booz death, linked to hazing injuries at West Point, will start the inquiry immediately following the holiday recess.
Washington December 21 after the journal approval the house went into committee of the whole to begin consideration of the Indian appropriation bill.
Minneapolis output last week reached 208,715 barrels versus 273,890 the prior year. Duluth mills ground 2,300 barrels with no prior week comparison. Flour sales exceeded production, with most demand domestic and a few mills exporting about one quarter of their orders.
The Minnesota Supreme Court refused ex-Alderman Bell of St Paul a writ of quo warranto to oust city officials ruling the matter not properly within its jurisdiction. He was advised his remedy lies in the Ramsey district court.
General MacArthur issues a proclamation demanding strict adherence to laws of war from non combatants and combatants alike in the archipelago warning natives to avoid aiding insurgents and stating that rebels outside organized forces lose prisoner rights. The alert targets Manila and cautions newspapers against sedition while outlining harsh consequences for traitors.
United States battleship Kentucky has arrived at Port Said amid ongoing duties in the Suez area. Executive details of its mission remain undisclosed. Charles Z. Francis of New York is named envoy to Greece by the president. Marshal K Nelson, famed scout of General Lawton, summoned by General Wood to Cuba under secret instructions. James J Jeffries and Gus Rublin sign to box 20 rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules in Cincinnati on February 16.
In Duluth on December 2 the cash wheat trade shows No 1 hard at 7 cents, No 1 Northern at 7 1/4, No 2 Northern at 6 1/2 to 6 3/4, and No 3 spring at 5 2/3 to 6 1/4 cents. To arrive prices list No 1 hard at 7 8% cents, No 1 Northern at 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 cents, December No 1 Northern at 7 1/2 cents, May at 7 5/8 cents. Flax cash December at 1.65, arrive 1.68, May 1.64.
MINNEAPOLIS Dec 20 Wheat prices in store cash and on track shown with mixed figures for December and July deliveries. Sioux City live stock report notes cattle slow sales with price ranges from 4.00 to 5.00 for beevens and calves 3.85 to 4.70 for calves and yearlings. hog prices higher with receipts around 4,000 hogs and 400 cattle.
The South St Paul market opened higher for hogs and closed steady with gains. Cattle sold steady to strong with good to choice steers $4.60 to $5.25, cows and heifers $3.40 to $3.60, calves $4.50 to $5.25. Sheep and lambs held firm. receipts include cattle 300 and hogs 4,500. In Chicago, cattle and hogs showed similar strength with steers $5.25 to $6.00, hogs $4.65 to $4.93, and sheep 3.25 to 4.20. Wheat to May around 4% to 4% cents, corn and oats mixed. eggs and poultry prices listed.
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