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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
15
Reports quote critics predicting a determined Boer stand and possible peace terms, with Kruger rallying citizens to support a conquering or dying posture. Colonial observers note British strains in the Transvaal while avenues for foreign intervention seem limited and war drags on.
Constantinople telegram announces the death of Osman Pasha at age 68. The famed Turkish commander earned lasting fame for the defense of Plevna in 1876, delaying Russian forces and defeating elite Czars troops in three pitched battles.
British forces under Col Plumer retreat northward toward Crocodile Pools after Boers repel advances toward Mafeking. The move follows a week of Boer reports and signals no relief from Methuen's Kimberley column. Warrenton dispatch notes artillery duel with no British casualties.
In a letter to Representative Minor First Assistant Postmaster General Heath outlines the Postoffice Department stance on postmasters political activity. Office holders are not disenfranchised but post offices should not become political rendezvous or distract from duties. Postmasters may exercise political privileges like any good citizen.
The San Francisco health board will run thirteen days of daily inspection and cleansing in Chinatown amid fears of bubonic plague and dangerous building conditions. A suspicious death in Waverley Place led to concealment before an inspector arrived. Officials say fire is not planned due to risk to the city core.
Former State Senator John B. O Malley of Chicago shot ex alderman William H. Lyman in a Lyons and O Malley’s saloon on Clark and Kinzie streets. Lyman injured in groin with two bullets. O Malley arrested in East Chicago Avenue station. Case tied to bitter ward politics and the recent Twenty third ward fight. Witnesses say shooting provoked by the quarrel.
Canon Gore laments poverty among clergy and laity in England. Bishop Webb travels from Bloemfontein to press that Britain’s war was forced on England. A mansion in Anglesey, Glyngarth, is acquired by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for the Bishop of Bangor. Catholic missionary work resumes amid Mahdism suppression in Omdurman and Khartoum with native schools planned. Dean Farrar comments that victory would bless millions in South Africa and benefit the civilized world.
Senator Morgan of Alabama argues that under the Paris treaty the United States must retain governance over Porto Rico and the Philippines. He contends the constitution extends to acquired territory and inhabitants are citizens, urging uniform U S tax laws and a civil government for Puerto Rico.
The House rejected a motion to recommit the Loud bill to amend second class mail rules, voting 148 to 90. The measure, aimed at saving 20 million dollars annually, faced opposition over potential harm to access to information. Lead supporters included Mr Moody. opponents highlighted risks to publications.
Governor Steunenberg of Idaho testifies about the Coeur d Alene troubles. He describes prior unrest, dispatches urging federal aid, martial law considerations, and steps to enforce the proclamation as the defense begins its case in Washington.
A London correspondent says Britain mobilizes naval forces, calls for volunteers, and risks global strain while defending nearer perils. France Russia tensions rise amid Fa shoda and Egyptian questions, with Russia as the pivotal factor in whether the crisis escalates.
The trial of Viola Horlocker, charged with attempting to poison Charles I Morey, opens in Hastings District Court. Defense seeks continuance due to mother Mia Heverlocker’s illness. prosecution opposes. A 1899 poisoning incident involved poisoned bon bons at Mrs Morey’s studio, sickening several people.
A Washington dispatch reports February 1900 set a new high in foreign commerce with exports averaging $5,000,000 per business day and total exports of $119,765,762, far surpassing any February before. Imports stood at $88,774,160, slightly higher than any year except 1893, widening the export surplus for the month.
The eighteenth annual report of the miners bureau highlights a sharp rise in output with 28,434,445 tons produced. It lists 822 shipping mines and 903 thousand tons sold to local trade, plus total wages and employment figures, and notes various insurance company summaries and estate tax receipts in Illinois.
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