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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1899
Page
1
London reports from Ladysmith add little new detail as fighting rumors swirl in London. Boer losses tack on 95 killed and 200 wounded, with complaints against lyddite. British naval guns bolster the defense and a temporary armistice allows a dead and wounded exchange.
London dispatch reports General Joubert closing on Ladysmith and likely capturing Pietermaritzburg before Buller and reinforcements arrive. The World notes alarm over Cape Colony Dutch rising, native unrest on the borders, and the gravest peril to British power since the American Revolution. Chamberlain travels from Birmingham to town. Milner in contact with him. Beresford named second in command of the Mediterranean squadron after Noel.
At Hobart’s home in Paterson New Jersey Vice President Hobart passed another comfortable night though his strength wanes as nourishment fails. In Galena Illinois Hoover Olsen known as Harve Anderson a recluse for 25 years was found dead at his home after a life of travel law study service in Norway and the Civil War and a planned move to Quincy Soldiers’ Home. three sons reside in Washington state.
Tacoma report says A M Dewey a government labor agent announces a national Dewey reunion at the Waldorf Astoria in January or February. About 500 Deweys from across the country expected to attend to meet Admiral Dewey and his bride, with over 100 from the Pacific coast including Dr. Dewey. Admiral Dewey to set the exact date.
The transport Hancock, after drydock work, now features an extra full-length deck, a 50-bed isolated hospital for soldiers and nurses, a 50 ton daily ice refrigerating plant, and enhanced cold storage. Soldiers’ quarters receive upgraded comforts.
A Chicago delegation and representatives from other cities have been in Indianapolis since Wednesday seeking to form an antitrust baking powder company. The visit aims to unify producers under a single regulatory framework.
Announcement says the details are complete and a major baking powder plant will be built in Chicago. Conference ends with several delegates heading to Cincinnati to buy machinery for the new facility. Fort Worth man J W Heyworth drowns in the Trinity River after personal troubles leaving a widow and five children in despair. Abilene Kansas Captain G N Watson wins government approval to form a 170 man Kansas battery of six Hotchkiss guns to go to the Philippines under Funston.
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