British Cabinet Rejects Ultimatum to Boers
The British Cabinet decides not to issue an ultimatum to the Boers, opting for a cautious diplomatic route while tensions in the region remain high and political leaders weigh potential military options.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
1
England Proposes Time Limit for Conference at Cape Town
A new proposal envisages setting a time limit for the Cape Town conference. England aims to secure a concise session duration and expedite decision making. The plan reflects urgency to finalize discussions within a fixed period.
Peaceful note in Anglo Transvaal crisis as troops move
London reports confirm Cabinet decisions on war moves in South Africa. A four battalion infantry brigade is ordered to depart immediately from India and Mediterranean stations. Harlech Castle sailing is canceled to transport these troops. Pretoria relays that its latest dispatch signified acceptance of a proposed joint inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Mediterranean
Harlech Castle
Pretoria
Cape Town
Transvaal
Conyngham Greene
Last Dispatch Meant Acceptance of English Proposal
Pretoria reports that the government says its final dispatch was meant to accept the joint inquiry. Officials say the misinterpretation came from a clash of ideas. President Kruger and Vice President Joubert insist they are resolved to pursue a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Kruger
Joubert
Cabinet Council Sparked War Talk In London Crowd
A 2000 to 3000 strong crowd gathered at Downing Street as Cabinet ministers led by Lord Salisbury arrived for a council seen as crucial amid rising war tensions with the Transvaal. Reports spoke of talks favoring a conference at Cape Town over an ultimatum, with fears of a possible split in the Cabinet and troop movements to Natal and the Cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Duke of Devonshire
Henry Chaplin
Earl of Halsbury
Wyndham
War Department
Brodrick
Foreign Office
Stock Exchange
Transvaal
Cape Town
Mr. Balfour
Treasury
Dispatch on AR rival at Pretoria details cabinet result
London Sept. 8 It is understood the cabinet decision will not summon Parliament nor call out reserves. Ten thousand troops will be sent to South Africa. A representative of the Associated Press reports a strongly worded dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Associated Press
Street Fair Fire Wipes Out Twenty Booths at Massillon
A fire at Massillon fair destroyed twenty booths around 5:30 pm causing about 18000 dollars in losses insured in part. Benedict furniture display valued at 2000 dollars was insured, Bammerlin Bros piano stands found uninsured at 1000 dollars. Fire started from an electric light wire in C M Whitman booth. Ruins cleared by 6:30 pm, remaining fair attracting large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Massillon
Benedict
Bammerlin Bros
C. M. Whitman, Clothier
Train Collision With Open Switch Causes Engineer Injury
At Bloomingburg on the B and O line toward Cincinnati a fast train hit an open switch. Engineer Snooks suffered a broken leg by jumping from danger. No passengers injured. Engines were not badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington C. H
Bloomingburg
Ard
Cincinnati
Snooks
India's Hope Is Gold Viceroy Says It Will Save the Empire
Simla Sept 8 At the India Council session the Viceroy Baron Curzon with Clinton Dawkins financial member backed making gold legal tender immediately in the absence of the mint proclamation from England The move aimed to spare India from embarrassing taxation and enable discussions with foreign powers The gold standard would bring stability for foreign trade and strengthen India financially without grand promises of an Asiatic Klondike The measure seeks to secure the financial horizon for the Indian people and is seen as essential by the government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
India Council
Baron Curzon of
Kedleston
Clinton Dawkins
Financelal
England
India
Filipino Tax Scheme Sparks Controversy in Manila
An arrival from Tarlac reports an August 24 extraordinary Revolutionary Congress presided by Aguinaldo with Mabini as President of the Supreme Court and Gonzaga as Attorney General. The assembly denied Aguinaldo's dictatorship and issued a decree to register all foreigners, notably Chinese residents, on stamped paper, signaling a tax plan amid insurrectionary government activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tarlac
Revolutionary Congress
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Supreme Court
Gonzaga
Philippine Islands
Guns for Manila rapid-fire guns ordered by Root
Secretary Root plans rapid-fire guns for the Philippines after testing at Sandy Hook. General Miles urged purchases, but General Buffington opposed. Root has decided the gun should be used, though the exact quantity to be sent is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Philippines
Board of Ordinance and Fortifications
Buffington
Root
Sandy Hook
Fever cases rise amid yellow fever outbreak
Key West report shows thirty new yellow fever cases in the last twenty four hours. The total known cases reach 127 with nine deaths. two deaths reported in the past day. Weather remains hot and rainy, aiding spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Case at Summer Resort in Mississippi City
A yellow fever case was discovered at Mississippi City and the town was quarantined tonight. Dr J E Hunter, secretary of the State Board of Health, placed the town under Dr J J Harry as State Health Officer. Mississippi City is a Gulf coast summer resort about seventy two miles from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi City
J. E. Hunter
State Board of Health
J. J. Harry
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Postmaster Monfort Here To Discuss Cincinnati Post Office Staff
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Postmaster Monfort of Cincinnati arrived from Philadelphia after attending the G A R Encampment. He plans to visit the department tomorrow to consult officials on increasing Cincinnati Post Office employee numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Monfort
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Ohio men chosen for state commissions in army
Herman of Battery B and two other Cincinnatians are named among sixteen well known Buckeye citizens selected from many applicants for army commissions. Col. Coit among captains. All were volunteers in the Spanish War. Cincinnati girl signs wrong book of fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Army
Cincinnati
Ohio volunteers fill officer posts in Spanish War units
Sixteen Ohio men were appointed today as officers in ten regiments of volunteers forming for the Spanish War. Cincinnati figures F J Herman, Charles F Hake, and B P Lukins became Captains and First Lieutenant respectively. Appointees include A B Coit, Tiffin Gilmore, Carl K Mower, George T McConnell, and others, with postings to Forty sixth to Forty fifth regiments and camps from Meade to Niagara. A second page note mentions Emma Taylor of Cincinnati as the Navy’s only woman listed in the officers register, a curious novelty amid the ongoing commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal D. Lanton
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
F. J. Herman
Charles F. Hake
B. P. Lukins
Cincinnati
Herman
Hake
Lukins
First
Ohio Cavalry
Light ‘Artillery
Ohio Voluntéers
Spain
Ohio Infantry
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Department
A.B. Coit
Ohio Volunteers
Miles
Coit
Fourteenth Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Fourth Ohio
Washington D. C
Zeris
Axline
Toledo
Naval
Tiffin Gilmore
Tiffin
Seventh
Edward Tiffin
Gilmore
Ross County
Carl K. Mower
Springfield
United States Volunteers
Third
George T. McConnell
Cleveland
Rogers
Ft. Ethan Allen
Vermont
Wower
Camp Meade
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Morrison
Jefferson
Barracks
Lawrence
Barber
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Evans
Corbin
Emma Taylor
Navy
Ing
Naval Board of Strategy
War
Army
Dominicans Split Over Jiminez Appeal Sparks New Revolution Fears
Kingston dispatch reports that Santo Domingo leaders around Juan Isidro Jiminez misread popular support. Voters rally behind General Horacio Vasquez while many urge an American protectorate. Observers warn another revolution is likely if emerging administration betrays the people’s aspirations for independence and stability. Foreign interests monitor the crisis closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Santo. Domingo
Juan Isdro Jiminez
Imber
Jiminez
Skeleton found near Paris linked to old murder case
A man’s skeleton was discovered under rocks near Paris Missouri, likely years old, near the site where Alexander Jester camped the night before the disappearance of Gilbert Gales thirty years ago. Authorities consider it another link in circumstantial evidence against the elder man charged with the murder of his young traveling companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gales
Bridegroom Braced Up After Four Attempts Marry
In Muncie Indiana Harry Moore and Miss Bessie Harris wed after five wedding date setups. On three prior occasions the bride was ready and guests waited while the groom faltered at the last moment. Twice the ceremony was planned in a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moore
Bessie Harris
Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Peru inaugurates Eduardo Romana as president for four years
Lima announces Eduardo Romana, former Arequipa senator, has been inaugurated as President of the Republic of Peru for a four year term succeeding Nicolas Pierola. The city remains quiet on the ceremony day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Eduardo Romana
Arequipa
Republic of Peru
Nicholas Pierola
Dewey Inspects Ships and Leaves Cheered at Gibraltar
At Gibraltar on September 8 Admiral Dewey inspected the training ships Saratoga and Alliance. He was loudly cheered as he departed the vessels. The Saratoga sailed this afternoon for Madeira. Major General Slade and other artillery officers at the post entertained the Olympia officers at dinner with the usual toasts. Admiral Dewey was not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Dewey
United States
Saratoga
Alliance
Madeira
Slade
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
English Delegates Named for Trades Union Congress
In Plymouth England on September 8 the Trades Union Congress elected J Haslam of the Derbyshire Miners Association and A Wilkie of the Newcastle Association as delegates to the Trades Union Congress to be held in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
England
Trades Union Congress
J. Haslam
Derbyshire Miners, Association
A. Wilkie
Eeing Toate Association
Newcastles
Detroit
Mich
Philpots on warpath over Deputy Thacker shooting
Twelve Philpots from Clay County arrive with arrest warrant for James Thomas Griffin. Philpots insist Griffin shot Deputy Sheriff Thacker, a friend. Griffin is arrested in Pittsburg and jailed in London, Kentucky. Rumors say Griffins have fled toward Clay with possible further trouble expected tonight or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
London
Philpots
Clay County
James Thomas Griffin
Griffin
Thacker
Pittsburg
Here
Philpote
Clay
Feud Turns Fatal in Perry County Kentucky Shooting
In Hazard on Tuesday night during the Eversole and McComb factions clash with Fields and Frenchs, shooting erupted and Phil McCombs was killed by a Fields ally. The groups dispersed afterward as tension flared in Perry County, two counties beyond Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Perry County
Hazard
Eversoles
Ives Body in New York from Seguranca Voyage
Among arrivals on the Ward Line steamer Seguranca from Havana and Mexican ports were General Capton and staff of the Mexican army and the body of Frank C. Ives the billiard expert who died recently in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line
Havana
General Capton
Yucatan
Frank C. Ives
Mexico
Soldiers From Midwest Enter Philippine Service
Eleven officers and 175 privates left Chicago today to join General Otis in the Philippines. The men were enlisted in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
Otis
Philippines
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fury of the storm kills and wrecks in Ohio
A destructive cyclone swept Ashland county shattering barns and houses. In a barn, John Rutt and his son were struck by lightning. the son died and the father was seriously injured. Five horses perished as trees and fences were blown down. a woman helped carry the men to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Ashland
John Rutt
Farmer Killed by Lightning Ride in Akron Storm
A severe thunder and wind storm struck Akron and surrounding areas causing extensive damage. In Granger Township Medina County four barns were struck and destroyed. Charles Aikman, a farmer from Graner, was riding in an open buggy when struck by lightning and killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Akron
Granger
Medina
Summit County
Charles Aikman
Graner
Lightning Strikes Home Injures Woman in Blanchester
In Blanchester Ohio on September 8 Mrs James Smith was knocked senseless when lightning struck the house. Her shoes were torn from her feet and she suffered severe burns but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Blanchester
James Smith
Detroit Sails Ahead as Venezuelan Tension Unconfirmed
Washington reports no official word on Venezuela upheaval while the Detroit proceeds to La Guayra. Navy and State Department have shared conflicting advices, but no interception is planned or feasible, and the vessel sails without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Navy Department
Venezuela
Legation
Detroit
la Guayra
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Strikes Delaware County Area
An outbreak of typhoid fever in Radnor Township, Delaware O. has killed three people and sickened twelve. A two weeks old infant died, followed by the father. the mother is expected to die. Trained nurses assist, water samples sent to the state chemist for analysis, and more deaths are feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Delaware, O
Radnor Township
William Thomas
Rufus’ Kellar
Decision Seen Likely in Dreyfus Court Martial
Rennes observers forecast a guilty verdict for Captain Dreyfus as the court martial nears noon. Demange’s lucid plea is said to influence judges though cabinet leaders urge restraint until Monday to curb Sunday unrest. Reported judgments point to condemnation but a few judges may waver. socialist leader Jaures warns France could be upended if condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loubet
M. Demange
Dreyfus
M. Laures
Rennes
M. Chanoine
General de Gallifet
M. Chanotne
M. Jaures
France
Demange Defends Dreyfus In Court Martial Speech
Maitre Demange spoke at the Dreyfus court martial defending the innocent and denouncing claims against revision. He recalled the torture he endured and urged the court to prove guilt or innocence, noting Esterhazy’s handwriting would have changed 1894 verdict. Letters from Dreyfus show his protestations and longing to live and be judged justly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
Maitre Demange
Dreyfus
Maitre Labori
M. Labori
Devil's Island
M. Demange
Court of Cassation
Esterhazy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natal
Vaal
Bri
Great Britain
White Hall
Downing Street
Mr. Chamberlain
Earl of Selborne
Sir Evelyn Wood
Tion
Government of Naval
Cape Colony
Washington D. H
Lord Curzon
Congress
Agudinaldo
Mississippi
Case
Battery B
Col. Coit
Wrong Book of
McLean
Horacio Vasquez
Santo Domingo
Philpots ON
Warpath
Jas. Griffin
Ives
VA. S
Delaware
Demange
Sept
Deyvil’s Island
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