12 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports Boer fuerzas increasing at Kimberley on February 7 to 9, trenchwork near the mine, and new guns in action. Cavalry and infantry losses noted as Bulter and Roberts confronts unfold. Ladysmith relief prospects dim amid Boer mobility and strategic threats.
In a February 10 action at Rensburg a Boer force attempted to shell the British camp near Slingersfontein. Inniskillings and 20 Australians fought to prevent a gun from being positioned, with Corporal Edwards and two comrades spearheading a dash to ensure their comrades’ safety. Australians suffered one killed or wounded as the British held the line and convoy reinforcements moved through with artillery and horses despite skirmishes.
Modder River February 10 reports indicate Boer artillery moved from Mafeking to Kimberley while British naval guns bombarded Magersfontein without return fire. Boers blown the permanent way beyond Morton Siding, their trenches manned but numbers reduced as troops head toward Kimberley and the front. Highlanders returned with bodies of 12 Boers found. Lord Roberts praised Gen. MacDonald at Koodoosberg drift.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Boers occupy Bloys farm south of the Tugela and convert the homestead into a hospital. The farm commands both Tugela bridges and overlooks Forts Wylie and Molyneux with views toward Bulwana and Ladysmith, raising local alarm.
In Durban on February 12 a rumor places Gen Joubert at the head of a 6000 strong column moving to out flank Gen Buller. The report reflects wartime maneuver chatter in the region and cannot be independently confirmed.
Frere Camp February 12 reports all quiet as British troops rest and Boer forces remain inactive.
Washington notes outline for the week shows the Senate to devote four days to the currency bill with precedence battles over Hawaii and Porto Rico forms, the Nicaragua canal bill, and the Pennsylvania governor seating issue. The House will examine the appropriation bill then start Porto Rican tariff talks, with possible late sessions amid insular tariff pressure.
Four men were badly wounded in a knife attack five miles from Caney Kansas, in Oklahoma Territory. Bob and Carl Thomson attacked Joseph and James Mickles and Frank Wise. Len Cushman intervened and was shot. All four victims are in critical condition as a posse pursues the Thomsons.
In Chicago on February 12, engineer Martin Jordan his wife Mary and their six month old son died in a gas pipe leak incident that gutted their house. Fire officials say the tragedy occurred after a faulty pipe released lethal fumes. Local investigators are reviewing the scene for cause.
The insurgent leader Gen. Pio Del Pilar died of fever in the Morong mountains. Surviving insurgents dispersed after meetings signaling futility, while guerrilla actions continue south of Manila with two ambush attempts on American forces, wounding five. Col. Schwan’s party and Lieut. Col. Beacom’s troops fought Morong province maneuvers.
In Frankfort on February 12 the Kentucky troops have largely returned home, with a few infantry companies remaining to police the Capitol while protecting access to the legislature. Republicans push to bring governor and lieutenant governor contests before federal court as Democrats weigh adjourning to Frankfort. In Manila operations, American forces advance in Luzon while insurgents harass towns in Albay, causing desertion and hemp shortages.
Diverse 19th century items report action across nations and states. Key people include J J Bostwick of St Johns N F and Nathaniel A Boynton of New York. events include political shifts in Ontario forestry, a fireman’s arrest in Dayton Tennessee, a poisoning trial in New York, and the first naval governor for Tutuila.
London Kentucky reports the early departure of about half the legislators for Frankfort on Sunday morning. Those remaining spent the day on an excursion to Cumberland Gap and returned to London in the evening before departing again at midnight. Members expressed optimism that no trouble will occur when the legislature convenes in Frankfort.
A powerful blizzard roars across Colorado with central and northern areas hard hit and the storm gradually moving southward. Reports indicate severe conditions in Southern Wyoming and Western Nebraska as the blizzard rages in that vicinity.
A blaze consumed Building No. 7 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard housing the electrical equipment department. The loss is estimated at $100,000, with damages to the building and machinery.
England will compensate for the flour seized in South African waters. Vice President Holden of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western Rail Road resigns. A post office warning prohibits using the mails to aid or comfort the Filipinos. Pago Pago harbor survey finds it near perfect with no needed improvements beyond two buoys. Agrarian trouble grows in Martinique and Guadeloupe due to anti English labor unrest. Markley Hogan and Taylor jailed two years plus fined $500 for election fraud. Marcum, former Pretoria consul, returns to Washington to settle accounts with officials.
The Cincinnati market notes list flour prices across grades from spring fancy to low grade, with winter and extra values. Wheat No 2 red on track at 731.40, corn No 2 white around 33% to 35 cents, oats No 2 mixed near 25% to 31 cents, and other mixed figures shown for various grain types.
The article traces indoor baseball from Maine to Oregon as it faces declines and pockets of growth. It profiles founder George Hancock and current leaders such as R. L. Welch and W. F. Corey, detailing advisory board members across cities, league turmoil, and calls for rule changes to boost play and attendance. It notes guerrilla teams, club rivalries, and financial pressures on players and organizers, with prospects for revival through stricter conduct and improved venues.
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