02 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
1
Representative Sherinan of New York reports a favorable committee stance on Lacey's bill banning interstate transport of game killed against local laws. The measure supports restoration of game and songbirds across regions.
Reports on March 2 from Paardeberg and Ladysmith describe 7000 Boers concentrating near the British front while Gen Joubert masses 50 000 to 75 000 men near Bloemfontein. London observers view mobilization as pivotal with plans to deploy 56 000 more troops and 224 new guns.
Wickford March 2 The Rod May Manufacturing company announced a 10 percent wage raise for about 500 employees effective immediately.
General Otis forwarded to the War Department a tally of Philippine casualties noting eight killed and 23 wounded in recent operations. The dispatch lists the figures as of March 2 from Washington.
Four companies of the Fifth United States Cavalry are ordered to return to the United States. Native troops are being recruited to fill their places in Porto Rico as of March 2.
Vancouver March 2 The steamer Arogunl from Sydney brings news of fires in Victoria described as the most disastrous in half a century.
Lord Roberts and General Kitchener reached Kimberley yesterday to a warm municipal reception. Local officials praised the relief of the town amid widespread excitement and rejoicing over the Ladysmith relief.
London crowds erupted in celebration as news of Gen. White's relief of Ladysmith spread. From Mansion House to the West End, streets filled with bands, flags, and patriotic songs. Americans waved their flags alongside Britons as crowds gathered at Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s, reaffirming support for Roberts and Buller.
Signatures to a telegram of sympathy for captive Boer general Cronje rise to 100 led by Fitzgerald of Massachusetts. The item notes ongoing efforts to show support amid the war news.
The senate passed the Hawaii territorial government bill without division. Mr. Cullen led the measure while Mr. Clay of Georgia argued for the Philippines and backing Bacon resolutions. At Foraker's request the Porto Rican tariff bill was set as unfinished business awaiting the finance bill conference report next Tuesday.
Washington report notes Democrats and two Republicans win on motion to take up the Aldrich Robbins contested election from Fourth Alabama district. Separate votes decide on motion to consider second class mail matter and other measures including Windward ship register and Nicaragua canal timing. Also covers prison releases, President's New York trip, and Boston larceny charge against Laurent Cook.
New York reports detail a courtroom scene at Centre Street where photographer William Inglis verifies images of Sapho, Fannie Legrand and Jean with a staircase sequence and a ballroom contest, noting Sapho’s ailment and Legrand’s gown clinging to her form.
Three top Chicago board of trade leaders James Nicol Henry Parker and Calvin Whyland were arrested by federal agents on charges of using the mails to defraud. Charles R. McLain and Albert McLain, previously retired board members, were indicted for fraudulent bucket shopping and defrauding correspondents across states.
A southbound New York New Haven Hartford train from Shelburne Falls, Mass., struck a washout two miles north of Plainville, killing four people including engineer Stephen Searles and baggage master Edward Burrows, injuring seven others. Fireman Jacob Corpre fatally injured.
Berlin reports a secret decree by Baron von Ithelnbaden restricting U S consular inquiries to avoid harming German interests sparking Reichstag astonishment. In Boston the New England granite quarry strike involving 600 workers appears to move toward an amicable settlement on a 9 hour day with similar terms expected nationwide.
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