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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
6
Proclamation by President Steyn warns burghers against aiding the English as Gen. Joubert leads combined forces at Kroonstadt. Telegraph reports indicate large numbers and strong resolve, with troops and supplies described as ample for continued resistance.
Secretary Hay reports to House committee on foreign affairs that papers from Charles E. Macrum late US Consul Pretoria largely match prior submissions. Ambassador Pauncefote adds Salisbury acknowledged Macrum’s claim that some letters were opened by British censor in South Africa and that the opening was a mistake.
A disheveled Miss Melivaine of Selair Maryland incited a lynch mob near Hartford County Jail. She and about 200 men attacked the jail area in the driving rain with a pistol, leading to the hanging and shooting of a Black man who allegedly assaulted her. Miss Mellvaine stood watching as the mob tied the victim to a tree and executed him.
Van Sieklen offered to send 9006.9 cents to Portugal as part of a political maneuver involving the Boers and the Delcua award. The move is seen as an attempt to pressure the Lis- Sut government and to close a rear door to the Transvaal and Orange Free State amid tensions.
The report details a Boer victory near Lobatsi with six British prisoners and ammunition captured. Col. Bodle conducted a reconnaissance toward Pitsani, found occupied by Boers, and a Boer attack on March 15 targeted the British left flank with a Maxim gun and a twelve-pounder, threatening the camp.
Democratic leaders Johnson and Willis Abbott deny a Chicago morning paper story claiming a Kansas City convention would reaffirm the party platform. Johnson calls the report baseless after discussions with Democrats nationwide. Abbott supports the denial, stating the tale is unfounded and shelved by the party.
A 1909 statute interpretation argues road supervisors in Indiana townships are elected by all voters at the November township elections under Australian ballot rules. The plan divides townships into four districts with roughly equal miles, aligning with highway law aims. The notice mentions a booklet offer and contact for further information.
Senate debate on the Ric?n bill features fierce criticism from Senator Tillman of South Carolina who denounces the measure and accuses Republicans of dirty work while arguing for free trade with Porto Rico and opposition to Philippine tariff protections. Senator Spooner counters and defends the report. Tillman warns that continued aid to Porto Rico risks creating an eleemosynary government.
Governor Stennenbere defended authorizing early actions to keep peace in the Coeur d'Alene district after cross examination. He said military control would continue until order is restored and rights are secured, with General Merriam and Attorney General Hays involved in the plan and proclamations addressing mining disputes and suspected conspiracies.
Arrangements are made for the transport Sumner to leave New York this week carrying officers and about eleven hundred recruits to reinforce General Otis in the Philippines. Col. Wirt Davis, Third Cavalry, will command the troops aboard the Sumner, with Capt. Charles T. Baker in charge of the ship and cargo.
In a large meeting of Irish MPs on Friday John Reimond chaired a committee that proposed a national unity convention of the Irish people. The group plans to convene likely at Whitsuntide in Dublin to work out the details. A clothing shop ad notes Loeb's for tailored garments.
The Indianapolis News reports a push to nominate new Republican Representatives for the next term, with many incumbents not returning and liquor interests organizing to oppose certain candidates. Names like E B Neal, Samuel Artman, James Statesman, and Charles S King are noted as figures in the Speaker race, amid redistricting and anticipated temperance and school debates. Shawnee township Republicans set April 14 at Fountain to nominate township officers.
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