15 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
1
A British defeat at Magaliesberg stands as the war’s most crushing setback in the Boer War with heavy losses and a sharp blow to British prestige. The Magaliesberg engagement underscores the war’s tough fighting, signaling a turning point in momentum for Boer forces.
London dispatch reports General Buller blamed for Magaliesberg disaster as MPs debate war policy. Broderick offers no new info while editors cite newspapers to pressure Buller and Kruger. Commons session adjourns after prorogation amid charges over Ladysmith and Boer conduct.
DisMissal of Parliament to February ushers in short Queen’s speech thanking for funds to support campaigns in South Africa and China. War ministers face criticism as Chamberlain and ministers endure reproach. Broderick pledges recess cooperation with General Kitchener to end the war.
A U S circuit court decision deprives California Dry Dock Co of rights in Mission Rock and improvements worth 300000. Judge Beatty of Idaho delivered the ruling in ejectment suit begun by the government in August. The state seeks title to land surrounding government property for a coaling station. the warehouse now sits on the site. An appeal will be filed.
An earthquake lasting nearly a minute was felt in Japin Mo at 7 45 this morning with a north to south motion described as quivering and minor. No damage reported. In San Francisco sixty Porto Ricans from a larger group bound for Hawaii sugar plantations sailed on the Rio de Janeiro, while seventy four refused to proceed and stayed behind.
The St James Gazette blames Buller for Tugela failures and calls for army accountability. Public sentiment shifts as volunteers offer to go to South Africa while the government readies 46,000 troops from Aldershot to march to London for Lord Roberts' January 3 triumphal entry.
James F Sullivan manager of the Pan American Exhibition sports returns from Buffalo after conference with Jesse C D Dann chairman of the sports committee. They agree on a temporary programme covering sports nearly every day from May 1 to Nov 1. The plan awaits committee approval and transmission to governing boards nationwide.
Dr. 8 Hopfner a leading consulting engineer and chemist from Hamilton Ontario died at St Joseph Hospital Denver of typhoid fever. Hopfner was widely known to mining men for his invention of electro chemical treatment of ores.
Kansas City officials report Miss Morrison’s attorneys likely to seek bond for release. Judge Shinn has reportedly expressed willingness to accept a bond, suggesting imminent action on the prisoner’s status.
Honolulu December ruling from the treasury department unsettles the Chinese community by stating that Chinese naturalized in the former Hawaiian republic did not become U S citizens. Section 4 of the territorial act had declared former Hawaii citizens as U S citizens. The ruling affects a small number of mainly wealthy Chinese merchants who wished to travel to the United States.
Lincoln December 15 William J Bryan announced a plan to launch a weekly newspaper named the Commoner. He aims to discuss public questions and provide income for his family, with publication in Lincoln and occasional lectures, especially in college towns. He will be publisher and editor and defend Kansas City platform principles.
New York December 15 Alexander Williams nephew of former Inspector Alexander O Williams was arrested on a Queens county district attorney warrant. He was arraigned before Justice Garretson and released on bail. The indictment says Williams offered Frederick W Bothmer $100 to skip the democratic county convention and refrain from voting for L J Conner for county clerk while a Rothmer delegate.
Vancouver December 14 United States Consul Dudley in Vancouver reports replies from Secretary of State in Washington on fishing regulations in Dixon Inlet and Esquimalt Strait and on the boundary question. The government cannot advise individuals but will protect American interests. Secretary May says U S treaty boundary rights remain intact and will be asserted earnestly when needed.
San Francisco reports the Santa Fe Railway has stationed an armed guard at each station between the city and Needles after threats of violence. One assault occurred as Denver P. Dayton, a former Danby operator and current striker, struck Operator Duncan with a lantern, injuring him seriously.
An Indian family of six including father mother and four children died when a gasoline can ignited by a match after a riverbank tank collapsed near Bismarck. A second family of three was severely burned and likely to die. Five gasoline tanks were stranded along the riverbank. one was saved by an Indian who lit a match believing the tank held kerosene, triggering the blast.
The University of California football team will play Columbia varsity from New York on Christmas in Los Angeles and again on New Year's day. Earlier plans for a Stanford matchup collapsed, but California expects the Columbia players to accept the offered terms.
In San Francisco on December 15 Paul Antoine, vice consul of France and acting consul, shot himself through the head and may die. The act was witnessed by a woman named Belle Happen who had accompanied him for three years and declined to give a statement.
Condensed dispatches report Ferdinand Oppenheimer dies of typhoid in Helena while Paddy Ryan, former heavyweight champion, passes away in Albany. D R Beck named to Montana state board of horticulture in Missoula. W eight unrest at Spokane and New Orleans mail robbery arrests noted. Calumet & Heela to raise wages 22 percent from January 1. Senator Clark buys Rosario deeed mines in Chihuahua for 8000 dollars. Hudson Bay sealskin sales illuminate London market. Chicago notes architect George W. Futter and steel skeleton frame influence on modern office construction. In Missoula proposals for a new bridge near the university contrasted with courthouse needs. Flathead Indian Francis Selpe found guilty. sentence due today. United Mine Workers pressure on engineers in Clinton. alleged embezzlement tied to Dodge. New York six-day bicycle race tightens, teams thinning amid fatigue and accidents.
Washington December 15 Senator Nelson of Minnesota announced plans for resolutions on the death of Senator Pavia and to suspend business to deliver eulogies. The session also amended DC criminal law on money deposit sureties and considered the Hay-Paunceotd treaty in executive session. An exodus of officials and exhibits from the fair began with shipments to New York and Baltimore for unloading in January.
Washington December 1 Robert W Wilcox was sworn in as Hawaii delegate after journal approval in the house. He was escorted to the bar by New Mexico delegate Mr Perea. After the oath, members approached Wilcox and the war revenue reduction bill was resumed.
Paris reports the new government will not oppose any US congress action on the Clayton Bulwer treaty. It favors a neutral Nicaragua canal and notes US fortifications are strategic while French interests are small. It seems the canal could stay open in a war not involving the US, though this is only opinion.
The American ice steamer St Louis departed Cherbourg this afternoon as part of government exhibits. Details indicate the ship’s route and purpose in demonstrating naval strength and logistics. Local observers noted the vessel’s departure and expected arrival schedules in relation to ongoing demonstrations.
Tien Tsin December 14 reports Chinese sources say Emperor Kwang Su will consent to four demands from the powers. Indemnity of 70,000,000 taels guaranteed by the likin within0 years. A monument in Pekin to Baron von Ketteler. An imperial prince to go to Berlin to apologize for the murder. Foreign troops to guard lines between Tien and Pekin.
The next annual convention of the national WCTU may be held in Fort Worth Texas if suitable rallies and accommodations are secured. Officers decided last night to push a movement to observe September 38 as Miss Willard’s birthday in public schools with a one hour reading event. Minnie B. Horning of Evansville was elected press agent of the organization.
Washington reports the war reduction bill passed the house as Mr Underwood of Alabama pressed to cut the inheritance tax exemption from ten thousand to five thousand. Mr Payne of New York opposed the cut arguing states already levy heavy inheritance taxes. The amendment was defeated 43 to 83.
Washington December 15 The Powers amendment from Vermont proposing that inheritance tax not apply to estates of persons dying before June 13 180% was defeated. The measure sought to exclude older deaths from new taxes. The vote outcome and implications for tax policy were not favorable to the proposal.
The list includes punishments for officials, eligibility expansion for candidates in Pekin exams, abolition of the tsung yamen, access for foreign envoys to the emperor, banning arms importation into Chi Li, and destruction of forts near Shan Hai Kwan Taku and Pekin. Additionally, a note reports mild spell despite record cold.
Dispatches from Pretoria and Capetown recount heavy fighting as Lord Kitchener’s troops engage De Wet and Dewetstorp forces. Casualties include five officers and nine other ranks killed, many missing, and 18 wounded, with Boer assaults repelled and loot seized such as a 15-pounder piece, wagons, ammunition, and horses.
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