26 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Paardeberg indicate General Cronje’s forces are shielded by riverbank burrows that resist shell fire, with a prolonged siege as Roberts plans strategic advances. British operations press toward the Boers, who still hold out near Majuba Hill as reinforcements arrive and casualties mount.
The Leader reports Cronje holding out up to Saturday night and a river feed citadel amid heavy rains. Artillery wounds him, with nearly 70 guns, militia arriving at the Cape to relieve regulars on lines of communication toward Roberta and Gatacre aid. Buller advances slowly as Ladyrinh remains cautious.
undated report via Modder River describes Borderers and Yorkshires repulsing a Boer assault on Sunday evening February 25, with heavy losses inflicted. The dispatch likely refers to Friday’s engagement noted by Associated Press.
Detailed chronicle of Boer attempts to break British lines near Paardaberg on February 24 led by General Dewet. Borderers and Yorkshires repelled multiple assaults. Maxims and shelling silenced Boers as Buffs and guards closed in. Balloon reconnaissance aided British operations and prisoners complained of poor Boer leadership.
New York dispatch reports Captain S Lyt Slocum of the 8th cavalry, military attaché with British forces, criticizing British army operations in South Africa. The notes focus on criticisms of British decisions, detailing flaws in fleet and personnel as conveyed to the War Department.
The article notes Captain Slocum condemns British failures to reconnoiter before advances, citing Maierwesfontein and Stormberg disasters. It mentions Wauchope's night march, lack of flank, and heavy casualties. Captain Raichmann heads to Pretoria as American army representative.
A Washington report says Henry J. Wilson, U S minister to Chile, received full powers to sign a Chilean extradition treaty. Negotiations with Brazil progress and ratifications with Argentina are expected soon. The Hague ratification by the United States is noted, and Britain Germany and France are also said to have ratified the convention.
Tom Sharkey says he will retire if he cannot arrange a match with Bob Fitzsimmons or James J. Jeffries. He refuses to fight McCoy again and aims to fight either Fitz or Jeffries, hoping to erase a prior referee dispute and win with a new showdown.
A dispatch from Pekin reports United States consul John Fowler says 4,000 Chinese natives have gathered on the border route of the new German railway awaiting German troops. They are determined to halt the railroad's construction.
Washington February 26 The United States Court of Claims rejected Admiral Dewey's claim for prize money over the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor. The court ruled the enemy force was not superior and awarded him nine thousand seven hundred fifty dollars.
Montreal reports a morning blaze destroying nearly an entire block on St. Catherine Street between St. Dominique and Carieux. Five business properties were destroyed with damage around 100000 dollars and the theater district affected.
A fire gutted the Grand theater in London during February 96 morning hours. The blaze damaged stage wardrobes and props while Henry Irving and other provincial troupe members were reportedly touring.
Marcus Daly testifies in Washington on February 26 denying knowledge of conspiracies and any influence on legislators. He says he learned of a thirty thousand dollar sensation in New York, discusses campaign contributions, and asserts he did not fund efforts to defeat Clark. He time-stamps expenses, recounts conversations with Corbett, and states he never coerced miners or officials.
The opening day session of the Senate proceeded with routine business as the Shipping Subsidy Bill was referenced from the committee. A written report was expected to accompany the bill while Turley called up additional matters.
Washington February 26 lawmakers resumed debate on the Porto Rican bill. Payne announced no compromise with dissident Republicans and a conference would convene tonight. Richardson denounced the extension request as a confession of a bad bill. Bartlett Gay Lanham opposed the measure arguing free trade and imperial policy threaten the republic.
Teheran dispatch reports British influence in Persia vanished as Russia wins the diplomatic contest. The Shah plans rapid military recruitment and recalls reservists and officers on leave as he shows animosity toward Britain amid improving health and renewed warlike posture.
Republican leaders after conferring with Speaker Henderson said the Porto Rican tariff bill will be modified and then pass. The changes cut duties on American goods into Porto Rico and on Puerto Rican goods into the United States from 26 to 10 percent and the bill will stand only until a general revenue law for the island is framed.
Levi R. Miller continued before the house military committee on Idaho labor troubles. He disclosed new points from prior testimony, including a claim that several men were arrested for talking with those unfriendly to arming companies. The session adjourned to Friday.
Wilson Wakelin, a prominent Nebraska farmer from Brock, murdered his wife by slashing her throat with a razor. He then went to the grave of his former wife and fatally cut his own throat, collapsing on the grave. Mrs Wakelin once led the Nebraska Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Washington dispatch reports the United States Supreme Court denied a petition in the Carter case. The decision ends the appeal and leaves the lower court ruling intact.
A local advertisement displays a charming assortment of Spring overcoats in vicunal cloths unfinished worsteds rough chevri ats and covert cloths. Colorings include grays browns and dark steel with silk edging on some. Prices range from the low to high twenties. The copy notes box length options and promises quality and style.
A local shop announces spring suits in Herringbone and chevron in blue gray and brown with fancy reds in brown checks. Garments are single breasted Prince ton sack coats with single and double breasted vests. Sizes available at $20.00 per suit.
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