20 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
1
Spearman's Camp January 20 reports General Warren's forces advancing toward Ladysmith with bombardment begun on Tabanmyana mountain. French's line extended and Boer communications threatened. A Kruger relative among Boers captured by British. Evidence of early morning field guns and brief musketry.
Rensberg reports Dutch sympathizers and Boers moving toward the Orange Free State ahead of evac of Colesburg. Boer forces total 5,000 to 7,000 with a Norval’s Point detachment. British shelling causes casualties east of town. Boer losses likely around 200 to date. Figures from reputable sources show Boerfossen at about 6,425 with 2,000 casualties from the Lady Smith siege.
Telegrams from the front report a northward relief column advancing toward Ladysmith with Buller’s forces in sight of the town. No decisive engagement yet. news of battle is expected. Capetown reports appointments and travels of royal and noble figures as London volunteers depart Southampton amid enthusiastic scenes.
London dated dispatch notes General French extended his line to the east further threatening Boer lines of communication. No other changes reported in the war situation.
A Washington dispatch to the Herald reports Nicaragua’s minister to the United States informed Secretary Hay that the Nicaraguan government shows friendship toward the United States, signaling a notable diplomatic gesture amid ongoing relations.
A protest from the Maritime Canal company prompts Nicaragua to seek arbitration to decide if it holds an extension to its concession. Costa Rica still recognizes the Maritime Canal grant, and Nicaragua’s stance remains firm regardless of the arbitrator chosen by President Zelaya Tay.
London dispatches indicate preparations for a major engagement near Ladysmith as Gen Warren and Gen Hildyard push west. Reports note artillery and heavy guns not yet across the Tugela with Warren extending his march. The Morning Post forecasts intended flank attack on Boer positions and heavy, ongoing fighting amid challenging logistics and lines of retreat.
Salt Lake City Utah January 20 Captain Frederick J Mills former Idaho lieutenant governor was acquitted of murder after a brief jury deliberation. The jury found him not guilty of killing John Co O Melveney chief engineer of the Oregon Short Line in Salt Lake City in October. Mills argued self defense under the Utah statute protecting a husband who kills his wife's seducer and also raised insanity. He is expected to return to Idaho soon while his wife remains in Salt Lake.
A Victoria to Esquimalt cipher message to Captain Fagen causes rapid naval activity. He summons wardroom captains aboard Leander, orders Virago to prep for cruise, and fortifications tighten with doubled guards and armed guns.
A Strawberry Valley letter reports smoke and steam from Mount Taquitz between rocks, with villagers fearing an eruption of the ancient volcano near Hemet Riverside County. Since the December 25 quake, the mountain has trembled day and night and a rumbling is heard and felt.
The transport and collier Scindia will sail today for Manila via Go with 8,000 tons of freight including 5,000 tons of coal for Guam. On board are a large boiler and tubes for Montgomery's boiler. The ship carries 100 apprentice boys from the east to be distributed among the fleet at Manila and a crew of 125 men.
Brigadier General Thomas Anderson, head of the Department of the Lakes, is relieved from active service due to mandatory retirement at 61. Brigadier General James Ware, head of the Department of the Dakota, is assigned to take command.
Washington reports T F Normoyle bookkeeper from Butte testified as the first witness in the Clark case. He said within a week after election to the legislature he was offered 12 500 for Clark vote to be placed with a disinterested party. He noted prior indirect offers of 15 000 to 20 000 for Clark vote and that he voted Democrat for Conrad. Chandler announced pursuit for John P Murphy to testify.
Washington January reports from the Special committee of investigation on Brigham H. Roberts of Utah detail hearings and Roberts refusal to testify. The majority cites three grounds for disqualification, including violation of the Edmunds law and law of the land, and argues the election violated Utah’s admission understanding. The report discusses the house’s power to expel and possible vote requirements to declare the seat vacant.
A legislative body adopts a resolution asserting Brigham H. Roberta representative-elect from Utah should not hold a seat in the house of representatives and declares the seat vacant under a power rarely used but not denied. The measure notes the gravity of the question and the responsibility of the house in this decision.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in favor of Savannah Bureau of Freight Transportation and others against Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co and others. It found sugar and bacon rate structures from New York to Florida stations not unlawful but cautioned against rates that trap shippers in a single market and grant a practical monopoly over a competing market. The decision emphasizes maintaining relative equality among traffic descriptions and markets.
Washington reports a Luzon campaign update detailing a pack train of twenty ponies carrying rations between Santo Tomas and San Pablo ambushed in La Laguna Province. Two killed, five wounded, nine missing. the detachment under Lieutenant Ralston with Arty men returns to Santo Tomas with the casualties.
Washington January 20. Captain Willis P. Richardson Eighth Infantry and First Lieutenant Howard R. Hickok Ninth Cavalry are ordered to accompany Colonel George Randall Eighth Infantry to Alaska. Richardson acts as adjutant general of the department and Lieutenant Ree as aide de camp to Colonel Randall.
Washington reports Vice Consul Morrison in Dawson City says the Klondike gold fields excitement remains high as many miners plan winter trips. Dawson gains wealth and investment with a fire department drains and improvements. Gold output last year reached about $16,000,000, up $3,000,000 from the year before, with further gains expected from steam mining machinery.
Advices from Dawson state United States Mail Carrier Holcombe has completed the first winter trip as government mail carrier from Valdes to Eagle, a 450 mile trek with heavy hardships. Eleven men built cabins for mail stations every twenty miles as ten of twelve horses died or were killed. Monthly service is planned between Valdes and Eagle, with one mail shipment already run. A telephone line extends 75 miles inland from the coast terminus and will be extended through the Yukon next summer.
Colson faced a Frankfort jury today on indictments charging wilful murder of Ethelbert Scott and Edward Demaree. The case names Col. David G. Colson as the accused in a high profile legal action.
John Ruskin died this afternoon in London from influenza at the age of 1 years.
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