22 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
1
London dispatches describe Boer forces thwarting British advances near Mafeking and Bethulie. Reports claim burghers seek surrender under late proclamations while skirmishes near Lobatsi and Ramathlaban raise concern for Plumer’s column. Detachments and artillery positions shift across the Orange Free State as Boer activity intensifies.
In Lobatsi area reports state Boers under Commandant Snyman push from Mafeking toward Lobatsi. Colonel Bodle’s reconnaissance on March 18 found Pitaani and Potsani held by Boers. A sharp curve on the railway saw Boers in strength, with a Maxim mounted and a construction train targeted.
In Orange Free State near Bethull the Boers under General Oliveter repulsed General Gat acre’s British force with heavy losses and many captured. Burghers flood to the area as General De witt arrives, while desultory clashes occur near Gaberones with Colonel Plumer’s column.
London dispatch uncovers the misapplied beliefs about Boer fortifications at Magersfontein. A Daily Telegraph correspondent describes simple, shallow trenches and minimal earthworks, with clear backs uncovering the neck lines and evidence of a hurried retreat amid exposed camp gear and basic gun emplacements.
A Bloemfontein dispatch dated March 21 reports that many burghers show eagerness to surrender under the latest proclamation. Small columns were sent in several directions to register the names of those willing to capitulate.
Commandant Olivier left formltnield as Free Staters quit the Cape Colony outpost. The brief dispatch notes a sudden withdrawal and unsettled control, with no further details on motives or consequences provided in the fragment.
Hours before the British scouts arrived, a leader managed to gather about 150 men to accompany him, mainly Insurgent colonists. The Free Staters declined to join and are returning to their farm.
A Washington dispatch reports belief that Great Britain will accept the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty allowing the United States to safeguard the Nicaraguan canal. The diplomat source says European nations will join the neutrality agreement. Senator Davis plans early action. The amendment aims to grant U S control for defense and public order, provoking concern among Central American republics about U S expansion.
Washington March 22 The House reads the Journal then takes up the Loud bill for the concluding day of debate Moon of Tennessee opens for the opposition. Loud in charge says Moody of Massachusetts will close in an hour for supporters.
Washington March 22 The Senate opened with resolutions including Allen for tariff rate info in the Philippines Guam Puerto Rico and Cuba Butler seeking treasury bank charter data since the currency act Pettigrew proposing an itemized Philippine commission expense statement Davis objected and the conference report on the Puerto Rico appropriation bill was debated Bacon critiqued changes saying the Senate yielded while the House gained nothing.
Volney D. Redford, once a leading Hawaiian political agitator and adviser to the crown, died at his Oakland home. He supported the movement to restore the monarchy after Queen Liliuokalani’s dethronement, was jailed for a year but released early on condition he leave the islands.
The schooner Lizzie Schengen, long overdue, is reported wrecked near Killisnee after beating out on the 12th. The Cotage City from the north brings the news. Crew are said to be safe and well.
William H. Crocker offers to cover expenses for a Lick Observatory party to observe the total eclipse on May 2. An instruments outlay will be completed. A definite station is not yet chosen but Barnesville near Athens, Georgia, is a likely observatory point.
The Japanese liner Hong Kong Maru arrived from the Orient via Consol ation. No cabin or passengers will be landed and the vessel has been passed by quarantine inspectors.
Governor Steunenberg of Idaho, first rebuttal witness, presented hundreds of dispatches from Burbridge and others about mobilization and protection before the Bunker Hill mine explosion. He described seeking federal aid, arming citizens, and declaring insurrection while noting prior disorder and calls for martial law amid a tense security crisis.
A Herald dispatch from Ottawa cites rising discussion in Canada about imperial federation and the empire’s wartime role in Africa. The piece notes questions about future practical polities and governance within a united empire amid ongoing conflicts.
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena March 22 Many callers visited the Wallace residence to mourn Colonel R. P. Wallace and view his remains arrived from Arizona last night The body will lie in state at the Auditorium Saturday under guard from Fort Harrison until the funeral Sunday afternoon General Lloyd of Butte will be officer of the day for the funeral and grave exercises Many parties from across the state are expected with railroads offering a reduced fare for groups of ten or more The late colonel appeared lifelike though his features were wasted by illness He faced death bravely and wished to be buried in Helena
Helena Montana March 22. The remains of Colonel Wallace arrived from Port Huachuca Arizona where he died Friday from wounds received in the Philippines. The body will lie in state Saturday and be buried with military honors Sunday. Indications point to the largest funeral in state history.
Catalog entry lists shirt waists and black silk capes in gros grains Ottoman silks and brocades. Garments measure 20 24 and 27 inches with prices 7 50 10 00 and 15 00 each.
Rules for Olympic style athletic contests at the Paris exposition outline professional and amateur divisions with dates in July and October. Music will be represented by a commission and include living composers, with four concerts and various organ and instrumental recitals. Foreign and French music societies organize their own concerts at their expense and no politically themed selections will be allowed.
Attractive dress skirts on display promise daily new styles and beauty. The window features elegant skirts of rich material with fine finish, touted as superior to many made to order options. They invite inspection for potential buyers seeking quality and style.
A collection of fashionable black skirts described in rich detail. Each piece features bias cut gores, accordion plaits, box pleats, and flounces with multiple ruffles. Lengths around 44 inches, lined in taffeta, with satin stripes and fine hemat stitching.
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