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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
4
Dispatches from North Africa depict heavy Boer pressure and British bombardment of Ladysmith. Reports describe German and colonial leaders, the Natal front, and possible Boer movements toward Pietermaritzburg with talk of heavy siege artillery and rescue efforts.
Captain Percy Scott of the Terrible has been appointed commandant in Durban replacing Major Bethury who takes command of the mounted Uitlander corps. A naval brigade march with 20 guns through town drew crowds cheering as the Terrible band played. Boer prisoners arrived, British wounded to Cape Town tomorrow, and local natives along Pondoland show nervousness amid Ladysmith sightings.
London finances tighten as Europe fights higher money costs with Germany and Paris rates rising. Demand from municipalities and government bills fuels pressure while gold flow limits relief. Russia faces a severe financial crisis amid domestic strain, France cannot aid, and Britain fears continental withdrawals impacting trade and stock markets.
A dispatch from Capetown dated November 12 reports Colonel Hlumer’s forces engaging near Talon Det with the enemy renewing attacks. Rain and shelling hindered operations as the attackers withdrew. Major Hollywell notes Mat Matoking is safe and the British gunner unit still inflicts damage, with reports of a Haer Sentacide at Phokewint near the southern front and reinforcements attempting to interrupt enemy movements.
War office despatch from Capetown dated Nov 12 describes Colonel Gough at Orange River conducting a reconnaissance one mile to a pulse nine miles west of Bel Honk on Navy. The operation aimed to probe Boer strength with two squadrons and mounted infantry while a battery and a platoon supported. Boers replied with sharpshooters and cavalry fire. the British withdrew after a three hour demonstration. Several horses were wounded. ambulances and wounded were moved to Orange River by rail. Estimated Boer strength about 700 with one gun under Dibe and Vander Mune.
The Ladysmith bombardment was observed as a long six inch gun posted on the Bulware railway side fired at intervals. A second gun was seen in a nearby position. Smoke pots were visible across the water, indicating a large bombardment and heavy activity on the opposite shore.
Jennie Chleman claimed to be once married to Lucky Maldwit of California. She came east years ago and lived on alimony payments, later working as a cashier in a restaurant managed by Peter Kringel. After leaving the restaurant, she drank carbene in a kitchen and died at a hospital shortly after.
President Warner at the University of Chicago has been authorized to lead a 0000 expedition to observe the total solar eclipse on May 2. Professor Kiet Tavus, head of astronomy, oversees the plan which includes about twenty members traveling to southern states aiming to observe from sites such as John B. Stetson University in Deland Florida with stops likely in Chattanooga Mobile and Atlanta.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures wasting by restoring weight, promising rapid gain that continues after stopping the product. It targets all wasting diseases for both young and old, priced at 1.00 per bottle and distributed by Scott R Howne Chemists in New York.
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