14 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
1
A special dispatch from Bucharest reports that the sultan was drowned in the Bosphorus amid alleged harem plots and suspected involvement by young Turkish party members. The account cites multiple rallies and unnamed officials as context for the royal tragedy.
New York October 14 wind and fog plagued the cup race as yachts reached Lightship at 10 o'clock and the breeze faded by noon. Officials signaled the race postponed with a new attempt planned Monday.
Dispatches report the Boers blow up an armored train carrying telegraph operators from Mafeking and cut water supply, threatening British evacuation. They attack Mafeking again while forces under Baden Powell and Stewart White prepare entrenchments. strategic aims center on Natal positions before reinforcements arrive.
Pretoria reports the Cape government will not receive further telegrams from the republic and communications via Natal remain open. Volksraad reports show burghers united that a conclusive settlement is needed, preferring fighting only if the outcome is unsatisfactory.
A World dispatch from London reports Queen Victoria seeking peace as tensions ease after recent upheavals. The note indicates preparations for potential diplomacy and hopeful stabilization in European affairs.
The article details Toria’s push for peace facing resistance from Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and the war party. It notes Prime Minister Salisbury and Duke of Devonshire backing peace, with Devonshire’s speeches warning war may still be avoidable. It also mentions the chancellor Hicks Beach’s antiwar stance and Queen Victoria’s meeting with General Buller.
Notes from Kimberly dated October 14 confirm fighting at Kraaipan. From Glencoe Camp also on October 14 at 10 a.m. it is reported the Boers have occupied Spitzkop, near Newcastle. The dispatches indicate ongoing warfare in the region with Boer positions asserted in Natal frontier areas.
The Bridgeport Steamboat Nutmeg State, leaving Bridgeport at 3 AM, caught fire three hours later off Execution Point light and was destroyed. Eight passengers and crew are feared dead, seven of them crew. City of Lawrence recovered passengers after rescuing and lifes ships capsized. Captain Brooks ran the burning ship ashore as fire consumed the vessel with $200,000 estimated damage to vessel and cargo.
Washington reports a cable from General Sehwan detailing Sehwans column moving from Las Marinas to Bacoor. Insurgents scattered with losses estimated at 200 killed and 490 wounded, plus destroyed stores. Major Chetham’s troops pursued from Mantintupa to Bacoor. Three killed, two wounded, one missing among American forces. grain stores captured.
Chicago officials opened plans for a citywide celebration honoring Admiral Dewey. The executive committee met at the Grand Hotel with Mayor Harrison presiding. The mayor said Dewey hoped to visit the West in November with dates to be set before November 1.
LondonOct 14 The United States Associated Press reports European observers watch Britain’s mobilization for war with the Boers. News notes Britain ships troops, builds ammunition, and expands transport and artillery, while naval power and army reform prompt scrutiny.
Thousands of visitors and residents joined in a grand welcome for Admiral Dewey in Easton today as Vermilioner and naval leaders led a long parade. Governor and state figures attended a reviewing stand ceremony at City Hall where Quincy presented a jewel studded watch on behalf of Boston.
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