17 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
1
A dispatch from Ortiz, Mex., reports over 300 Mayo Indians have joined the Yaqui rebels near Sahauripia. Older Yaqui factions disapprove the younger Mayos alliance, breaking with past resistance to alliance with the government.
Washington October 17 the president ordered promotions to brigadier general in the regular army for Colonel Pennington second artillery Colonel Frantic first artillery Colonel Carpenter fifth cavalry Colonel Ovenshine twenty third infantry Colonel Burke seventeenth infantry. They will retire at one day intervals following retirement of General Shafter. After all retirements one vacancy may be filled by Lawton or MacArthur.
Reports from the South Africa scene offer few fresh facts as Boers fortify Natal and threaten Cape Colony. Orange Free State burghers plot a Norval Spont Aliwal North invasion while British forces at Aliwal North remain a Berkshire detachment. Mafeking fighting appears mild, refugees report Boer losses, and Dundee awaits a larger assault as women and children flee.
London reports Parliament opened in an extraordinary session to address the South African crisis. The speech from the throne requests authority to call out reserves to strengthen military forces, outlines forthcoming measures and annual estimates, and notes domestic business will follow after current exigencies are met. The monarch prays for divine guidance.
Capetown reports another Boer encounter with an armored Rhodesia train. From Colesburg persistent rumors say Boers attacked Mafeking and were repulsed thrice with heavy losses. Smallpox has broken out here with eight native cases traced to Johannesburg.
At Ladysmith Natal on October 17 the threatened assault on Glencoe is thought to be a feint to weaken the garrison and expose surrounding towns to attack. The report notes strategic feints by Boer forces aimed at unsettling defenses and drawing forces away from main targets.
Pretoria reports heavy morning clashes north of Mafeking as an armored repair train fired on Boer forces. One burgher killed and two wounded. a second engagement wounded nine British. A dynamite train detonation north of Mafeking caused no Transvaal casualties.
Pretoria dispatches report continued fighting north of Mafeking with a second engagement near the town. British forces resumed attack after two burghers were killed and three wounded. Cmdgo was hindered by lack of heavy artillery, later supplied by Gen Cronje.
Refugees recently arrived from the Transvaal report Boer forces were repulsed at Mafeking with heavy losses. Lorenzo and Marquese Ort are among the named arrivals describing the clash and its toll. The dispatch notes a tense wartime mood and continues to relay casualty figures from the defense.
Kimberly reports an armored train reconnoitering near Spytfontein engaged the Boers. Five were killed and seven wounded. The British forces pressed the operation with no further details available.
Capetown dispatch reports 300 Boers and eighteen British killed in the Mafeking battle. The casualty tally emphasizes the heavy losses on both sides amid ongoing siege actions in South Africa.
A London dispatch reports Parliament will convene with both major parties poised to unite in supplying war material. Irish MPs may oppose, but public sentiment backs vigorous government efforts and loyal policy. Guild Hall meeting in New York signals broad backing for Chamberlain's approach, with few protests.
The speaker defends Swinburne's sonnet art, arguing a great theme is necessary for poetry. He rejects brutal subjects like assassination and oppression as heroic, noting that moral daring in poets favors the underdog. The piece likens David’s skill to poetic valor over brute strength and urges reverence for worthy themes.
London dispatch to the Herald describes Natal invasion by three Boer columns targeting Dundee Newcastle and Ingogo. It notes evacuations, looting, railway damage, troop movements and warnings about supply trucks and martial law efforts.
Denver police report the Pool Room, the city’s largest, robbed of about $4,000 early today by Robert J. Berken a former officer and current special policeman at the club. He lured the cashier back to the room with the gun and forced entry to the safe taking cash and a large sum in silver. Berken, described as a deadly shot, has a violent history including prior killings of women.
A fire broke out today at 130 to 18 West Washington causing a loss of SIM NR and destroying the building hall. The halt is occupied by Powter de comnady with tire wad pe of Tram spiray truties. The tnis who SuSIAi Pewego Butt Hex rem Tperant spay 7 Pt ephants and manufacturers of 3 parts report a loss of 310,000 and a building value of 26,00.
New York Oct 17 A promising day in the America's Cup contest between Shamrock and Columbia ended when Shamrock's topmast broke early, forcing retirement while Columbia sailed on to win. Winds 12 mph E by S and light sea, spectators cheered as Columbia stretched lead before the accident.
The Stet is hide at eleven. Shamrock loses topmast but keeps heading to windward as Columbia accelerates. Vamoose and a bag head toward the flagship under Shamrock. Columbia leads, finishes first unofficially, next race postponed then rescheduled to Thursday.
Lecneiin Cato Ort Fie report a fierce storm of severe severity in the mountains surrounding Leatrus. A band of 1,400 sheep and their herder are lost. Heloneety Costin Pras is named as the herder. Other Jorge Mieka claim heavy losses and reports from many others in their mountain pastures.
Stoves and heaters on display in a three day bazaar offering cut glass and other items. The event advertises a variety of brands and models for shoppers to view and purchase during the limited sale period.
New bed spreads advertised with pink blue and yellow colorings, fringed edges, and fast weave. Prices range from 1.75 to 3.40 dollars, including medium and large sizes with patterns like heavy crocket red and honeycombed textures.
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