20 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
1
San Francisco reports little cause for alarm over the transport Senator with the Iowa troops aboard after a typhoon near Yokohama. Marine men and steamer owners say the Senator will reach as scheduled, no later than Tuesday. The steel vessel cost $400,000, two years old, among the Pacific’s largest ships.
A committee of prominent citizens led by Rabbi Jacob Voorsanger with General Shafter Mayor Phelan and Mrs. Phoebe Hearst moves to establish a Manila library for soldiers. Originated by the late Colonel Miley, the project has strong support from both men and women eager to see it carried out.
London reports from Ladysmith describe a dawn assault by about 4000 Boers at Glencoe. British infantry stormed a hill position, four to five guns captured, enemy retired eastward, General Symons severely wounded, and heavy British losses. Cavalry and artillery remain out. Dispatch issued at 3:30 pm.
Ladysmith dispatch reports carbineers and border rifles in action with the enemy all day October 18. British troops fell back yet fought on under pressure from an estimated 4000 Boers. A Maxim gun repeatedly checked Boer charges as they pressed to within 400 yards amid a large wagon train and artillery.
London war office reports dispatch from Ladysmith at 10 45 am. Kings Royal Rifles and Dublin Fusiliers press a hill held by Boer artillery within 300 yards under cover of artillery at about 2000 yards range. Scouts say 9000 Boers move toward Hastings’ Pratt as Fifteenth Battery and Leicester Regiment rush to meet them.
Early today General Symons telegram announced Boers shelling Glencoe Camp in Ladysmith. An official Glencoe message said fighting raged with about 9,000 Boer troops posted on a hill overlooking the town as big guns and troops moved out to attack.
London dispatch reports Boers capture after heavy fighting at Glencoe with five guns seized. War Office confirms General Symons wounded in the engagement this morning as updates arrive from the scene.
London dispatch from the Daily Mail correspondent recounts brisk fighting at Bester's station. Boers number about 2,000 and volunteers faced peril as they were nearly cut off before officers regained control.
Report notes Basuto natives clash with Boers while volunteers suffer losses and gear issues. Sixteen Boers reportedly killed. Lieutenant Gemy, son of Sir M H Galainey, missing amid search efforts. Cavalry bivouacking near skirmishes as General Joubert shifts HQ to Dahlhauser.
Capetown reports a Boer version of the armored train clash near Mafeking. The Boers claim the first train raid caused no burgher casualties, but two fighters died and four wounded in a second engagement while Col Baden-Powell’s group mounted a one sided exchange of fire. The veld offered no cover as British forces raked Boer lines. About 40 burghers were disabled in total.
New York reports light winds and improving seas for the international yacht race. The Shamrock quickly moved ahead of the Columbia as both yachts cleared the start, with the defender gaining the weather position and the challenger under pressure.
London reports via Daily News that Boers attacked Mafeking but were repulsed. Defenders feigned retreat, drew Boers in, then advanced to battle and mined defenses. Rumor says 1,000 Boers slain. Delagoa bay talks of Swazi king Runu gathering forces to attack Bau. Portuguese war strength planned. Baron Degissberg executed for spying after court martial in Pietermaritzburg.
Report from Clenene Camp dated Oct 18 describes Boers sighted seven miles out. A squadron of Eighteenth Hussars rode to the brow of a hill and found a strong Boer advance. The Boers fired then retreated as they perceived the hussars out of range.
New York wind 18 miles per hour as The Sharrock crosses lines first at 11 00 16 unofficial while Columbia trails by seconds near Deal beach. By 12 53 p m Columbia leads by a quarter mile with high seas and strong tides as both vessels press toward the finish near the lightship.
London dispatch from Ladysmith confirms a train capture at Edanisiaagto, partly made up of cattle cars for a Dun dee army purveyor. An officer and Johannesburg Star war correspondent Mr. Mitchell were reportedly captured, while a preceding train was fired on but the Boer assault failed. About 3,000 Boers and a heavy wagon train encamped near Acton Homes.
London reports a fatal injury to Sir William Symons after a wound. In Parliament it was stated that British forces captured one gun at Glencoe and that cavalry pursued fleeing burghers.
A dispatch from Glen Coe camp says Sir William Symmons was wounded in the stomach. General Yule has resumed command.
Ladysmith report states Boers opened shelling Glencoe camp with large guns at 5 30 this morning and troops are moving out confirming ongoing combat operations near the camp and the frontier.
Orders from the quartermaster to forward Christmas boxes from New York and San Francisco to officers and enlisted men in the Philippines. Boxes to be clearly marked with recipient details and “Christmas box.” Prepaid express charges, max 20 pounds, no perishable contents. The quartermaster’s department bears no responsibility for box condition on delivery.
A Post Dispatch note says Joe Leflore and Bob Anderson confessed to slaying J H Gambrill family in Staines Mississippi. They tied Gambrill’s wife and four children, piled a feather mattress with oil and cremated the occupants, then robbed the house. Leflore was captured and partly burned but survived after the fire was stopped.
In San Francisco on October 20 the Gxaniner reports Mitsui & Co. of Japan weighing a new trans-Pacific steamship venture. The firm is said to have contracted for 10 460 bales of cotton to be shipped by next March and may run its own cargo line to haul this U.S. product. Return carriers will be asked to participate, and its Wes seis May may become a permanent competitor of existing lines. Bo Adazak, a member of the Jim returning from Japan, is alleged to have arranged with local merchants to patronize Mitsui steamers.
The W. CT. U. Sentile met at the First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches. President Stevens gave the address. Reports by Frye and Barkerie read. Bigelow audited. Chess officers named Hinds.tomorrow purity conference to begin at Plymouth Congregational Church with a WashingtonCiaverhor and Seattle mayor Ising delivering the act tonight.
In Mexico City on October 20 General Car ex-president of Salvador is reported to be seeking by ket in communication with federal authorities. He denies plans to undermine the present administration and denounces the cahvanios circulated against him. Another ex-president, Dr. Rafildar, is at the same hotel, with speculation about his visit concurrent with the other Salvadoran figures.
Riots erupt in Towor Chidwin district as sepoys from Karr military police, barred from a Turmeee theater, attack English officers. Four officers seriously wounded amid broader unrest across the cholera district. Other outbreaks are reported.
An unconfirmed report states Boer artillery is shelling Dundee as forces clash in the region. No independent verification yet, but observers note ongoing combat actions near key supply routes.
Reports say a large Boer force attacked Glencoe with rifles and machine guns posted on a hill overlooking the town. The camp came under heavy bombardment as men fought back. the battle is described as general.
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