31 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
1
In Richmond Virginia on October 31 President McKinley visited for the launching of the torpedo boat Shubrick. Despite rain thousands greeted the presidential train with cannon fire and cheers. A stop at Fredericksburg drew several hundred people before the Shubrick slid into the river at 3 PM.
In Japan pagodas of great height endure centuries of earthquakes thanks to a heavy timber-beam internal construction that hangs from the roof like a bell clapper. When shocks occur, the vibration is counteracted by this simple device, keeping the structure stable.
London reports General White’s forces at Ladysmith lost and Boer fire forced surrender of the Royal Fusileers and Worcester regiments amid heavy casualties. News sparked nationwide shock, crowded war offices, and anxious stock-market reactions as editorials urged steadfast resolve and awaited Buller’s relief efforts.
London Oct 3 United Kingdom war office release of General White’s dispatch from Ladysmith Oct 30 at 10 45 p m. He reports a column tasked with guarding the left flank fell prey to a mounted and infantry surround in the hills and capitulated after heavy losses. Casualties not yet known. A fusilier hospital orderly carried a flag of truce with a letter from survivors requesting burial aid. White accepts sole responsibility for the plan and absolves the troops as position untenable. List of officers captured includes Major Adye Irish Fusiliers Captain Burrows Rice and Silver and many others from Gloucestershire Royal Artillery Mounted Battery and adjacent units with some wounded.
London reports a major setback for General White's forces as two British regiments and a mule battery are withdrawn from Ladysmith. The Boer advance gains strength while British casualties reach 1500 to 2000 with six seven pound guns captured. White accepts responsibility amid stampeding mules that hindered artillery support.
The article profiles Major Graham, an aggressive British officer with service in South Africa, linked to the Boers and to several notable figures. It cites his wartime stance and claims he seeks unrestricted action in Africa, asserting he cares little for casualties as he pursues his aims.
The fragment describes a military officer praising a North army commander for his fighting skill while lamenting broken lines. It notes artillery actions during retreat from a location called Messen and cavalry actions ordered without quarter. The narrator contrasts the admired but harsh command with a wish to see a more MAZ NNous commander, concluding Huller's prowess as formidable.
London dispatch describes uneasy mood at Tondin club houses after war office bulletin. Reports claim Boer forces advanced on Ladysmith, artillery exchanges, and dispersal of British regiments. General White’s indecisive engagement and Boer dispositions raise fears of a larger counterattack.
The text outlines bold tactics to strike Ladysmith with General White and General Joubert’s forces massing. General Buller will be reinforced at the Cape as troops arrive and debate whether to divert first battalions to Natal or Kimberley. A Pretoria offensive is viewed as advancing a practical plan to weaken Dato forces. America’s neutrality is framed as offering moral support amid naval moves to the Cape.
London October 31 The war office has ordered a second army corps to be in readiness. Officials have not decided if the plan will be used but intend to have preparations complete for a Europe demonstration of Britain’s capabilities or sending a larger force to the action. News of the Ladysmith disaster could change decisions.
A Brussels dispatch to the World quotes Dr Leyds disputing London press reports that Britain is arming native South Africans against the Boers. He says Britain is forming an accusation of arming colored races and warns of the gravity and incentive behind such claims.
A fragment from the Daily Mail recounts an offer conveyed through Hipom Maxim from one hundred gentlemen who would supply horses and gear to the British in South Africa. The piece notes the offer cannot be accepted but expresses gratification at the prospect as reflected by American cousins.
A battle is ongoing at the foot of Aidbanbane near Ledgeroith Bevernt as shells drop into the town amid fighting reports from Capebow i, Her The South Afri News.
SL Phe offics has sent disputes to General Huta. Explottations of foot and a mountain battery with reserves. Will leave Eglin during the course of 10 days to take god casual the.
London Ort issues mobilization by November 6 for reserves from Suffolk Essex and Derbyshire to aid South Arr forces. Command cites need for manpower and regional contributions to national defense. Authorities emphasize orderly reporting and deployment coordination.
London dispatch reports a heavy Boer defeat near Ladysmith with severe casualties and wounded. Estimates suggest around 1,000 killed or wounded among Boer forces as the engagement unfolds.
Reports from Cpt Wy Toden indicate a current bet that Lt White may retire to Pietermaritzburg or to a distant post. There is significant divergence among military circles on the advisability of such a step.
Report from Hankey Wr notes Boas moving around Kimberley for the purpose of shina Ube paway. The fragment mentions Shell Kimberly and Canere Geb Wo Vas with unclear context and no identifiable events or dates.
Lt Jonny Whotley, previously counselor commanding the First Washington Volunteer Infantry, has been promoted to major of the Forty first Volunteer Infantry and ordered to join the regiment for service in the Philippines.
A local advertisement promotes a Monday Tuesday sale of 1500 yards of colored and black silks and dress goods. Items include Figured Satins and Silks, Irish Poplins, Armures, Gros Grains, Swiss Taffetas, and checked and striped Taffetas. Regularly 1 to 2 dollars a yard, closing out at 8.5 cents yard. Includes waists fabrics in red green blue and plaid varieties.
Plain and Novelty on Dress Goods Ladies' Cloths all wool in brown gray tan blue and cardinal two yard widths sold at 00 Inches wide per yard All wool in new heather shades of Brigs Breen and cardinal dies wide per yard Broad Cloths and Venetians in browns greens blue cardings gray etc width in inches price 1.00 yard Novelty Dress Patterns seven high grade all wool tweeds camel and English Scotch textures worth up to 2000 each your choice Only 5.00 each Novelty Checks ten or twenty pieces in green yellow and mixtures in short lengths from three yards up fine rayes for children's dresses New Lot Golf Suitings finest market over 100 pieces More here today Dont miss events
Park blue golf skirts described with a broken check pattern on the inside. Four rows of stitching and opening down the side. Ten rows of stitching around the bottom. Length about 39 inches. Price listed as $14.50 each.
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