24 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
1
Telegraphic dispatches say Roberts’s main army at Bloemfontein numbers seventy thousand men with a planned eastward move to join Buller’s forces. The campaign aims to lift the Mafeking siege and press toward Pretoria, while Skirmishes continue near Warenton and strategic detachments maneuver in the region.
At Kroonstad on March 23 the Free Staters mobilize in large numbers as burghers return home. President Steyn warns traitors who lay down arms will face severe punishment. London reports a Poulteney letter claiming General Joubert commands strong forces at Kroonstad with ample men guns and supplies.
General Nicholson telegram from Cape Town notes Boer advance from Goode's Siding with sharp engagement. Lieutenant Colonel Bodle's westward move retires to main line. casualties include Lieutenant Chapman and Trier mortally wounded, several wounded, one native killed, unknown Boer losses.
Vienna march 28 deputies Wolf and Lenisch telegraph the premier Dr Von Koerber urging swift measures over alleged neutrality violation. The telegram signals heightened political tension as the government faces external pressures.
The report claims steps are being taken to stop the export of 45 cannon that left the Skoda factory in Bohemia bound for Trieste, alleged for use by British forces in South Africa.
Springfontein reports that Steyn has been deposed from the presidency and that public affairs of the Free State are now being administered by a committee at Kroonstad.
London reports from Bulawayo dated March 19 say Plumer has retired to Crocodile Pools and Mafeking seems farther from relief. The dispatch notes hospital removal to Gaberones and suggests Boer demonstrations March 15–16 aimed to cover siege-gun removal.
George W Sicklen president of the American council of the South African republics offers Portugal a loan of 6 million dollars to cover the Delagoa Bay award by the Geneva tribunal. The move aims to pressure Britain and deter Lisbon from accepting other terms. The Delagoa Bay award is to be announced Monday March 26.
Bloemfontein reports French with cavalry and mounted infantry has reached Thabanchu and established heliographic communication with Maseru. He reports all well.
Mrs Mark Sellers aged 20 and her four month old baby were found dead in a well eight hours after drowning when the mother tried to rescue the child. The baby fell in first and the mother, in trying to help, sustained severe injuries. The husband was away and only located the bodies after locals searched at night.
A boiler explosion at Anthony near Muncie Indiana claims four lives and leaves two seriously injured. Victims named Marion Barer Thomas Sullivan Lon Bushwick and Clifford Bushwick. Injured include James Gartien Wil Green and James MecClary. Overpressure of steam suspected.
The Lord Mayor of London wears an office badge containing diamonds valued at 120000 pounds, marking the ceremonial regalia with substantial precious stones.
In Frankfort on March 23 the preliminary examination of Secretary of State Caleb Powers began amid heavy militia and deputy sheriffs protection to prevent interference from mountaineers. Warden Eph Lilliard Testified he and Goebel were near the executive building when shots rang out near Powers office. witnesses indicated shots came from the executive building area.
Frank Erne of Buffalo defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore at Roadway Athletic Club to defend his lightweight world title. Erne controlled the bout with better judgment and skill, securing the win when a heavy right hand opened Gans’s left eye in the 12th round. Referee decision awarded to Erne after Gans fought gamely. Later in Denver, Kid Broad beat Wilmington Jack Daly in the second round of a ten round match, with George Siler as referee.
Steamer Warrimoo reports three Gen. Peli officers eaten by cannibals on shore in Dutch New Guinea. Survivor Earnest Wigan wounded by arrows and witnessed companions bound, killed, and roasted. Australian punitive expedition against Head Hunters aboard Western islands captures twelve prisoners including cannibal chiefs under British Consul Woodford.
In Los Angeles on March 23 the accidental discovery of a tin box in the South California Safe Deposit vaults unlocked a larger estate for William S. Robinson of Delamare Ohio. The note for 195 led to further finds. securities worth 14009 and other papers may raise the total to about 25 000.
Des Moines listeners report the Iowa House defeated a bill to reimburse citizens who paid to bring the Fifty first regiment from San Francisco to Council Bluffs by a narrow vote. Amendments sought to extend similar reimbursements to the Forty-ninth and Fiftieth regiments, provoking debate over patriotism versus parity.
Judge Munger grants three writs to Fair and Jockens of the tenth infantry at Fort Crook held for trial in state court for shooting a deserter Morgan. He rules a private must obey orders unless their illegality is obvious on its face, shielding the privates who followed orders.
Conference report notes Porto Rican bill adopted with a strictly party line vote. Lively scenes as Spooner and Tillman clash over House action. Audiences expect a vote today in the chamber.
The scene centers on controversy over aid and rights for Porto Ricans and Filipinos. Spooner accuses southern senators of hostile rhetoric while Tillman’s characterizations spark a clash. Spooner defends a conference report noting a 15 percent tariff as not protective, and cites Jones of Arkansas’s amendment on duties. The conference report passes 35 to 15, with Stewart of Nevada siding with Republicans. The day ends with pension actions and a Pacific raft navigation measure before adjournment.
Washington March 23 The House passed 142 private pension bills amid a small, intermittently quorum-weak session led by Talbert of South Carolina. The conference report on the Porto Rican relief bill was presented and voting set for 2 o'clock tomorrow. A desultory abolition calling for copies of letters on file in the State Department was adopted before proceeding to routine business.
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