11 May 1900
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
A brief report notes cavalry and horse artillery in pursuit of the Moors along three routes, indicating active pursuit and strategic maneuvers. Details on location, forces, or outcomes are sparse in the available text.
Cape Argus reports Johannesburg testimony in the Dempsey case alleging plans to destroy 25 mines with eight shafts already bored Mudek says foreigners have been warned in Pretoria Officials urge protection while dynamite is being removed and Klink will not resume duties until it is gone The government agrees to the safe action and wiser counsels prevail
Pretoria May 9 President Kruger received a telegram from a burgheress asking if the time has arrived for two corps of women to form. She and two bodies of volunteers pledged to take arms in defense of the Transvaal's independence.
Reports from March 10 describe federals quitting the Zand fiver and retreating toward the Vaal, forming positions at Boshrand south of Kreonsad. Burghers arrive with mounts and manters to the Grit isk as bitter clashes between Free Staters and Transvaalers threaten surrender of the former. French has arrived here.
The Middle of the Road Populist convention opened its second session with W L Peek presiding. Delegates cut Kansas votes to one per district, adopted party platform calls for direct democracy, public ownership, land reform, a silver gold coinage plan, a graduated income tax, and direct presidential election. Barker was nominated on the second ballot amid debate over currency provisions and party unity.
May 16 Detroit struggles with seven scoreless innings as Everett misplays in seventh. Ritchey’s miscue near first base keys a tense afternoon. Indianapolis Isabel exits after a hard hit to Chicago, Fisher relief. Buffalo rally stalls until ninth as Parker dominates. Detroit loses on slow fielding. Cleveland edges a sensational contest to cap a day of uneven play.
In Indianapolis the Chicago Batteries faced the Indianapolis team with Kellum Powers Fisher Sugden and Bunsio while Buffalo posted a 23 2 score against Indianapolis 4 8 2 Batteries Amole Speer Parker Fisher. The brief box score notes separate batterries listed for each side with players named.
The Western Association scoreboard lists St Joseph beating Denver 11 to 3 with key players Webster McCaustant Whitied and Bling noted. In Chicago the University of Iowa defeated Northwestern University 10 to 3 with Cote Callahan Denter among the scorers.
Washington May 10 The wife of Senator Gear is seriously ill, likely in a critical state. She was at the capitol Thursday with the Senator when a cold began in the corridors. Pneumonia symptoms appeared over the weekend and a high fever followed, leaving her weak and in partial coma last night.
The readable fragments describe humorous asides about men and habits, plus a prompt to answer the advertisements in today’s Republican. It mentions a collar button and swearing, with no clear coherent event or names.
The Fusion Populists at Sioux Falls nominated William Jennings Bryan for president after hours of debate and chaotic proceedings. Charles Towne of Minnesota was chosen as vice president following a tense scramble and parliamentary maneuvering among the delegates, with Weaver and Simpson among supporters voicing for Bryan.
Three men Walsh Nolin and Incombe before Magistrate land to answer charges of attempting to destroy the Welland canal. Walsh and Nolin likely plead guilty if they can avoid harsh penalties by offering testimony against Dallman. Crown and police hold full history of the case and the plot from inception to the failed Jock 24 canal attempt.
A brief note suggests readers monitor the Want columns of the Republican newspaper for potential earnings or opportunities. The fragment hints at advertisements or classifieds as a source of income or tips, without detailing specifics.
In London Lord Salisbury condemned Irish independence prospects, arguing England will never grant practical autonomy to Ireland. He warned of dangers from a disloyal government and urged stronger external defense while reflecting on South African War lessons.
In Pangasinan near Sanjatinig, a force of insurgents attacked Forty-eighth regiment troops of 24 men but was routed by scouts. ten insurgents were killed while Americans lost two killed. On April 23 rebels burned Trocin car Bulan killing locals friendly to Americans and two Spaniards. Major Andrews’ force attacked Mojicas near Ormoe Taste island. insurgents fled after three hours. Americans suffered two killed and 17 wounded. Miss McCaul, a volunteer nurse in South Africa, gave up a private hospital to England to aid sick and wounded, the first woman to enter Lacysmith after its siege.
E Hugo Schmidt studies the Amish and writes of their Mennonite roots in 1632 Dort articles their refusal of oaths military service and law suits and their practice of shunning. The Johnson county Amish, about 1500 people in Sharon and Washington townships, settled from Germantown Pennsylvania and Midwest migration. They are described as thrifty peaceful and devout with strict discipline and simple dress.
An early 20th century sketch describes Amish life with German speech, quiet demeanor, and strong family-owned land. It compares Amana to Amish practices, notes colonist descendants like Schwartzendrubers and Kinsingers owning much property, and highlights large settlements in Johnson county with 60,000 to 160,000 adherents in the United States. It predicts limited growth without immigration as youths seek other work while urging continued justice and piety.
Denver May 10 The Republican State convention at Broadway theater chose United States Senator Wolcott as temporary chairman and Charles Hartsell as permanent chair. Delegates named to the national convention included Wolcott, D. H. Maffett, W. S. Stratton, and David R. C. Brown. Resolutions endorsed McKinley, praised his administration, urged unity for renomination, attacked trusts, and invited capital to Colorado. Many delegates were former Silver Republicans who backed Bryan four years ago.
In St Louis on May 10 the third day of a street railway strike left most Transit Company lines idle except mail cars. Suburban routes ran with police protection while no disturbances were reported since last night after Frank Liebrecht was killed. Governor Stevens met police and Transit officials and agreed to seek warrants for strike readers accused of interfering with operations.
Fire at the old City Hotel in Ever est Kansas today wiped out the main portion of the town destroying four store buildings. Loss estimated at $50,000. A Leipsic branch of the Pan Ger manic League filed a protest against Prof Max Xvnker's apology for Hagland. The protest closes with You have no longer the right to call yourself a German.
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