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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1900
Page
1
London dispatches describe Mafeking relief as imminent with transport ships delayed by illness. Boer defenses around Vaal River hold, Transvaal rebels hesitate to enter the Transvaal and U.S. mediation seeks peace terms as Spencer Wilkinson analyzes the week’s war news.
Yokohama observers note Western papers push the Russia versus Japan war narrative amid fleet movements in eastern waters. Prominent New York reporters race to cover any outbreak while Port Arthur activities and Korean Strait mobilizations feed the fire. A large Yokohama fire destroys about three hundred native houses, yet widespread destitution is avoided thanks to insurance.
United States Secret Service arrests four English thieves in a raid on a counterfeit operation at a tenement on East Twenty fourth Street. Authorities seized moulding, plating gear, and 2060 pieces in process, with counterfeit coins on the prisoners. Bail set at 35000 each. Cassidy noted for prior offenses in 1880s and 1888.
Frankfort Kentucky March 17 With twenty soldiers Taylor left the state capital for Louisville to buy a house from Republican funds. He was escorted to the train by the guard and joined later by C M Bargett chairman of the Republican state central committee at the customs house for talks with leading Republicans. Quebec March 17 An academy fire stops St Patrick's Day celebration. The theatre crowd had just left when flames appeared and the adjoining St Louis hotel was consumed.
London dispatch notes Prince Ferdinand’s push to declare himself king of Bulgaria with Russian backing, risking a Balkan crisis. It contrasts panicky South Africa war talk with calmer European diplomacy while warning a broader continental conflict could arise from Balkan affairs.
The report notes bears on party actions with Julius Fleischman nominated by Republicans and Alfred Cohen leading a fusion ticket by Democrats and independents after adopting the conference committee's report.
Willam J. Bryan returned to Lincoln after two months and will stay until Tuesday before a month long tour of the northwest and Pacific coast states. He attended a dinner by the university Bi metallic club and delivered a short address. He said he does not expect to attend the Democratic national convention in Kansas City.
Governor Richard P. Leary declares the abolition of slavery and peonage on Guam effective February 20 1900. The decree cites no longer tolerated labor systems under Spanish control and calls all inhabitants to comply with the new policy enacted by the United States authorities.
Bishop Henry C. Potter spoke on the Philippines from his Liverpool to New York voyage. He praised American soldiers and suggested the war seemed near its end. He mentioned progress toward an episcopal church on the island and his Saturnalian mission work.
March 17 report describes disorder during the Lord Mayor's procession in Dublin. Spectators jeered and pelted the carriage, windows were smashed, crowds surged, and police struggled to control the scenes. Mayors from Sligo and Drogheda initially invited but then declined to participate.
The Grand canal of the valley of Mexico drainage system was opened with ceremony in Mexico City. President Diaz officiated and declared the work finally complete after nearly eleven years of liberal government support and construction.
New York March 17 The Sportsmen show closed at Madison Square Garden tonight. W W Crosby won the association championship for shooting with a stern shot. Fanning took the prize for best general average as the continuous match continued. Crosby set a world record with 175 straight kills.
Paris reports say France rejects McKinley’s goodwill offices to England while warning of possible destruction of the Rand mines. French holdings in Transvaal mines influence stock quotes as Franco-British tension eases slightly amid Dreyfus affair debates and renewed Esterhazy deposits.
Chicago reports an amicable arrangement involving James A. Hart for a club in the American League and approval by Powers of the National League. The plan aims to preserve the national agreement with a pending full settlement and a possible treaty. The deal includes Kilfoyle and Somers purchasing the Cleveland grounds for about 10000 dollars.
A Kingston public meeting in Port Antonio denounced Chamberlain's colonial policy toward fruit growers. A resolution pledged to assist in paying the expenses of delegates to England to make representations to the Imperial government.
Digest of items across pages notes events and people including Mafeking dispatches not heard, Delcasse quieting tensions, Governor Leary abolishing slavery proposals, and various society, religious, and civic mentions. Headlines hint at cartoons, editorials, and local notices interwoven with international topics.
Nebraska leader William Jennings Bryan will be absent from the Democratic National Convention in July. Hotels had hoped to host Nebraska delegates, but Kansas City reports indicate Bryan will not be present. Delegates and staff arrangements, including Michigan and Missouri party figures, are shaping the convention setup.
President Jas of the International Machinists warned that about 100000 workers in all parts of the United States may strike next month after a disputed joint conference in Chicago. The National Machinists Committee and manufacturers nationwide attended the session which ended at 1:30 Sunday morning.
Berlin reports on Lex Heinze provisions curbing art and morality while opposition blocks the meat bill. Obstruction by conservatives and centrists sparks parliamentary upheaval as rulers face protests. Paris press campaigns agitate Britain and Germany amid a new Jack the Ripper style crime case near Prebleau.
Washington reports United States Minister Hunter returns to his post with orders to press for a settlement of the indemnity claim after the killing of Pears, a Pittsburgh man, by a sentinel. The State Department notes no official record of a brother’s withdrawal bid tied to timber concessions, though unofficial chatter suggests such talks occurred without family consent. The department will not be swayed by these negotiations.
Washington March 17 The senate committee on public lands reported favorably a bill to abolish the 1.25 per acre payment on lands located under the desert land act. The committee also recommended favorable action on refunds of 1.28 per acre to settlers under pre emption homestead laws and to those who paid cash 2.30 per acre for lands within an unbuilt railroad plant area.
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