28 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
1
Berlin reports from private sources claim General Cronje broke British lines, while Pasrpesrne notes little change with intermittent shelling and a large supply column arriving. British forces, including the Shropshires, advanced toward the river and captured prisoners as patrols secured the west bank.
London dispatches report ongoing Boer resistance around Cronje at Paardeberg with no clear surrender by February 22. British and Cape Colony forces battle and siege conditions persist, while reinforcements, reports, and casualty lists emerge from Durban and Pretoria amid mixed signals on the fate of General Cronje.
In Wasimveran on February 26 Secretary Roos details a proposed army war college to be established in this city. The institution would unify professional military education, advise on welfare and efficiency, supervise service schools, and coordinate army and navy efforts in wartime with General Ludlow named president of the board. The board plans to meet next Monday to begin steps toward organization.
The Eastern conference of anti imperialists adopts a resolution condemning expansion policies led by President McKinley. Frank Stephens denounces McKinley as the chief culprit for the country’s shame. A further resolution cites Manila cable reports that insurgents will be treated as bandits and executed, likening policy to Weyler in Cuba.
Colonel W King of Minneapolis died at 2 14 am after a 45 hour decline. He was a prominent Minnesota figure famed for public zeal benefiting the Twin Cities and the state. The report also notes ongoing local matters and distant ship and accident items from Feb 26.
The firm highlights its role as importer of every prize winner from the Government Show of France in 18gy. It credits unprecedented growth to high stock quality, careful management, fair customer treatment, and perfect fulfillment of obligations.
Bibinoff ranks among the finest French bred draft stallions. He traces through a long line of prize winners to the Percheron fountain head. The stallion was approved by the French government and is considered among the world’s best draft sires today.
Colin, a son of the famous Bou ton stallion, heads the government exhibit at the Paris Exposition of 1900 as the first selection from M. Hyaumet’s stables. Only a liberal offer secured his importation. The firm imported more horses from France last year than any other four firms combined.
Reports from the House show Republicans weighing plans to grant the president authority to shape Puerto Rico policy as part of a broader fiscal framework. Key figures like Tawney and Littlefield clash over strategy while others argue for or against empowering executive action and potential amendments to the pending bill.
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