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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
6
London reports relief of Mafeking on May 16 with crowds cheering across the empire. Dispatches confirm the siege end while London decorates, traffic halts, and rosettes adorn passersby as donations for Mafeking reach at least 7000 pounds.
General Hutton with mounted infantry attacked Bothaville and captured three commandants and nineteen other prisoners in a dash reported from Kroonstad on Friday May 18. The action involved a Colt machine gun and was part of ongoing operations in the region.
The completion of the railroad deviation will be delayed for some time. Officials cited funding and construction factors as the cause of the postponement and emphasized continued work scheduling remains in flux.
The article recounts Mafeking's 217 day siege during the war, detailing Colonel Baden-Powell's defense against Boer forces. It notes the town’s isolation after October, the sustenance from stockpiled provisions, and continual reports of attacks, hunger, and courage from the besieged.
The Mafeking siege describes Baden-Powell's force holding out under bombardment as relief efforts by Plumer and later Lord Roberts unfold. Shelling, sorties, and hunger mark the siege with notable deaths and wounds among officers and the garrison. The town endures to May 18 as relief moves begin.
Readable fragment notes a confrontation on May 12 where forces were repulsed and suffered severe losses. No further names or specifics are provided in the fragment.
Dispatch from Sir Alfred Milner to Joseph Chamberlain notes Mafaking was relieved on May 17. The relieving column, under Colonel Mahon, totaled about 2,300 men and operated from Taungs.
Lourenzo Marques May 21 The defense works of Johannesburg progress rapidly Six guns from the front placed in a fort Schanzes and trenches intersect Katt land near Klip Riversberg behind the race course
London reports relay Lord Roberts notes Buller delays due to railroad destruction. Rundle says Ladybrand is occupied. Hunter advances with Mafeking garrison supplies and hospital train to Kimberley. Methuen moves from Hoopstad to support.
London reports that no direct or indirect message from President Kruger to Lord Salisbury or the British government signals a stop to hostilities. Peace remains tied to military progress with delegates in the United States unlikely to avert war, Mafeking relief confirmed, and Allied forces reorganizing transport and supplies as Boer forces attack a convoy near Lindley.
May 21 dispatches detail British positions at Mafeking with Mahon reporting joining Plumer at Jamaida and a Boer commando moving west to avoid pursuit. An attack May 13 wounded and killed several, including a Daily Mail correspondent Hands, while Baden-Powell notes a May 18 storming party led by Eloff reaching the camp before being checked.
Report describes a clash in which one side surrendered and another was driven from the Staat under heavy fire. Ten dead and nineteen wounded were left of the enemy, 108 prisoners taken including Eloff and nine officers. Seventeen Frenchmen and many Germans among those captured. Our side suffered six killed, two officers and nine men wounded.
Col R S Baden-Powell defender of Mafeking and commander of the Fifth Dragoon Guards is a dashing 43 year old unmarried officer with a long battle record in India Afghanistan Africa Zulu Ashantee Matabeleland and the Soudan He is an author artist hunter and polo yachtsman and has been cited in official dispatches for bravery along with officers like Major Lord Edward Cecil and Captain Lord Charles Bentinck in the campaigns across Zululand Mashonaland and Matebeleland.
A Pietermaritzburg dispatch dated May 21 reports the Boers have entirely left Natal clearing Laings Nek for a Buller advance into the Transvaal subject to rail repairs. Lord Roberts remains at Kroonstad, Rundle at Trommel, and a patrol near Trommel was attacked. Eloff and followers surrender after a split with deserters. Baden-Powell reports three dead and seven wounded.
Colonel Bethune reports his column was ambushed by Boers six miles west of Wryhide in the Transvaal while marching toward Newcastle Natal. Casualties totaled sixty six men with very few escaping.
British forces arrive at Veer ening in the Transvaal north of the Vaal. The Vaal bridge is intact. Twenty seven Free State and Transvaal locomotives captured.
London reports Lord Roberts forwards a dispatch from Kroonstad dated May 21. Mahon notes the flying column reached Mafeking at 4 a m on May 18 after 1500 Boers resisted nine miles out on May 17. After five hours of heavy fighting the Boers were driven from their positions.
The narrative notes that morning fighting produced valuable aid and that Ma hon suffered about thirty casualties while Boer losses were heavy.
The May 15 dispatch reports British forces leaving Salagal at sunrise, detouring to avoid Koodosland then clashing with a Boer ambush. A Kimberley horse unit repelled the Boers as they fled. Captain Hands suffered a compound thigh fracture. Boers reportedly left thirty dead and the column joined Colonel Plumer's forces.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Majanamabili dated May 11 reports Lieutenant Moorsome and the king joining a western circuit to reach Vryburg after a 300 mile ride through a fever ragged country. Boers and natives suffer abundant disease while the column remains healthy and armed members are arrested. The Mafeking column anticipates the approaching force.
The Daily Mail of Mafeking May 13 reports Commandant Sarel Eloff’s capture includes Counts DeBremont and Von Weiss. It notes two deserters Hay and Bolton guided the Boers. At the enemy's request, our dead were handed over and a British soldier refused surrender, being shot through the head.
In Pretoria, 200 Hollanders met to plan safety for women and children if the city falls. The consul general Niewenhuys was urged to seek aid from the Netherlands. Speakers warned of British domination and hardship for the poor, while Kruger was praised as healthy and active in government. A circular to Transvaal residents says families may relocate while men stay with the commandoes.
Annual Rathbone sisters district No 2 convention covers DeKalb Steuben LaGrange Elkhart Noble Whitley and Allen counties. Waterloo opera house hosts June 7 8 with district deputy Mrs Nellie D Buchanan presiding. McDonald of Ligonier to address. public is welcome Friday focuses on order interests.
A Sunday notice reports two missing horses a black mare and a colt dark bay from the pasture near home. Finder requested contact to reclaim the animals.
Pennington ties the knot with notable promoter in a private ceremony. Guests included family and friends as the couple begins married life.
Marriage license was issued in Milwaukee and the ceremony took place in New York, detailing the union's legal filing and subsequent celebration. The couple managed the cross state arrangement under applicable civil formalities.
Edward J. Pennington known as The Racine promoter and Marie Alice Durant nee Butterfield were married last Wednesday at Rev. William B. Tower's home in Manhattan. They plan to live in Europe, while Pennington's air ship projects and a rapid fire gun automobile are noted in background.
Dr. G. B. McGoogan deputy revenue collector returns to Lawrenceburgh and is notified of a July 1 shift in Fort Wayne revenue work. Special taxes will be collected by McGoogan instead of stamps from the stamp deputy’s office to reduce burden on the latter office handling war revenue stamps.
Franklin Howenstine resigned as census enumerator for precincts 23 and 24 due to ill health. Supervisor Wood named C. W. Pike to replace him. William A. Johnson named special enumerator for the Indiana school for feeble minded youth.
A quiet wedding was held yesterday at St Marys Catholic Church as Dauragia of this city wed a local groom in a small ceremony attended by family and close friends.
A wedding ceremony was attended by a sister of the bride and a brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Vogeding have gone to Toledo Ohio on a short wedding trip and on their return will make their home in Avilla.
In Tippecanoe county the suit against ex clerk David H Flynn and bondsmen seeks six thousand four hundred dollars in per diem and bar docket fees. Judge Taylor ruled such fees belong to the clerk beyond salary, impacting county clerks and sheriffs since 1895 fee and salary law. Appeal to the supreme court was granted.
Mrs Mary Pfeiffer wife of Henry Pfeiffer died Saturday evening at 146 West Berry street after a long illness. She was 48 years 10 months and survived by her husband five children a grandchild and several siblings. Funeral from the residence and St Pauls Lutheran church conducted by Rev Miller.
Emmet Whiteman of the city died Sunday in Richmond where he had been treated for a nervous ailment. He lived at 14 Penrl street and leaves a wife with no children. A longtime sign painter, his remains were brought home for burial.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Emil Wieland of 87 Richardson street died Monday morning from exhaustion at nine days old.
John Bix Jr., infant son of Mr and Mrs John Bix, died Sunday at the family home in Washington township two and one half miles northeast of the city. He was 16 months and 3 days old and death was caused by eczema.
Mrs. Theye, 35, of Gar Creek, died Saturday after a prolonged illness from consumption. She was well known in this city. Survivors include sisters Mrs. August Rahe Mrs. Henry Dicke and Mrs. Black of Fort Wayne and a brother William Rodenberg. They have seven children.
Mrs H J Baker receives telegram announcing the death of Lydia Tons Bell in Milwaukee at 1 20 this morning. She leaves husband two daughters and brothers Gustave in Chicago Henry in New York. Remains arrive Fort Wayne 5 10 Wednesday morning and funeral set for 10 30 Thursday from the Baker residence 49 East Jefferson street. Capt H W Dick will conduct services.
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