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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
2
London reports from March 11 claim the British are 25 miles from Bloemfontein and Mafeking’s siege may be raised, with Boer prisoners noting the relief. A Daily Mail correspondent notes Boer claims of Mafeking’s fall imminent as shells hit the town from multiple forts.
London reports dispatches from Driefontein in the Orange Free State reveal Broadwood’s cavalry pressed the Boers in a strongDriefontein position. British forces under General Kelly-Jemmy and Shelly-Kenny pushed the center, taking two strong positions at bayonet point. The Boers withdrew overnight after heavy casualties, with 102 dead recorded and several officers among the fallen. Lord Roberts notes heavy fighting, while Kruger and Steyn seek peace terms with independence respected and rebel colonial amnesty.
London dispatches describe a tense engagement at Dreifontein with Boer forces withdrawing and reoccupying positions while concealing plans. British arms outranged, cavalry fatigued, and a bold attempt by New South Wales mounted infantry to seize a gun failed. Dispatches note heavy Boer mobility and a stubborn rear guard along a twelve mile front as General Tucker and General Broadwood maneuver.
The Sixth division of Infantry pressed the Boer left, forcing the enemy to retire. The last shot was at 8 p.m. Sunday morning with no Boers visible. Prisoners were from President Kruger's own commando.
Lord Roberts reports a Boer party abusing the white flag at Driefontein, warning that future flag abuses may lead to ignoring surrender signals. Several officers were wounded as explosive bullets were found in Cronje’s laager, with copies sent to neutral powers. A Daily Mail dispatch corroborates the treachery witnessed as Boers fired when an English officer advanced to receive surrender.
The Natal Mercury reports Bethune’s mounted infantry and Natal police with artillery pressed the Boers at Pomery on March 8. After heavy fighting and two big guns used by the Boers, Bethune withdrew south of the Tugela with one wounded. Boer losses are described as considerable. Rebels near Lady Grey and Aliwal North lay down arms as British rule reestablished.
George Van Sielen, Boers' counsel in the United States, accuses Prime Minister Chamberlain of bearing responsibility for inevitable slaughter as Britain faces renewed hostilities. Van Sielen cites Kruger’s offer to halt fighting to let Britain shoulder the carnage.
London reports a Pretoria issued order for immediate return of all women and children in the Johannesburg district with details on each family’s transport means. The decree caused a sensation among residents and observers.
Cape Town correspondent reports Boer prisoners at Sinons camp found to have bored a tunnel beneath the dunes. The digging had progressed significantly before discovery.
London reports casualty figures up to March 12 with totals for killed wounded disease missing and overall deaths, totaling several thousand across categories. Names of units or specific theaters not clearly legible in the source.
Willam Pearce a farmer three miles west of Desoto Wisconsin was accidentally shot and killed when setting a corn crib trap for a thief. He triggered buckshot from inside the crib as he opened the door, the load striking him in the breast in what is noted as a fatal mischance. A separate item reports Jeninie Jbanstock a domestic in Janesville arrested for stealing cash and securities valued at $1,000 from the Bostwick family with portions found sewn in her dress and claimed guilt to police.
Newberry Michigan March 12 Charles Clark of this place was instantly killed when a log rolled down on him while skidding logs toward Newoyer's camp. Local authorities reported the accident as a fatal log rolling incident on the work site.
Rev Charles M Sheldon takes control of The Daily Capital Topeka Kansas and signals a reform program. He calls for antiwar stance against the Philippines anti expansion policies and changes to advertising and sports and crime reporting while promising a Sunday edition. The paper may avoid tobacco and aims to censor sensational crime.
Rev Sheldon plans a reform minded weekly Capital edition with a reduced news front page and emphasis on government science and reforms. Regular staff except General Trudson will work under his ideas, with reporters offered but declined by the minister who will stay near The Capital office late into the week.
In Frankfort the Louisville circuit court voided the Republican challenge to the official count, saying only the legislature can rule. Democratic officers sought arrest power over Secretary of State V Powers and Capitol Police Captain John Davis but were refused entry by guards. Powers and Davis, disguised as soldiers, fled to Lexington but were arrested after a scuffle in which Powers was clubbed. Both deny guilt, claiming fear of a biased trial and a $100000 reward for Goebel’s assassins. Governors issued pardons, while state guards circle both capitol sites as two governments remain openly hostile and adjournment looms.
A. Cc. Moffat, cashier of the First State Bank of Waverly Illinois, shot and instantly killed a negro burglar in his bedroom early yesterday morning. A quantity of stolen valuables was found on the body. The dead man has not been identified but is believed to be a noted crook.
Reports from Boston note a widening epidemic grip. Britain raises war bonds beyond demand while trade frictions curb meat imports. A district wedding anniversary is marked for the Prince and Princess of Wales. A $25,000 damage suit against Chicago City Railway arises after a jaw injury. A Filipino prisoner arrives in San Francisco after eight months. An altercation in Nevada, Missouri leaves two wounded. Slay seeks a one year extension on reciprocity. Theatre Francais to be restored with outer walls standing. The French steamer Pejo is halted at the Dardanelles. A new magazine named The Smart Sec appears in New York. Charles Collander is buried in Glendale. Subscriptions to a British war loan surge in New York. Incendiary activity rises in Barbuda. New River coal operas report a run-up in value.
Springfield dispatch reports the removal of Abraham Lincoln’s remains from the Lincoln National monument crypt after twenty four years, to a temporary vault on the monument knoll due to reconstruction, with official witnesses present. Smallpox alarms grow as four more deaths are reported and cases exceed 1,500 since appearance in the state.
Albert Ik. Wat Ing, described as insane, is held at Harrison Street police station in Chicago, suspected as the incendiary behind organ-loft fires that destroyed two old churches last month. He admits writing an anonymous anti religious note to Rev. W. K. McLennan of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. Police say he has a fires obsession, though he denies setting the fires.
A Kingston general store owned by Supervisor Burlington burned on Friday in Quincy Illinois with about 3000 dollars in losses. The fire's origin was unknown until Saturday when the safe was found cracked open, suggesting expert safeblowers caused the blaze though nothing valuable was taken.
Garon of Livermore arrived in Carlinville and surrendered to authorities claiming he killed John Friege near his Kentucky home on New Year’s Eve. He fled the state the night of the murder and confessed Saturday, saying the act was in self defense. The case unsettled him and prompted his surrender.
On a March Saturday evening the Chicago and Alton bridge over the Sangamon River near Petersburg collapsed under an extra freight train. Five cars plunged into the water after an amol sink exploded on one car. Brakeman Jack Corwin sustained serious injuries.
A party led by Pan ner and others plans a southern trip to Palm Beach Bla. Judge ON Phillips of Bloomington and Baylor of this day accompany the group. The governor’s health is reported to be poor but not harmed by the journey.
Reverend Julius Kramer of Salem Elaweh reports a Cherian letter from Ruth and Marion. The children of ex-President Cheveland sent three one dollar bills as contributions to the famine relief fund in India. Kramer continues collecting for the cause.
The Sangamon county Democratic central committee adopted a resolution Saturday in Springfield endorsing Alfred Orendorff of this city for governor and urging Democrats statewide to support him.
Kansas state penitentiary officials plan to produce and sell binding twine directly to farmers at 1 cent per pound, claiming capacity for one tenth of the state’s 7,000,000 pounds yearly usage. Merchants warn the move could disrupt current pricing, as wholesalers struggle to meet the low rate while noting prices have already fallen 14 to 2 ½ cents versus a year ago.
Report from Manila details insurgent resistance at Antique Panay with American losses listed as seven killed. Reinforcements arrived from Hotlo to Houston’s battalion. Separate letters recount a Filipino ambush at Aparri costing six American deaths and a cannibalism claim by natives. Agoncillo tallies 6,089 dead and 17,349 wounded February to November 1809, excluding disease.
London reports the British steamer Cuvier sunk in the Dover Straits on March 6 by an unknown steamer. Three survivors say a sudden hole caused rapid plunge and the crew of thirty perished or were unable to reach lifeboats. Survivors were rescued by the Windsor at Calais.
A New York March 12 notice reports a Philippine aid society for sick and wounded American soldiers has been reorganized after Mrs. Henry W. Layton's return. It will send books games delicacies clothing and other contributions to Manila and asks interested people to contact Mrs. Henry W. Lawton Pewee Valley Kentucky James W. Gracie 8 Broadway New York and Mrs. W. S. Cowles 17383 N street Washington for information.
In Chicago on March 12 fifty thousand workers rely on savings or weekly union allowances, a situation cited as a consequence of labor troubles. Labor leaders deny any real hardship among strikers, claiming financial strain is not occurring.
The American Sugar Refining Company files a case challenging the War Revenue Act in Newark New Jersey. Suit seeks to recover 127 006 dollars in taxes paid as the case questions the act's constitutionality and is served on William Rulan, former collector for the Fifth New Jersey district.
Springfield Tennessee March 12. The HHHOUNCOMENT was made denie that Sergeant John Gibson of troop I First Wisconsin cavalry and Miss Pearl Parkinson of this city were secretly married at Hannibal Missouri February 27. The convention of Amualcantated Woodworkers of America increased the pro opdta tax from 1 cents to 20 cents per month and abolished the strike fund. Strike expenses will hereafter be met out of the General Home. The convention completed his business Saturday afternoon.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland Daniel S Lamont and B C Benedict are in Palm Beach Florida with Joseph Jefferson at Hobe Sound where Jefferson has been spending time fishing during March 12 period.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into the shoe. It relieves tightness swollen feet and bunions instantly and cures ingrown nails blisters and callous spots. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents trial package free by mail Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy.
An Irish orderly testified at a court martial about his master's wish to be called early at night. The orderly said the major planned to be queen of the May, a claim that resolved the case and suggested favorable motives for sobriety.
An advertisement touts GRAIN-O as a pure grain beverage replacing coffee for all, including sensitive stomachs and children, at low cost around 15 to 25 cents per package. It contrasts favorably with coffee and urges readers to try it under the Grain-O name. The text also notes India’s famine affecting Guzerat Kathiawar and Baroda, Western India, a region rarely stricken in a century.
The advertisement touts Chamberlianes Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It cites testimonials of cures and life saving effects in children and notes sales by Joseph Emmert successor to Emmert and Burrell.
A Philadelphian observes that nationwide snow cover reduces fuel use by reflecting heat and extending reading time by about a half hour each evening, totaling roughly 135 cents saved in gas per night.
Local ad quotes G Vacher of Chicago stating his wife suffered lingering la grippe cough and received immediate relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. He says a 50 cent bottle cured her cough entirely. Price listed 25 and 50 cents with distributor H J Moogk and Wm F Jung kunz & Co.
Missouri will shock the world within five years as State Geologist Gallagher predicts vast production of lead zinc copper nickel cobalt and coal making Missouri the richest mineral state. Rev W E Sitter of New York endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming rapid relief from long standing dyspepsia and digestion aid.
Vermont produces nearly two million pounds of maple sugar annually and leads in butter per cow wool per sheep and potatoes per acre. Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman of Millsburg Pennsylvania recommends One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy, pleasant remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat and asserts it is harmless and effective against bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung diseases.
For sale offers include handsome bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. Call 209 Float Street or City Drug Store. Money to loan at 4 percent on first mortgages. dtf Perer Merzaar.
Dr. W. J. Rideout offers eye, ear, nose and throat services with glasses fitted at 110 Stephenson Street. Telephone listed as 2 on 305, hours 8 to 10 daily.
Mrs. A C Thomas advertises hair work offerings at 255 Galena Street detailing all branches of hair services available to customers seeking salon style styling and related care.
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