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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
3
Roundup of telegraphed reports from Pretoria and London describes Lord Roberts moving east with large forces. Boer fleets, Beira railway access, and Portuguese liaison discussions generate cautious optimism and strategic debate among British officers and officials.
London dispatches report limited new intelligence from the South African front. Lord Roberts may move after gathering supplies, Gatacre’s removal sparks speculation linked to the Reddersburg incident. Meanwhile Chicago Ambulance Corps faces scrutiny before departing for Pretoria amid rebel activity and feints at Elandslaagte.
April 12 dispatch says Boer governments formally notify Portugal that shipping British troops arms to Rhodesia via Beira is hostile. Carrington’s force intends to enter Rhodesia, while Boers may refrain from actions drawing them into wider conflict. Also reports of Boer fire on hills near Jones kop and Kumassi governor captured, Cape Coast Castle fear of reverse or rebellion.
All Boer prisoners to St Helena Simonstown on April 12 due to poor conditions at the current site. Sickness among the burghers is easing. Lord Kitchener visited Wepener on April 11 and left shortly after. A Boer big gun was snacked over yesterday at Wepener as cannonading continued today. the garrison remains holding its own.
The Porto Rico tariff measure clears the House 161 to 153 after a five hour debate. Nine Republicans vote against. two Democrats paired with pro bill Democrats, and one Democrat supports the bill outright. Magoon’s constitutional opinion cited, with war department debate continuing. Senate Pacific cable bill also advances, and warships head to Central America to safeguard American interests.
Blas Aguirre, an American citizen, was conveyed to Juarez by U.S. Marshal Leibricht and handed to Mexican authorities to stand trial for murder after a raid into Mexico last spring where a Mexican was killed. Leopold Gives his Land to the People. Brussens, April 12. In the chamber premier De Suvet de Naier read King Leopold's communique gifting all royal real estate to the nation.
Simla correspondent to the Times says the Russian garrison at Kashk numbers about 80 000 men and includes a mountain battery. He adds earlier reports were greatly exaggerated.
April reports note Lord Roberts warning Cape Colonists of strict martial law amid border unrest. Concurrent wage talks in Cincinnati involve the National Iron Founders and International Iron Molders unions after a two day conference. Boer front updates from Pretoria indicate ongoing fighting at Elandslangte and De wetsdorp with few details.
Dawnas and Columbus Texas report major flood losses with bridges swept away and the town submerged. Mayor Williams notes $100,000 railroad bridge loss and no outlet except by rail. Rivers fall slightly as immense inundation spreads toward Seward County with bridges and trestles washed out and several houses moved.
The Dewey reception planned for May 8 to 10 will expand to include state wide representation. Mayors of leading towns would name delegations to represent their communities, a plan endorsed by the entertainment committee. An open letter via the press will extend invitations.
H M Arethusa reports passing three male European corpses floating off San Francisco on the 7th. No wreckage seen. likely from a foundered ship. A heavy gale prevented investigation. Lieutenant Scott, shot by Henry Higgins at Esquimault, died last night. no court martial for the sentry.
A telegraph wedding linked Andrew M. Candell of Washington and Miss Penelope Cundiff of Perkins during a noon ceremony. The 25 minute event used wired Q and A exchanged between operators at each end.
Judge Dunn denied Dreyer's habeas corpus petition and ordered the former banker remanded to the sheriff. Dreyer, convicted for embezzling 316000 dollars of West Park board funds, will continue serving his state prison sentence.
Grain prices eased today with weaker cables and a favorable outlook for crops. Wheat closed at 44 1/2 to 70, corn 14 to 1/2, and outs 4 cents under yesterday. May pork and ribs steady, pork futures mixed. Closing futures and cash quotes list various wheat, corn, and grain bids with No 2 red and No 2 spring wheat also shown.
Cricado April 12 cattle prices show generally steady to good to prime stock with varied values for feeders cows heifers calves and Texas fed steers while hog receipts and prices trend lower and sheep show steady to good demand for wethers and yearlings with native lambs listed.
Kansas City market notes on cattle and hogs show steady or mixed changes across grades. Heavy native steers and Texans bring roughly 3.01 to 4.90 per cwt, lightweights 4.60 to 5.05, hogs 4.70 to 5.10, sheep and lambs 5.40 to 23.00 per cwt with assorted prices for cows, bulls, and feeders.
South Omaha April 12 cattle receipts show steady native beef steers at 4.20 to 4.80, cows and heifers 8.40 to 8.80, canners 2.58 to 2.80, calves 5.00 to 7.00, bulls and stags 2.80 to 3.80, hogs 4.75 to 5.25, yearlings 5.40 to 6.00, western sheep 5.50 to 6.50, stock sheep 6.25, lambs around 3.60 to 3.70.
The Twenty eighth Iowa assembly adjourned after 88 days of work amid a broad set of actions. The session increased university and college funding, approved building levies, and advanced voting machine testing while failing to pass a woman suffrage amendment. Notable measures include state institution appropriations, tax reform bills, and the building and loan regulation bill, with mixed results for various proposed reforms.
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