Death of General Lawton in San Mateo Attack
Intelligence notes rallying news from abroad reports General Lawton killed during a nighttime assault on San Mateo. American troops fought for three hours with limited casualties beyond the general’s death. Lawton, recognizable by his white helmet and raincoat, was mortally wounded as sharpshooters fired nearby. The body was carried from the field as cheers and rifle fire continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
San Mateo
Ife
Boera Well Prepared by Boer Forces in Transvaal
M DeLong manager of a Modderfontein dynamite factory in Transvaal says Boers have quietly prepared for years for a full scale conflict with Britain. He reports about 6000 German volunteers in the Boer army not yet sent to the front and notes the Boer governments are exercising strict economy of strength, with extensive resources unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. DeLong
Modderfontein
Transvaal
France
Paris
Great Britain
Natal
Perian in the Flames and a Deadly Five Story Fire
Two large tenements in New York City burned, killing seven people. Five charred bodies were found at the Mentor on One Hundred Second Street and Third Avenue, while four or five more victims were rescued with serious burns. A second fatal blaze on Tenth Avenue killed Mrs. Martin Fox and her child, George, 24, with charred remains recovered. Meanwhile, AFL convention in Detroit urged restoring dues assessments to aid strikers. Additionally, two crewmembers from the Yorktown, Riders and Woodbury, were recaptured. others were killed. An Indiana collision injured eight. Reports from Constantinople say Mahmud Pasha, a sultan’s brother-in-law, fled to France. the Porte seeks his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perian
New York City
Second Street
Third Avenue
Mentor
Tenth Avenue
Martin Fox
George
Pioneer engineer of the Brooklyn bridge dies at 87
Eastern reports Juling Walker Adams died at Busklyn aged 87. He was noted as a pioneer engineer of the Brooklyn bridge. Other items include a fire destroying St Michael's orphan asylum annex in Pittsburg with $90,000 loss, and a fatality at Union Protestant infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juling Walker Adams
Busklyn
Brooklyn
St. Michael's Orphan Asylum
Pius Street
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Henry Landis
Baltimore Board of Trade
Union Protestant
Williamsburg
N. Y
Thomas M. Brumby
Admiral Dewey
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Meriden
Stonington
Bessemer Steel Department
Jones & Laughlins Iron and Steel Company
New York
India
Samarang
J. Arnold Parsons
United States
Pen Argyll
Parsons
Chester W. Kingsley
Cambridge
Mass
Brown University
Providence
Fires and deaths toast a busy Midwest news day
A busy update reports multiple fires and incidents across states. Private warehouse at Minneapolis owned by City Elevator Company burned with losses under 50000. Brown & Higman plant in Ohio State prison damaged 6500 by fire. Pawnee County Prosecuting Attorney Williams collapses dead in court. Dr. F C Sta nier killed by his own shotgun while hunting near Fort Scott. Incorporation papers filed for M C Wetmore Tobacco Co in St Louis with 1250000 capital. San Francisco Comedy Theater destroyed by fire. loss over 25000. Tacoma Daily Ledger sold for about 75000. St Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad mortgage filed for 40000000 in Arkansas. Garland library sold for 125 dollars at Little Rock auction. Moorhead police chief shot a burglar named Collins. Freight wreck near Marta Texas injures three women. Lincoln broom plant fire losses 25000 insured. Eastern wool firm reps seek next year clip in Washington State. Ranier district advances offered at 17 to 20 cents. Cleveland police report thieves may return diamonds from Sigher Bros store. Armour considering 240 acre park packing plant near Toledo. Studebaker Jr dies in San Francisco at 21. planned play to debut in San Diego. Mrs. Alice Palmer burned to death in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Elevator Company
Minneapolis
Brown & Higman
Columbus
Ohio
Williams
Pawnee County
O. T
Fort Scott
Kan
F. C. Stainier
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco Company
St. Louis
Jefferson City
San Francisco
Tacoma
Wash
Daily Ledger
Iron Mountain Railround
Higs
Sebastian County
Ark
Metropolitan Trust Company of
New York
United States
A. H. Garland
Little Rock
Murphy
Moorhead
Minn
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Neb
Lee Broom and Duster Company
Boston
Washington State
Ranier Reserve
Cleveland
Sigher Bros
Armours
Toledo
Chicago
N. B. Ream
Armour
Peter J. Studebaker, Jr
Young Studebaker
Sword and Scepter
Fisher Opera House
San Diego
Alice Palmer
Alagna
Fire damages boarding house in Chicago
A midnight blaze at 1 Hubbard court Chicago sent fifteen women boarders fleeing in panic and escape. The fire caused about 4000 dollars in damage while no injuries were reported.
Various 1899-1900 Canadian and US figures and incidents
A compilation noting James Shearer & Co. fire damage in Point St. Charles, Sir George St. Kirkpatrick’s death, William Weir’s bank fraud sentence, J Homer Bird’s Alaska execution plans, Carter associates’ Savannah river case, 1899 US wheat crop totals and winter spring breakdown, Bradstreet trade observations, and weekly grain export figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shearer & Co
Point St. Charles
Canada
George St. Kirkpatrick
Toronto
Ontario
William Weir
Ville Marie Bank of
Montreal
J. Homer Bird
Alaska
Johnson
United States Supreme Court
Topeka
Bird
D. B. Green
John F. Gaynor
William ‘I’. Gaynor
Oberlin M. Carter
Savannah River
Cumberland Sound
United States
Shields
New York
Savannah
Department of Agriculture
Bradstreet's
Market News Roundup From Major Cities
A dense market report tabulates livestock and grain prices across Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo and New York. Cattle and hog values vary by city and grade, while grains show wide No. 2 bids for wheat corn oats rye and associated seed and dairy prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Schutter
Lawton Shot Dead in Philippines During Siege Action
Manila dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton killed at San Mateo while leading troops to reduce insurgent positions. The veteran officer died instantly from a breast wound. hailed as a noble life of Civil, Indian, and War with Medal of Honor laurels and command in the Spanish American era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Lawton
Washington
White House
War Department
Adjutant General
Indiana
Philippines
United States
Atlanta
Fortyfirst Infantry
McKinley
el Caney
Geronimo
Queen Victoria Presents Atkins With Enamelled Chocolate Boxes
Queen Victoria selected the red enameled cover with a gold medallion for 90,000 chocolate gift boxes. After production, 80 boxes were reserved for Tommy Atkins at the front, with the project costing about $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
Black Week in London Spurs British War Effort
The London press labels the week as Black Week and notes Britain’s total war losses now reach 7,630. Public opinion supports strong new measures, while South Africa's northwest region and Basutoland rise in rebellion sentiment against British forces. Rumors say Menelek may consider war on Britain as news of reverses spreads to Abyain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Basutoland
Rome
Abyayin
Menelek
Britain
Senate and House action in 1900 currency and committees
Senate received Pettigrew resolutions on Dewey recognition and Navy salutes, while House debated the currency bill and Christmas recess. Reports cover Cuban and Philippine matters, committee authorizations, Wood's promotion, pension law codification, and unveiling Daniel Webster statue arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pettigrew
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Republic
Mr. Pettigrew
Coeur d’Alene
Committee On Elections
Clark
Scott
Mr. Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gen
Leonard Wood
Cullom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prince
Illinois
Driggs
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Parker
New Jersey
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Powers
Vermont
Messrs. Newlands
Nevada
Cochran
Missouri
Shafroth
Colorado
Sims
Tennessee
Spaker
Presidential
Congress
Washington
Gallinger
G. A
McMillan
St. Mary
House
Daniel Webster
Stilson Hutchins
Great Britain
Mason
Philippines
Tillman
Bacon
Morgan
Local and national flashes from wartime era
Condemnation over golf skirts by Louisville school board and a Senate kill of Georgia’s prohibition bill mark policy notes. Fires in Arkansas and Kentucky cause substantial losses. mine blast kills Charles Grey in Wellston. editor James McConnell dies in Philadelphia. Several transport and industry items follow including a possible P O T and B and Q consolidation, California to Chattanooga crime and safety notes, and various regional incidents with notable figures and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odde and
Enda
Louisville
Georgia
Senate
Mountain Valley
Hot Springs
Ark
Augusta
Charles Grey
Wellston
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Boera
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Yorktown
Admiral Watson
Riders
Woodbury
Nygard
McDonald
Dillon
Morrisey
Pennsylvania
Air Line
New Albany
Ind
Mahmud Pasha
Constantinople
Porte
Mesonle Tempte
Fort Wayne
Seth Haskina
the Red Robe
Maryland
Western
Hubbard Court
Moses Hallett
United States Circuit Court
Denver
Frank 8. Thayer
William Morganrath
Dayton
J. I. Jones
Morganrath
Jones
James McConnell
Philadelphia Star
John Frits
Celina
B. & Q. Edison
Electric Light Plante
Cumby
Tex
Montgomery
Ala
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Robinson
Canton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Galveston
Santos
Brazil
Willis J. Abbot
Democratic National Committee
Minnesota
Dublin
James Gordon Bennetts
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
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