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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
1
A seven day series of clashes near Saban and Okop leaves government forces with several dead and wounded. The Maya, armed with Krag rifles, attack outposts and intrenchments, and establish a near impenetrable camp while allegedly receiving sympathy from nearby British Honduras.
Lon Curry, a member of the Wilcox Wyoming train robbery gang on the Union Pacific last June, who helped secure about $30,000, was fatally shot by officers at Dodson near Kansas City while resisting arrest.
New York February 28 berichten reports that sewer pipe manufacturers from many regions have met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for over a week and formed a national combination with a capitalization of 10 million dollars.
A Washington dispatch reports Continental diplomats silent on Gen Cronje's surrender while a military attaché condemns the humiliation of a brave foe. He cites the contrast with Schley and Shafter, urging humane conduct as essential to civilization and chivalry within warfare.
RicuMonoD Ind February 27 By the settlement of the estate of the late Eleanor C Scott today 10000 now awaits the demand of the General Foreign Missionary Societies of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches each to have 5000 No demand for the money has yet been made.
A Guanaymas report recounts a February 20 flag raising at Pilares de Tierra that led to a deadly melee. Americans Danforth Hogsett Evans and Rea were struck down. five Mexicans died as the two flags battled atop the staff. The Rough Rider presence and ensuing gunfire left most participants injured and the planned dance canceled.
A Venezuelan in Caracas fired two shots at President Castro during yesterday’s carnival procession but caused no injuries. The incident occurred amid public celebrations with security personnel present.
Chicago and Cincinnati report stronger hogs and higher lambs with steady cattle. Wheat and corn futures ease in Chicago and Toledo while oats and rye hold, eggs firm in New York and provisions firmer amid scattered regional price shifts.
A London dispatch reports veterans expect tougher battles ahead in Natal. They say General Joubert’s disheartened troops will harden their resolve while General Huller's forces seek to match Western success, signaling intensified combat following Lord Roberts’ triumph.
The Morning Leader and Morning Post debate Boer and British moves near Mafeking and Bloemfontein. Cronje’s surrender cited as a British victory, with 4000 prisoners and six guns reported, while Boer guns and troops retreat toward Pretoria and Bloemfontein.
Unknown persons stripped mourning emblems from the State Capitol Building in Frankfort Kentucky following the Goebel death. Captain Cochran in charge will convene a Court of Inquiry today to investigate the act.
Reported in Kansas City on Feb 28 that all but Miss Schmidlapp are improving after yesterday’s wreck at Independence. The unknown woman’s body remains beneath the wreck as Miss Schmidlapp dies that day. Mr Schmidlapp had not been told of the death of his wife or daughter.
British troops led by Cronin suffer severe casualties at Railway Hill near Pieters, with Col Thackerey Major Sanders and several officers killed. The attack by Irish and Dublin Fusiliers groups met with heavy Boer fire and lasting trench fighting lasting through the night. Gen Lyttleton relieved them at 10 o'clock as Boer artillery shelled the center.
SPLENDID WAR BULLETIN reports Gen Smith-Dorrien advancing to within two hundred yards of the Boers at Cronje’s position. British troops restock with full rations after days of scarcity as heavy rain, cold winds, and river floods test endurance. The march shifted after Cronje’s night retreat, with regiments covering long miles in short times amid harsh conditions.
Cape Town dispatch says there is talk of peace in the air. The Afrikaans paper proposes a conciliation committee to preserve Boer independence. While Lord Roberts held Cronje at Paardeberg, Gen. French is reported moving toward Bloemfontein.
Ricamont Indiana February 27 report lists horses for sale next month at Cambridge City including Gambrel 2:10 Sweetmash 2:13 Gus Barret 2:03 Light Star 1:13 Clinton B 2:12 Piney 2:12 Rand 2:18 and Red Steak 2:16 with fast times cited for each.
Ex Mayor Grant was named temporary receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad Co. by Judge Lacombe of the U S Court on February 28 in New York.
Cuicano Feb 28 Gen Thomas M Anderson late Commander of the Department of the Lakes will make his home at Columbus Ohio.
A Des Moines dispatch to the Times-Herald reports the Hughes Anti-tree Pass bill failed to clear the Iowa House by one vote after an all day session.
Frankfort Kentucky February 28 Republicans in the Senate approved a dozen appointments by Governor Taylor for state institutions while the Democratic Senate confirmed the appointments by Governor Beckman for the same posts. Democratic county officers begin payments to the Democratic Treasurer Haver with the first installment received today.
Storm reports from St Louis to Cleveland describe heavy snow seven inches in the Midwest, major telegraph and telephone damage from high winds, and blocked traffic in Chicago. Northern Mississippi and Independence, Louisiana also report severe wind and heat storms along the Gulf coast. Trains run late in Cleveland as snow paralyzes services. Indianapolis notes sleet complicating streetcar service.
Snow blankets the Southwest with two to three feet on the level hindering trains as telegraph and telephone service falter. In Illinois, northern Indiana and eastern Missouri the depth reaches eight to fifteen inches with high winds expected to disrupt traffic from Ohio to New England tonight and Thursday. rain turning to snow in parts of Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and Virginia.
The storm roars across the Mississippi valley and Gulf coast with strong winds and heavy rain. In Alabama Georgia and eastern Florida energy grows as a winter system presses southward. In Illinois snow piles reach up to two feet in many areas as rail offices report continued fury.
Chicago February 28 The strike grew as Gates Iron Works Junk Belt and Machine Co and Excelsior Iron Works joined. About 400 men went out, bringing total striking machinists in the city to roughly 2000.
Newark on February 28 reports revised fire damage at 716000 across seventeen firms and individuals with about 544000 insured. The total loss reflects extensive property damage and insurance coverage details.
A dispatch from Arundel reports British troops have again occupied Rensburg near Loxton on February 28, signaling a fresh consolidation of control in the area.
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