22 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
1
London dispatches report General Buller’s Colenso casualty list totals 146 killed and HS wounded with 226 described as missing, about 40 of whom are prisoners. The figure surpasses earlier estimates as news from South Africa remains delayed by faulty cables.
Dr. Ar nand presented credentials to the Austrian consul general and received the Spanish government papers seals and documents. He becomes the first official representative Spain has had in Chicago since the outbreak of hostilities with the United States and Spain.
Special Examiner Daniel G Wing was appointed temporary receiver of the Globe National bank of Boston after discovering a serious condition of affairs and a guaranty to remove doubtful assets. Directors pledged to cover losses, but failures in Boston reduced guaranty value, forcing action to protect unsecured creditors. Stockholders face heavy losses.
Havana December 22 Major General Leonard Wood takes governor general post and accepts the resignation of General Brooke's advisory cabinet. Cuban leaders praise the change while criticizing Brooke's proclamation and call for a broader civil governance approach. Wood visits the prison, with Generals Laddccw and Chaffee, as investigations continue into customs house appraisers. Near Santiago the Saratoga runs aground but minor damage is reported and tugs prepare to haul it off.
Chicago dispatch reports Senator James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, stating that prospects for Democratic success next year are brighter than in 1896. He noted only William J. Bryan would be mentioned as a presidential candidate, but did not reveal convention venue plans. Meanwhile in Knoxville, Tennessee, a push to form a federation of Democratic clubs in the east failed amid speculation of ties to a U.S. Senate bid by Edward W. Carninck of Memphis.
New York dispatch notes possible shipments from 500000 to 1000000 dollars today with forecasts of up to 5 million total. Insurance likely for large sums if bankers approve. Mention of Heidelberg Eichheimer and Mueller Chall & Co potential shippers. Analysts say profit margin slim but foreign demand supports special transactions.
Copper behind the Levtroying Angels lode changes hands as Rich Ver of Copper strikes in Batte. New owners aim to mine under the city after sealing the deal. A shaft to 1000 feet will be sunk near Broadway and Main streets, close to major hotels and the City Hall.
Prevailing prices from Indianapolis Chicago and Cincinnati show grain and livestock markers with mixed readings. Wheat ranges and cattle, hogs, and lambs exhibit steady to firm bids across markets, while New York and Toledo notes reflect similar trends and limited activity.
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