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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
7
Reports from London confirm President Kruger and staff leaving Pretoria while Lord Roberts presses toward Johannesburg. Boer forces head toward Lydenburg as defenses retreat and guerrilla options loom, with mixed views on Pretoria's fall signaling the war's possible end or a wider resistance.
Rundle has occupied Ladybrand and Boers intrench along the Vaal river while reorganizing near Heidelburg hills. Gen Brabant reportedly captured 1,500 prisoners at Clocolan. Boer families flee Pretoria toward Lydenburg as forces entrench at Rhenoster river. Destructive blast wrecks Laing's Nek tunnel by colliding locomotives. UK churches offer prayers for Mafeking relief. Thirty day troop and horse redeployment from England to South Africa totals 3,569 officers and men and 2,285 horses.
After six months of fighting with a 240000 strong army, Great Britain conquers the two Boer republics, adding the diamond and gold fields to the empire. Kruger and Steyn become fugitives. Kruger's government is labeled oligarchic and despot like. War began with Kruger's ultimatum on Oct 10, 1899.
The first world convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor begins July 10 in Alexandra Palace London. About 10,000 Americans and up to 60,000 total delegates from the UK continent and abroad are expected, with 1,200 dormitories for women and 3,800 men housed in canvas encampments. Tent supply faces delays as War era tentmakers shift to military needs.
Rebels led by the Boxers gain ground near Peking after destroying Liu liao railway facilities. Empress Dowager reportedly sympathetic to anti foreign aims. Foreign powers rush troops and ships to protect legations as Boxer violence raises risk of China’s breakup.
Senate debate over extending the industrial commission life to Oct 1901, and a $5,000,000 Louisiana purchase exposition amendment for 1903 with $10,000,000 hoped from authorities. House rejected armor plate Senate amendment, creating factory plan. post office and naval items moved to conference. Decoration Day adjournment mood noted. Dawes treaty ratifications for Cherokee and Creek tribes completed at night.
The Boers advance into Natal after Britain's evasive reply to suzerainty questions. About 45,000 burghers deploy, fighting from strong defenses and gaining early victories. President Kruger leaves Pretoria for Waterfallhoven as Burgomaster de Souza and the Supreme Court chief safeguard order and property. Ocean freight rates rise due to ship occupancy and Paris exposition. Endeavorers to receive royal welcomes in London with city officials hosting receptions.
Filipino insurgents rushed into San Miguel Bulacan killing five Americans and wounding seven as troops pursued them. Nearby, a patrol clash near Manila left three insurgents dead and a small town burned. Memorial Day observances and military ceremonies followed across Manila and nearby centers.
The annual reunion of Confederate veterans opened in Louisville with a grand ball concerts and excursions. About 20 000 veterans attended and were welcomed in an immense hall seating 10 000, on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River valley. Distinguished veterans prominent in national affairs attended in large numbers as the city embraced the "boys who wore the gray."
A lightning strike damaged the Civil War era soldiers monument in Byron Nebraska as a thunderstorm drove crowds into Gill's hall. A speaker was recounting fallen soldiers when a violent crash and flame lit the air and the monument collapsed. Separately United States Marshal Soley moved to seize Neely's Printing Plant in Muncie under a writ of attachment tied to liabilities of Charles F. W. Neely amounting to over 40 thousand six hundred dollars. Sheldon H. Barrett, longtime Forepaugh-Sells representative, died in Boston.
A survey of church and missionary topics notes 60 000 Protestants in old Mexico and marks Rochester Baptist Seminary’s fiftieth anniversary. John D Rockefeller Jr leads a 63 member Sunday school class in New York. The U S government spends nearly 1 million yearly to protect missionary workers abroad. The Y M C A plans a million dollar endowment by 1901. Rev Minot J Savage travels southern Europe by six seat car. Rev T H James plans to endow Oklahoma college and hospital with a 500 000 fortune. Canterbury York archbishops urge sacrament reservation sparking ritualistic church tensions.
The item notes a government proposal in Canada to reduce newspaper postage by fifty percent, aiming to lower costs and widen circulation across the press landscape.
Fragmented text discusses how chin shape historically reflected personality and behavior, noting strong arched brows and large eyes with a sturdy chin signaling power. It links chin form to intelligence, vitality, cruelty, talent, and longevity, though the prose is garbled and references various adjectives and unverified traits.
A London Mail contributor argues that only the wealthy can employ white servants in South Africa. He praises native servants who learn quickly, become adept, and handle duties from cooking to answering doors, while noting language mix ups. The text also describes young boys assigned common nicknames and the etiquette of visiting cards in white households.
A humorous tale from the Lowville Times describes a gentleman asking a lighthearted apology. An Irish servant misroutes visitors by saying the wrong name and prompts a caller to depart after a mistaken inquiry about Miss B. The hostess overhears, the man leaves, and the Irishwoman departs as the comedy ends.
An obscure account describes patient indust sorting hog bristles in Tiensin. Each bristle from exported hog bristle lots must be measured and sorted by length for bridle hairs. The text comments on the impression left by a well dressed woman and a young man’s reaction to a question about a girl.
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