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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
2
A chaotic battlefield report indicates Boer forces attacked near Maitland and Lombard with steamship and rail disruption. Casualties include several Boer losses and multiple prisoners, while Allied officers assess siege strength and possible reinforcements as Natal rail lines see action.
A severe railway wreck occurred Thursday near Worth north of the city on the Worth and Denver City line. One man is dead and several injured as a train struck a washout causing a pile of wreckage and a fire. Passengers struggled to escape as cars burned. John by Dane of Denver and John by Kunt4, passengers, are reported dead.
Miss Olga Nethersole is acquitted after a trial at the Nutlersole Theatre in Wallack's, with Marcus Mbiver as manager. The case concerned the play Anpho' The Eye by Farsman. The jury deliberated 32 minutes and the verdict was highly favorable to the accused. An interrupter caused a brief halt, prompting speculation about further action.
Lansing April 6 Ariber F Mapel once publicist state council and inspector general of the Michigan National Guard was found guilty after a county grand jury indicted him on charges linked to a vast military clothing scheme. The case centers on a $45,400 inventory later sold for $9,500, shipped to Chicago, then repurchased by a military supplier. Key figures including Willand White and Col Sutton face related indictments as defense witnesses challenge Marsh’s role in a conspiracy rather than direct wrongdoing. The verdict came after a quick ballot, with a stay pending appeal and motions for changes of venue to Wayne County.
London reports and dispatches detail Lord Roberts's crisis in the Orange Free State. British forces lose five companies guarding the Bethany rail line as Gen Villebois-Muville dies and Boer forces claim victory, with casualties listed and ongoing fears of disrupted communications and further engagements.
Philadelphia April 6 report quotes Admiral Dewey in a candid interview. He avoids confirming party plans while noting Pennsylvania’s Democratic endorsement rumors. New York voicesGold Democrats discuss Dewey’s possible candidacy and platform implications.
A garbled report outlines the trial of Henry J. Tromberger for the murder of John M. Reindel. It mentions sentencing to imprisonment, claims of mental impairment, and references various individuals and dates in a confused, OCR-like passage.
Frankfurt Missouri April court of appeals Friday handed down decision in governorship case in favor of the democrats. Six judges joined four democrats and two republicans with Judge Durelle dissenting. Judge Hobson wrote the court opinion. Republicans may appeal to the Supreme Court while seating of Governor TeekNam and Governor Taylor's authority are debated. Bradley for Taylor supports appealing to the Supreme Court with Wirtdley and aides in consultation.
Self propelled vehicles feature an automobile club organized in Multiware and a royal mention of a Diutomobile near Queen Victoria. A July French test-week race is planned. Chicago officials debate mandatory fenders for all owned cars.
Washington reports focus on Admiral Dewey amid Philadelphia stopover requests for plans on future steps. Reporters awaited him as he declined to reveal detailed state quotes, affirming only that he remains a Democrat and has not voted for Cleveland. He avoided questions on a gold standard platform.
Devil Rhodes arrives in London cheerful yet more exclusive after advice from Alfred Dell and Dr Rutherford Morris to curb South African remarks amid differences with Colonel Keke. Victim of Hewtos, a robbery with violence against Stephen Fawvelkie. theft followed by pursuit and fear of continued danger. London's Peking corre spondent notes diplomats may stay longer. Louisiana supreme court limits railroad warehouse business. Mexican freight car uniformity efforts and safety measures highlighted.
Reports from Cleveland, St Louis, Pittsburgh, Cripple Creek and other areas detail widespread labor unrest. Strikes widen, wage talks stall, and arbitration offers appear in Harrisburg and Morrisburg while miners in several districts return to work amid mounting tensions.
Washington on April 1 General Wheeler commented on speculation about his run for president. He said he has never sought political power and viewed such talk as a compliment but not a serious aim. He stressed loyalty to the Union, recalling Civil War service and ongoing national prosperity under the current leadership.
Washington reports a way to transfer funds from the States to Pretoria and coordinate Red Cross charity support. The department has forwarded pending documents and will notify officials of the arrangement. A new adjustable fastener for garments is described, using a square fabric piece and a cord reed through the edge. A Chicago Daily News note on aging and wisdom concludes.
A sweeping summary of municipal and township results across Ohio Michigan Kansas Wisconsin Missouri Nebraska and Arkansas notes Republicans winning majorities in city councils mayoral races and town offices while Democrats gain in Detroit Keokuk and Topeka. Voters returned party lines in some places and elected nonpartisan slates in others.
A blaze at Gay's age factory in Ottawa destroyed property and about $30,000 of stock. The fire left 150 workers unemployed as insurance covered the loss. The exact cause remained under investigation.
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