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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
5
London April 18 government releases a February 13 dispatch by Lord Roberts harshly censuring Generals Warren and Buller for plan flaws and miscommunications. Roberts says Warren doubted the feasibility of the plan, undermining troop confidence.
Reports from Manila dated April describe multiple clashes with insurgent forces. An estimated 300 insurgents attacked Halongs, but were repelled as three companies of the Thirty-second Infantry held the line. Captain Goldman with 30 men engaged near Orion, killing two Americans? (text inconsistent) and retreating. Nearby Captain Doudd’s squadron surrounded a village in Benguet, destroying barracks and capturing 44 insurgents while one American was wounded. General Young notes a February 1 action at Batoe where 300 riflemen and Polomen attacked the garrison and were repulsed with 106 casualties. General Montenegro surrendered near Cumaling, Pangasinan, as Col. Smith closed in with five companies of the Seventeenth Regiment. Mongenegro’s forces, unable to stand, yielded. Mnenbulos reportedly escaped.
The New York Republican convention named two U S senators a governor and the state organization leader as delegates at large. Electors at large include the Buffalo and Rochester editors. Senators Tomas C. Platt and Chauncey M. Depew, Gov. Roosevelt, and State Chairman J. F. Odell were designated. Edward I Butler of Buffalo and I A Mitchell of Rochester named as electors at large. Indictments in Kentucky allege murder of Goebel with several named as accessories and others referenced.
Washington April 20 Gen Sunger released Cuban census results under his direction. Native Cubans comprise a large share with whites greatly outnumbering blacks and a high literacy rate supporting municipal suffrage. Total population 1 572 707 with detailed by birth, race, and region figures, reports on citizenship and education as basis for voting rights.
The Ohio Supreme Court declares an anti lynching provision unconstitutional. The law allowed $45,000 to be withdrawn by county commissioners when an individual was lynched. The decision cites the Click Mitchell lynching at Urbana and J W Caldwell beaten by strikers in Cleveland as part of the ruling.
Meads Guill from Che ote national bank facing charges for mishandling funds pleaded guilty in the United States District Court. Judge Maroney Boters increased steps on motion, with sentencing to follow. In other news, musical impresario Sachs, famed for San Vero performances, died in California.
Washington reports a unanimous agreement between House and Senate conferees on the Hawaiian government bill. The measure creates a territorial government with a governor legislature and courts, allows a nonvoting congressional delegate, and preserves crown lands for the Hawaiian government. A clause on Chinese residency was altered to avoid deportation provisions.
Milwaukee for May festival features a 700 voice chorus and 109 piece orchestra with top Met Opera soloists. Admiral Dewey invited, likely to attend. festival marks 50 years of Milwaukee Musical Society, founded by German pioneers in 1859, with rail fare discounts and reserved seats from $1.00 to $2.00.
A Milwaukee stock train struck a bogey near Bangor and killed Amute Avens instantly. James Merlo suffered severe injuries including broken legs and arm. another vehicle occupant narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near La Grosse and Prorhouse records note a thorugh sweep of local notices.
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