22 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
Telegraphed dispatches describe British commander actions near Ladysmith and Mor society losses. Foreseen outcomes include prisoners, wounded, and strategic shifts as Botha and Orange forces clash in a tense Africa theater. Statements touch on diplomacy, alliances, and colonial responses amid growing global conflict.
Feb 16 dispatches report an attack by insurgents on the Wimeri Takega convent garrison in Albay province during the night of February 3. The forces were repulsed after causing extensive town damage. one wounded American tenant was the only reported casualty. Washington notes a new phase in Philippine operations as Manila and coastal areas see movements of troops and supplies.
The National Assembly of Lemme Wheelmen on Wednesday relinquished control of rue Jagan abolished Theamatereela. Key figures included COW, Sams of Marshard elected president, with Tyrie BaoB of New York listed. The report mentions ties to a fete and references to a boxing matter, plus university naming news from Penny Hid.
Yaris Feb 16. M DeCraig reports to the French Congo governor that Rabab Liss Jung, once a slave of Zeber Vasha, is overthrown as commander of a central Sudan realm after a French assault near Kona. French losses include 12,001 defenders and 2,500 rifles. 40 Sengales sharpshooters killed and several Europeans wounded. The expedition plans to press toward Lake Chad and the River Chari to link with further forces.
Washington report details sensational testimony before the treason in privilege and elections committee regarding alleged bribe attempts linked to W A Clark’s Montana senate election. Justice Hunt and Justice Pigott describe bribe talks involving Dr Tracey and Wellcome, while Clark’s counsel questions timing and credibility of the witnesses.
Washington february sixteen the senate approved the house currency bill in a decisive forty six to twenty nine majority. amendments debated under tri minute rule included bimetalism support and a twenty five thousand dollar cap on town banks over four thousand inhabitants. detailed roster shows party splits and a single abstention as final passage declared standard silver dollar as the unit with gold redemption and treasury bond provisions.
Montreal reports a fatal accident when a Quebec Railway passenger train struck two sleighs near Three Rivers. Eugene Dellmaire and his wife perished, along with Charles Kalcanensis and a Lakrancols sister. The second sleigh foundered on the baggage car, with others dying en route to hospital.
A New York based Starch Trust extends negotiations for a broad merger aimed at controlling output across major factories including National Stively water pani and Corbed Streh company. The move seeks to unify production with a 25 million dollar rapid funding while national party activity and state officials monitor developments.
Boston dispatch reports from Moilo that three Massachusetts soldiers of the Twenty-sixth regiment U.S. Army, Dennis Anges William Dugan and Michael Yracey, were tortured to death by insurgents after remaining with their column in Galina last November to retrieve a tubal. Captured while trailing the column they were beaten and killed in a public square.
Fragment shows plans for a Republican convention in Columbus with dates in April mentioned as the fourth and twenty fifth, indicating a two day event at a central location. Names and precise venues are unclear due to partial OCR.
Several thousand people including delegates to the National American Woman Suffrage Association gathered at the Lafayette Opera House to honor Susan B. Anthony on the eightieth anniversary of her birth. Live speakers, tributes, and greetings from state associations marked the event with tears and applause as eight decades of suffrage history were recounted.
Baltimore February 16. The new baseball association faces a setback likely delaying its start by a year though hopes remain. Philadelphia money delays trigger exit threats as McGraw and Anson clash over funding. Gilmore of the Audiorium in Philadelphia may finance, but ground options hinder deposits. A three week wait could end in McGraw withdrawing and the six club plan collapsing if Philadelphia leaves.
The Navy Department received large box roses from Mrs. Shillington of Chicago to place on Maine disaster graves at Arlington Cemetery. Observances marked the second anniversary of the Maine s destruction in Havana harbor with prayers, flag at half mast, and memorial services attended by Gov. Gen. Wood and others.
Gov Gall Beckham declares Kentucky to adjourn the legislature it remains in London to meet at the city. The move follows armed men near Frankfort and a proclamation reconvening the legislature. The split party lines show Republicans backing the governor and Democrats contesting legality of proclamations and adjournments. Nearby court actions address the governor’s power and adjutant duties as political maneuvers unfold.
A report describes an English device to hold mats and carpets firmly on the floor using a vertical bracket mounted to baseboards and a hinged movable part to engage the floor surface. A new car brake attachment is noted, operating vertically with a pin and a toothed wheel on the brake rod for engagement.
Washington February 12. Senator Allen offered a resolution expressing sympathy for South Africa's struggle for liberty and a U S mediation to avert further bloodshed. The measure was adopted amid confusion with about a dozen senators present, provoking laughter from Allen and a brief pique by Pettus before a reconsideration let the vote stand.
Washington reports ex consul Vert at Pretoria released a deferred statement on February thirteen claiming the United States official mail was opened and examined by a British censor. The disclosure could influence U S attitudes, with observers predicting swift congressional reaction and debate over British interference and Boer sympathies.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association reelects all officers except president Susan B. Anthony who declines another term. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York elected to succeed Anthony. Mrs Linke withdraws. Other officers named include Slits Anni Howard Shaw and Laura Gray.
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