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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
7
Mounted Infantry at Vaal River in British progress
London reports from Lord Roberts dated Brandfort say mounted infantry advanced to the Vaal with the rest marching to follow. Rail line repaired to Brandfort as Windsorton passage of the Vaal was achieved without opposition amid Boer losses at Warrenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Brandfort
Vet River
Hunter
Windsorton
Parliament debates Spion Kop dispatches in war office vote
London parliament debated the publication of Spion Kop dispatches with Liberal Walter Runciman accusing government of prioritizing publicity. Wyndham defended publication and Lord Roberts' views while dismissing accusations against the War Secretary. The government was sustained 215 to 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
War Office
Walter Runcieman
Spion Kop
Runcieman
Wyndham
Duke of Wellington
Secretary of State For War
General Buller
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Roberts
Boer peace envoy says war not wanted by either side
Abraham Fischer of the Boer peace commission tells a Daily Express interview rep Boulogne that Britain and the Boers do not wish for war and both sides may have been misled by political and financial interests. He cites belated assurances from British leaders and says the mission seeks to stop the conflict and to submit concessions if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Abraham Fischer
Boer Peace Commission
Boulogne-sur-Mere
United States
Fischer
Republic Offers Armistice Inquiry With Excluded Foreign Judges
The passage notes calls for guarantees and indemnities decided by an imperial tribunal. Fischer urged that the republics would surrender arms if a tribunal without foreign judges is chosen, signaling a preference for domestic oversight over international arbitration. The text emphasizes a conditional willingness to defer to a tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
Suffolk Regiment Disaster Reported by General French
General French's dispatch in The Gazette attributes the January 5 Suffolk regiment disaster to panic among most of the four engaged companies. He commends the officers and the men who stayed with their units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Methodist Conference Debates Amusements and Intoxicants
Chicago May 5 The Methodist general conference discusses bishops expenses with no action taken. A resolution preserves the amusement stance while a memorial seeks to penalize lawyers who defend liquor sellers. Financial reports show a quadrennial deficit and debt reductions across missionary bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Episcopal Fund
Missionary Committee
Committee On
Sunday School Union
The
Foreign Missionary Society
Supreme Court Affirms Hillsdale In Jackson County Pauper Case
The Michigan Supreme Court affirms the Jackson County judgment that James Jeffrey’s legal settlement was in Hillsdale. Jackson had paid $419 for his asylum care after his move from Hillsdale. Hillsdale must refund the amount. The ruling settles a statewide precedent for county pauper settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Jackson County
Hillsdale County
James Jeffrey
England
Circuit Court
Jeffrey
Jackson
Hillsdale
Fusion plans clash over 1906 style ticket in Indiana
Indianapolis on May 5 reports Secretary Medert of the fusion Populist state committee saying the Populists aim to fuse with Democrats as in 1906. Democratic Chairman Martin denies current fusion plans, cites post1906 election law changes, and expects a strictly Democratic ticket with Bryan nominated and the Chicago platform endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Medert
State Committee
Martin
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Chicago
Wisconsin Seniors Swing Out in Madison
Madison May 5 seniors in caps and gowns crowded the library hall for the first swing out of the season. Dean Birge spoke on the Uniform of Learning while the Glee club and underclassmen performed. The seniors then held a jubilation excluding undergraduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Dean Birge
College of Letters and Science
Glee Club
Funeral Services for Actress Mrs. Robert Wayne Held in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 5 funeral services for Mrs. Robert Wayne the actress who died in Chicago earlier this week were held at her sister Mrs Badgleys home. Rev William Mitchell of St Luke's Episcopal Church conducted. Her husband who was in Chicago performing a comedy part could not secure a substitute and arrived at his wife’s deathbed before she died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Robert Wayne
Chicago
Badgley
William Mitchell
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Bidding War At Michigan Tax Sale Sets Records
In Bessemer Michigan May 5 the county saw unprecedented bidding at the tax sale with worthless lands and twenty one year delinquent taxes sold. A one acre Tronwood lot drew $30 000 in delinquent taxes bid in by A W Peterson who agreed to pay the tax for one six hundredth part of one sextillionth of the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnass Oe
Milan National Bank
Exchance Bank 3
Express Company
Chicago
Bessemer, Mich
City of
Tronwood
A. W. Peterson
New Insurance Salvage Tax Proposal Spurs Pension Fund Support
Indianapolis May 5 a bill requiring insurance companies to pay a 2 percent tax on salvage in dwelling house fires for the benefit of the firemen's pension fund is being presented to the next legislature for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mayor Harrison and Chief Ripley Called Before Grand Jury
In Chicago on May 5 a movement started in the grand jury room to summon Mayor Harrison and Chief Ripley to explain alleged police protection lapses during ongoing labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grand Jury
Harrison
Chief Ripley
Law works as bonds refinanced under new currency act
Representative Brosius cites treasury prepared data showing bonds refunded from March 14 to May 1 totaling 260 020 750 with net saving 6 064 454 and interest saved 32 009 225. Gold redeemed notes 5 133 280. Treasury table shows 244 new national banks approved with 8 380 000 capitalization and 508 applications on file. Estimated currency to be issued by national banks 121 783 855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brosius
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Erosius
The
Treasury
Brosius A'.o
Army Captain Tests Protecting Mines in Coeur d'Alene District
Captain H G Lyon testified before the Coeur d Alene investigation about troops guarding mining property on Canon creek and the Tiger Poorman mine amid threats of flooding if pump workers quit. He described a five to ten minute window given to revoke the strike and denied the bayonet warning. The hearing grew tense with exchanges among committee members and testimony concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. G. Lyon
Army
Coeur d'Alene
Canon Creek
Tiger- Poorman
Burke Miners’ Union
Hay
Mondell
Wyoming
War progress report from Manila May 5 1900
General Otis dispatch from Manila reports April captures by U S forces including thirty artillery pieces 1 200 rifles and large stores. U S losses total thirteen enlisted men killed three officers and twenty four enlisted men wounded with Samar losses unreported. Insurgents surrendering and Filipinos optimistic war near end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Luo
Luzon
Viscayan Islands
Samar
Masked robber robs station in Sparta Wisconsin
In Sparta on May 5 a masked gunman entered the Chicago and North Western station at night. He forced the lone night operator to open the money drawer and hand over all the cash, totaling $30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern
First Decision on Puerto Rico Status Says U S Constitution Applies
Judge Lockren rules that ratification of the peace treaty with Spain made Porto Rico American territory under the U S Constitution without new congressional action. Raphael Ortiz seeks habeas corpus from Stillwater prison, arguing for jury trial, but diesdenies due to war status and military court jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Lockren
United States District Court
Congress
United States
Spain
Porto Rico
Raphael Ortiz
Stillwater
Injustice Reported In Monticello Bank Robbery Case
The Monticello bank robbery case yields no new developments. Fred M. Simmons of Syracuse is wrongly suspected after his name appeared in the hotel register, prompting officials to drop the implication and defend his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Wis
Fred M. Simmons
Syracuse
N. Y
Simmons
Mutual Mercantile Agency
Wisconsin woods tragedy ends in double suicide
Levi Myhill and his wife from Eldera Wisconsin were found dead from bullet wounds in Adams county near Coloma. Authorities say they had separated and met in a lonely spot where Myhill killed his wife instantly before taking his own life. Mrs Myhill had been known locally as a horse thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldera
Levi Myhill
Wisconsin Woods
Myhill
Coloma
Adams County
Wis
Baseball Scores and Divorce Ruling Reported
May 5 Chicago notes scores from league clubs with Boston Philadelphia 12 to 4 and Chicago Cincinnati 5 to 3. In another case a divorce and $1000 alimony were granted to Mrs. Rusie, wife of a baseball pitcher in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cinecinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Rusie
Assistant Secretary Hill names Charles R. Dean as secretary
The Assistant Secretary of State Hill appoints Charles R. Dean of Chicago as his secretary. Other brief items note the pope blessing 25 000 pilgrims at St Peter's and various global and local happenings from fires near East Tawas Michigan to a cable plan between Ireland and the Faro islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Charles R. Dean
Chicago
St Peter's
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil
East Tawas
Mich
George Ritchey
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Milwaukee
Frank Rockefeller
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
John J
H.T. Frye
National Women’s Whist League
Detroit
Ireland
Faro Islands
New Buffalo
Southern Wisconsin Dental Association
Delavan
Honolulu
Francis Joseph
Berlin
MacConnellsburg
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Free State
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Commons
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Methodist Conference
Michigan
Supreme Court of
Indiana
April
Philippines
Coeur Dalene Investigation
Madison, Wis
Charles Noble Gregory
University Law School
Pollock
Rome
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Pereles
Michael Skupwenietz
Beaver Dam
Skupwenietz
Barnhoo
St. Mary's Hospital
Daily Base Ball Record
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