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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
8
Dispatches from South Africa describe Ma fleeting center crisis with Brabant forces near Ladybrand Clocolan and heavy fighting at Mafeking. Pretoria claims Baden Powell captured large Boer forces and relief garrison status varies while Lord Roberts reports all going well and food lasting to June 10.
A May 10 dispatch from Rietspruit via Kroonstad reports General Botha addressing burghers as British forces crossed a river drift and opened fire at Philip Botha’s position. The battle featured artillery bombardment, cavalry flanking, and a retreat to Kroonstad with about a dozen casualties.
Special London dispatch reports that Saturday’s battle at Mafeking saw heavy artillery use and flames in the kaffir location. The Boers reportedly gained a foothold before the garrison encircled them, with close combat and heavy losses. Relief-column progress prompted Pretoria to order Snyman to storm the town, as Boer telegrams boasted victory.
A telegram from the Portuguese consul confirms heavy fighting and possible occupation of the Kaffir Stadt, with similar notices published about Ladysmith and Wepener before Dalgety’s relief, indicating ongoing military action this morning.
A fire broke out yesterday afternoon at the Chateau dEau basement during the Paris exposition. Flames risked spreading to the Salle des Fetes and the American section of the Palace of Electricity before being extinguished. the blaze stemmed from faulty electric wires.
Helena Mont May 16 Senator Clark filed his resignation as senator and was promptly appointed by Governor Spriggs to succeed himself. Spriggs, a Daly ally, faced intense pressure from both supporters and opponents during the day as news of the coup startled Montanans and unsettled political dynamics with Senator Clark’s future uncertain.
General Rundle has checkmated the Boers in their southward push. The enemy is retiring before the British advance with many captured or surrendering including President Steyn's brother. Ladybrand district is clear. Mequalling's Nek evacuated and forces now near Lindley.
Chicago May 16 scores show New York over Chicago eight to ten Cincinnati beat Philadelphia in twelve innings four to four St Louis defeated Brooklyn five to two and Pittsburgh bested Boston seven to five American League results include Kansas City eleven Indianapolis twelve Detroit four Chicago zero Buffalo six Milwaukee two and Cleveland four Minneapolis one. The Zinc and Lead Company Incorporated of Charleston West Virginia filed articles to operate a general mining business with one million dollars in capital led by D Henry C W Stoner Reuben Fink S L Kilmer and E A Schaffer with twenty Indiana associates.
Washington May 16 Senate debate on a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to define regulate and dissolve trusts and monopolies. Article XVI sections outline federal supremacy while allowing states to act within federal laws. Majority argues a strong controlling power is needed to restrain abusive corporate power and protect labor.
The flag captured at Atlanta on July 28 1864 by the Forty sixth Ohio was surrendered by the governor to the survivors of the Forty sixth Ohio yesterday. It will be returned to Louisiana Confederate veterans at a reunion in Louisville on June 1.
President Agassiz of Calumet and Hecla Mining company refuses permission for the Houghton County Street Railway to cross its lands at any point. The denial blocks a belt line intended to serve the entire copper district of Houghton county.
General John A. McClernand learns his son Colonel Edward McClernand of the Forty fourth United States volunteers has been appointed military governor of Babamban on the island of Cebu in the Philippines.
New York on May 16 reports that National City bank and Lazard Freres will each ship gold to Paris this week, with total shipments not to exceed 1 million unless negotiations raise them. La Gascogne may move about 32 million in all, with other firms possibly adding another 1 million. Springfield updates: Governor Tanner at the state house yesterday, healthier and more active after illness since February.
Washington May 16 Clark of Montana announced his resignation to the Montana governor as Senatorial contest looms over the ruling that he is not entitled to the seat. He denounced Marcus Daly and delivered his resignation letter, seeking to preserve a name untarnished for his children. Also reports note two pensions granted totaling 200 per month to Albert Wilson and George W. Wilson, and May 1 dispatches on Illinois river survey funding. Holliday of Clay County nominated for Congress. Blankensby and Allen named as national delegates.
A major fire in Marion Indiana last night leveled the Harwood and Barley bedstead factory, one of the city’s largest, employing about 150 men. An explosion preceded the blaze and night watchman Pease was fatally injured.
May 16 report from Houghton and Calumet describes a rare wage dispute across Lake Superior mines. About 3,500 idle at Quincy and Oscola with strikes spreading to iron mines. Wolverine mine breaks strike and miners gain 5 percent while trammers win 8 percent. Arcadian strikers accept 34 monthly increase, trammers get 5 percent.
Rockford society plans Saturday June 9 trolley day with women operating all town lines and collecting cash. Rubber day follows to raise funds with discarded galoshes and collected gum goods sold for charity. In New York, unions face possible 100000-strike if deadlock persists over recognition wages hours and apprentices. In St Louis the Presbyterian assembly arrives with 1000 delegates. In Indianapolis a fire in Hubbard block uncovers 70 gallons gasoline and a near explosion. In Hillsdale Samuel Kingsley, 68, sentenced to seven years for criminal assault on his niece.
London on May 16 reports the Queen has issued a proclamation permitting trade between the South African colonies and the parts of the Orange Free State now held by British forces.
Gen Joseph Wheeler to retire from Congress. Jewels claimed stolen from Potter Chicago residence turn out to belong to another. Burglary in Evansville Wisconsin nets $20 from F A Barker home. William Tibby loses two gold watches and $5. Rufus Wright will of Chicago bicycle maker valued estate at 800000. New law professorship in Madison salary 1600. Mat Cramer of Green Bay injured after horse kick. Baron Blanc tipped to replace Baron Fava as Italian ambassador in Washington. Eau Claire to host mass for Boer peace envoys. Germans seize 3000 square miles in Congo Free State. Former Queen Liliuokalani sails to Hawaii. State Department studying German colonists status in Brazil and Central America. American annex to Paris exposition opened at Vincennes. Daniel Murray catalogs over 1000 black authors for Paris exposition. La Froude women’s paper in Paris blocked by law restricting night typesetting. Special prayers for British arms in Jerusalem synagogues.
Market notes show light business across lines with a well stocked produce area. Strawberries from Arkansas and Tennessee. oranges bananas lemons and pineapples available. butter and eggs firm with likely drop in butter soon. heavy roads but rain viewed as beneficial. crops in good condition. oats spring wheat barley and grass thriving. lard and dried beef prices listed. hardware and lumber prices for nails wire galvanized barb wire and boards given with detailed per unit costs.
Muscatine Iowa May 16 reports list wooden materials including wood and pine wood, coal prices, flour and grain details, mill stuffs and oats, wheat and corn prices, hay, live stock and dairy items with per unit figures, butter, eggs, cheese, honey, sugar, beeswax, hides, leather, fruit and vegetables, and meats with varying price ranges and market notes. Market unsteady at times and strong in certain hides and leather categories.
The note outlines weekly departures from Chicago on Thursdays via Colorado Springs and a Scenic Route. It adds a Southern Route leaving Chicago on Tuesdays via Kansas City and Fort Worth, with stops implied but not completed.
J J Toher and Co brokers with H E McKay manager report in Muscatine office post and telegraph Chicago May 16 1909 market dispatch with prices and indicators from Chicago markets and brokers update.
An advertisement for Beggs' German Salve claims rapid relief and permanent cure for piles. C H Lidell of Nevada Missouri testimonials immediate relief and physician endorsement. Sold by all druggists.
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