23 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
1
Press dispatches describe General Cronje's forces trapped in the river bed with heavy losses around 800. Cronje reportedly asked for armistice, was refused, then offered surrender before declaring he would fight to the death. Supplies push to Kimberley and De Beers mine to reopen in ten days.
London dispatch describes the Paardeberg fight as Cronje’s entrenched laager in the Modder River bed repelling British enveloping moves. Highland Brigade suffering heavy fire, Canadians cross to assist, then withdraw. Cronje refuses surrender, vows to fight to the death amid bombardment and counterattacks by X brigade, British infantry, and mounted forces.
Washington reports after seven hours of talks Republicans near final consensus on a gold standard bill. Key issues include a $150 million gold reserve, small denomination notes, and a new refunding provision. An international bimetallic clause and details on debt refunding remain to be settled with Democratic participation anticipated.
London dispatch from Modder River dated February 21 says General Cronje commands about eight thousand Boer troops. At noon he requested a twenty four hour armistice.
The action sees Cronje warned to fight to a finish or surrender unconditionally. British bombardment and lyddite fire set Boer wagons ablaze while infantry endure severe losses on flat terrain. Cronje’s could be final stand as Canadians, Macdonald and Knox are wounded.
General Roberts and General Biller push toward success while exercising caution. Dispatches from Cape Town and Modder River confirm Cronje's surround threat. Roberts reports a reconnaissance shows an assault costly, so bombardment is chosen and efforts to disrupt enemy reinforcements prove fruitful with the enemy driven off in all directions.
London reports Lord Roberts sent word from Paardeberg on February 21 detailing a bombardment strategy after a careful recon, driving Boers from positions with heavy losses and about fifty prisoners. Losses for the British were two officers and four men lightly wounded.
The Kansas City Convention Hall at Thirteenth and Central streets is outlined as a large, modern venue built of native stone and terra cotta with a 200 foot roof span. It seats about 2,000, with arena capacity of 4,000 and possible total capacity over 22,000 with standing room, designed to rapidly evacuate up to 5,000 per minute.
In Baltimore five hotels including the Midland Savoy Victoria and Washington lie within a few blocks of the hall. The Coates, long favored by Mr. Bryan, is expected to become the National Committee headquarters.
A mob wounded the British Vice-Consul's son Abela at Sidon and surrounded the consulate in Beyroot. Troops were dispatched and the Consul-General went to the scene to quell the disturbance.
A Sydney dispatch to The Daily Mail reports British warships dressed in hunting attire today to honor Washington Day, a gesture that greatly gratified the American colony in London.
A Monongahela River coal output report shows 4,699,000 bushels for the week ending February 17. In Columbia James Gardner, 55, committed suicide after leaving all to a young woman who rejected him. In Springfield Major Bluford Wilson sets a March 1 sale date for the St. Louis Peoria and Northern Railway and Madison Coal Company foreclosure, upset at $850,000. Austin adjourns sine die after a 30 day special session marked by filibusters over a tax bill. Chicago reports 40 passengers saved after shipping line steamer Town wrecked by ice near the harbor, minor damage. Chicago also notes Mayor Harrison’s plan to harness and municipalize water power from the Ship and Drainage Canal project with bonds for a Lockport power plant, resisting private leases. The Lackawanna Railroad takes overStream car service with broad improvements.
Brooklyn leaders and officials denounce Assemblyman Abram C. De Graw's bill creating a large park on salt marshes at Coney Island. Critics warn of multi million costs, loss of charter control, and possible land grabs by Norton Point Land Company. some call for extending the Concourse to Sea Gate, others for no new park.
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