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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
A terse roundup covers labor strikes, oil price surges, naval tests, and political shifts. Reports include wage disputes among miners, crude oil pricing highs, the Manning cutter’s Pacific move, congressional plans, and ongoing conflicts in Colombia Philippine efforts, and Filipino actions. The miscellany highlights finance bills, wireless tests, and diplomatic notes on treaties and open-door policy.
Reports from Natal tell of a great Belmont battle with British victory after heavy fighting. Boer positions and entrenchments were stiff, British ridge advances and bayonet charges noted, with Allied forces around 17 000 at Ladysmith and 7 000 moving toward Maritzburg amid ongoing engagements. Manila front and Omdurman actions also cited with casualties and advances.
San Francisco reports a novel hatchery trial at K D Jaames's facility at the Rogue river mouth in Oregon. A million salmon spawn will reach today by the Oregon express and be stored cold before tagging and shipment to the Rogue river hatchery.
Special to the Herald from Washington reports President McKinley reviewing Secretary Meade's annual remarks on Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It notes immediate Cuban governance a civil regime for Puerto Rico and the Philippines a United States Philippines cable and voter qualifications education property tests for suffrage and the army's postwar retention.
A Washington World Special says subscribers who want their money back may be reimbursed. John K. Melea, for Mrs. Dewey, says telegrams flood the family over allegations about Admiral Dewey and defends they are overwhelmed by charity. McMillan of New York offers to forward contributor lists and letters for prompt reimbursement upon request. The family condemns sensational accusations and asks to forward requests to the admiral.
Washington dispatch says Consul Macrum in Pretoria is cableled to urge President Kroger to accept a neutral representative for British citizens and captives in the South African republic. The move reflects the government’s duty to protect civilians amid the war under an international humane framework.
The Chicago Dewey committee decides to press for early acceptance of Chicago's invitation to the admiral. The first visit date is May 1 next year and the committee assures the admiral that Chicago citizens do not approve of recent criticism. Mayor Harrison adds a telegram urging acceptance.
Andrew Carnegie offers 25000 dollars for a public library building in Tucson with council approving 2000 dollars yearly for maintenance and funding for the military plaza project as part of the decision. Immigration figures rise with four month total at 115276, up 30544 from the prior period. An Italian Florence artist, Robert David John, uncovers the oldest known caricature of a knightly fight dated 1690 found inside a manuscript cover.
Santista, president of the Filipino congress, formally renounces all further connection with the insurgency before General MacArthur. He had hesitated at the war’s start and declines a supreme court judgeship, declaring the congress and cabinet are scattered and will not reassemble. Some officials have resigned, and soldiers may lay down arms as truth spreads. Senor Huencamine, former Aguinaldo cabinet member, is prisoner with Aguinaldo’s kin. Major Cronin identifies him. General Young pursues Aguinaldo in the mountains.
Official dispatch from General White at Lady Smith says troops are well and cheerful. Reports confirm fighting near Willow-range with 5000 British troops conducting reconnaissance and attacking Boer positions, British forces briefly occupying their lines before retreating as Boers fell back. Casualties include a correspondent wounded and a report of Boer prisoners, with British victory claimed by the Daily Mail dispatch from Belmont.
News from New York reports a surge of forged Virginia 4 percent state bonds. Authorities fear coupons in innocent hands may bind the state in obligation. The Riddleberger law and Kendall Bank Note Company contracts are cited amid scattered losses and unsettled recoveries. A second item notes fifty window glass jobbers organizing a national association to consolidate purchasing.
The law requires separate schedules for farm and factory dairy statistics in the 12th census. It outlines milk and cream production and sales, butter and cheese production on farms, and factory inputs such as raw materials labor capital and plant value. Enumerators will gather data June 1 1900 and farmers are urged to keep records to ensure complete accurate county statistics.
Rome October 22 1808 special cable reports Pope Leo as a tireless worker rising at five and filling days with reading writing and visits. He dines lightly four to five times daily, parts rest with a long nap, and maintains activity at the Vatican with a swift pace and early evening reading before night. The Pope’s nervous energy is noted despite advanced years and recent illness with limited medicine.
Detroit officials report that after a four hour meeting the citys street railway employees voted at 4 A M to strike within 48 hours unless the Citizens Street Railway Company grants their demands. They seek reinstatement of certain discharged workers and an adjustment of differences over suburban car crews entering the city.
A enterprising woman offers a house to house secretary service for women unable to write social notes and letters creditably. By using a personal secretary they avoid blenders, attend to business letters, and gain prestige as only their signature appears on correspondence.
The funeral of Vice President Garrett A. Hobart in Paterson New Jersey featured President McKinley and many dignitaries. Clergy spoke at the Church of the Redeemer as Hobart's body was interred in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a solemn military and civic procession.
General Kitchener reports Wingate's forces trapped the Khalifa's army 77 miles southeast of Gedil. The Khalifa and most emirs were killed or captured. Osman Digna escaped. The Dervish camp fell, thousands surrendered, women children and cattle captured. Troops praised for endurance through the 60 mile march and two decisive actions. The Sudan may now be open.
At Hayambang on November 19 the Filipino council of war concluded resistance is futile. Aguinaldo and leaders like Pio del Pilar Garcia Alejandro agreed troops should disperse and adopt guerrilla methods. Generals Concepcion Macabolo San Miguel Mascaro Trias and others hold scattered forces across Nueva Ecija Tarlac Malolos Zambales Cavite.
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