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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
A condensed roundup reports Colonel Pitcher’s skirmish with Boers near Me thuen's defeat, 1899 NSW gold yield up by 168,925 oz, Wisconsin battleship trial nearing, anti vaccination stance by South Dakota Christians, and widespread labor pay raises. Also notes on New York boxing bout, Rome to Manila steam routes, Chicago canal project, and various international tensions and events.
The era notes U S coal lead over Britain, closures like Montpelier Tin Plate with 200 workers, fires kill three in New York tenements, Union County Rahway bank fails amid runs, and various international topics from Mexico to Manila.
London reports suggest next week may bring a heavy Tugela battle as Boer trenches extend about 17 miles, complicating British flank attacks. Movements around Molteno Cyphergat and Kimberley redoubts show rising hostilities with mobility increasing for British forces.
The imperial mail steamer General, owned by the German East African line, was detained at Aden and searched for cargo by British forces. The action heightens tensions as Berlin denounces England while Emperor William grows outraged at repeated seizures of vessels. Separately, Senator Hanna declined to seek the Republican convention chair, and missionary Rev. Brooks was murdered near Ping Yin as Boxem gang violence escalates.
Washington today saw Senator Aldrich begin the financial bill debate with a manuscript substitute for the house bill. The session ran without interruption as colleagues gave careful attention and adjourned to allow others to speak on the Philippine issue. The Pettigrew resolution on the Philippine war was postponed to Monday. The Sulzer resolution to obtain information on government funds in New York banks passed unanimously after broader language to include the sale of the New York custom-house site. Secretary Gage’s supporters expect full investigation and cooperation.
A Chicago Great Western passenger train collided with a stationary freight train in a long tunnel at Galena Junction. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety as the engine crashed and the train ran downhill toward a stationary freight car. The wreck caught fire and the two crewmen were injured while passengers sought safety.
The Manila Times notes an epidemic bordering on plague in towns near Manila including Guadelupe Mandatogana Pienda and Malabon with fatalities possible within hours due to limited medical aid and undefined causes. Other items report Boer recruiting in Butte Cincinnati sawmill boiler blast Open Door diplomacy with Italy and a series of European trials and arrests.
General Otis reports complete success in Northwest Luzon operations aimed at rescuing American prisoners. Cols Hare and Howe arrive at Vigan with all prisoners. Schwan and Wheaton maneuver in Cavite. Luzon north of Manila improves. Capt Conhauser captures Comanche stronghold atop Mount Arayat. three Americans wounded. insurgent casualties unknown. prisoners mutilated by rebels. barracks and town burned.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Hilgard Granite and Southwestern Railway Company with 60000 capital. Robert Smith elected president, F S Stanley vice president, J M Church treasurer, E W Bartlett secretary. Survey to start immediately for a 60 mile route from Hilgard on the O R and N to Granite, linking Eastern Oregon mines with Grande Ronde agriculture. La Grande backers tout strong finances and timber along the route.
Missionaries Rev. U. C. Vass and Rev. H. P. Hawkins report that state troops burned 14 villages and killed 90 or more natives in the Congo Free State. Evidence includes cannibalism and body mutilation. 60 women prisonersabused. Zappo Zapas accused of enforcing brutal tribute. Reports sent to Boma and Europe.
Washington January 8 Dr William A Hammond former surgeon general of the army died at his home tonight from heart failure He expired before a physician could be summoned He was 71 and on the retired list as brigadier general Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
News from Frere camp dated January 6 describes heavy firing at Ladysmith lasting about four hours with possible sorties by British or Boers. Reports say naval guns at Cheveley shelled Boer trenches and Buller moved toward Cheveley as White claims a morning Boer defeat.
Lieutenant J G Gillmore of the Yorktown, prisoner of the insurgents since April, arrived at Manila with nineteen Americans after rescue by Colonel Hare and Lieutenant Colonel Howee near the Abalut river. He described harsh captivity under General Tino and a relief march from Benguet to Vigan, including starving conditions and survival on horse flesh and rice.
Early today a brick factory on East Fifty-minth Street burned causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Bloomingdale Brothers used the site as a storage warehouse and emerge as chief losers.
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