Fighting Around Colesburg Develops Into General Engagement
Dispatches report resumed fighting around Colesburg this morning with indications of a general engagement. A Capetown dispatch to the Times says General French has entered Colesburg.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
Dispatches report resumed fighting around Colesburg this morning with indications of a general engagement. A Capetown dispatch to the Times says General French has entered Colesburg.
Special Dispatch reports in Mafia on January 6 that American forces captured Comanche. Three Americans were wounded during the engagement while Filipinos killed three American prisoners.
The Emerson Literary Society met yesterday with President C. Mumford presiding. After roll, minutes, and various programs, a debate on impeachment of Andrew Johnson was decided against by two to one. Officers elected: President H. Kreh, Vice President J A Ritter Jr, Secretary J W Downey, Treasurer E Herman, Critic BE A. Meeting adjourned to January 19.
Hanson Remsburg, long respected in the county, died January 2 at his home in Bloomington County Illinois at age 78 after years of feeble health. He was born to Catherine and a late husband, left a widow Susan Sheffer and seven children, with two siblings surviving in Middletown. Funeral held noon Wednesday in Ohio Illinois. An advertisement notes a remedy claim for dyspepsia and stomach itch relieved by Rudot Baspeps, via J H Keller, druggist.
Fire in a buggy near Frizellsburg burned clothing and buggy fittings after a lantern explosion. Elmer Myers escaped injury. Also reported are the foundered body of Lewis E. Wirtz amid domestic troubles, the death of former Surgeon General Hammond Deak, a dynamite explosion killing four on the Tennessee Central railroad near Pockwood, and ex Judge G W Gump of Bedford passing away after a long illness.
Cold weather prompts a warm bed clothing pitch. Shop for right weights sizes and the right price. All goods bought when prices were lower and not advanced. New Year presents available. We will be glad to please you.
Berlin reports indicate a growing anti British mood in Germany with hints of an anti British coalition with Russia and France. Demonstrations across cities are organized by the Pan Germanic League while officials discuss Britain’s seizure dispute and possible repercussions in naval searches and supports for arms shipments to the Transvaal.
The advertisement promotes boots and shoes for men by D. & D. Institute, highlighting beauty, quality, and comfort. It promises a full assortment and on hand stock, emphasizing durability and excellence in the combination.
The Central Committee of the German Red Cross issues a statement on the second Transvaal expedition being met on the Bundesrath but aboard the Herzog en route to Lorenzo Marques expected Jan 2. Colonial Society leaders disavow authorizing calls in the Colonial Zeitung. Berliner and Charlottenburg branches decline participation.
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