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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
3
The interview quotes Count Leo Tolster condemning England’s actions as sordid commercialism and a misrule of the world. He hopes for British reverses and questions why England would crush small republics that harmed no one. Additionally, a Puerto Rico duties suit and a Minnesota weather summary appear in brief snippets.
London dispatches report General Warren's night assault on Spion Kop, the Boer garrison fleeing as Woodgate is fatally wounded and later dies. Buller notes the gain is strategic, with Kräfte reinforcing Buller and French dispositions forming a semi circle around the Boers. Further reports detail casualties, reinforcements, and political tensions among allies as the war continues.
The nine year old emperor is declared unable to govern due to poor health and Pu Chun, son of Prince Tuang, named heir. The empress dowager presses the plan amid court opposition and public anxiety. Russian and French legations reportedly informed and may back the regime.
News from St Johns Newfoundland reports a large unknown vessel ashore at Foxtail Point Bay St George with no signs of crew or boats. Ice and southeast gale hinder rescue efforts as wreckage lines the coast and observers fear all aboard have perished.
Washington Jan 26 The house voted 268 to 50 to exclude Brigham H Roberts representative elect from Utah and declare his seat vacant. The majority resolution passed after debates with speakers Lanham and DeArmond leading the sides. Roberts defended his plural wives and said he would not seek another seat. In Texas, a sympathy resolution backed Roberts for his stance while condemning polygamy. Also noted are census reforms on cranberry culture and a Michigan blizzard aiding lumber camps.
About 500 to 1,000 armed mountaineers with rifles arrived in Frankfort in 14 coaches. They wore white ribbons with Governor Taylor’s image and gathered with officials including Finley and Stephen Sharp. After brief remarks the group left, causing no disturbance beyond gunfire during boarding. residents gave them a wide berth and expect a return after the contest ends.
Ottawa January 26 K Hirata a Japanese war department official touring English speaking countries issued major statements on Japan's stance. He said Japanese people support Britain and would send troops to South Africa to aid the British. He accused Russia France and Germany of backing the Boers and aiming to weaken Britain to threaten India and China. He warned Franco Russian plans could trigger a British defeat and a Franco Russian march through India and China with Japan as decisive counter. He argued Russia and France are Japan's natural enemies and vowed vengeance for alleged wartime wrongs against Japan.
At Beck’s blacksmith shop an exhibition drew 300 people when a roof crack caused a stampede. Charles Stover was crushed by doors amid the chaos. he is reported in critical condition. Dozens injured as panicked crowd trampled and fought for exit.
A freight train derailment near Jersey Central yard in Ashley causes a dynamite car explosion. Several railroad workers are injured or killed, including engineers Rehrig and Roughley, with extensive destruction to locomotives, roundhouse, and surrounding buildings. The disaster shocks Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns.
Indianapolis January 26 The first meeting of the joint scale committee of the United Mine Workers and the Interstate Operators association ended in a deadlock with no report due at the joint session this afternoon. The miners demanded minerow which the operators refused to consider. The 75 Iowa operators left for home as the conference failed to produce a solution.
The Virginia Senate passed a measure for separate cars for whites and regroes of the railways without a dissenting vote. The bill, having originated in the house, is expected to receive the governor's approval and become law.
An early ad touts Dr Agnew’s Liter Pills as system renotators blood purifiers and builders. It claims they benefit the whole anatomy and stimulate function with 40 doses per vial and a price of 10 cents. Includes a seller address at Panere 8.-arkot street.
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