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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
3
In Martinsville Virginia a man named Suss Gauldin was tried for attempted burglary. The court issued a sentence to be hanged on June 20 after a conviction. A cordon formed around the house square and prevented entry to the courthouse during the incident. The day featured the appearance of Gauldin’s father before the court.
Montana Senator Clark challenges the committee report on his election. he reads a resignation letter to the Montana governor as he faces possible seating by the Senate. Chandler and others debate the impact of the pending privileges and elections committee resolution and potential vacancy rules.
Acting Governor Sprigg appointed W A Clark of Butte United States senator to serve until the next legislature elects. Clark’s resignation was made earlier in the day and the move drew both support and opposition from Democrats and Republicans. Sprigg faced intense pressure from factions, with many telegrams urging the appointment as Clark’s candidacy for the seat. The action aligns with a political power shift while Governor Smith travels abroad on mining matters.
South African peace envoys led by Abraham Fischer and J A Wotmarans arrived aboard the Maasdam in Hoboken and were greeted by Mayor Fagan and local committees. They toured to the Hotel Manhattan and planned talks with US officials, while expressing resolve for independence despite reports of battles in Africa. The welcome included music, flags, and a Boer hymn.
A mass disturbance erupted during the opening of the Grand Avenue branch of the St Louis Tramway System. Police fire a warning shot as shots rang out. two men were seriously wounded, one fatally. The Suburban company maintained full schedules despite the unrest. Numerous injuries and a shattered window accompanied the melee.
A Wisconsin Central line hamlet named North York was completely destroyed by fire during the night. Debates over child custody in Scranton Pa ended with Mrs Pace slashing Mrs Bellows with a butcher knife, possibly fatally. Deputy Sheriff Kavicobe shot Edward Phillips near Harrisonburg Va during an arrest attempt. The Peruvian government ratified a U.S. extradition treaty resolution. Baltimore and Lehigh Railroad declared a 2% dividend on its 443,500 capital stock. The Canaicharie National Bank of Capajoharie NY resumed business after receivership on Jan 25 1900. Admiral Dewey, in Lewes Ferry Tenn, praised Farragut as the greatest naval commander in U.S. history.
May 7 dispatches describe Boer forces attacking Mafeking with uncertain success as British rail and transport efforts continue. Reports from Mafeking mention a breakfast of horse sausages and locust curry. Lady Sarah Wilson wires from Mafeking on May 3. Transvaal and British movements around Kroonstad Harrismith and Ladybrand are outlined, with casualties totals and British plans.
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