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03 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
1
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A report from Sterkstrom Cape Colony dated Jan 3 details Boer forces attacking Molteno and Naauw Poort with brief engagements in the hills around Colesberg. British troops held key positions and pursued the Boers as casualties and looting were reported.
In Washington on January 3, the Pettigrew resolution asking the War Department for details on how Philippine hostilities began near Manilla was debated. Senators objected, with Aldrich and Hoar raising concerns about blocking inquiry and public access to information on the conflict with Aguinaldo.
Reports place General Methuen and Colonel Pilcher marching toward Kimberley with forces from Modder River. Expected actions could include a relief attack on the besieged city as Methuen presses to break Boer entrenchments. Indignation flares in Victoria over Boer sympathy fundraising.
United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate met with British Prime Minister Lord Salisbury at the foreign office to press representations on the Delagoa Bay seizures. No definite reply was given as Britain weighs whether contraband of war status applies. Salisbury pledged fair treatment of US commercial rights and said a decision would come as soon as possible.
In Washington on January 4, members including Mr. Sulzer of New York prepared resolutions to investigate Secretary wage and public funds deposits in New York banks. The Sulzer inquiry sought Treasury disclosures on deposits with the National City and Hanover banks and related transactions, with the measure sent to the Ways and Means Committee for action.
An attempt to undock the new royal yacht Victoria and Albert at Pembroke failed when the vessel swung to port and jammed a bilge keel. The strain snapped small shores used to prop her, leaving the yacht in a critical position and prompting further effort to free and secure her.
London January 3 reports the British service squadron now at Gibraltar will be ordered to South Africa once the channel squadron returns to Gibraltar. The squadron of cruisers is said to be well suited to watch Delagoa Bay awaiting further orders.
Racine Wisconsin January 3 Preliminary examination of Henry F Corbett charged with attempting to murder the Rev D S Cheney and his wife began today Mrs Cheney identified Corbett as the assailant detailing events of the morning of the shooting Mrs Arthur Hugwin nearby at the time and Dr Hayman commenting on the injuries
Edward Crea singer aged nineteen was hanged at Bunbury on January 3 for the murder of sixteen year old Daisey Smith at Boyle's Run. The crime on August 10, 1896 stemmed from jealousy as he shot the girl and cut her throat. He faced the outcome calmly.
General Corbin of the Lawton fund committee reports total subscriptions amounting to 44122. He says the money on deposit in the Aigus National Bank and funds on hand elsewhere push the total well above 60008.
The New Hampshire senator introduced Sections 9 and 16 renewing the 1893 policy to use gold and silver as standard money and seek an international agreement or domestic safeguards to maintain equal value. The amendment reaffirms bi metalli m principles and powers for a fixed gold silver ratio and bi metal coinage.
Republican senators propose replacing section six with a new exchange plan. The secretary of the treasury would exchange certain bonds for two percent notes payable in gold, with strict limits, protect tax exemptions, and adjust the gold reserve to a maximum 150 million. A separate note reports Berlin editor Mohring jailed eight months for mocking the Catholic Church in a poem.
Representative McKee of Arkansas introduced a resolution in the House asserting the U S aims in the Philippine Islands include a swift, independent government after rebellion suppression and a U S guarantee of protection against foreign invasion for the inhabitants.
Senate sponsor Foraker introduces a bill to establish a simple Porto Rico government with a president appointing a governor and supreme court, seven department heads, an upper house, a locally elected lower house, and US citizenship for island residents. The plan limits franchises, creates five districts, and includes a five member law and procedure commission.
Calvin Ely father of Mrs J E Chapin celebrated his eighty eighth birthday at Rev J E Chapin home in Neenah with Mr and Mrs F L Hawks of Juneau in attendance. Ely has lived in Neenah twenty five years and is blind yet in good health. Nearby visitors included Albert Wismer from North Dakota and several Neenah and Menasha residents moving between homes and churches. Students Edna Lake and Ethel Barnes returned to Lake Forest Seminary from local visits as others left for Milwaukee to see The Little Minister.
Captain Carl Reichmann of the Seventeenth Infantry and assistant adjutant general of volunteers has been detailed by the secretary of war to accompany the Boer army. He will observe and report on South Africa war operations, similar to Captain Blocom of the Eighth Cavalry who joined the British in the Transvaal.
A British government representative says Great Britain will not seize Delagoa Bay and does not plan action despite press clamor and public opinion. The Associated Press report notes no intention to take action at Delagoa Bay.
Health officers report a native with bubonic plague symptoms in a walled Manila house where two deaths are suspected. Washington says war department coordinates a quarantine policy for the Philippines, with Marine Hospital Service managing the line and two quarantine plants already in place. Reports confirm plague exists, as two Manila surgeons are en route, and San Paulo also reports bubonic plague in the city and its outskirts.
Mas Schoetz of Menasha reports his son Max, a Lawrence University student, has been awarded second honor in The National Magazine prize contest. The award honors research aptitude from questions requiring serious study and sources. Max credits library books at Elisha D. Smith Free Public Library for much of his success.
Two infants died this morning including six year old Mamie V Calder of Ashland Avenue from diphtheria and twelve month old Harvey Butt of 263 Ariana Street from cramps. Ernest Ihrig, son of Mrs Augusta Ihrig of 24 School Street, was killed in Stillwater Minnesota and his body to arrive Thursday. funeral plans pending.
A Citizen's Traction car No. 10 crashed into a moving freight train at the Ninth street crossing of the Wisconsin Central around eleven this morning. The slippery rails caused the car to slide into the train despite the motorman's attempt to stop. No passengers were aboard and the motorman was unhurt. The car was towed to the shops in a badly damaged condition.
A five story Detroit building housing Morgan Puhl Morris regalia and military supplies was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze affected Washington and Grand River avenues with extensive damage and disruption noted in early January 1930s Detroit.
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