08 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
1
General White’s dispatch dated January reports intense fighting as Baller’s force crosses the Tugela river toward Ladysmith. British troops defend Wagon Hill and Camp, retaking three breached entrenchments amid heavy rain and stubborn resistance.
London dispatch reports General Cler's division moved from camp to attack Colenso with Midyari and Barton's brigades. Artillery shelled Boer lines while heavy mortar fire and a thunderstorm hampered progress. Casualties cited include wounded and prisoners. situation described as unchanged despite ongoing bombardment.
In Washington the Senate discussed mediation between Great Britain and the South African republics and considered a cabinet itemized report on four for an expenditure of 1000000. Pettigrew urged the navy to report on Dewey. The financial bill moved to regular order after debate. Aldrich and Jones clashed briefly over party positions as Republicans sought passage.
A mechanical switch malfunction caused a trolley incident at Mount Clemens. Carrie Reilly and Jo Motorman Berts were injured, with Clemens suffering facial injuries and others including Mrs Edward Charbourau and Frank Ble sustaining leg or shoulder wounds. The forward trailed along the line as the car left the track, with reports noting a possible foul act but no clear evidence.
Eyewitness reports from Manila describe intense combat near Imus with many casualties and wounded. Exposed lines recount American troops, leaders like Colonel Birkulmer and Major Targart, and insurgent actions around the Pasig area as operations around Nov elet unfold along the eastern coast of Luzon.
The Reverend Father McGlynn, aged near 70, died after several sinking spells. Medical staff and family prayers accompanied his final hours as parish clergy and mourners from Protestant and Catholic churches shared in the profound sorrow at his home.
A congressional inquiry into Clarke of Montana hears testimony about bribery attempts to suppress corruption reports. A former senator claims no payment was received for exposing graft. Separate item notes creation of the Alaska military department and assignment of Cyl. G. M. Ratdall to Cuba duty.
Telegraph briefs report a deadly New York tenement fire claiming lives including Mrs Mary Sutherly and two children while other items note Governor Lind’s anti British stance and a petition in Montana. The piece mentions discounts in Pione County and a church rector in New York beginning a salary of 1250 a year.
Fragmented OCR reports show Illinois bankers association figures on net income and debts, plus police cases. The piece also references a violent train incident, a court scene, and a child’s mustard mishap. Names include Vernon St. Paul and Col. Tomlangh with scattered location cues.
Honolulu dispatches report seven new plague cases raising alarm and prompting radical measures. Officials condemn infected buildings to stamp out the scourge while locals question the disease nature and blame health authorities.
Columbus reports Gor K Nash was sworn in as Ohio governor at noon with an inaugural ceremony and a grand parade featuring civic, military and political groups. Des Moines notes Iowa’s 28th General Assembly convened and Dr. D H W Bowen named Speaker of the House. Gear and Cummins contested for U S Senate. Cummins withdrew leaving Gear as the candidate.
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