07 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
1
Debates cover Cuba troop reductions at Santiago and Madrid talks, Navy and Army reorganization, and pension figures. Reports note Dewey’s reception plans, postmaster rules on married women, and Indian school enrollments plus education for Native youths. Also details on Quay’s Senate seating challenge and Republican caucus decisions.
After a three hour debate the House passed by 82 to 0 a Taylor resolution appointing a special committee to investigate Brigham J. Roberts Mormon elect from Utah. The House rejected Richardson’s substitute to admit Roberts pending the inquiry, leaving him barred from participation and possibly from admission in the chamber during the probe. The President's message reading was overshadowed by the dramatic vote.
London dispatch reports General Methuen at Modder waiting for reinforcements after a bloody clash with the Boers. Boers hold Colenso and have destroyed the bridge. Lady Smith, Kimberley, Mafeking sieges persist with daily cannonading. Cronje departs south to oppose Methuen as Boers close within 2,000 yards.
Delegates from beet sugar factories across California Oregon Washington Nebraska Colorado Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Ohio and New York attended the annual American Beet Sugar Manufacturers Association meeting in Omaha. The industry boasted two years of flourishing growth yet faced alarm over free sugar proposals. The association aligned with the League of Domestic Producers to push duties on all imported sugar and other goods from Porto Rico Cuba the Philippines and elsewhere.
Nebraska City Nebraska December 6 United States Senator Hayward died at 6 20 this morning watchers at the bedside were informed by physicians that he could not last until morning He had announced his candidacy for the United States Senate during a bitter fight after a Republican Legislature caucus deadlock and his election was followed by paralysis while addressing a political meeting.
Tens of thousands fill Military plaza for Arizona Indian dances as part of a cattle and cowboy carnival. A record crowd fills the festival area, with 600 visitors arriving on special trains. Miners contest results: Yarnell and Baxter of Bisbee win team prize drilling 1076 inches in 15 minutes. George McGowan of Prescott wins singles with 16 inches drilled.
Denver gossip reports Mrs. Sarah A. Matt marrying Judge W Decker and a state visit from Admiral Dewey discussed. Fire at Denver Rio Grande paint shop injures five. Denver Athletic Club beats University of Colorado 11 to 6 after a crowded football game. First Colorado beet sugar carload from Grand Junction sells fast. factory costs $500,000 and will employ about 1,000 workers on 4,000 acres. Legal notes cover Calhoun Gold Mining Company versus Ajax Mining pending before Supreme Court. ruling reverses prior locators’ ownership. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe files $233,486,000 capital, $35,026.90 fee, consolidating Colorado lines into one system.
London reports from General Vorestier Walker that General Methuen sustained a flesh wound and remains at Modder River for bridge reconstruction while troops including Highlanders cavalry horse artillery and Canadian and Australian contingents move up. The Modder River fight yielded 452 casualties, the deadliest single action so far, with Argyll and Sutherland, Guards, and Cronje's Boers sustaining heavy losses and calls going out for further army reserves.
Mexico City December 4 Finance Minister Limantour reports a strong treasury with cash revenue for the last fiscal year at a high level and five months into the current year showing gains. He sends bills to Congress including $4,000,000 for public works and schoolhouses, plans to buy 6 percent silver bonds, abolish coffee export taxes, reduce internal revenue policies, and lower taxes on new companies while continuing reforms.
New York court journal entry strengthens an injunction in the Sun Publishing Company suit against Delaney and others. It bars defendants from urging advertisers to drop the Sun and Evening Sun by any means during the action. Defendants plan a final appeal to the highest court.
Washington reports that two Macecabee scout companies under Captain Batson are performing well and a full battalion will be organized. The extra two companies will aid the campaign against Aguinaldo's retreating forces as the pursuit continues.
Six people died in a rear end collision near Salida as narrow gauge No. 5 bound for Montrose was struck by Grand Junction broad gauge No. 15. Victims include Charles E. Osgood and other Denver area figures. a relief train hastened to aid the injured and dead.
Washington, Dec 4. Crowds packed the House as Congress opened. The Roberts oath issue loomed but was settled with a brief party line vote. Speeches and routine adjourned quickly after tribute to Vice President Hobart. Senator Sewall presented resolutions on Hobart’s death.
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