15 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
1
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch on British progress in the Cape theatre. French forces seize Modder crossings, push toward Riet and Modder rivers as storms, heat, and fatigue hinder operations. Rensburg actions see Slingersfontein evacuated, with British to regroup near Waterval. Cadre discussions note Cronje’s likely stand and unclear dispositions.
London dispatches say Lord Roberts with 40 000 infantry 700 cavalry and 150 guns outflanked the Magersfontein position after ten weeks siege and moved toward Kimberley and Bloemfontein. A battle has not yet occurred but tactical gains are reported as relief for Kimberley nears. Colonel Hannay led a mounted infantry brigade toward Rumah on Saturday.
Albany February 14 three men drowned during the worst Hudson river freshet since 1857. Thomas Shea of Bath William Rinehart of New York Jos Voeel of Van Rennesteler Island perished when the ice broke beneath them. Half a million dollars in property damage occurred along the river.
Attorney General Elkins issued an opinion to Auditor General McCauley clarifying mercantile tax law questions. The opinion states the tax applies to merchants with a permanent place of business and that rate publications remain in effect. It requires listing each dealer by name, address, and kind of business in the appraisers' records.
In Lancaster County a herd owned by Samuel Showilter near Terre Hit was culled after a tuberculosis case. Earlier Wenger Brothers of Weavertown lost a dozen cows deemed infected by a state expert. Farmers fear spread of the disease.
Ships arriving and sailing between New York Bremen Liverpool Antwerp and Southampton are listed with routes and ports. Vessels include Aller Kensington Tauriv Lahu Oeountry Noardian with arrivals from Bremen Southampton Liverpool and departures to Liverpool Southampton Antwerp.
At the New York state railroad commission hearing in New York City the Delaware Valley and Kingston railway case is argued with witnesses claiming the abandoned canal hurt local prosperity. Opponents say existing lines suffice and fear job losses if the new line is built, while supporters cite anticipated coal traffic and increased taxation relief for canal properties.
Witnesses describe price cuts and regional benefits from the proposed Delaware Valley and Kingston railroad. Residents from Sparrow Bush to West Brookville urge improved rail service to revive local business after canal closure, citing coal costs and competition gaps. Hearing adjourns to the next morning.
Judge Taft held federal courts have no jurisdiction in Kentucky contest cases involving state elections. He refused injunctions against the Kentucky state board of elections and opposing Democratic contestants, denouncing the Goebel law and Kentucky conditions while noting the ruling does not decide merits. Governor Taylor commented that the decision does not affect the petitioners’ merits.
Major General Snowden and other Pennsylvania National Guard leaders inspected the state arsenal stores in Harrisburg and adopted improvements. They unveiled an updated knapsack design with coats hung beneath and taller tents increasing wall height by eighteen inches.
Fernandina Florida Feb 14 Andrew Carnegie visiting sister in law on Cumberland Island spent day on the island he telephoned Colonel Page to deny demands for Frick salt explanation and said he was playing golf and had broken his golf record yesterday. Military Stores Inspected Hardsburg Feb MW Adjutant General Corbin and Pennsylvania National Guard inspect state arsenal and military stores today.
Stormy sessions at the national anti trust conference near adjournment feature Delegate Parker proposing a pledge against voting for candidates opposing government ownership and direct legislation. Debates erupt over property rights repeal amendments and resolutions drawing partisan response from Bryan and others.
The final assets of William M. Jacobs tied to the Jacobs Kendie Taylor Sredell counterfeiting case were auctioned. Twenty bunching machines and 20 suction tables from Jacobs tobacco business sold for 1315 dollars to W. G. Lyman for John KR Williams Co New York and George Miller of Montgomery County. Lawyers warned buyers that the machines belong to Williams Co under expired contracts, subject to patents and royalties, and that purchasers could be enjoined from use.
Wilkes-Barre Pa February 14 1899 Mine Inspector Williams reports 1899 was prosperous despite many strikes. Days worked rose 26.34 above 1800s, coal shipments reached 6 644 152 06 tons, 29 668 employed. Fatal accidents 81 and non fatal 188, calendar days worked 168 61.
Morning bulletin reports increasing cloudiness and various items including General-English Army actions at the Modder River, ex consul Macrum’s return rationale, Dus’s national lawmaker work, and anti trust deliberations. Also covers northeastern Pennsylvania financial notes, local court proceedings with Referee Van Wormer on a bankruptcy case, editorials, and local civic updates in Lackawanna and Scranton areas.
Washington lawmakers debate Levy’s plan to cut war taxes. The measure lowers beer tax, sets tobacco duties, repeals tea tax, and trims stamp taxes as government revenues and expenditures trend down post war. Puerto Rican tariff bill delayed to Monday amid broader appropriations discussion.
Washington reports rising European coal shortages across major manufacturing nations. State Department reps note England’s price surge worsens distress while Italy’s situation attracts U S mining interest. Ambassador Draper cites potential profit margins for American exporters.
Prominent officials of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hold a secret conference in Pittsburg for several days with no disclosure of the meeting’s aims.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for increasing cloudiness with rain or snow and colder Friday, winds shifting to a fresh easterly direction.
Former U S consul Charles Macrum asserts British interference with American interests in the Transvaal and accuses officials of secrecy as he returns to Washington. He denies collusion with Britain and defends neutrality while criticizing delays and censorship.
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