24 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
1
Reports from January detail a fierce engagement near Splonskop as Boer forces under Pretorius clash with British troops numbering around 6 000 along the Niviers dock road. General Warren holds a high ground position west of Splousken while artillery supports advance on Boers entrenched on Basuto hill.
Parliament meets in five days as the British cabinet seeks a rallying victory to justify fresh revenue moves. An income tax rise to one shilling in the pound and higher duties on tobacco, alcohol, tea, and coffee are anticipated to fund five more weeks of hostilities. The Times cautions the Buller dispatch may heighten national strain while Ladysmith endures intense siege tension.
London dispatch reports General Buller’s plan to attack Spion Kop stalled after a two day delay. Warren holds the lines while artillery engages Boers. Night conferences and delayed despatch copies favored no immediate public guidance, though papers note a cautious tone and wary expectation.
Manila report states American forces occupied Santa Cruz on Laguna de Bay after insurgents concentrated there fled the town. Curfew rules in Manila moved to 10 PM, replacing the earlier requirement that natives clear streets at 5 PM.
Washington reports from General Otis list casualties in the Philippines across multiple units. Names include sergeants, corporals, musicians, and privates from the Thirty-third and Forty-fifth Infantry, the Fourteenth and Fiftieth Infantry, and the Third Cavalry, with action near Lane Nicolaus Lemers Binanwan and Sant Tomas on dates around November 1.
Wilkes Barre January 2 strikes by nippers and breaker boys at the Lance colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company at Plymouth for higher pay. Some boys stayed away hoping to cripple operations, but others were hired and work continued. Breaker boys at Hollow Intel colliery returned to the old scale after a week off. Strikes at Delaware and Madison collieries persist though workers are said to be wavering and may resume work soon.
New York January 2 Jake Schafer defeated On Morningstar to win the handicap jilneh boik vine match. Schafer scored 4,000 points in 128 innings while Morningstar finished 4k points behind. Schafer showed steady form with a notable run of 1M across afternoon and evening sessions.
A terse Washington summary mentions pension adjustments and increases. Names appear including Abram Smith, Sherman, Wayne, Loretta B, and Thomas Summerton with scattered references to deeds, locations like Susquehanna and Kecat Bend, and amounts around S10. Fragmentary OCR yields unclear actions and dates.
Washington reports the death of General T. M. Stanton, famed as the fighting paymaster, in Omaha after long service. Philadelphia records K. I. Nichols of Cape Charles dying in hospital from pneumonia at age 41, a former superintendent of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad. Saint Louis notes Brigadier General Charles W. Squires, 66, died at home, leaving a widow and children. he led Battery A in the Civil War era and later served as militia brigadier on Governor Phelps’s staff.
The Senate received the committee reports on M S Quay s claim to a U S Senate seat based on a Pennsylvania governor s appointment The majority argues the vacancy occurred during a recess and the legislature should fill it The minority supports the governor s appointment citing constitutional language and ongoing vacancy powers Continued on Page 2.
Montague White, South African republic counsel general in London, met with Secretary Hay at the state department in a private hour long talk. He arrived without credentials or official status and said his aim was to gain sympathy for his countrymen amid Transvaal affairs. No official statements were released beyond that discussion.
In Indianapolis the joint conference in the German house elected Walter S. Bogle of Crescent Mining Co. as chairman over expectations for Dempster of Pittsburg. President Mitchell praised miners for their conduct and pledged strong trust, as committees were appointed and business to resume at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Washington reporting Henry A. Hazen prominent weather bureau forecaster died after injuries from a bicycle collision with a Black pedestrian last night. Hazen, born in India fifty years ago, was a Dartmouth graduate and longtime Yale science staffer before joining the signal service in 1881. He died in Washington with a sister and two nephews living nearby.
Archbishop Chapelle hosted a mixed Catholic clergy and laity gathering in Manila to calm the factional clashes over the friars. Filipinos shouted anti friar slogans while General Otis and his staff were cheered. Chapelle urged tolerance and patience and promised a fair settlement, criticizing press meddling.
The Union Lumber Dealers association held a session with 19 Ohio and Virginia retailers present. The group discussed trade policies and adopted a resolution urging members to refrain from dealings with wholesalers engaged in questionable practices.
Paris January 21. In a trial before the Correctional tribunal twelve Assumptionist fathers are charged with active participation in the electoral campaign against the republic. The public prosecutor demanded the dissolution of the Assumptionist order, arguing its continued existence threatens France's social system.
Troy New York reports Jus Rublin defeating Fred Kappes of Albany in a boxing bout at the Manhattan Athletic Club. Rublin scored with a swift early knockdown and dominated the match as Kappes offered little offense, measuring five feet nine inches and 215 pounds.
The Excelsior Telegraph company forms to operate general telephone and telegraph services with authorized capital and filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state today in Trenton.
New York reports William F. Miller of Franklin syndicate fame has been located in Canada and is under palive surveillance.
New York jurors hearRecorder Goff admit testimony from Roland B Molineux given at the coroner inquest into Katharine Adams death. Defense challenges the admission as damaging contradictions emerge with Burns letter and patent medicine orders. More witnesses including handwriting experts to come as court adjourns to tomorrow.
The morning issue covers weather indications for the day and a range of legal and political notes. Brigham H H reports on a battle update while Roberta Pleads His Chase in Congress, with committee findings on the Quay senatorial case and Molineux trial evidence disputes. Local items include Green Ridge milk supply, Wyom ing Avenue Bixtonston, and a list of Scranton and Carbondale candidates.
New York on January 2 reports an expected union of Irish national factions to hold an Easter Monday demonstration in Waterford Ireland. The event will honor Irish members in Parliament with a loving cup and illuminated bowl from Waterford men and women in New York to Mr Hedmond. The New York committee plans to ask Richard Croker to represent them at the event.
A cryptic record lists vessels and routes including Luhn sailing from New York to Bremen via Bonuthampton and Oceanic clearing for multiple European ports such as Liverpool Friesland Antwerp and Amsterdam. Entries show passes and transfers involving ships like Patricia and Werkendam between New York and European destinations.
The Democratic state committee in Boston reports ex Governor John P Altgeld of Illinois has telegrammed acceptance to attend the W J Bryan reception scheduled for Tuesday in the city.
William J. Bryan visited a New York Democratic club, refusing to see two Filipinos and stressing harmony in his remarks. The event drew silverite supporters, with a crowded dining room and a late evening reception attended by Bryan and club leaders.
Philadelphia January 2 Judge Pennypacker granted a five day injunction to block the steamer Bermuda from leaving port amid fears it would transport contraband to South Africa. George R. Gamble of Kingston Jamaica filed the injunction claiming the vessel is linked to illicit activity and a repeat of past filibuster schemes.
Morgantown West Virginia June 2 a new company will organize in New York to control fifty thousand acres of coal land in Preston county West Virginia. The venture includes vast mining operations and a rail network to the mines with J M Guffey of Pittsburgh named as president and foreign capital expected.
Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior was discussed briefly in a cabinet session. Secretary Hitchcock said Davis is on sick leave and his travels are unofficial, with no official or political significance attached to his movements.
The House debated Brigham H. Roberts from Utah amid intense gallery interest led by women. Mr Taylor and Mr Mittlefield defended majority and minority seating plans, while Mrs Roberts’s daughter watched from the gallery. The session highlighted constitutional arguments over seating vs expulsion, with Miss Roberts in attendance and next Thursday’s vote set for 8:20.
Philadelphia sees a mixed pairing duo of world champion Peter Iathan and amateur champ Eustace Miles defeating former pro Thomas Petit from the Boston Athletic Association and current pro George Staunton of the New York Racquet and Tennis Club by four games to three.
Sacramento reports Governor Gage will convene an extra legislative session in January. The article notes the possible election of a United States senator during the session, with uncertainty on the candidates and outcomes.
Washington reports a forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in eastern Pennsylvania. Wednesday brings colder air with fresh northerly winds. By Thursday clouds increase and temperatures rise slightly.
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