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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
2
A Sydney Tivoli theater was destroyed by fire. The loss is pegged under £25,000. Reports note widespread unrest and multiple international notes from Paris to Havana, with varied incidents from riots in Brae vide to robberies in Phoenix.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Ladysmith dated Wednesday reports that the Boers have begun war in Natal. Free State burghers seized a Natal government train at Harrysmith, and a mounted patrol was killed. News censorship by South African authorities limits telegrams and cable access, curbing dispatches and government influence grows.
Cable from President Kruger of the Transvaal explains that Britain has been warned to seek arbitration within forty eight hours or war will ensue. Pretoria reports German forces along Natal border. Volksraad approves mining confiscation law to seize mines of treason convicts.
In Pietermaritzburg on Oct 12 a Natal governor Sir Walter Francis Healy Hutchinson with Sir George White and Gen. Symons received Ulllanders who offered to recruit 3000 volunteers from among refugees. Authorities promise support. Frinzloo named commandant general of Orange Free State forces with HQ at Albertina.
London reports the Transvaal delivered four demands to Britain with a 24 hour deadline, threatening war if rejected. Demands include arbitration, withdrawal of border troops, removal of reinforcements since 1899, and non landings of British troops on African shores. War likely if no deal by October 11. Also notes U S Senator Shoup opposing ceding Canada or Alaska boundary changes, urging retention of the existing borders.
The New York Democratic State Committee, led by Richard Cooker and ex-Senator David H. Hawk, shelved Hill after a vote of 20 to Bryan resolution backed by Hill's opposition. Speakers argued unity for the party and warned the move could cost Democrats every non-New York City legislative race.
President William McKinley presided as the cornerstone of Chicago’s new Federal building was laid in a ceremony attended by Cabinet members, Mexican Vice-President Mariscal, and Canadian Premier Laurier. A banquet followed as crowds cheered the leaders and celebrated Chicago Day with speeches emphasizing national unity, growth, and global stature.
London reports indicate no shots fired yet as Boers move toward Modder River from Jacobsdal. Two thousand Boers occupy the railroad line. border fence cut and telegraph wires down near the border. Johannesburg declares war. martini law in Pretoria demanding English residents evacuate Transvaal in eight days. Kimberley artillery drills with range noted. defenses erected in all directions. Boers appear to plan invasions at five points including Liungs Nek and Mafeking.
London reports Free State burghers crossed the Orange River and occupied Philipstown to cut De Aar junction. Boers allegedly coordinated with Northwestern border chief Lineh-We to oppose Britain. Mafeking dispatch says Baden-Powell sent a strong British force toward the border with field guns and ambulances to seize advantageous high ground.
Capetown reports President Steyn of the Orange Free State has issued a proclamation to Free State burghers declaring the nation faces an attack by a powerful enemy seeking to annihilate Afrikaners. He cites kinship with the Transvaal and pledges resistance, arguing independence would lose its meaning if annexation succeeds.
Capetown reports Mafeking streets barred to wagons and precaution against attack. Boers aim to shell the town before assault, with twelve guns in their possession. Every man is armed and authorities expect to repel the attack though follow up may be needed. American meet news notes British troops to eat corned beef from Chicago packers. About one million pounds ordered.
Marquette based L Willis Maguire reports that his two mining partners Ramsey and Miller were captured while prospecting in Yaqui territory in Sonora Mexico and were burned at the stake. Maguire notes he previously practiced law in Marquette and is now in the mining district of Sonora.
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