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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
6
A wide range of political and international items fill the docket. Senator Teller announces candidacy for Colorado governor amid sector shifts. other notes include Antarctic expedition prep, mine strike anniversary in Illinois, a Clover Leaf sale in Toledo, and a Persian envoy appointment.
British force led by Colonel Broadwood defending Thaba Nchu is lured into a Boer ambush near Bloemfontein, six guns captured and heavy risks to troops noted. General Colville’s division moves to assist as observers warn of Boer resurgence and renewed British caution.
The Honolulu board of health says the plague has run its course with no new cases in a week. They plan to rescind quarantine restrictions on shipments from Honolulu except imports from Asiatic ports.
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces on Colville reservation petitions the Indian Affairs Commissioner to relocate his band to Oregon. He aims for the Wallowa valley at the Grand Ronde and Snake rivers confluence near Seven Devils mountains after discussions with region residents.
Washington April 2 The house approved the fortifications appropriation bill totaling 37,093,488 with no amendments. A three hour political debate followed a speech by Shattue of Ohio drawing members from both sides. A resolution to re-elect the National Soldiers' Home board of managers was adopted.
Governor Stanley endorses Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's plan to ship 1,000,000 bushels of Kansas corn to India for starving people. He will preside at a mass meeting Sunday night, and a $1,000 subscription has already been received. Agents will be appointed to collect corn by counties.
Washington April 2 The senate will vote on the Porto Rican bill Tuesday at 4 pm after days of debate with speeches by Senators Bate Depew Spooner Cullom Mason Clay and Culberson. Several amendments remain and expected Republican opponents total seven.
Webster Davis of Kansas City plans to tender his resignation to the president as assistant secretary of the interior. After visiting South Africa he will speak publicly to explain the war and appeal for a freer American understanding of the situation. His departure from Pretoria was met by thousands who cried and urged him to tell the American people his experience.
Pekin reports the Chinese government settles the Brooks murder case from December 31. Two killers to be beheaded, another lifer, one ten years, one two years. A memorial chapel will rise on the site and a Canterbury Cathedral tablet will be installed at China’s expense.
Havana report says Mrs Wood wife of the governor general bore a ten pound girl at the palace. Both mother and child are reported to be well. The Havana records show no other governor general child born locally under the present regime. Under prior rule wives typically traveled for birth.
The Lisbon correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that Portugal has ordered Beira to allow British troops and ammunition to pass to Rhodesia. Foreign Minister Veiga Bellara announced in the chamber that the government holds railway bonds to pay the Delagoa Bay arbitration award.
London reports detail a clash on March 29 near Karee siding south of Brandfort. Captain Going was killed, several officers wounded, and about 100 rank and file harmed as Seventh division and mounted regiments attacked Boer kopjes. Roberts aims for a forward move toward Pretoria with rail support.
Richmond March 31 Rev. J N Culton father of W H Culton complains of attempts to implicate his son in the Goebel murder inquiry He says his son telegraphed I have made no confession I have nothing to confess.
Former President Grover Cleveland told an Associated Press correspondent that he has not signified any stance for the next campaign. He noted reports claiming support for William Jennings Bryan were not worthy of denial but he would not reveal his course.
General Louis Botha has been appointed to succeed the late General Joubert in Pretoria battle leadership. A Berlin report quotes a military authority reading Boer force reports as indicating Botha possesses the greatest military capacity among Boer officers.
General James R. O Beirne appointed by President Kroger as commissioner extraordinary of the Transvaal met with President and Secretary Hay in Washington for informal discussions on Boer government matters. Hay stated the talks were unofficial and in an informal capacity.
The Hastings Nebraska case ended with Viola Horlocker cleared of poisoning charges against Mrs. Morey. The jury returned not guilty after about an hour of deliberation, prompting emotional scenes as Horlocker and her attorney reacted beside the jury box.
Ex Chief Justice James H. Lewis, chair of the Goebel reward commission, states the legislature funds will be used as decided at the first meeting. He notes no private person may offer rewards and no money has been spent, including for confessions, on the Goebel assassination case.
Washington dispatches from United States Minister Leischmann and counsel Trehane at Berne confirm the press report that the Delagon bay arbitration awarded a decision yesterday.
Senator Procter proposed an amendment to the Porto Rico bill stating that no duties shall be collected after June 30, 1900, which marks the end of the current fiscal year. The proposal was presented in Washington on March 31.
In the senate executive session the protocol to the peace treaty with Spain was received. It extends for a year the period during which residents of the Philippines may decide allegiance.
Just before adjournment, Senator won offered a substitute for the pending Puerto Rican bill. The substitute is based on the original draft by Senator Foraker but has been materially altered since its first introduction. The move appears aimed at stressing these changes.
In Waterloo Iowa on March 31 the former Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, Alford, was discovered dead in his bathroom with his throat cut. Despondency over health is suspected. he previously attempted suicide by gun in 1880 and recovered. Alford was a prominent lawyer and served during the eighteenth general assembly.
An old advertisement touts Swanson’s 5 DROPS Rheumatic Cure as a safe, non opiate remedy for rheumatism and pains. It claims broad efficacy, offers a sample for 4 cents or a prepaid 300 dose bottle for one dollar, and lists Chicago as the contact address. Also mentions Puerto Rico farms and other unrelated notes.
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