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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1899
Page
2
The Business World notes continued expansion across most lines with rising material costs and full capacities. Prices advance while demand remains strong, yet labor remains tight and output volumes rise. The Transvaal war spurs changes. cotton trade slows though other staples and manufactured goods sustain foreign demand.
Cape Town special draws complaints of Boer outrages on natives increasing unrest among Basutos. About 150 Basutos arrived at Burghersdorp from Johannesburg claiming wholesale robbery and flogging with blacksnakes by Boers. They were given provisions, then began homeward amid cheers for the Queen and war songs.
Vienna reports Col Schneider former Austrian military attache at Paris died. He was linked with the Dreyfus treason case and is said to have dueled Capt Cuignet around October 13 following statements made at Rennes court martial.
In New York the United States Circuit Court dismisses the writ of habeas corpus for former Capt. Oberlin M. Carter who is serving five years for conspiring to defraud the Government in contracts. The lengthy opinion upholds the court martial findings.
A Sioux Falls dispatch reports Sioux anger over rumors that gratuitous hides distribution to Indians will end. The Sioux may protest by taking up arms against the Government if the practice is discontinued.
In a brisk breeze Friday the Columbia defeated the Shamrock, the third race in the international series for the American cup. The American boat won from the challenger by a wide margin, completing a fifteen mile run to leeward and a beat home on the same course.
Gen Young commanding Lawton's cavalry seized San Isidro after heavy fighting. Lawton moved toward San Isidro with the main column as Batson's Macabebe scouts played a key role in the battle capturing fifty nine rebels.
Vancouver special report says a large theft occurred at the Cariboo Mine near Quesnele Forks. The Cariboo Hydraulic Company office safe was blown open and about $50,000 in amalgam taken.
Burglars blew open the Lovgootee Postoffice safe securing about 315 dollars in stamps and 85 dollars in money. They also entered the car house and took the section foreman's handcar. They have not been apprehended.
The New York World and the London Mail offer a cup for an extra race between the Shamrock and the Columbia to test a challenger in heavy wind. In Minnesota a farmer, Frank Babcock, killed his wife and three sons before shooting himself, while race and racial clashes ignite tensions in Decatur Alabama as Charles James thrashes a Black woman, sparking further concern.
Censorship blocks full war news from South Africa but early battles are hinted at. Kimberley remains under Boer siege while Vryburg may face attack. Transvaal forces push from Mafeking and Ladysmith fronts with Cronje and Koch leading northern and southern expeditions.
State reports Boer forces strike Natal while looming to join with Transvaal forays before Lady Smith. British hold three key strongholds seen as supply bases. defense expected stubborn and possibly effective as campaign opens.
A U S bulletin analyzes 1899 world wheat production estimates from the Department of Agriculture Beerbohm Bulletin des Halles and the Hungarian ministry. After reconciling differences and adding omitted countries, the study finds 327,000,000 bushels fewer than 1898, signaling a likely price improvement for farmers despite the drop.
The United States will deploy more than 70,000 military and naval personnel in the Philippines in December as the combined forces prepare for operations and training.
officials of the American Express Company say reports of robbery proceeds from the Northwestern train at Tower W Friday night are exaggerated. Robert E. N. Cowie states the loss will fall well short of ten thousand dollars and rewards are offered to secure information, not to adjust the loss.
Advices from Cape Town recount heavy fighting at Mafeking with about 300 Boers killed or wounded. An armored train suffered losses while reconnoitering north of Mafeking. The garrison raised a white flag temporarily, Baden-Powell did not surrender, and Boers burned portions of the railway. Zululand natives arm as Swazis loom nearby.
A collection of global notes notes include rising opium use in England and possible 1919 world fair in Rome. Japan serves chrysanthemum salad. Melbourne reports first snowfall. Paris debate on census and revolutionary groups. and Belgian Congo skins used as seat covers amid broader wartime concerns.
The article outlines Boer policy promising to hinder British advance by mounting operations along interior lines. Mafeking and Kimberley under siege, with Natal offensives draining forces while the fleet and troops converge on the Philippines, totaling over 70,000 soldiers and 45 ships arriving by December.
Alexander Jester faces murder trial in Paris Missouri for the 1871 killing of Gilbert Gates. The elderly prisoner sits mute, claiming innocence as witnesses describe a night near Middle Grove with screams and a confession-like remark attributed to Jester.
Reports claim General Pilar tried to buy surrender of his army for 250000 dollars and to stop attacks on Manila for 50000, with a plan to capture Aguinaldo. Pilar rumored near San Mateo with 2000 troops. Allied forces pursue Aguinaldo as Lawton moves from Arayat toward San Isidro with 2000 men and Maccabebe scouts.
A second message from the Queen to Parliament says she will call out the militia reserves, sparking rumors of need. The move appears aimed at the South African crisis amid continental hostility, with 132000 militia and staff cited.
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