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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
1
Francis Kerr, a 56 year old city employee, quarreled with his wife and used a revolver to fire two shots at her, both taking effect. He then killed himself with a shot to the heart, causing instant death.
War office dispatches from June 12 describe British forces north of Roodeval at Honingspruit defeating Boer forces and planning to push toward America Siding. General Knox advances from Kroonstad to intercept, with details to follow. A second message notes Methuen has had no communication since June 7, fighting near Reitz on June 6 and prisoners at Vrede are well treated.
Reports from Lorenzo Marques claim General Dewet with 18,000 burghers moves toward Johannesburg while Boers retake Bloemfontein with President Steyn at the helm. British losses at Hlandsfontein and Vrede fort are cited, but other sources offer no corroboration.
Dispatches report General Buller making progress and nearing Charlestown to sever the Natal railroad. President Steyn is said to be at Bloemfontein while Brayne is noted at Vredo, 200 miles away. A Swaziland landing plan and a fierce fight near Almonds Nek leave heavy casualties, with Second and Third brigades sustaining the main blows.
United States Consul at Chin Kiang reports Boxer agitation near Fut is. The telegram warns that merely halting near the American consulate could provoke hostility. Chin Kiang sits on the Yangtse above Shanghai, a treaty port noted for security concerns.
Reports from Machadodorp say Kruger has assembled 12,000 Boers with stores moving toward Lydenburg as British troops occupy Komatipoort after fighting. The Times correspondent cites Dutch and Portuguese forces in the region amid tensions over borders and a widening conflict. In Washington, the cabinet debates Chinese policy as Secretary Hay emphasizes independence and protection of American interests while considering coordinated action with other powers.
Navy confirms urgent request for a battalion of Manila marines to be sent to Kempff at Tong Kn. If Pekin action stalls and other nations advance, Americans may receive relief aid while remnants are diverted from Taku. Secretary Long orders Remey to dispatch one company aboard Solace and then continue voyage home.
Reports from Walker Minnesota reveal fear among settlers since Leech Lake Indians retained Winchester rifles after last fall. With troops withdrawn May 27, unrest grows as authorities fear renewed conflict unless a strong show of force reassures the community. Exports in May rise to 67,954,520 dollars, up seven and a half million from 1899. Belle Boyd dies at 57 in Kilbourn Wisconsin after a career as a famed Confederate spy. Charles Reinhard, a wealthy Odebolt farmer, ends his life after murdering his wife. Samuel T. Davis, noted lawyer and capitalist, is killed by a street car in Sioux City.
Over 300 brick layers employed by the city for the intercepting sewer system and electrical conduits were called out by their union. The strike halted public improvements leaving miles of streets torn up and impassable. The dispute centers on the letting of a minor contract to a contractor unfavored by the union.
ManiLa June 13 Another Filipino general has been captured Gen eral Hizon who had been linked with MacArthur s operations north of Manila He fell to Lieutenant Johnson Forty first Infantry Hizon had been operating with about 1000 troops near Manila Farmers near Valhalla reseed barley and flax land after the grain blowout incident
An advertise claiming Bucklen's Arnica cures skin eruptions burns boils felons ulcers and other conditions. It guarantees cures for 25 cents per box. Sold by D. H. Mt. Arthur, Druggist.
A Fargo advertisement promotes a specialist offering a combined electrical and medical approach aimed at curing chronic stomach liver bowel kidney and rheumatic or lung conditions. It claims to heal private diseases and ulcers and invites readers to consult free with Dr J D B Charest at 10 Broadway Fargo during office hours 9 am to 8 pm.
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