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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
8
A dated report notes rising shortages as July figures reveal insufficient stock and rising demand across the country. It leverages a B number metric to argue the year’s supply lags behind needs. The piece emphasizes national growth alongside persistent scarcity.
London dispatches report little fresh war news from the South Africa seat of conflict. Lord Roberts may move to clear Boers next week after gathering stores. Gatacre’s sudden removal sparks speculation tied to the Reddersburg affair, with some saying a larger issue lies behind it. No death news on Baden Powell. Natal operations remain unclear. An attempted outflanking at Elandslaagte seeks to sever British link to Ladysmith.
Ladysmith April 10. Boers opened fire on the British camp at Elandslaagte from three positions. A private was killed and another wounded as shells fell near British drill sites. Naval guns replied, six Boer guns were unmasked, and two Philomel gunners died. General Clery directed operations and General Buller visited.
London April 12 reports no news from Lord Roberts for three days. Boer commando rallies cause nervousness despite quiet dispatches. Meekertsfontein and Reddersburg rumors cited as possible exaggerations, while Methuen advances toward Hoopstadt complicating Brandfort positions.
April 13 report from Lourenzo Marques says the Chicago ambulance corps bound for Pretoria was delayed on suspicion of filibustering. About 100 members with a French and German following traveled by special train after tense talks with Portuguese authorities. They carry only a letter from Miss Clara Barton and some plan to fight. Boers offer 30 to 40 pounds monthly for recruits as 35,000 Boers with 90 guns fortify the line between Kroonstad and Winburg.
General Maximo Gomez has sailed for Santo Domingo. Before departing he thanked the National party president for the honor shown him and said he would soon return to Cuba.
The Commercial and Coke Company, newly organized with capital of 3,000,000 dollars, plans to enter regional competition soon with what will be the largest coke plant in the world.
London reports Stephen Crane the American novelist, long ill, has suffered a relapse and doctors are nearly hopeless for his recovery.
Naples reports the Transvaal commissioners with Dr Muller and Jonkherr Van Boeschoten have begun their journey to Milan on April 14. The delegation accompanies bymedical adviser officials begins peace talks amid regional tensions and awaits formal entry.
London dispatch notes a cautious enemy effort to find a strategic opening with 3,000 to 6,000 troops. Remounts arrive while Argentine stock is disliked. Documents seized link Ladysmith's fall to a potential Dutch uprising. Water supply steady, entrenching ongoing on hills near Bloemfontein. Civilian labor to be used and sickness among troops wanes.
Lonpox reports from Pretoria that 600 British troops were killed or wounded and 800 taken prisoner in a battle south of Brandfort. London dispatch notes General Dewet's third defeat of the British in a week at Merkatsfontein with 900 captured and 12 wagons, amid Boer casualties.
In Pittstown on April 14 a four story brick building at Second Avenue and Wood Street collapsed during remodeling. A number were buried. three died including Mrs Martha Jones Eugene Bernhardt and Oscar Bigeler. Armstong and McKelvey Lead and Oil occupied the store. McGovern and Lytle remodelers moved stock when a heavy center failure triggered the fall. About 40,000 dollars loss to the firm.
The Niobe and the Milwaukee dock at St Helena with Boer prisoners. Health is good aside from four measles cases prompting Milwaukee quarantine. Prisoners are quiet and well behaved and will likely land Wednesday. Governor informed of authorities wish to treat prisoners with courtesy and consideration.
Lincoln Nebraska April 14 advices from Chicago state that Dr E Benjamin Andrews will notify the regents of the University of Nebraska that he cannot accept the position of chancellor to which he was elected last Wednesday He has assurances his tenure as superintendent of Chicago public schools will not be disturbed and he prefers to remain there.
LouRENZo MarQues April 12 report that the French steamer Carvalla under Captain La bourhie from Havre Feb 25 has arrived with 106 passengers including the Chicago ambulance corps. Most passengers will go by train to the Transvaal.
Bloemfontein reports remounts arrive continually but authorities estimate British forces in South Africa waste at least 5000 horses each month.
British losses at the Dewetsdorp engagement include 100 killed or wounded and 459 captured during fighting near Pretoria on Monday April 9 via Lonur enzo Marques.
Zwartkopfontein in the Orange Free State reports Lord Methuen's force encamped here ten miles east of Bashof. The presence indicates continued military operations in the region as authorities assess strategic positions and supply routes.
Paris April 16 The Count of Lubersac and Baron Edouard Rothschild a son of Baron Alphonse Rothschild fought a sword duel near the city. Baron Edouard Rothschild sustained a deep prick on the right forearm but managed to return home for lunch.
A Medford Sentinel dispatch reports the jury in the Blanchard murder case found him not guilty of shooting his wife at Rice Lake on August 28. The Milwaukee Special notes the verdict ends the trial.
New York reports the British steamer Clan Robertson leaving for Cape Town with over 5,000 tons of material for the English Army in South Africa and 20,000 bales of hay. No powder or guns were aboard. A dockside official noted private detectives had watched the vessel since loading began.
In Frostburg Maryland on April 14 all Georges Creek region miners remained idle and did not mine coal. The workers stayed home, awaiting a wage increase negotiation with operators and insisting their union must be recognized before resuming work.
In Wilington Ohio on April 14 the Republican congressional convention folded into a deadlock as incumbent W S Kerr faced three challengers. After 1,128 ballots no nominee emerged with Kerr at 99 votes, Johnson 73, McElroy 38, and Barry 24.
President signs Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill at seven. Only Secretary Root and Cortelyou present when law takes effect. Allen will depart for San Juan alone once Secretary Long returns to Washington, expected Saturday.
Washington April 14 Charles H Allen assistant secretary of the navy will be the first civil governor of Porto Rico under the recently passed bill. He was summoned to the White House by the president and tendered the post and practically accepted. The president and the next governor held a hour long conference on immediate arrangements as civil government is set to begin within two weeks under the act.
London reports on Elandslaagte and Wepener with indecisive actions ongoing. Boer accounts claim light British losses at Elandslaagte while bombardment continued all day. Rumors of Baden-Powell's death remain unconfirmed as delays to the Pretoria advance persist amidst public interest in new commanders. Sailors of the Powerful receive enthusiastic welcomes akin to Portsmouth greeting.
A Lourenzo Marques dispatch reports a Boer commando advancing through Basutoland to draw the British from Wepener. The day sees several fresh recruits depart for Pretoria including a French captain, brother of the late General de Villebois Mareuil.
Bloemfontein correspondent reports Lord Roberts will not exhaust his men or horses while Boers remain elusive. He plans to finish preparations and allow the enemy only a brief occupation of a few farms before pressing the campaign.
A Boer source says four Boer guns were disabled and four commandants killed or wounded. On Tuesday night the British conducted a sortie near Wepeiner, capturing a Boer gun and taking prisoners.
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