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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
7
London dispatch reports Boer forces occupying a strong ridge about six miles north of Modder River. British Lancers engaged the enemy as a Modder River special dated Nov 30 notes. The British advance to believe Kimberley may be blocked again amid heavy Boer fire at sixteen hundred yards.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim statistics show more fools die or are removed on Independence Day than other days, suggesting the nation has grown so that a fourth of July per year is insufficient, with stock evidence cited.
A cautionary note lists October as one of the peculiarly dangerous months for stock speculation. It also names July January September August December February April March November and May as risky periods. The passage implies caution in trading during these times.
A London dispatch to The World cites an Amsterdam correspondent alleging British soldiers robbed Boer prisoners and wounded, even removing wedding rings and severing a finger for a ring. The report claims 90 Boers faced 3800 Lancers and a massacre followed after a failed surrender.
London reports strict censorship limits news from beleaguered garrisons. Boer fire at Modder River, effective to 1600 yards, caused low British casualties and hindered ammunition delivery. Boers reportedly used red cross badges to aid ammunition distribution. Morning Post notes cavalry at home but not sent to South Africa due to parsimony.
Pretoria reports De larey's official dispatch from Modder River notes heavy fighting after a British attack. Cronje and Delarey strengthened positions as Free Staters reinforced. De larey lists 17 killed and wounded including his eldest son. Boer losses unknown as dark ended with Boers holding positions and hindering a push toward Kimberley.
Pretoria reports Cecil Rhodes dispatches intercepted near Kimberley claim the Debeers mines are filling with water. Rhodes estimated damage at 50000 dollars per day, according to The Standard dated Friday December 1.
The movement to raise wages in the cotton industry has become widespread across New England. So far 100,000 operatives have been notified of a 10 percent increase, and analysts expect most remaining workers to receive raises soon.
Constantinople reports that Kurdish forces allegedly avenged a Russian Armenian raid by pillaging Costure in Turkish Armenia and massacring about 300 villagers. The dispatch cites private advices received abroad and notes the Alashgerd district as the area of the incident.
A gale drives the Bessemer barge John Fritz aground at the mouth of the St Clair flats ship canal in Detroit blocking the channel. The grounding creates a lake navigation blockade while crews work to refloat the vessel.
The Tribune reports the New England rate sheet eliminates Pacific coast routes via Northwestern, Burlington, Rock Island, Milwaukee and St Paul roads, beginning a price fight between carriers.
Glascow December 7. Shamrock crew members say the Columbia is far better designed but claim her sails set badly. They insist if the two yachts exchanged sails the Columbia would have won by an hour.
Washington Dec 11 The House set a special order for consideration beginning Monday with a general debate to Friday and potential amendments Saturday under the five minute rule. On the following Monday a final vote will be taken. Democrats Populists and Silverites unite against the resolutions while every Republican supports them. Minority leader Richardson taunts the majority about shifting to the gold standard. Cannon replies they have learned with age. The Democratic party is praised as a living example of a great organization that refuses to learn.
Washington December 11 the rules committee led by Mr Dalzell Pa presented amendments to create a 17 member committee on insular affairs with jurisdiction over matters relating to the islands via the 1899 Spain treaty and Cuba. The measure also enlarges several committees from 15 to 17 members and 13 to 15 on territories. The resolution passed without division.
President McKinley told Senator Wellington he favors reviving the grade of vice admiral to resolve the Sampson Schley controversy. A bill may be introduced to appoint two vice admirals without names, with McKinley ready to nominate Sampson and Schley in that order if enacted. The move is seen as broad support from both officers' allies.
The Democratic caucus committee in the senate debated reorganizing committee seats. They resisted Republican demands for more representation on leading committees but reached no firm conclusion. Democrats fear missing a vacancy on the finance committee and being unable to fill it.
Wasatroton Dec 11 Representative Hitt has introduced a bill to establish a territorial form of government for Hawaii. The plan mirrors last year’s measure with a territorial governor appointed by the president and a two house legislature.
Representative Lentz of Ohio introduces a House resolution demanding a nine member special committee investigate the use of troops under Brigadier General Merriam in Idaho mining troubles. The measure cites charges and calls for a formal inquiry.
New York December 11 The Journal and Advertiser reports Tom Sharkey will train James J Corbett for the coming fight with Champion Jeffries. The former sailor and ex champion met last night and Sharkey offered to train his former antagonist Corbett accepted the offer.
Caicaco December 11. Allegation that Judge Philip Stein known for strict court proprieties fell asleep on the bench is urged as ground for a new trial in John Anderson vs Chicago City Railway.
The ad claims health loss comes from impure blood but can be recovered by Hood's Sarsa parila and Hood's Pills. It asserts thousands recovered health after using the medicine and invites readers to try it for similar results. The language emphasizes purification, enrichment, and vitality as outcomes.
Ladysmith dispatch reports severe bombardment last Thursday with a new Boer big gun at Lombardskopje in a position commanding the town. Guns from the Gordon Highlanders and Manchester regiments suffered heavy damage while shells hit the camp with accuracy, causing many narrow escapes as bombardment continued.
London reports lull in Ladysmith news as Boers tighten around the town. Dispatches indicate heavy cannonade and a general assault ordered but countermanded. Frere camp notes Boer fire into Ladysmith and 6000 Free State troops departing amid fears for safety.
General Joubert is indisposed and has gone to Volksrust for medical care. A council of war will meet December 2 to consider assaulting Ladysmith while General Schalkburger leads the laager in his absence. The state attorney has joined the camp to advise Boer commanders. Ladysmith remains quiet.
Cape Colony dispatch reports Boers active around Stormberg Junction as Genacre plans next move. Telegraph lines cut, communication with Steynsburg Dordrecht and Maraisburg severed. Belief that the Boers occupy Steynsburg, with firing heard toward Stormberg between Genacre's vanguard and Boer forces.
London dispatches note Mafeking was safe on November 23, yet the investment tightened. The Pall Mall Gazette confirms pressure, while Reuters reports Boers using new high explosive shells from a 10 ton gun amid a serious, escalating siege.
London reports the Kimberley sortie of November 28 was more serious than thought. Colonel Scott-Turner of the Black Watch and Lieutenant Wright of the Kimberley Light Horse are among the dead, with 20 NCOs and men killed. Captain Walleck and Lieutenants Clifford and Watson among those wounded, plus 28 NCOs and men.
On December 8 at Lisson, two Russian colonels a French general and a French colonel left for Lourenco Marques. They had been engaged by Dr Leyds to assist in the defense of Pretoria and were escorted to the ship by the secretary of the French legation.
The first batch of wounded, 1453 men, arrived in the Thames aboard the British transport Sumah after leaving Table Bay around November 15.
Litre Rock Ark Dec 8 A stir in Arkansas politics as Senate hopeful Daniel Jones endorses expansion the day after declaring his candidacy to succeed Senator Berry.
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