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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
8
Brussels dispatch quotes Dr. Leyds, Transvaal representative, saying opinions on the Glen Coe and Elandslaagte battles are hard to form since reports all stem from British sources.
Washington October 25 Colonel Sumner Major Storey Captain Gibson and Captain Slocum are assigned to travel to South Africa to observe and report on Transvaal military operations.
The supreme court invalidates the 1509 law granting St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth the right to levy 144 mills for school purposes overturning Ramsey county district court. The ruling will close schools at the end of the first week in April.
General Cipriano Castro, insurgent commander, enters Caracas amid a warm reception. No trouble reported and the city seeks peace with no retaliation feared.
Bank Examiner Bennett reports Cashier Jerry Kendrick of Citizens' State Bank Sioux Center fled Friday afternoon with a loss of 11500 as detailed by the state auditor.
Forest fires rage along the bluffs south of Baraboo Wisconsin consuming woods and fencing. Farm buildings are threatened and assistance has been asked from the area as firefighters battle the fast spreading flames.
William Rockefeller is named to the executive committee of the New York Central Railway company as a $15 million stock issue is authorized. In New York, it is rumored a plan aims to consolidate several national banks into a single large bank with Secretary of the Treasury Gage as president.
Reports from Loxpon and Pietermaritzburg indicate censor bans messages from the front and suggest Dundee may be cut off. General Yule is said to be ringed by Boers with Glencoe and Ladysmith under threat as White's forces stay put to protect rail links.
London dispatches from Ladysmith dated Sunday report 9000 Boer force led by General Joubert and President Kruger attacking Glencoe while General Yule withdraws to a stronger position. A separate report notes a large Joubert Wogan force firing on Dundee with unknown outcome.
In Koopmansfontein on October 25 Kaffirs returning to Kimberley report food shortages. Bechuanaland and Griqualand West face scarce supplies due to a total transport stoppage, signaling near famine.
Dispatch from Carr Town reports Dundee would face no danger after Boer forces suffered a setback at Elandslaagte. The assault is described as feeble and unlikely to threaten the town.
Cape Town dispatch reports from Pretoria that President Kruger favors unconditional surrender. It notes the executive council may meet Monday or Tuesday to decide on the advisability of such a step.
Reports from Ladysmith list Boer casualties at Elandslaagte including General Viljoen killed and General Ock wounded and captured. An updated British tally cites 6 officers killed 80 wounded and 87 NCOs and men killed with 175 wounded. Casualties total 247 with 10 missing.
A Ladysmith dispatch notes General Yule's forces retreat from Dundee to Glencoe Junction and faces General Joubert's Boer army. Lord Wolseley hints White may detach troops from Elandslaagte victory to aid Yule, risking Ladysmith's west defense while more news is awaited.
PraeToriA reports from Oct 25 that Commandant Lucas Meyer engaged at Dundee. Erasmus failed to appear. British losses were heavy. Our forces suffered with 10 killed and 25 wounded, details scarce due to mist.
The Daily Mail reports a London message from Cecil Rhodes dated Kimberley October 19 calls for speedy reinforcements as Kimberley is surrounded by Boer forces. The note, noting the deteriorating situation, has been submitted to the cabinet.
Mayor Woodward reports a telegram from Congressman Livingston confirming Admiral Dewey will arrive in Atlanta on October 24. He will stay two days before returning to Washington.
Oct 19 report says the American Linseed company has secured a corner of the flaxseed market. Receipts are limited and company management is described as aggressively pursuing control, a claim supported by general market chatter.
On the first day of the session Parliament debated South African affairs with leaders blaming the Boers for the war. Sir Alexander Hood urged strong action while Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman argued for resisting war and maintaining rights. Dillon's amendment opposing interference with an independent government failed 322 to 54.
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