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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
1
Report suggests Lord Kitchener will head a large mounted corps in South Africa to pursue De Wet. Reinforcements of yeomanry infantry and cavalry to be sent. Rumor recalls Delarey may have attacked Grenfell's column during its attempt to join Methuen.
The Times reviews Baron Richthofen’s Prussian Diet remarks on Germany’s regret over the Methuen disaster. It notes the English American link and suggests Germany will pursue good relations with both powers. The Daily Chronicle reports Kitchener may lead a mounted force in South Africa to capture De Wet, with Methuen’s command to end.
London reports show steadfast British resolve following General Methuen's setback. Lord Rosebery urges equanimity and perseverance, while Continent observers note a potential shift in Boer resistance. Government replies to Parliament promise reinforcements, and Paris press weighs moral impact amid calls for possible peace negotiations.
Commandant Delarey, rivaling De Wet, stands as one of the Boer war’s most daring figures who resists surrender to the end. Known as the Silent Man for his reticence, he served eleven years on the Volksraad and opposed the Raad ultimatum, while remaining comparatively lenient with prisoners. His operations span a wide field and his proclamations urged fighting on despite Kitchener’s Sept. 15 surrender deadline. Two of his sons joined the military efforts.
The Boer delegates in Washington, C. H. Wessels and A. D. W. Wolmarans, told President Roosevelt they do not seek intervention. They explained rumors of seeking foreign aid are false, stating they simply want peaceful relations and proper acknowledgment of their missions as they plan to travel to Europe after Chicago.
General Frederick Funston guest of honor at a Marquette Club banquet in Chicago criticizes the peace party and calls for harsher action against insurrectionists. He alleges failures by Cuban and Philippine leaders, praises Major Waller's actions, and cites executions and trials as part of wartime conduct.
Barranquilla reports revolutionists held a two mile river section on the Magdalena between Penon and Cerro before retreating inland as volunteers approached from Santander. A Homda publication recalls a Soacha fight on Feb 3 with about 2000 revolutionaries and 3600 government troops, with two killed or wounded on the rebel side and none captured. The government gunboat General Pinson departed Puerto for Rio Hacha on March 7.
A U S Governor Hunt led about fifteen officials and wives aboard the steamer San Juan for a five day coast tour ending in Ponce yesterday. Enthusiastic crowds greeted them as the Governor spoke from City Hall balcony and reviewed arene Regiment companies before a banquet at the Casino in the evening.
President Roosevelt sent his first veto message to Congress opposing removing the desertion charge from John Glass’s naval record. He argues desertion during war is a grave crime and would falsify records, keeping Glass from honorable discharge only if proven innocent. The cabinet discussed Philippine legislation and Cuba reciprocity amid other measures.
Col. John F. Gaynor and Capt. B. D. Greene, charged with complicity in Savannah frauds, rest at Chateau Frontenac in Quebec. They seek top counsel, including Julies Tessier and L. A. Taschereau, as Canada’s justice department awaits instructions on arrests.
Washington officials of the Department of Justice will push for the extradition from Canada of Gaynor and Greene charged with complicity in the Savannah frauds tied to Capt. Oberlin M. Carter. They are reviewing law and treaty implications before asking the State Department to act.
William H. Hofmeister former supreme recorder of the Legion of Honor died by his own action on January 21. An officers signed statement announced in St Louis that he was short in ledge accounts by 390 514 after a decade of examinations.
In Dayton Ohio on March 11 Isaac White, a Black man, was doused with gasoline and set ablaze by his wife while asleep. White died later at a hospital. The wife confessed and was arrested, claiming self defense alleging he beat and choked her before she lit the fire.
Boston braces as about 16 thousand freight handlers from R B Brine and allied unions walk out. Longshoremen at Philadelphia and Metropolitan steamship docks join, tying up vessels with partial cargoes. Teamsters also strike, halting building trades for lack of materials. Governor Crane seeks settlement. arbitration pushed by Mayor Collins and Senator Hanna.
In Cincinnati March 11, after a failed conference between Cincinnati Covington Newport breweries owners and United Brewery Workmen, engineers were assaulted and two seriously injured. Violent crowds attacked stationary engineers insisting on union jurisdiction, while drivers and other brewery workers faced assaults as crowds gathered near breweries.
In St Johns Newfoundland the sealers strike ends after the sealing steamers sail away. Workers refuse owners offer of 3.50 a seal and berths charges are abolished. A settlement grants 8.50 per hundredweight and free berths, while public opinion condemns the men.
A March 11 storm across Omaha and Dallas caused heavy damage to about fifty buildings in Omaha with no deaths. In Dallas suburbs the tornado leveled fences and destroyed small farms, killing a four year old girl and injuring Mrs. George Bray and others. widespread property loss is estimated in Dallas County.
Charles Pierce was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning while working on a farm in New Hartford near Des Moines Iowa last night. The tragedy underscores the dangers farmers face during severe storms.
Former Governor John P. Altgeld collapsed after an impassioned Boers appeal at Joliet opera house. He received prompt medical aid, recovered consciousness, and was moved to Monroe Hotel. Doctors cited stomach trouble, not heart weakness, as the primary cause. A later Joliet telegram said his condition was critical at 2 a.m.
Miss Alice Roosevelt with Senator Thomas C. Platt sails for Havana, Cuba this morning aboard the Mascotte. Roosevelt reaches Tampa early and boards in the sleeper as the steamer leaves, with the party traveling from Tampa.
Washington March 11 fourth House Republican conference on Cuban reciprocity ends in a 72 to 61 victory for advocates as Henderson adjourns sine die. Long argues for a 2.5 per cent concession, saying reciprocity with Cuba aligns with Republican tariff policy and benefits sugar and tobacco, with key detail on McKinley era precedents and beet sugar markets in Chicago Kansas City and Denver.
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