13 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
1
British forces report holding Majuba Hill and Laings Nek after Boer evacuation. General Buller notes water shortages and encampment near Velksrust with Clery advancing over the nek. Communications steadily mending as Lord Roberts forces move.
A compact note reflects on hopes and plans during springtime as a period of renewal. It hints at favorable conditions for unlikely projects and personal reflections on timing and desire. The short reflection emphasizes optimism tied to seasonal change.
An advertisement extols Hood's as a blood purifier and vitalizer, claiming it addresses weakness and poor appetite. The copy urges readers to choose Hood's due to its distinctive formula and effectiveness.
Sixteen British marines chased a 2,000 strong Boxer force advancing on a railway line near Lang Fang. They engaged in a running fight, killing twenty to thirty Boxers before retreating with heavy fire, as other Allied forces reinforce and pursue.
Henry F. Devens of New York testified before the industrial commission detailing the employer view of the Chicago Machinists settlement and arbitration. He urged arbitration as the future method to settle disputes and preferred a worker informed board over a state body. He accused organized labor of strikes and social discord, urging readers to note alleged faults in labor movements.
Dispatches from Accra report heavy casualties as Col Carter and Major Wilkinson suffer a serious reverse a day north of Prah. Rumors speak of a disaster to a northern detachment on the flooded Prah bank where Ashantis are entrenched. Willcocks delay due to rains and bridge destruction on the Prabsa road. News from Kumassie hints at labor ordinance tensions amid native unrest and carrier shortages.
June 13 report from St. Louis notes no car service operating as every streetcar line in the city is halted. Officials cited unspecified outages and broad service disruption affecting commuters and businesses.
The report notes protests rising above the regular schedule as demonstrators meet traffic demands. It states Samuel Gompers will arrive to take charge of the strike and coordinate actions.
The Wisconsin Democratic convention completed its work after three sessions naming four delegates-at-large and twenty district delegates for Kansas City. Delegates include Rose Milwaukee Fleming Milwaukee Hilton Oshkosh Bird Madison Plumer Wausau Hood La Crosse Bohmines Kenosha Cleary Platteville. The platform endorses the Chicago program, Bryan, denounces Republicans, and backs popular election of senators. Judge James H. McGillin opened the meeting. Thomas L. Cleary was named chairman.
Detectives in Harrisburg Illinois arrest John Conover and Murry McHaney on counterfeiting charges after finding raised $1 bills passed for $5 and $10. Both posted $1,000 bonds. Separately, reports cover a circus tent collapse in Chicago injuring fourteen, Democratic county ticket in Pekin Illinois, a drowning near Copperas Creek, a fatal baby burn in Chicago, mayoral malfeasance charge in Ladd, and other regional notices.
WEWS notes General Gas watches West Point cadets as they are credentialed. Reports from Cambridge announce Ambassador Choate named L. L. D. Cantab. A Paris expo fire causes minor damage in the Bosnia pavilion. Senator Platt of New York plans to serve out his term and retire. Mme Augusta Lehmann dies in Santa Cruz at 86. Rural mail routes in Brown County extend.
Market notes show oats and barley pricing with mixed results. The report cites barley firmness and the presence of white oats with varying sample values and selling ranges.
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