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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
4
The piece reports on editorials and letters about William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic stance with strong comments from the Brooklyn Eagle. It covers Porto Rico tariff arguments, crop losses from a storm, and critiques of American behavior in the Spanish American War context.
A Washington dinner hosted by Abba Pus Gorman of Maryland drew guests including William J. Stone of Missouri as scrutiny grows on William Jennings Bryan. Critics hint opposition within the Democratic party could threaten his nomination, though open dissent remains limited and politically risky. The episode hints at deeper factional maneuvering within party leadership.
A sprawling Victorian era item lists church fund disputes with William Irwin, corporate filings for Washington Ice Company, mine workers striking for eight hours, and civic chatter on road graveling, school expansion, and a proposed Cincinnati railway extension amid local elections and industry updates.
Reports from Mafeking Osfontein Glencoe and London on March 8 describe Boer troop movements, British advances and evacuations. General Cronje's losses are higher than admitted, with a large Boer commando offering to murder but halted by impractical terms. Lord Roberts commands a sweeping approach, driving Boer positions toward collapse while plans for prisoner handling and St Helena escort are discussed.
The report applauds Queen Victoria's rare public appearance from Paddington to Buckingham Palace and to St Pauls, praising loyalty displays. It notes plans to visit Ireland for the first time since the consort's death and calls it a remarkable act of devotion and sacrifice. A separate dispatch from London dated March 8 cites Lord Roberts reporting a successful day at Poplar Grove with the enemy routed and a strong retreat.
Reports describe cavalry actions and heavy fire from horse artillery in a decisive engagement praised for its force. Lieut Keswick killed and Lt Batley wounded amid 12th Lancers losses. A disrupted Pretoria march and a university ballot incident in which counterfeit tickets caused crowd unrest and doors to be battered.
Reports describe a clash near Aguada where government forces under Col. Fernando Gonzales attacked Maya Indians. Indians held strong positions but fell back after a flanking blow. Casualties include 37 Indians and 3 boldians, with 300 rifles recovered from the enemy retreat.
Quasi-random notes recount events across locations including Tuy Spain, New York transit plans, and plague references. Mentions officials, treasuries, Nile valley projects, and diplomatic affairs with scattered names and dates, reflecting a chaotic 19th century newspaper fragment.
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