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Newspaper
Waunakee News
Location
Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
General Piet Cronje capitulates to British forces ending the Boer stronghold as frontier leaders face collapse in a decisive setback. The surrender signals a turning point in the South African conflict, with British forces gaining strategic leverage over Boer commando pockets.
Dispatches from Lord Roberts report Piet Cronje capitulated unconditionally at dawn with about 3000 prisoners. Casualties total around 1200. 29 Transvaal and 18 Free State officers captured. Cronje to Cape Town. Canadians advanced within eighty yards of trenches. 4000 prisoners overall. European press lauds bravery and war outlook remains unsettled.
Washington reports recount a Senate session where Senator Depew praised expansion in the Philippines and battles over the Hawaiian government bill and Porto Rican tariff. The debate featured Dolliver, Bailey, and Cannon amid charges of trusts and constitutional questions. Bills and amendments passed with party splits as March nears.
An Indiana reader from Bloomington reports Hood's Sarsaparilla cured eruptions on the face and eased catarrh after taking the remedy. The testimonial credits Hood's SusSap arilla for relief and urges others to try the product.
Chicago judge Geo Kersten advocates Peruna as the sole safeguard against catarrh linking colds to the disease. He urges families to obtain Dr Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh with seven lectures on catarrh and la grippe from the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
The Senate discussed provisions of a house bill to set up a temporary civil government for Porto Rico. Amendments by Teller and Stewart sparked a spirited debate among Foraker Teller and Stewart. The Quay seating issue was debated before the bill's passage by the House and sent to the Senate.
The senate met briefly and adjourned early due to the death of Representative Epes of Virginia. Senator Ross of Vermont opposed seating Quay, and Senator Teller of Colorado criticized the currency conference report. Senator Martin Va. announced Epes's death and five senators were named to attend the funeral: Daniel, Martin, Perkins, Scott and Harris.
London residents erupt in jubilation as Ladysmith and Colesberg are relieved. Lord Mayor and Queen congratulate Generals White and Buller while curfew bells ring. streets halt, shops close, and flags fly amid historic celebration across England.
At a Marconi Wireless Telegraph company meeting the chairman denied that System patent rights had been sold in America. He stated an agreement had been reached but not executed.
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