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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
1
London reports fail to confirm details of the Reddersburg disaster as Lord Roberts maintains communications for the British army. The loss of 400 troopers guarding the Bloemfontein to Springfontein railway sparks alarm over entrenchment and potential prisoner exchanges in the Commons.
Lord Roberts dispatch describing the Redderzburg disaster alarms Dublin as crowds shift from royal visit to war fears. A cabinet figure in Dublin voices mortification at reverses, citing remount shortages and climate as a hurdle to Pretoria, while trusting Roberts. The mood shifts to gloom at the castle party.
The Democratic organization announces the appointment of Mr. Dunlap to replace J. L. Norris of Washington DC who was recently elected to the national committee representing the District of Columbia.
At Porto Tiera about 2000 natives attacked foreign colored men amid a pier strike dispute. One Porto Rican died one seriously wounded and three St Kitts negroes were wounded as soldiers were deployed and martial law declared. Five men were hanged at Ponce for a 1893 murder.
Wasameron April 7 Representative Jenkins Wisconsin second on the house sub committee on trusts introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to give congress control of all private corporations co partnerships and joint stock companies and power to define regulate control prohibit repress and dissolve trusts monopolies and conspiracies to monopolize trade or commerce with states remaining free to act in absence of federal legislation.
Washington reports authoritative quarters say no order has been given to Major General Otis to relinquish his Philippine command. He will decide when to leave and will turn over to the next general on duty, General MacArthur, on a leave of absence promised by the War Department.
The University of Michigan debating team defeated Minnesota in Chicago to win the Central Debating league championship. Michigan had previously beaten Chicago, while Minnesota defeated Northwestern, and the judges rendered a unanimous decision.
The Republic Iron and Steel works in Springfield closed last Monday for a week but will remain closed indefinitely due to lack of orders, leaving about five hundred men idle. In Cleveland a strike dispute deepens as manufacturers refuse to meet the machinists committee led by President OConnell, widening the chances of settlement fading.
The building trades council will strike soon if the Building Exchange does not meet carpenters demands. About 500 men will walk off and halt all current construction projects.
President McKinley entertained Methodist Episcopal Church conference members at a White House dinner. The session includes both the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal Church South groups meeting in Washington.
Washington April 7 General Joe Wheeler states his name has not been mentioned for vice president and calls such mentions flattering but not serious. He notes his greatest ambition is already achieved seeing Confederate veterans and citizens unite under the flag and a new prosperity for the South.
Ex Governor Bradley, chief counsel for Governor Taylor, states an appeal will be carried to the United States Supreme Court for Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall. He adds the decision of the court of appeals is not disheartening and a writ of error will be sought promptly.
Admiral Dewey held a two hour meeting in Philadelphia with three New York men linked to Tammany Hall. They returned to New York, and details were not disclosed. Separately, a bill to arm state militia with Krag Jorgensen rifles was introduced in Washington by Rep Marah.
Erneston Jamaica April 7 Trini and Demarara celebrate the potential ratification of a commerce treaty with the United States. Demarara has cut both ad valorem and specific duties to ease trade.
A playful misquote romance from Chicago features Dora asking Alfred how he selected her for marriage. Alfred replies the decision came from a man’s prompting, revealing a simple, confident origin of their engagement.
A humorous exchange from the Atlanta Constitution depicts a colored parson questioning Bre r Williams about his eye being shut during the church collection. Bre r Williams replies that preaching sheds so much light on the subject it buds his eye shut.
Dialog excerpt from Harlem Life showing Grace asked why she wishes to marry him and her father pressing if she loves him. Grace admits preoccupation with obtaining a proposal left little time to consider love.
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