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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
1
London press debate and public outcry grow over the War Office censorship of Natal reports. Editors demand reinforcements and greater naval vigilance while condemning withheld dispatches and censored letters as the tally of British casualties nears eight thousand through Saturday.
The war with Spain era vessel under construction completed an official port trial. It achieved a speed of 2.17 knots, demonstrated seaworthiness, and surpassed its contract conditions.
A ceremonial presentation occurred at the Admiral Dewey home on Rhode Island Avenue with a six foot silver loving cup made from dimes donated by over 70 000 Americans including many children. Senator Depew of New York presented the gift as a bound volume of contributor names was displayed beside the cup.
A significant address was delivered to the rectors of Berlin Technical High Schools urging clear denouncement of a controversial doctrine. The speech framed the issue as essential for institutional integrity and national progress.
In the Admiralty Islands, only three boys escape a massacre in which natives murdered sailors and then held a feast ashore, consuming their victims.
New York January 10 Terry McGovern defeated long reigning champion George Dixon to win the featherweight world title at Broadway Athletic Club. Dixon was knocked down eight times in the eighth round and his corner threw in the sponge as the crowd watched a brutal finish.
The State Agricultural Society met at the capitol at 10 a.m. Governor Lind welcomed members after an invocation. Committees on credentials and resolutions were named. Professor Hays spoke on plant breeding. Afternoon sessions featured O. M. Lord on Plant Breeding and J. J. Hill on Enlarged Markets. The evening program was by the Minnesota Stock Breeders association. The event runs three days with strong attendance.
In Bern on January 10 Emperor William met with rectors of three technical high schools. He warned that social democracy is evanescent but urged students to grasp social and economic duties to workers. He praised German technical science and its international reputation and noted graduates influence on social questions. The gathering included high officials such as the minister of the interior Count Poas dowski-Wehner.
Officials report the Boer government resists allowing a neutral representative to fully defend British interests in their territory. A dispatch received by authorities confirms Pretoria’s reluctance to permit an American consul to act as full advocate for Britain and the U.S. government.
Havana January 10 General Wood chaired the first cabinet meeting behind closed doors. Secretaries stated harmony with the governor general and gained full departmental control subject to Wood's confirmation. Office hours were set 9 to 11 am and 12 to 4 pm with 11 to 12 for breakfast.
General French reports Suffolk regiment losses at Colesberg include 1 colonel and 4 officers killed plus 23 men. 9 officers and 107 men wounded. total 21 wounded in other regiments to Jan 4. Queen telegraphs thanks to General Kite at Ladysmith. Frere Camp dispatch says quiet at Frere Camp last Sunday night.
The Times editorial in Loxpon dated January 10 criticizes Mr. Balfour and the government. It argues parliament will face a weak opposition and urges admission of mistakes and a serious reform effort rather than defensiveness.
Berlin reports British answer to German demand for explanation on seized German ships is unsatisfactory to German officials. Emperor Wilhelm and Count von Buelow meet frequently as the crisis is described as extremely critical. Lord Salisbury's note, carried to Berlin, is said to carry a tough tone.
Britain’s war losses since the conflict began near 8,000 with a tally of 7,214 casualties 1,027 killed 8,670 wounded and 2,511 missing plus 140 deaths from disease and Ladysmith casualties. American scout F Y Burnham joins Lord Roberts staff and travels to South Africa. King Leopold asks Queen Victoria about intervention but is told no.
The administration will likely press further representations over Pretoria through Consul Hollis or Consul Hay rather than accept the Kruger government’s reply as final.
A Jackson Mississippi dispatch reports Senator Rowan introduces a concurrent resolution to divide the public school fund by race. The plan would keep funds separate and grant Blacks only the share corresponding to their tax payments, ending the prior equal distribution of a million dollars annually.
The text notes disagreement over the legality of seizures between Britain and Germany. It highlights divergent views on contraband and search rights and warns that a quick agreement seems unlikely. The German foreign office protests British mail restrictions to German consulates in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
In Oak Ridge Mississippi a pistol duel left three county residents dead A D Rolland R B Stephenson and Dr Otho Austin. Dr James Austin and Rolland’s young son were seriously wounded while Otho Austin and Mr Stephenson were killed during a chaotic courtroom incident following warrants over whipping a sharecropper tenant.
The Halifax transports for the second Canadian contingent will depart earlier the first two on Saturday January 30 and the third on Monday January 23. In Iowa a physician Dr G W Appleby killed a 10 month old child in a fit of insanity amid religious excitement.
Albany, a United States cruiser formerly the Brazilian Admiral Abrouall, arrived in Newcastle England on January 10 as part of the early briefing for its service with the U S government following purchase shortly before the start of operations.
A Washington Democratic caucus discussed uniting anti Republican elements led by Mr Newlands of Nevada. A steering committee to shape policy and a regional committee from each state were proposed, with action postponed for later consideration.
Washington dispatch notes Quay's backers now concede a tight Senate contest. Democratic party leaders have aligned most senators against Quay, with Morgan Alabama and Clark Montana still in his camp. Administration opposition also weakens his chances. In a separate item, Sylvan H. Stevens receives a Civil War era verdict from the federal court after a 20 year delay.
New York reports a blaze at Newark City Home for Children in Verona New Jersey causing about 100000 in damage. Three hundred inmates were rescued and accounted for.
A roundup of notable deaths and events: Myra Morella deceased. a royal birth to Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia. St Louis sails with 595000 ounces of silver. Jack Root defeats Tommy West in Chicago after six rounds. Deschanel re elected president of the French chamber. Cornelius Shew and James Eagan hanged for murder. New Jersey Governor Voorhees notes state debt elimination after land redemptions. Also deaths of General Philippe Barrios, R P Fitzgerald, John Buckstaff, and Daniel O Sullivan. Elizabeth Gladstone wins breach of promise suit in San Francisco against Joseph Boardman. naval committee leadership shift noted.
Adelbert Hay son of the secretary of state will reach Pretoria to assume charge of the US consulate but President Kruger will declare him persona non grata and permit his return to Washington at his convenience. In Victoria pro Boer sympathy leads to boycotts and embarrassment for Belgian and Swedish British citizens while Victor Johnson who started the pro Boer movement sees his yacht scuttled at port.
The Herald reports revived chatter that articles of incorporation are being prepared to form a corporation to absorb leading U S shipyards. Colonel J J McCook is named as head and Collis P Huntington is cited as a principal mover in New York on January 10.
The House Committee on Military Affairs acted favorably on bills to establish a military post near Des Moines Iowa and to hand part of Arlington National Cemetery grounds to the Agriculture Department for improvement.
Wasu Hineros Jan 10 reports a Penrose bill introduced in the senate proposing a $5,000,000 appropriation for public road construction across the United States. Funds would be distributed among states according to their mileage.
Berlin corre spondent for The Daily Mail cites a reserve report that 45 000 lyddite shells were produced by Krupp not for England but ordered earlier by Doctor Ley da Butained the Oleowargarine Law. Judge Adams upholds Missouri vice margarine statute in C Scheitlin case. Mail reports massacre of captain and crew of 15 aboard the British schooner Nukumania trading near New Britain.
Chemists from the agricultural department report breakfast cereals are rarely adulterated. Prices do not reflect quality, with some cheap cereals equal in value to those selling for three or four times more. All cereals require longer cooking than package instructions advise.
A New York Weekly snippet notes Mrs Spinks complaining that walls are thin and neighbors overhear talk. It captures a witty back and forth about quiet living and overheard conversations in a neighborly setting.
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