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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
A brief note from Cape Town highlights a rival presence believed to lift morale among troops. officials expect renewed confidence as the figure arrives to boost disciplined focus and readiness.
A dispatch from Frere Camp notes Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener arrive with 90,000 fresh troops within 30 days, hoping to shift the South Africa campaign. Ladysmith casualties threaten morale amid reports of disease and poor sanitation. critics say relief is delayed despite a large British force.
Protestant ministers of the city occupied seats in the church as special invitees to the services.
Cape Town dispatch reports a tremendous outburst of enthusiasm after Boer successes. Paarl and surrounding districts see bands of young men parading at night singing the Transvaal volksleid while children practice Boer national songs.
London dispatch reports a heavy gun on Ambul Wan hill firing since daybreak confirming the siege of Ladysmith remains in force. In New York a British steamer Hortensia sails for South Africa with 25 000 bales of hay for the British army, the second such voyage in three weeks.
A Frere Camp telegram dated Jan 10 reports Boer losses at Ladysmith as 150 killed in one commando and many wounded, with claims of heavy losses among Free Staters and masked batteries firing. The war office issue omits British positions and hints at a deadly publicized casualty list.
The Daily Mail dispatch from Frere Camp dated January 11 reports shelling by naval guns is the only action. A patrol sighted eight Boer camps along the Tugela river with all quiet. Natives say Boers fled Colenso amid reconnoitering near Springfield, fueling belief Colenso was weakened to attack Ladysmith.
London January 11 General Lord Roberts the new commander of British forces in South Africa and his chief of staff General Lord Kitchener have arrived at Cape Town.
Washington Jan 11 routine business occupied the house until 1 AM. An hour was devoted to eulogies on the life and public services of the late Representative Green of Nebraska.
Springfield reports the state board of health unanimously recommends establishing a state sanitarium for consumptives in Illinois at its annual meeting. The day also notes the funeral of Dr. Edward McGlynn in Newsournn, New York, at St. Marys church drawing crowds to the doors.
Reports from American commanders south of Manila place General Bates and General Wheaton at Perezdas Marinas with General Schwan at Silang awaiting supply wagons. Reconnaissance notes 2000 armed insurgents retreating to mountains between Indang e Imog and others retreating along coast toward Barangay. Nolen's squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry engaged insurgents at Magra. one American killed, two wounded, thirteen Filipinos dead. Movement mirrors Schwan’s prior operations as towns are isolated.
Memorial event in Minneapolis features speeches by Governor Lind and Charles A. Towne, praising the late Jackson. Noted Nebraskan delivers remarks as part of the remembrance program.
William J. Bryan drew crowds in Minnesota with a series of events on January 11. He spoke at an executive session, county meetings, an open gathering, receptions, a Reform Press editors’ meeting, and a mass rally in the Exposition building. Governor Lind and local leaders attended, with a West hotel banquet ending the day before about 600 people.
The speaker declares in Minneapolis that he will not seek future public office or be a candidate while a majority of state citizens do not back him. He adds he will continue to fight and urges voters to see issues clearly and elect worthy citizens to his post.
Report states insurgents refuse to fight and retreat southward breaking into small bands. The attempt to trap a large force between two brigades failed. About 100 insurgents were killed with few arms captured.
The influenza epidemic spreads nationwide with lengthy casualty lists. Royal household at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight reports members moved to sanitarium facilities.
Private reports from Paris indicate the reciprocity treaty with the United States faces a hazardous position with a real possibility of defeat when the final vote arrives in the French chambers.
Cleveland January 11 The red mill workers employed by the American Steel company demand a wage increase of 124 cents and warn they will strike if their demands are not considered by Monday Several thousand workers would be affected
Severe gales lash the French coast with multiple small vessels lost and crews missing. Lifeboat rescues are reported as heavy weather affects Mediterranean ports.
In a brief exchange printed in the Columbus State Journal a resident questions another about knowing a person named Koopendyke. The playful dialogue riffs on guessing what others know and how much is shared in town chatter.
A list of works and authors including Democracy by William J. Bryan, Patriotism by T. E. Ryan, Jeffersonian Republicanism and Lincoln Democracy by Charles A. Towne. This catalog highlights 19th century American political writings and figures.
Mr Bryan speaks at the Exposition building outlining his view that trusts and imperialism are key issues. He accuses the Republican party of wrong positions on new and old questions and argues a party must uphold just principles regardless of popularity. He says he would not change his attitude even for future success.
In a West hotel banquet speech Governor Lind reaffirmed he would not seek personal office again but said he would run if a majority backed him. He stressed a clean businesslike administration and noted he has been well rewarded for his public service while remaining ready to lead if public sentiment supports him.
The passage thanks his heiress and friends for past support and expresses hope to stand shoulder to shoulder with their magnificent leader in his second battle for the liberties of the people.
Franxvost Ky Jan 11 The Goebel faction adops rules for the joint assembly by a decisive majority surprising Republicans and anti Goebel Democrats. Ex Congressmen Breckinridge and Bradley discuss pressing legal objections to the Goebel contest alleging the assembly should first pass an act authorizing the contests.
A St. Petersburg cablegram reports ministers decided to concentrate large forces on the British India and Afghanistan frontiers. One army corps heads to Baku, another to follow, while Russian ships are ordered to Persian waters. Secret talks with Afghanistan about expelling British influence near Kabul reportedly succeed, with possible Herat occupation under consideration.
Advices from White Oaks New Mexico report a Sacramento mountains blizzard that swept the area causing heavy stock losses with thousands of cattle perishing. Two men were overcome in the storm. one found dead, the other revived possibly to recover. Al Haney was found dead near Nogal. The storm is described as the worst yet in the region. More casualties are reported but details are scarce.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 11 the jury found Julia Morrison James not guilty of murdering Frank Leidenhemmer of the Mr Plaster of Paris company after a single ballot. A courtroom burst into applause as the verdict was read and the defendant thanked the jurors for her acquittal.
German manufacturing circles report the revival of the German Needle syndicate. Dramatization of Rev. Charles Sheldon's In His Steps will be staged in London. Lady Alice Montague dies at Daves Platz in Switzerland. Governor Tanner of Illinois enters the race for the U S Senate. Illinois Central to start through service Omaha Chicago St Paul Minneapolis next Sunday. National Building Trades Council condemns the anti scalping bill before Congress.
An impudent vagrant named Otto Wagner roams the lower peninsula until hunger drives him to raids on Detroit flats. After being expelled from several boarding houses he forced entry at No 8 Adams greing, eating a whole chicken under polite janitor order, then was driven to Woodbridge street station. He claimed to be a coal shoveler and promised a photo of himself in work clothes within 30 days for a chairmaker apprenticeship at the house of correction.
A Baltimore American fragment shows a creditor scolding a physician over unpaid bills. The speaker, calling the doctor “Mr. Broke,” recalls a claim that repayment would never be possible and asserts owed sums from past medical care.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a family enjoying peaceful nights after acquiring a grade jara that sings the baby to sleep. The brief quote highlights domestic contentment and a techy sounding device for infant soothing.
In a 1854 Trenton poker game at United States hotel, James Rawson gambled through a 15 thousand dollar pot that rose to fifteen thousand after a dramatic four kings and an ace hand. Rawson won eleven thousand two hundred fifty dollars from rivals Sol Travers Jerry Holcomb and Dick Collins. Rawson delayed his wedding to chase the final pot, then telegraphed a postponement. his bride traveled to Trenton and they wed at a preacher that night.
A brief, fragmented exchange mocks administration efficiency and a spouse’s remark about mail and letters. The dialogue hints at futility and incompetence in governance and trivial domestic complaints.
In Philadelphia, Mir. Peter Pipkin smiles with pride as his image appears in print. His wife reappears as Mrs Pipkin, and the scene of admiration among staff and friends fuels curiosity about the boom.
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