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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1900
Page
1
The statement asserts all accounting is on a cash basis with no accruals or other methods used. It notes no alternative methods have ever been employed and ends with a request for further details or confirmation.
British and Boer reports from January 25 to 29 recount about 1500 British dead and 150 prisoners after the Spion Kop battle near Ladysmith. Boer dispatches praise their own troops while noting British surrender amid heavy fighting and flag signaling.
General Buller’s dispatch from Spear’s Camp dated Jan 27 describes Warren’s Jan 20 to 25 success along the southern crest from Acton Homes to Ladysmith, the failed Jan 28 attempt on Spion Kop, water shortages, and the 27 Jan withdrawal to the south of the Tugela with minimal losses while the enemy remained defeated in that phase.
From Boer sources, the Spion Kop fight on January 24 25 near Modder Spruit and Upper Tugela ends with a Boer assault under Heidelberg Caroline and other commandos charging steep hills. English trenches held with lyddite and shrapnel while Boers surrounded and forced surrender of about 150 prisoners in the front trenches. The narrative notes heavy combat and a successful Boer advance after dawn.
The British Maxims fired but a Mau res wall of fire held them back. Burghers atop the skyline exposed themselves to shoot at Dublin Fusileers in trenches. Firing continued until the Fusileers and Light Horse surrendered the trenches. English abandonment of Smonkop may have vast consequences.
Washington reports growing belief among administration leaders that Congress should state a definite Philippine policy without delay. Sen Spooner proposes a resolution modeled on the Louisiana Purchase grant of authority, while others push for action to bolster both Philippines stability and the administration.
London reports General Buller abandoned Spion Kop due to water shortage and heavy Boer fire. He withdrew his entire force south of the Tugela and intends to try relief by a different route, amid gloom in London over the potential fall of Ladysmith. General Woodgate is wounded in the Epion Kop battle. No casualty list released.
London reports deep public gloom as the week opens amid high hopes in General Buller’s movement toward Ladysmith. The mood follows rumors of a stalled or abandoned relief effort and skepticism about the outcome.
The speaker argues for decisive action against insurrection, claiming increased army strength and congressional stance will help restore order and settle the dispute. He contends that treating rebels as insurgents and the country as under U.S. control will push toward resolution.
Washington Statue association led by Mrs Justice Field wins concession for a site at Place de Jena in Paris. The bronze statue and American pedestal will be crafted and carved in the United States, depicting Washington at Cambridge with uplifted sword as divine aid invoked. The piece honors France for aiding America's infancy.
In Cincinnati, Charles Barloff a tanner killed his wife and two young children aged 5 and 3 then attempted to burn the house by overturning a hot stove and piling furniture. He stayed in the burning room until police arrested him. His mental state was described as low and dementia inherited from a father who died by suicide. In New York another note reports David A. McClure a Glasgow tourist killed by knockout drops in Brooklyn.
The Daly News prints a dispatch dated s Camp Wednesday afternoon held back by fire censor until Friday. The correspondent reports Harireenllant'y taken a portion of the British line and retreated under pressure.
General Warren's troops struggle to hold Tabantiama Mountain after heavy fighting. Boer shells are well directed and impede the Allied advance under intense fire.
In Quincy Illinois on Saturday night police killed two expert safe crackers believed from Chicago after a running street chase. A third man was fatally shot by Detective Koch. one suspect wounded a second officer, and a third was captured with a broken hip after a hotel melee at Moecker's.
The Minnesota railroad commission serves notice to Twin Cities railroads to show cause why freight rates should not drop, notably on wheat flax and merchandise. The move targets relief for the southwestern part of the state with higher rates than the northwest. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday February 21.
Reports from the Hamburg steamer Volumunia indicate Tumaco, Colombia, was saved from capture by a bluff. The governor claimed 500 government troops aboard the steamer, confusing the rebels and causing them to abandon their attempt.
Pekin dispatches report the empress dowager's latest maneuver is accepted with calm by officials and the public. The aim is to consolidate power by replacing the current emperor, following a survey of public sentiment and unprepared royal protectors.
Paris reports the Nationalists suffered a practical rout with only 3 of 80 candidates elected to the French Senate. The slate featured military men including Generals Mercier and Pabert among others, while Admiral Bert also ran. Mercier and Pabert secured large majorities.
A Madison dispatch reports that $8,000 in cash was secured by robbers who looted the Bank of Deerfield. A batch of War bonds was also stolen from the Tanhty village vault in Werks. Water remains unclear.
Oxford and Gam yadge announce postponement of the return field games with Harvard and Yale until 1901 after consultations. The delay arises from difficulty in arranging a suitable date for both sides.
A Chicago and Grand Trunk locomotive exploded at Edwardsburg Michigan on January 29 killing the engineer, fireman, and conductor. The blast disrupted service and prompted investigations by railroad authorities.
A Washington report by Frank H. Hitchcock shows steep growth in trade with China Japan and Hong Kong. In 1899 total trade reached 87.3 million with exports at 89.5 million and imports at 47.8 million, marking a 154 percent rise in exports since 1889 and a 36 percent rise in imports.
James J. Hill forecasts twenty four ships will link the North Pacific coast with the Orient under Great Northern. Vessels to be among the largest in ocean service, speed 12 to 14 knots. Eight already under construction or contracted. Service expected to boost Northwest industries.
Admin officials show interest in a bill before Congress to govern Porto Rico and set tariff rates on imports. The president favors a small nominal duty and presses for timely legislation while awaiting Supreme Court ruling on Porto Rico’s status as part of the United States.
A strange account describes an os rich in captivity devouring a gimlet while another reportedly swallowed a lit pipe without harm. A Kennebec gentleman’s fox and hound are bonded and playful since youth. In Santa Catalina channel a walking fish, a pedicular tribe member, uses pectoral fins for legs and rests on them to seize prey, building a sea weed nest.
A Chicago Times Herald riff notes whisky selling for a cent in parts of Mexico and that many can run for office cheaply. It mentions the Senate may vote on a financial bill in February and cites Detroit Journal on public life and terms, warning of public indifference.
On a crowded hotel piazza Commodore Vanderbilt chatted with a polite stranger while his wife and daughter fumed. His daughter reminded him of the poultry seller, and he recalled the woman who sold root beer and oysters in Jersey reflecting on family origins. The ladies stayed silent after the quip.
A hostess identifies Miss Jiggins as part of the smart set. An unsophisticated guest expresses surprise, saying they were just conversing with her. The exchange appears in the Tribune citation by Chieng.
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