27 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
1
Series of dawn clashes on the British front as Boer columns under General Dowot attempt to seize kopjes but are repelled by Scottish borderers Yorkshires and Buffs. Heavy shelling and rifle fire drive Boers back. eighty surrender others escape. Gas and explosive bullets noted.
In Wasnisatox on February 26 the House resumed debate on the Porto Rican tariff bill with few members present. Payne of New York announced a compromise with dissatisfied Republicans and a caucus tonight. Democrats pressed for conditions, including a night session, a substitute on Wednesday, and extension of debate to vote. Bartlett argued territorial ownership under conquest or treaty, while Lanham insisted Porto Ricans are Americans with full trade rights. The exchange reflected party tensions and constitutional concerns.
Development reports list chair and cotton mills across North Carolina Georgia South Carolina and Tennessee with investments from fifty thousand to one million dollars plus electric plants fertilizer factories flouring mills grain elevators and related industrial ventures. Also notes a prisoner escape in Texas a Vienna Georgia smallpox quarantine Cordele case and a new Decatur courthouse completion with finishing touches.
Pennsylvania senator elect Quay faces seating opposition as Tarley of Pennsylvania argues the governor lacked power to fill the vacancy. The debate centers on constitutional authority and past vacancy handling amid adjourning session timing. Additional dispatches describe San Juan residents demanding immediate relief and Porto Rican trade rights.
A fragment describes a tragedy about poisoned food and a family dinner. It warns that a diseased stomach taints all it touches and lists possible symptoms like fluttering, dizziness, and stomach distress after eating.
Chinese minister Wan Ting Fang visited Georgia en route to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. He was welcomed with a hearty impromptu reception as a guest of the municipality. The brief stopover highlighted his official courtesy tour amid a busy diplomatic trip.
Kimberley Diamond King calls Tose vaal an oligarchy as Rhodes addresses DeBeers shareholders in Enunzerey. He reports 2,000,000 pounds annual profits and divides shareholders into imaginative and unimaginative classes. Rhodes denounces Transvaal and Free State as small gangs aiding Britain rivals while praising Kimberley defenders and Britain’s flag.
At LatTa Feb 26 a trolley wreck on the East Fair Street line injured several passengers but none fatally. Motorman George Maddox and worker Oakes the passenger were among those hurt though not seriously. others injured included E W Wallace and Herschal DeLaperrier.
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