03 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1900
Page
1
Preservation and beautification advice for houses using pure Linseed Oil Paint. Recommends choosing specified paints, thinning with pure linseed oil to the proper consistency for priming, and promoting a spring color card with 45 tints. Distributors listed at Forsyth Street.
Government actuary explains exchange of old bonds for new 2 percent gold bonds at par. Present worth and investment values shown for bonds of 1908, 1907, and 1904, with cash differences or profits depending on old-to-new bond values at maturity. Exchange totals reach $284,228,050.
A late night dynamite blast targeted the St Louis Transit Company's brick barns at Easton and Prairie avenues injuring no one seriously as workers and police slept inside. The attack, the second in three days, prompted deployment of 2,500 special deputy sheriffs and ongoing security measures as investigators seek the assailants.
Efforts to retain the Southern Fast Mail succeeded after a conference with Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger. Senators Bacon and Clay and Georgia and Alabama congressmen urged restoration, and it is safe to say the order cutting off the service will be rescinded.
Lexpos June 2 reports broad British jubilation as Lord Roberts advances end the alarming early reverses. Yet experts warn of possible long guerrilla war in the Transvaal and Rhodesia. Kruger will not remain in the Transvaal. plans unfold for his removal or capture as British aim to annex the territory.
Lord Roberts reports movement in the Transvaal with French possibly near Pretoria and Rundle returning to Senekal. Boer prisoners claim 50 killed in recent fighting. Reitz letter argues Britain will fund the war from gold mines, warning of continued turmoil after British troop withdrawal.
Reports from June 2 describe Boer forces totaling about 10 000 men occupying hills and positions around Pretoria, with another large command at Bronkhorstpruit 40 miles away on the Delagoa Bay railroad. Telegraphic links to the Transvaal are cut as feverish news absence spreads.
Comfort and high fashion can be paired in moderately priced shoes, but many makers sacrifice prestige for profit. Our profits are small and our shoes emphasize maximum comfort and style, sourced from conscientious manufacturers.
Christians seek refuge as 349 American and foreign guards arrive during the Dragon festival. Crowds fill streets but no hostilities flare. Boxers move outward. no Boxer leaders arrested. government actions limited to occupying disturbance sites. Refugee flow remains high amid limited official response.
The French consulate reports from Pao Ting Fu that 30 foreigners including six women and a child, fleeing toward Tien Tir, were attacked by more than 700 Boxers armed with rifles and spears. Four were killed. many wounded. others unaccounted. Escapees are ten miles away at Bag Pao Ting Fu.
American Minister Merry reports his San Jose post office box was broken into on May 24 and letters stolen including a key missive tied to Davison of Nicaragua. The theft follows tensions over U S mediation in Central American disputes and the Costa Rican authorities deny responsibility while promising an inquiry.
Macon June 2 reports that judges may move their official residence temporarily due to government building improvements totaling 59000. An effort is planned to obtain a 500000 appropriations from Congress to erect a larger government building than the present one, as daily market reports note.
Cucaco June 2 The Industrial Trades union formed after early labor troubles announces plans to expand into a national body with local councils in major cities. It will be owned on service rights basis and appoint a national executive council to push organizing. Objects include securing employment for members in their chosen trades without interference or excessive dues.
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