23 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
A promotional notice for a shoe department sale scheduled on Saturday morning aims to acquaint the public with a new complete shoe store within the department. It emphasizes opportunity, hustle, and the store’s considerable investment, followed by a list of prices.
New York and New Jersey machinery manufacturers push to form a united body amid Chicago and Columbus machinists strikes. A. B. Lee leads the New York and New Jersey Machinery Manufacturers association, with plans to coordinate demands for a 9-hour day, higher wages, and firings only with local delegate consent. The move signals broad employer coordination across major cities if unions resist.
The piece argues that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens weak women and cures ailments common to all stations, comparing servant and mistress alike. It claims affordable relief enables the working woman to recover as readily as a wealthier sister, inviting readers to write for personal attention from Buffalo's physician.
Desultory fighting across Saturday near Warrentown northwest of Kimberley drives Boers to retreat toward Chessonia under shell fire. Mafeking relief rumors persist. Pretoria reports indicate Boers may abandon the Free State defense as bridges are blown. A young Boer corps undertakes police work amid Kaffir looting of abandoned farms. President Kruger warned by Steyn about harsher penalties at Se Helena if caught. Boer positions remain in the Free State hills near Alwinoth. US mediation stance signals cautious openness as reports mix. Private Colo. Cantastan to South Africa after hospital visit.
A March report from Loxprox claims South Africa's pacification plan would disfranchise rebels and Boers in Free State and Transvaal, leaving governance to the English and the Rhodes syndicate. The move could shift power from Afrikander groups in Cape Colony to Rhodesian forces and British troops in key cities including Kimberley, Cape Town, and Durban.
A temporary Tugels bridge at Colepzo is open and direct rail service resumes between Durban and Elandalaager. The hospital train for Brazier Creagh has moved about 4 000 wounded. 9 000 patients remain at the hospital as the train arrives. Swiss mediation talks fail. the Swiss federal council declines Boer mediation. Georgia Governor Candler argues trusts harm national interests when they pool power.
An obituary notes Aunt Fonnis White died aged 119, born in North Carolina. Her claims included Cherokee lineage and long residence. the item references Martha Home for Ladies and a past residence or affiliation.
Reports from Lonpos and London discuss Kitchener's advance into Cape Colony and Boer withdrawal, amid German intervention rumors and U S neutrality questions. President Kruger defends independence, while British officials anticipate Johannesburg threats and possible peace talks. Local incidents include a Dentur holdup, a Tampa fire, and the death of Mrs. Louisa Holden.
In Cleveland on March 9 1 after a fierce battle with ice the fireboat Clevelander broke through ice to reach two fishing tugs and the fireboat Farley trapped in an ice field. Thirty men aboard suffered hunger and cold with almost no food before they were freed and supplied.
The Nebraska Democratic platform, discussed in Washington, is seen as bearing on the national scene. Bryan’s outline of the platform has some influence, with leaders generally satisfied. Some fear the platform may not stress the party’s traditional stance on legitimate expansion.
In Manierra Georgia on March 91 John Bailey died in Cobb County jail from wounds believed to result from a mob action after his arrest. Bailey had confessed to Sheriff Bishop and his father on Sunday, with the sheriff delaying disclosure until after death.
Nat Shelton, 62, was found guilty in circuit court of assault with intent to commit a felony against his 14 year old granddaughter. The jury sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary. Also reported, Hall County teacher John H. Bowers vanished leaving family and creditors unsettled as to his whereabouts amid financial troubles.
President James O Connell of the International Machinists union meets Cleveland officials amid preparations for a possible strike. A large turnout is expected for greetings by union and non union machinists. He says no national strike has been called yet and that arrangements are being made.
Reports from Sparta Georgia in March describe an outbreak labeled elephant itch with doctors split on the illness type. Some physicians attribute it to a skin condition others to a skin parasite or unrelated ailment, fueling public concern in the small community.
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