13 May 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts closing on Kroonstadt with British forces pressing Boers toward the Vaal. Describes proximity of kopjes, planned movements, and claims nearly 100 prisoners taken. dispatches note disarmament of Free State forces and continued strategic pressure.
Four Valuer Georgia Aug 13 William Young, an employee of Georgia Fruit Packing, died after a belt slipped and he was pulled into the crate cutting machinery. He was thrown to the cutting area, crushed and torn, lived about three hours, and died at the factory in Four Valuer. Admiral Dewey special train heads for Knoxville from Nashville.
A fragmented passage discusses love and, oddly, a woman not needing a doctor for cancer. It suggests a rare method to regain health without examinations or local treatments, contrasting romantic sentiment with medical abandon. The text mixes poetic language with medical superstition, reflecting era beliefs.
New York May 14 Jeffries wins over Corbett at the Shaside Sporting club after a brutal nineteen rounds. The clash leaves Jeffries battered yet victorious while Corbett shows remnants of old skill and power. The decisive twenty third round features a right to the jaw and a knockout at the ropes as the crowd gasps at the bruising exchange.
Colonel Livingston declares support for a government building at the Charleston Exposition in Washington. He joins committee members in backing an appropriation of 250,000 for the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition. Chairman Gwin appears to oppose the proposition though opposition seems unlikely to stop the measure.
Dallas May 12 three alleged brick thieves identified as H Wells alias Forbes H J Barton with several aliases Daniel Webb alias Tom tookt New York city fame now Stee arveted over tober 1910 for a $00 ride as die at Haverhill Massachusetts the chief of police telegraphed to officers until guards reach Dallas to take them. The Prowed Steel Car company meets demand for its eel ridge frame wood for cars at McKee's to provide for output of 80 cars per day. When that is complete will reach 180 cars a day.
About 500 of 1500 street car workers in Kansas City and nearby Bangs City walk out May 12 triggering scattered violence. Police, aided by Sheriff Chiles, swear in drivers as deputy marshals to protect operations as several lines suspend service and cars resume under guard.
In St Louis on May 12 the fifth day of the city wide street railway strike, strikers maintain demands while employers refuse to concede. No warrants yet issued against strike leaders as transit company seeks action. Also notes Tampa block development and other varied items from Macon to Durham and further.
In a bold boast the Montaboe dealers claim to keep all posts stocked with current goods and to move out dated items quickly. They promise clean inventory and fresh arrivals each season, insisting they have exactly what customers want and never let stock linger.
In the Mississippi Valley a peculiar cotton season sees late rains easing fears of seed shortage but raises worry over securing enough seed. Prices for seed rose sharply last year, with some held seed sold to plant. Floods forced replanting plans and shifted sourcing as growers address seed supply gaps.
In Pituapetryta on May 12 Baltimore and Ohio tower operator Frank Latt slept at his post near the tunnel entrance. A rear end freight crash killed Engineer George Loch and Fireman Aaree Stachon, with many others wounded as flames raged through the wreckage. Police and fire crews battled the blaze and recovered wrecked cars.
Asheville May 12 Colonel James M Ray of Asheville has organized a band of Cherokee veterans into a camp of confederate veterans comprising men who served in Colonel Thomas region. The group formed on the thirty fifth anniversary of the surrender, among the last to lay down arms. Camp officers include Soo-Ate-Owl adjutant James Blythe Rev John Jackson and James Reg.
A severe smallpox outbreak is described in Burke county’s Hunting Creek area, southern Burke, North Carolina. The article reports about 60 cases across an eight mile stretch, with spread tied to clothing and water exposure among white farmers, and notes uncertainty about control measures. The piece also mentions May events at Atlanta and a separate Mississippi item about theft of an engine.
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