17 May 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
1
A house owner should choose Linseed Oil Paint to preserve and beautify a home. The text warns that a cheap paint in the can costs more in the long run on the house, implying quality affects durability and value.
Mafeking siege continues as reports claim Boer delegates urged Transvaal leaders to surrender if defeated at the Vaal. Cape Town vouches for the dispatch amid Allied moves on the Vaal river. Glencoe occupation follows Boer retreat while lines at Mafeking show no change. 1100 troops reach Beira as Lord Dunraven joins the Craven sharpshooters.
Alabama reports show heavy coal demand with several companies forming to boost production. Miners are sought at multiple collieries as new fields near Tom Jones and other towns are prepared to meet possible shortages from Pennsylvania shipments.
Brigadier General Tacedore Schwan, Otis's former chief in the Philippines, says robber bands incited by native politicians threaten towns friendly to Americans. He notes about 60,000 troops are enough, garrisons are gaining help from locals, and pacification will follow elections and civil government establishment after the wet season.
An Italian opera company touring in Manaus and other Central Brazil cities was nearly wiped out by yellow fever. Signor Alofink died first, followed by prima donna Theresa Zeelchi who bit her tongue during a paroxysm and bled to death. Of twelve stricken, three survived, with others fleeing to Genoa after recovery.
May 16 reports show the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church to convene in Atlanta with delegates arriving by train and expectations high for years of important business. Separate notes mention the Northern Assembly in St Louis and Cumberland Assembly at Quatrascoca to meet tomorrow.
A Boer envoys retreat is said to carry out their plan while harmony persists between Transvaal and Free Staters. C H Wessels downplays British gains and says the crucial test lies at the Vaal River near Pretoria. In Washington officials note no contact yet and expect delegates in three days with a public reception planned.
British press comments from London and New York show Boer delegates viewed as playthings of American politicians. The Pall Mall Gazette calls them trifles while the Evening Standard notes U S unfriendliness without concrete action.
A terse sales note warns that many shoe dealers stock spiders in every corner and push outdated goods onto customers. The message claim keeps stock cleaned and current, with no lingering items. It promises fresh, desired products and asserts the store’s inventory is tightly managed.
In Malton county primaries on May 16 several surprises emerged. C G Monston secured a seat in the legislature while Troaston led the labor union ticket. Morris Knindon was defeated, and Hal sey lost for the position of ordinary. Detvats Hammond and others topped their races as Richmond county chose D P O'Connell as the working man’s candidate for the legislature. Osborn Wing won statewide as solicitor general by about 1,000 votes amid bitter Hartridge opposition and near-total citizen support.
On May 16 the conference debated the duty and admission of policemen guarding doors. A minister denounced the police for blocking entry without tickets as the session was interrupted by heated criticism of delegates and bishops. Judge Horton spurred further uproar by accusing officials of seating too many relatives in the Auditorium. Dr. A B Leonard alleged police guards were two-thirds full of lager beer amidst a chorus of cries.
Kansas City May 16 The Republican State convention opened with credentials and platform reports approved. Adoption of the 1896 platform was hailed, with McKinsey and others named in ceremonies. President Morgan spoke as delegates heard papers from engineers and industry leaders.
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