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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
3
In a dispatch from Tondon dated April 1 General Roberts notes Broadwood was advised to retire from the water works if needed as dawn attack by the Boers opened. The Ninth division with Martyrs mounted infantry moved to support, several guns were captured, Roberts’ horse was hit, and Broadwood places losses at 50 with 200 missing. French was sent with two cavalry brigades to reinforce.
London report states Bradwood's guns recaptured and Bloemfontein water cut off. The war flare has no confirmation. Dewet led the Boers who ambushed Broadwood.
Lorenzo Marquez reports Captain Haldane and Lieutenant Lemesurie, both British officers, escaped from Pretoria and arrived safely on April 2.
Mr Henry C Weeden president of Hercules Iron and Supply company returned this morning after several weeks stay in Boston.
Hon A F McGhee plans speaking events at West Anniston Firemen's hall Thursday at 8 p m Addie Firemen's hall Friday at 8 p m City court room Saturday at 8 p m Other candidates for state senate and house are invited to attend discussions More dates to follow
A brief classified plea urges readers to hire Edmond son and Anderson to tend a garden, with a contact number 58-5 for service now.
Hon J J Willett confirms Brooklyn hosts a Jefferson Birthday Dinner on April 12 or 14 to launch an Eastern Democratic drive against William J Bryan and in favor of Augustus Van Wyck. Willett predicts Van Wyck could win over McKinley with regional support. Prominent speakers include Hx Gov Jas K Campbell of Ohio and ex Gov Stone of Missouri.
The Alabama Supreme Court, meeting in Montgomery, is expected to issue an opinion tomorrow morning in the Court house removal case. The docket marks the case as preferred, promising it will receive priority in the first decis ions.
Report from Yokohama says Corea resisted Russia’s demand to land at Masampho. Russia withdrew that demand and asked for a small piece of ground within the Masampho foreign settlement, a request granted and the matter regarded as settled.
Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior tendered his resignation today. He will lecture in the interests of the Tours.
A large barn on W F Mellon’s farm four miles south of Oxford burned last night. Six fine mules two cows two thousand bushels of cotton seed and corn worth hundreds were lost. Loss about 1500 with no insurance. Fire deemed incendiary and bloodhounds were sought from Birmingham but failed to arrive in time to follow a trail.
Special Policeman L P Cooper was struck on the head by a heavy brass object after arresting a man for larceny of brass at the Alabama Warehouse Company's store on Moore Street. The wound is serious but not fatal. The assailant, a negro, escaped.
A special election is held in Salt Lake City to fill the vacancy caused by Brigham H. Roberts being refused a seat by the house of representatives. The selection occurs today in Utah with voters casting ballots for the successor to Roberts.
Mr Sol Ullman of Ulman Bros department store returns from a three week buying tour in New York for spring and summer goods. He is described as a buyer of great taste and experience and his purchases please.
Help wanted notice from Pratt Yates Bag Company seeking light pleasant work for girls aged twelve to sixteen. Contact details not provided in readable text.
A large crowd attended the dedication of the First Methodist Episcopal Church South in Anniston with Bishop Galloway delivering an eloquent sermon. Dr. Urquhart and Dr. Wood joined the service as other clergy listened, and the ceremony featured a formal consecration by Dr. Walker. In the evening the bishop spoke on Christian Education, highlighting Twentieth Century aims, drawing a packed audience from Oxford and local churches.
A Piedmont crowd returned from a mission to establish a new Odd Fellows lodge, working half the afternoon and all night. Twenty two charter members were installed, with praise for host Colonel J. W. Harris and a banquet at the Albert Trouse. Local citizens assisted in entertaining the visitors and speeches followed the installation.
Police report officer J H Adams identified two assailants of Officer Kirkley and himself from a Tuesday night attack. Franks Miller and Frank Duncan were named. Miller arrested at Union Depot and brought to Birmingham. Duncan arrested in Chattanooga and brought here.
Fayne Strahan Moore, once central in a celebrated local trial, heads the cast of George Edwards The Messenger Boy at the Gaily theatre in London. Once known in Anniston as a bright schoolgirl, she has led a checkered, sensational path in recent years.
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