14 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
1
Battle near Colesburg persists for two days with heavy combat between opposing forces. Reports indicate sustained shelling and troop movements as authorities assess casualties and strategic position.
Telegraphic dispatch from London dated February 14 reports heavy fighting near Colesberg with Boers occupying strong positions from Ashterny to five miles south of Jasfontein. Buller relocates his HQ to Chieviey. British troops withdraw to Rensberg after night combat. Boer losses noted. loyalists flee with stock as convoys struggle to reach camps.
Mrs. Emmett Johnson of Talladega died at her home after a long illness. She was a widow with two sons, one serving as president of the Talladega Deaf and Blind Institute. Relatives from Atlanta and Greenville were en route to attend the funeral. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved.
The note on Buller’s casualty figures at Potgieter’s Drift implies a move of headquarters to Chieveley. No clear evidence shows a large force remaining at Springfield or confirming a headquarters shift.
Messrs B D Montgomery Je R McCary and J T Jones of Morrisville have moved to Anniston with their families and will make this city their future home.
A compact notice urges readers to order coal from Anniston and related company services. details are limited in the fragment but emphasize coal supply.
Anniston Lime and Stone Co advertises bulk lime supply without barrel costs. Located on 10th Street near the Wilmer Hotel, the firm invites inquiries by phone.
A fragmented public notice fragment mentions ten cents and a small monetary amount. No further readable details identify a person or organization or the notice context.
Mr McLellen provides reasons for quitting the Papalists, detailing his views and the events leading to his decision. He critiques church leadership and outlines personal convictions guiding his departure from the group.
The writer declares the Populist party is waning in Alabama and Calhoun County after R F Kolb's election. He explains resignation from the Populist committee to support white primaries and align with conservative Democrats to gain political influence. He warns mixed-ticket voters may emerge and notes dangers of mere Republican aid.
A brief note from City Court Room describes efforts to organize proceedings with emphasis on orderly hearings and procedural clarity.
A large turnout in the city court room saw the organization of the John T. Morgan club of Anniston. Judge James W. Lapsley was named temporary chairman and A H Shepperd temporary secretary. A organizing committee proposed Dr J F Walker as president and A H Shepperd as secretary. The general plan called for ward representatives and an executive committee. D O Blackwell Joy Castleberry L L Ries T W Coleman and John J O'Brien were chosen for the committee. The group will report at Friday night’s meeting. Speakers included Judge Lapsley L I Greer M A Smith Frank Nelson Jr Dr J F Walker and Ross Blackmon. Debates added to membership amid evident enthusiasm.
A widow age 76 and her son and daughter were found dead in their home seven miles west of Jacksonville in what police call a brutal robbery and murder. The mother was killed with an axe, the son shot and half risen, and the daughter struck twice while fleeing. Trunks and drawers were ransacked, no valuables recovered, crime believed to have occurred Monday night.
The anti-trust conference resolutions committee approves a platform calling for government ownership of railroads and seizure at actual value without watered stock or fictitious values. It also backs direct popular legislation as a method. The debate featured sharp exchanges over franchise values and watered stock.
Subscribers to a proposed $100000 yarn mill in Anniston meet at 10 am tomorrow in Mr M I Wellborns office to outline organization and discuss features. The effort, already over one fifth funded, aims to keep profits local and boost home capital with key supporters named among early subscribers.
In city court this morning cases on the docket included White versus Simpson submitted for decree. Blackwell and Keith versus Draper continued. Demurrers in Cobin versus Whitlock overruled. Demurrers in Mel Calley against W F settled. Citizens Bank versus W M Franks demurrers overruled. Ramagnano versus Marshall judgment for plaintiff. Continued on fourth page.
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