27 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
1
Roberts from Paardeberg reports Cronje capitulated unconditionally and is now a prisoner. The collapse of Boer resistance signals near end of Transvaal war and relief of Ladysmith may be imminent, with peace likely sought by the Boers.
General Cronje sent a flag of truce to General Kitchener announcing willingness to surrender as resistance proved untenable. Unconditional capitulation demanded except for safe conduct for women and children. Cronje, escorted by six officers, met Kitchener and Roberts, sparking cheers in London and hope that the worst of the war is over.
Union Associated Press reports London erupts with joy as Roberts dispatches are read at the War Office. Crowds surge to the lobby and stock exchange excitement runs high as brokers cheer the news and citizens celebrate a rare wartime moment.
Queen Victoria, at Windsor Castle, cabled congratulations to Roberts after General Cronje's surrender. This Associated Press report notes the historic message broadcast from Windsor on February 27.
Washington February 27 six Republicans will oppose the compromise of the Porto Rican tariff bill. Congressmen Davis and Sparkman may vote with the opposition making the vote likely to be very close.
In Ky Union Associated Press dispatch from Sasanitz Germany dated February 27 reports the Sweden mail steamer Rex stranded off Rueged Island amid dense fog. Five women crew members drowned while attempting to leave the ship. remaining crew and passengers remain aboard as rescue efforts continue.
Judge Bruce of the United States Circuit Court appointed Rutherford B. Lapsley as referee in bankruptcy, succeeding John H. Frye who recently resigned. Lapsley, a prominent young attorney, approved for the position and will maintain his legal practice without interference.
The notice offers bulk lime without barrels from Anniston Lime and Stone Co at 10th Street near Wilmer Hotel. It also invites customers to order coal from Anniston See Co.
Announcement seeks a suitable location for the proposed new school building. Those with a viable site are asked to contact Anni ton Business College. Also offered are hauling services of all kinds at reasonable rates by Doxanoo & Co, telephone 82.
The report notes record cold temperatures for the season with frigid conditions across regions, urging readers to bundle up and heed local advisories. Weather details emphasize subfreezing readings and wind chill impacts.
February 27 reports show extreme cold with New York at four degrees above zero Jersey City at four below and Hackensack River frozen solid Saranac Lake plunging to twenty two degrees below zero at noon with frigid conditions prevailing.
Anniston’s police force posed for new photos yesterday and now compete to see which portrait the billboards display as the most handsome. The note promotes Anniston Stream Laundry with a call to have laundry work done locally.
Voters in Anniston plan strong support for McCraw in the sheriff election, signaling steady backing for his campaign. The brief note highlights local sentiment ahead of the vote.
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