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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
5
London dispatch reports the Boers massing at Osfontein under Joubert to meet Roberts in what could be a decisive battle. Boer forces occupy twenty seven kopjes along the Modder river and labor at trenches breastworks and fortifications with many guns as both sides rush troops and artillery into position.
The rebellion spreads from Grisquill into Orange Free State territory with patrolled borders. About three thousand rebels drive tensions in the region as the conflict follows war conditions in the area reported by Hy Union AP from Carnovon.
Roberts reports that Boer forces are in retreat. The dispatch from London dated March 7 cites the Union Associated Press, noting a strategic withdrawal by Boer troops amid ongoing operations.
From Osfontein reports say the Boers are in full retreat and pursued by cavalry and horse artillery and mounted infantry. The action indicates a strong pursuit with mobile forces closing in.
A large British force advances toward Wanree Pass as scouts seize two railway locomotives. Stores are being moved to forward posts near Tlarryemith along the line.
Royal Oak Lodge No. 106 in the Smith building last night conferred fifteen degrees, a possible state record. Two candidates for initiatory, four for first, four for second, and five for third degree. The lodge shows strong numerically and financially as members push to grow.
Telegram announces the death of George Metthee at his Tyler Texas home. Governor McGhee will travel to Texas tonight to attend the funeral. Sincere sympathy is extended to Gem Metthee from friends in this city and county. The deceased was very near and dear to him.
Nominating primary for county officers underway in Calhoun with polls open 9 to 5. Candidates touring wards in Anniston while city voting places report light turnout and tallies through 2 30 pm: Ward 1 255 Ward 2 100 Ward 3 46 Ward 4 112.
Big fire in Philadelphia on March 7 destroyed the dry goods building of Sherman Bros and with it the adjoining Marks Bros store. Myerhoff Bros and Electrical Equipment Co buildings also burned to the ground with several smaller structures damaged. About fifteen hundred people were left unemployed and the total loss estimated at 750000 dollars.
The city mayor presided over police court with mixed motives as Ben Weir, a colored hackman, had his obstructing streets charge dismissed with a warning. An eccentric man resembling Rip Van Winkle admitted drinking quinine with whiskey to cure a cold and sought home in Ketaw. Joe Leeman faced drink and vagrancy counts while claiming Kentucky-bound relief. A $2.50 fine was levied for sleeping drunk in a public place.
Wheeling March 7 Rescue work at the Red Ash Mine continued through the night with improved order. Morning reports say twenty seven bodies recovered while forty to fifty remain entombed as interior flames hinder exits. The deceased are predominantly white and about eighty percent are married.
Jersey City March 7. One thousand employees of the sugar trust were disappointed as they were told to seek employment elsewhere instead of being recalled to work. An advertisement lists a single cash register for sale and instructs applicants to contact B Garnpr.
Manager W T Warlick of Southern Bell announces arrangements with Morris Manufacturing at Morrisville to build a toll free telephone line linking Anniston and Morrisville. The Morris Manufacturing line will be equipped by Southern Bell and connect to the Anniston exchange enabling Morrisville subscribers to call Anniston. Poles are on hand and installation will proceed without delay.
Two prominent cricketers Kruger and Steyn announce a new alliance in a landmark partnership. The decision signals a strategic shift ahead of upcoming tours and domestic competitions.
Camp Pelham met at city hall naming four delegates A Sterne W Bell J E Savage I W Foster and four alternates A J Connor A A Beal J W Ferguson J F Embry to attend the U S W reunion in Louisville Kentucky from May 30 to June 3 A committee was appointed to raise funds for members unable to pay and to seek railroad rate concessions A resolution to compile a roster of Confederate Veterans and widows in Calhoun county was introduced The camp will meet again on a Saturday afternoon at the city hall
Mr. John D. Barlow sold his groceries on Tenth street to G. TK. Dickert & Co. The deal closed today. Dickert & Co. will run the store on Tenth street as before, leveraging their larger business near Eleventh street.
Fletcher Osbrook, a white man from Cletmrge county, was brought in and tried before Commissioner Randolph for retailing whiskey without bone. Evidence was conclusive and he was bound over to the grand jury and jailed in defeat of a 100 bench. A letter to Cowmlelener Hany dolph from Etna, Chiurne county claimed the writer purchased whiskey from the defendant, with a witness to appear. Sedge Ramselph of the Whinkey Husiness Annisten, Ala.
A brief note highlights Kruger directing news northward amid Boer help calls, reflecting wartime information flow and nationalist sentiment.
Telegram from President Kruger reports a new alliance between the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The two republics pledge mutual defense and fight to the death, hoping intervention by the powers will prevent extinction.
President McKinley hedges on Puerto Rico policy after publican leaders press for a definite stance. He notes views may shift as public sentiment and political pressures influence his approach to the colony's status and taxation.
Local retailer Lemon's advertises a large stock of handkerchiefs bought at a low price and offered for sale. Shoppers are invited to choose from the remaining inventory at a reduced price.
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