08 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
1
A Mafehing dispatch via London reports February 16 notes typhoid and malaria strike the women’s laager while hospitals overflow and children’s cemetery grows. The garrison, reduced to a handful of meals daily, endures shelling and street fire as 292 have fallen or died of disease.
A London marshal report states British forces occupied Burgersdolph last night without opposition. The dispatch from Molteno notes the occupation occurred peacefully and without resistance.
Reported clash ends with Boer forces pulling back from the field near Poplar Grove Camp. Dispatch notes Union units advancing, with coordinated move toward the retreating lines as March dates appear in officer reports.
General French presses after a disorderly Boer retreat, their losses heavy from yesterday’s shell fire. The main British force advances to Abrams’ Kraal, about twenty miles from Bloemfontein.
Glen Addie Hose company No 2 will hold a reception at its hall corner Fourth and Pine streets tomorrow evening starting at 8 o’clock. The firemen and their young lady helpers invite patrons to attend and enjoy the hospitable event.
The Queen's return to London engendered immense enthusiasm surpassing the Jubilee. Crowds cheered along the route from Paddington to Buckingham Palace as she, aided by an Indian attendant, moved to her carriage. Her lameness was improved and she appeared in better health.
A social at O Brien s Hall in West End honors Mr P H H O Brien s thirty third birthday. The event promises enjoyment with music provided by the Gadaden string orchestra.
Voters cast few ballots across several precincts with some contests drawing close and exciting responses from candidates and supporters alike.
An unofficial report shows D Z Goodlett for tax collector D B Barnes for tax assessor Henry B Glover for treasurer H T Persons for superintendent Ira J Davis for commissioner from the fourth district W M Franks for coroner X H Bagley for second district commissioner. sheriff requires a second primary between M W McCraw and M W Woodruff. partial returns from 19 of 23 precincts indicate low turnout and incomplete totals with several candidates leading in key races.
In city court today Davenport vs Southern railway company the defendant demur to complaint was overruled. Other cases set for today include Cobb vs Jones Tomlin vs Southern railway Town of Oxford vs Conningham Bird vs Barr Alexander vs Cooper Gurnee Land Co Edmond Street vs Bonner Lagarde & Sons vs Comer. Tomorrow's docket lists Morris Mfg Co vs Melton Homer Tronutt vs BF Crook Higgenbothast & Humphries.
Senator Pettus declares opposition to the Porto Rico tariff measure in a Washington briefing this afternoon. The Associated Press dispatch notes Pettus framing the tariff debate as a federal revenue issue with impacts on commerce and labor.
Rochester March 8 The famous Tissot exhibition at Fitzhugh Hall will run through March 17 before heading to Paris. The collection, first shown in Paris, drew vast crowds and high praise in London and across major American cities.
Paris March 8 The Theater Francais bursts into flames with heroic rescue efforts as actresses work to escape. Director Jules OClarite suspects incendiary arson. seven firemen are injured while magnificent foyer paintings and statues are saved from the blaze.
The mayor and council convene in regular session to elect a successor to the late John H. Castleberry. Candidates include ex-Alderman George F. Wilton and Messrs Thomas Hampwn, TL 1 Remey, and C. Carson. vote likely deferred to the next meeting in honor of Castleberry.
Draining of Eleventh Street Pond and nearby marshes around Anniston Depot mill and Anniston Locomotive and Machine Works has improved conditions near the Munthert tracks. The work was done by a crew under Southern Track Supervisor J. Kiddy. The Bowthere and L N tracks junction barge pond area will also be drained, boosting community health.
Fire alarms in Paris spark consternation as crowds rush to the scene. In Washington, Robbins pursues re-election with friends claiming he will retain his seat amid a closely watched contest involving Aldrich and two Republican deaths that shift the vote balance.
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