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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
5
A dispatch from London dated February 16 notes despondent but resolved defenders as typhoid malaria spreads in the women's laager. Hospitals overflow and a children's cemetery grows weekly while the native population suffers severe losses. The garrison, though small, endures with hope and refusal to surrender.
A special team led by Molteno reports British forces occupied Burgersdolph last night without opposition in a London dispatch dated March 8 from Associated Press.
Union Associated Press reports a fight failed and Boer forces are in full retreat as of March at Poplar Grove Camp.
General French continues pursuit of the Boers as their retreat declines under shell fire. The main British force advances to Abrams Kraal, about 20 miles from Bloemfontein.
Glen Addie Hose Company No 2 will hold a reception at its hall at Fourth and Pine streets tomorrow evening starting at 5 o clock. The firemen are hosts and their young lady helpers will assist in receiving guests.
London march 8 extensive enthusiasm greeted the Queen as she returned to the city. Crowds lined the Paddington to Buckingham route with buildings decorated and the Queen, leaning on an Indian attendant, appeared healthier and more mobile than in recent times.
A social will be held at O'Brien's Hall in West End for the 33rd birthday of Mr. P. H. O'Brien. Music will be provided by the Gadsden string band.
In All But Four Beats a rematch pits McCraw and Woodruff against each other as both aim for victory. The event centers on a repeat performance with heightened anticipation.
A quiet Democratic primary produced nominations for D Z Goodlett tax collector D B Barnes tax assessor Henry B Glover treasurer H T Persons superintendent of education W M Franks coroner X H Bagley second district commissioner Tra J Davis fourth district commissioner The sheriff race goes to a second primary M W McCraw vs M W Woodruff with 19 of 23 precincts reporting totals show several gains and several beats still outstanding Beat 10 unofficial figures list Ash Cowden Woodruff McCraw Rowland and others
In city court today Davenport versus Southern Railway Co saw the defendant's demurrer to the complaint overruled. Other cases listed include Cobb versus Jones, Martha Tomlin versus Southern Railway, Town of Oxford versus Cunningham, Bird versus T. H. D. Barr et al. , Mrs. B. Alexander versus W. H. Cooper. Gurnee Land Co. versus Edmondson. Street versus Bonner Lagarde & Sonson Comer. Tomorrow Morris Mfg Co. versus Mellon, Isomer Troutt versus Bb.FP, Crook Higgenbothas versus Humphries.
Washington March 8 Senator Pettus speaks in opposition to the Porto Rico tariff measure. The Associated Press notes Pettus detailing his objections as the tariff debate continues.
The Tissot paintings exhibition opens at Fitzhugh Hall in Rochester and runs through March 17. It is marketed as the most magnificent religious art collection extant with world wide renown and prior showings in Paris London New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston built strong public interest.
The mayor and city council meet tonight in regular session with the main item the election to fill the second ward alderman seat left by the late John H. Castleberry. Possible candidates include former Alderman George F. Wilson Thomas Hampson L R B Ramey and C Carson.
The marsh around the Anniston Carpet mill and Anniston Locomotive works has been improved by draining the area along the Southern tracks. Section hands under Track Supervisor J N Biddy performed the work. The nearby pond at the Southern and L N tracks is to be drained to improve community health.
The Theater Francais in Paris is burning with little hope of saving it. Many actresses were inside preparing for a matinee while rescue efforts continue and director Jules Clarie suspects incendiary origin. Seven firemen are injured. foyer paintings and statues have been saved.
A blaze erupts shocking Paris residents as crowds race from all directions to witness the scene. Firefighters battle the flames while onlookers gape at the unfolding emergency.
Washington friends predict Robbins will retain his U S Senate seat despite opponents mounting a challenge in upcoming elections.
Washington reports a close contest after two Republican deaths. Robbins of Alabama could be unseated as Aldrich seeks victory. Harmer of Pennsylvania dies delaying votes, shifting the balance to one Democrat and two Republicans dead. Decisive outcome awaited.
Announcement that Kros Book Store on Nobie Street serves as the sole agents for the Atlanta Constitution in Anniston with subscription options by the week or month at Atlanta prices.
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