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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
4
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Lord Roberts announces that five British troops including three companies of the Royal Irish Fusiliers and two of the Ninth mounted infantry were captured near Reddersburg east of Bethany railway station. Surrounded by a stronger Boer force with guns, the detachment surrendered after holding out from April 3 to April 4.
London reporters relay grim estimates as British troops lose hold on rail lines and struggle to guard 90 miles of track between Bloemfontein and Springfontein. Questions arise on trenching, reinforcements, and possible isolation of Lord Roberts’s communicating columns amid reports of Boer captures and remount shipments.
Transvaal emissaries summon a seditious meeting at Leomberg. no attendees. Reports say 12,000 to 18,000 Boers seen beyond Bosman's kop. farmers fear Transvaalers more than the British. Lord Methuen’s Mafeking relief force concentrates near the Vaal. 70 Boers surrounded on a kopje with 54 prisoners and Villebois killed. a white flag is fired after hoisting. Bloemfontein aims to redeem promise to retake. General Tucker's isolation noted while remounts awaited.
London reports from Bloemfontein dated April 6 show Methuen’s forces surrounding Villebois Mareuil and a Boer detachment near Boshof. Villebois killed, seven Boers dead, fifty prisoners taken, and British losses include Captains Boyle and Williams. Four hours of fighting, with Kimberley mounted corps and artillery in support.
F W Dollar bailiff of Troup county was arraigned before a U S commissioner in Columbus charged with altering a dollar bill to ten dollars by clipping over numbers from a Confederate note. He was placed under a one thousand dollar bond pending examination Saturday.
Monroe Ga April 5 Special The Tribone Hon. A C Jone announces candidacy for the senate from the twenty seventh district He has represented Walton county two terms and chaired the penitentiary committee He helped frame a bid to reform the convict system and supported the present system He also served on the special judiciary committee His supporters say he will run a strong race Charles M Booth a prominent farmer also announces for the legislature Albert Foster accepts Memorial day address in Rome on April 26 being a bright young lawyer and eloquent speaker
Russell county Alabama will support W. J. Samford of Opelika for governor with no opposition. Eighth District Democratic Committee in Athens Ga plans Monday meeting at the Commercial hotel to set a date for the congressional primary and convention. The convention date likely early since Congressman Howard has no opposition.
Macon Georgia April 6 special Steed announces himself as a candidate for the senate on the prohibition ticket. He is a partner in Steed and Ryals and a prominent Macon lawyer. Judge Speer and Admiral Dewey notes are also mentioned with local reactions.
Houston superior court adjourned to Monday with two murder cases and various dockets. Among the misdemeanor cases are about fifteen Macon citizens indicted for shooting birds in a baited field in Houston county. Grand jury endorses Houston dog law. Local political declarations note several candidates for legislature and Congress.
Rome Georgia April 6 Special The seventh district Democratic executive committee will convene in Rome at noon to fix nominating time and manner for congress. A May primary is anticipated and frontrunner Huge Maddox appears unchallenged, with some predicting he could aim for Georgia governor.
Baxley April 6 noon two Goolsby brothers Lewis and King aged about fifteen died on the gallows in Baxley after brutal robbery murder of Daniel Mims and assault on Mrs. Mims. Executions carried out swiftly with Dr. Comas to conduct scientific investigations as per contract. The youths faced death fearlessly and had long awaited the sentence.
Savannah April 6 special. Judge Emory Speer writes to President McKinley urging action on the delay in bringing B. D. Greene and the Gaynoras to trial in Savannah. He proposes that government lawyers in New York produce the accused before a properly empowered judge, not a United States commissioner, and suggests Congress amend Article 1014 to allow a valid indictment to justify arrest and transport when the defendant is identified.
New York April 6 Judge Brown defended his decision to discharge B D Greene J F EH HL and W T Gaynor in a Georgia removal dispute tied to Carter frauds. He called the ruling a procedural matter based on precedent, noting prosecutors could indict again and pursue different procedures. Commissioner Shields expected to issue formal discharge soon.
Ta'Be Taylor, jailed on a charge of complicity in the murder of B. H. Vinson, faces a preliminary trial before Justice Highsmith tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Walter Brakes, also jailed on the same charge, says Taylor aided Jim Harris in the crime.
A new postoffice named Hickox has been established in Wayne County, located three miles from Nahunta. The postmaster is Loe, and the announcement lists Avril as a special designation or reference related to the office.
Clarke superior court convenes Monday with Judge R B Russell presiding. Criminal docket heavy with three murder cases and several felonies. civil docket light. Also notes on city improvements, school staffing, street paving with Belgian block and macadam, and sewer bond election. Cashier A J Hull of the Bank of the University resigns effective July 1, to be succeeded at annual stockholders meeting. White Sulphur Springs sold for 4800. Hitchcock bound over on embezzlement charge. Athens notes include guards prize drill and tribal representatives to Atlanta council.
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O resembles mocha in color, is made from pure grains, safe for children, and easy on the stomach. Packages cost 15 and 25 cents, sold by grocers.
The Macon annexation case in the supreme court to block extending the town limits has been set for Tuesday April 4. It is among the docket’s most important cases with leading Macon lawyers aligned on both sides. Civil docket April 5, hearing extends through the Flint circuit. criminal trials postponed to April 30.
In Waynero County Georgia an elderly Black man was ordered from his home at Hasty and fatally shot with buckshot by unknown assailants who fled in a buggy. No motive or suspects have been established.
A heavy frost morning in Floyd shows little damage to fruit. President Miller of the Fruit Growers Association notes the buds' dryness has preserved them. The item records a frost effect and a positive outlook for fruit crops in Rome Floyd region.
Memphis April 6 no stake event today six races crowd favored. Tidy Ann won race one at 10 to 1 by three lengths. Denman Thompson upset Harry Pullian by four lengths in race two. The Rush beat Thrive in a hard drive in race three as F W Brode trailed. Sixth race mile hurdle won by Chenier with University second.
Washington April 6 Only two favorites won at Bennings today. The first event produced a brillant finish with Boney Boy stopping the clock a neck ahead of Sir Christopher who raised his head in surrender.
Race card unfolds at Bennings with six events from handicaps to selling. Notable entries include Boney Boy ridden by Taber winning the first, Juniper with O Leary taking the second, and J. Ee Wightman with Slack conquering the third. Post Haste, Royal Sterling, and other names appear in later races as entries and runners.
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