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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
3
The Eleventh Annual Session reports participants from every state and territory west of the Mississippi. The gathering addresses many problems faced by practitioners and includes broad representation from multiple regions.
Houston hosts the eleventh annual Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress with broad West representation. Delegates from every state and territory west of the Mississippi discuss irrigation, harbors, Nicaragua canal, Pacific cable, trade, statehood, roads, and the Philippines question, with plans for local entertainment and a large Colorado delegation arriving first to lead.
Report describes Boers and Basuto guards near the border with ambulan ces close by. Casualty numbers are not released as night falls. Boers attacked the British northern position on Monday April 9 but were driven back at daybreak. No details on casualties for either side.
Congress plans a busy week with the Alaska code bill the Philippine islands temporary government bill and the Quay resolution in focus. Senators Frye Hanna and Morgan clash over the subsidy shipping bill while hearings and votes on military and appropriations loom.
Memphis is to host the Tennessee Derby at one mile eight with a fast track headline. Top contenders include Glen Lake Thrive Florizer The Conqueror and Brode each carrying 122 pounds in a field of eight. The race, worth about 7000, marks a key Memphis Jockey Club event with Brode promoted as likely favorite.
Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst urged Madison Square Presbyterian Church to adopt a new creed arguing the Westminster confession is an incubus. He pressed for a Saxon, few- word statement highlighting Jesus Christ and God’s unconditional love, warning against partial or arbitrary love in theology.
Sir Alfred Milner, the British high commissioner in South Africa, urges Secretary of State Chamberlain to curb growing visitor numbers. He notes many visitors, especially women, hinder military and civil work, strain scarce accommodation, and raise living costs for local residents. Lord Roberts concurs with the assessment.
At St Helena on April 15 Colonel Schiel and two Boer prisoners were landed and sent to the citadel after an escape attempt. Schiel allegedly bribed a boatman to relay a letter to a Dutch cruiser, but the message reached a British cruiser Niobe by mistake. A large knife was found on one of the prisoners, and Schiel walked to the citadel declining a carriage.
London dispatch from Bloemfontein quotes Winston Churchill predicting the war will be very costly and that 250,000 men will be needed before the end of the campaign. He notes remounts, death rates, and the creation of resting depots as essential, stating cavalry may gain renewed strength in four to five months with proper organization.
British report from London says reinforcements for the Boers with sixty wagons have reached De Wet dorp en route to Wepener. President Kroger’s southward movement appears to boost Boer resolve as talks of action intensify amid broader war updates.
Cincinnati reports Senator Hanna is seriously ill and may miss the Ohio Republican state convention at Columbus. President McKinley and other GOP leaders plan an informal conference and recreation at Point Comfort this week, a trip that could influence party plans.
Julius Koster a bricklayer of West Fifty second street recently inherited 200000 from a German brother. He was found dead today swinging from a roof water tank after a relapse of illness. The sudden fortune appears to have driven him to take his own life.
Ex Secretary of War Alger says Admiral Dewey cannot win the presidency. He criticizes the admiral’s candidacy and wealth of praise as turning his head, predicting a melancholy disappointment and ill advised action in Dewey’s political ambitions.
W J Bryan reached El Paso from Albuquerque at 10 this morning and stayed until 8 this evening when he left by train to Austin to join his family An informal reception was held at 3 o'clock Bryan attended Knights Templars services at the Enigcpal church A strong delegation from Mexico met him and assisted in his entertainment Bryan said he did not intend to make Texas his home and would not commit to the Balley-Chilton race.
In Washington on April 15 Secretary Long hinted at willingness to accept a GOP vice presidential nomination, stirring talk among leaders while avoiding a formal declaration. He declined to discuss Dewey’s candidacy, joking that Dewey is the Navy’s honored man. Meanwhile in Columbia BC a barn and stables owned by Mrs. T. Sprott burned last night, six horses perished with all supplies destroyed.
Wilkes white primary for senator, legislature and county officers concluded with Charles Smith and G E Lyndon leading in the senate race and Wooten, Shank, Hardin, Barrett among top names. Long counts due to broad turnout and scattered precincts, with The Washington Reporter aiding tabulation. Incumbents favored for county offices. list of canvassing enumerators confirmed.
In Cherry Run West Virginia on April 16 Charney Grove sixteen died in Indian Springs Maryland when two fifteen year old boys, sons of John Cline, shot him in a blacksmith shop while handling an old gun they believed unloaded. The bullet entered the right temple, the weapon believed loaded.
A late season cyclone struck Royse Texas at midnight causing eight homes to be wrecked and several deaths. The storm followed an electric display and ominous clouds, with little wind until the cyclone hit. telegraph and telephone lines were destroyed as residents faced great alarm. Royse lies about thirty miles north of Dallas.
A storm near Winfield and west of Chester reports two deaths and four critically injured as houses and barns are blown down. Wires down and communications limited hinder details. Putnam and Newton areas hit with several homes damaged and injuries. West of Clearwater a five mile stretch suffered destruction with no reported casualties. Weather disrupted rail and telegraph lines across the affected region.
Chicago millionaire Rufuy Wright died from a gunshot wound suffered during a scuffle over a revolver at Mrs Louisa Lottridge’s rooms in the Leland hotel. An inquest is set for tomorrow as Chief Colleran questions whether the weapon was in Wright’s hand or Mrs Lottridge’s.
Forty Yaqui Indians, prisoners of war, arrive in Mexico City on April 16. Troops escort them through crowds that offer debacles and money as kindness from Mexican people. They will be distributed across the republic and taught civilized ways. The government plans benevolent treatment.
In Nashville Walter P Brownlow arrives to observe the state convention opening April 19 as Republicans divide delegates. The Evans faction claims 275 to 300 contests with Evans challenging about eighty seats and Brownlow around 200. Both sides anticipate a surprise when the convention begins and dispute second district loyalties.
April 15 Victoria BC reports a steamer from the orient brought a strange case of a Chinaman arrested at Wu Chang who, after beating and jail, claimed to be the emperor. He said he escaped from the palace where imprisoned by the empress and traveled incognito with documents bearing the seal of the court of Peking identifying him as the emperor.
Ex secretary Whitney arrives in Lexington and plans to relocate his stock to near New York for easier access. He will assess the Imp Meddler and about eighty brood mares from top farms, a move that will be felt across the Blue Grass region.
The seventh annual convention of the Trace Anas elation meets in Knoxville Tennessee for a two day session starting tomorrow. Delegates have arrived and more visiting delegates are expected, with indications of over a hundred attendees.
New York April 15 Following are the stakes of the Cony Island Jockey Club for the June meeting to be run at Sheepshead Bay closing April 17 The Vernal for fillies 2 year olds 12 added to carry 14 pounds five furlongs The Grass selling stakes for three year olds and upward 1,200 added one mile and sixteenth on turf The Bay Hurdle for four year olds and upward 800 added two miles over eight hurdles on turf The Independence steeplechase for four and upward 1,200 added Full steeple chase course
Athens defeated the University of Georgia 8 to 7 in a two team duel on the campus yesterday afternoon. The game featured numerous errors by both sides yet produced many pretty plays and a dramatic late stretch.
The Cherokee presbytery meeting in Cartersville concluded last night after four days of talks. Rev W L Lingle was chosen moderator for the coming year. Easter services featured sermons by Rev Goethus of Rome and others, with a noted morning musical program at the Methodist church.
April 15 reports the death of May Sutton an esteemed instructor in the primary department of the college at McRae Georgia from gastritis. The town is shocked and friends statewide lament the loss. Mrs John G Rawlings of Chattanooga Tennessee reports the death of Mrs Joan Rawlings a respected city resident and longtime contributor to the community.
The annual Georgia Christian Endeavor Union convention will be held in Atlanta from Thursday April 19 to Sunday April 22. Notable speakers include Rev Arthur J Smith of Savannah, Rev James I Vance of Nashville, and Mr William Shaw of Boston. Program features include morning watches, workers conferences, denominational rallies, and a closing service led by Shaw.
Mrs Nittn Cusp of 47 K St NE recalls her 16 month old son’s rash and swollen neck misdiagnosed as measles scrofula and mumps. After three doctors recommended blood medicines the child improved only after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The illness briefly returned but healing resumed with continued use.
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