Blockade Tightens as War Censorship Grows
London reports that heavy rains hinder British columns and the Wepener blockade persists while relief nears. Two thousand sick occupy field hospitals with dysentery and fever as government signals removal of Generals Buller and Warren. Foreign volunteers move toward the Transvaal, with rumors of a new continental commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wepener
Bloemfontein
Free State
Redvers Buller
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Buller
Warren
Transvaal
Roberts Criticisms Stir Debate On Buller Warren Thorneycroft
London papers debate Lord Roberts critique of General Buller and General Warren with pressure mounting for resignations. The St James Gazette condemns the generals for failed strategy while The Globe calls the record indecorous and chaotic, reflecting ongoing public friction over the South Africa campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Warren
Thorneycroft
London
Lord Roberts
General Buller
General Warren
Colonel Thorneycroft
South Africa
St. James Gazette
Globe
Burden Lifted by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A woman long troubled by female ailments finds renewed health and vigor after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad touts relief from inflammation and irregularities, improved appearance, and reduced nervousness, promising free advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo. It cites testimonials and warns against substitutes and inferior medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. WY
Mary Ickering
Ollie
Keokuk County
Towa
Dr. Pierce
Return of General Warren Reported by South African Cables
A Warrenton dispatch dated April 17 reports limited progress in South African operations. General Sir Charles Warren, commander of the Fifth Division, is said to be ordered to return home. The War Office provided no confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Warrenton
Charles Warren
Warfer
South Africa
War Office
British Dead Left Unburied at Wepener
At Wepener Dalgety reports twenty men killed with a siege ongoing and about 100 wounded on the British side. Boer losses are said heavier after the night attack of April 12. Dead were left on the field and unburied. Leaders debate renewed assault while cannon fire and rifle shots continue. Caledon rising alarms Boers near the river, five Boer guns believed disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety
Wepener
Maseru
Siace
Caledon
Crofton Placed on Half Pay and Gatacre to Return
Crofton of Spion Kop command, after Woodgate and before Thorneycroft, placed on half pay today in London. Dispatches to General Warren influenced Buller to appoint Thorneycroft. Also, word from Shrewsbury says General Gatacre leaves South Africa this week to resume command of a local district.
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Crofton
London
Spion Kop
Woodgate
Thorneycroft
Warren
Buller
Shrewsbury
First District Democrats Plan June Statesboro Convention
Savannah, April 18. The First Congressional District Democratic executive committee met at noon to arrange a convention in Statesboro on June 27. It is expected Rufus E. Lester will be renominated. Colonel J. H. Estill presided. A. M. Deal of Statesboro served as secretary. All counties except Burk were represented. primaries on May 16 will select delegates and house officers. No candidates were endorsed.
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Savannah
Democratic Party
Georgia
Statesboro
Rufus E. Lester
Congress
Dstrict
J. H. Estill
Burk
A. M. Deal
Statehouse
Democratic Executive Committee
Doctors at Montgomery Largest gathering of medical association
The State Medical Association in Montgomery, Alabama, April 18, saw a record attendance with many visiting doctors delayed by trains. Papers were read, and debates on smallpox vaccination and prevailing diseases featured prominently. Tonight’s meeting at the Auditorium expected a large crowd. the agenda included addresses, an annual oration by Dr. Rhett Goode, and numerous court decisions were announced throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Medical Association
Eas
Cat
Monitora
G.tp. McWhorter
M. D. Riverton
Rhett Goode
Mobile
Memorial services for General De Villebois Held in Paris
Memorial services in Notre Dame were held for the late General De Villebois Matoutt who died fighting the British in South Africa. The costs were defrayed by public subscription.
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Paris
General de Villebois
Matoutt
South Afcha
Notre Dame Cathedral
President seeks authority to govern Porto Rico Island
The president sent to Congress on April Washington a message asking power to extend the civil government for Porto Rico. He notes the April 12 1900 act may be insufficient and urges temporary authority for current officers to continue duties until new appointees qualify. A resolution by Senator Foraker requests that appointment extend only until August 1, 1909 and directs referral to the Porto Rico Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Feim
T. Belec
Ibe
Éitéet
Foraker
Porto
Porto Rico
Republican state exec committee clashes in Alabama convention
In Montgomery on April 18, the Republican state executive committee failed to pick an umpire to settle the Vaughan and Bingham factions for tomorrow’s state convention. Vaughan leads and will name temporary officers and credentials committee, with rival Youngblood faction contesting most counties. About forty of sixty six counties have contested delegations. roughly 300 black politicians and white Republicans split between factions. A rough day is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Vaughan
Bingham
Washington
Dimmick
Youngblood
Bingham-Youngblood
Tolbert Loses Customs Post Over Charleston Liquor Case
John R. Tolbert, a South Carolina Republican leader, is dismissed as collector of customs after treasury investigators uncover contraband liquor at the Charleston custom house. President appoints Robert M. Wallace of Sumter to replace him amid efforts by Ross Webster and local Republicans to save Tolbert. The secretary of the treasury recommended removal, and the president acted.
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Custom House
Washington
Charleston
John R. Tolbert
South Carolina
Robert M. Wallace
Sumter
Tolbert
Repubicans
Carolina
Treasury
Gage
Ross Webster
Quits Presbyterian Church Over Westminster Confession
Rev Hay Watson Smith formerly of Greensboro North Carolina withdraws from Presbyterian ministry in Little Rock Arkansas protesting the Westminster confession of faith. He foresees potential revised creed in the southern Presbyterian church and may join the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Hay Watson Smith
Greensboro
N. C
Second Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
James Taylor Enters Senate Race in Twenty Third District
Hon. James Taylor of Crawford County announces entry in the race for state Senator from the twenty thirds district comprising Houston Crawford and Taylor counties. He is opposed by W J Walker of Knoxville and has prior political experience. The announcement was made in Fort Valley Georgia on April 18.
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James Taylor
Crawford County
Fort Valley
James Taevlor
Houston
Crawford
Taylor Counties
W. J. Walker
Knoxville
Vlor
Fort Valley Fruit Growers to Meet for Important Conference
Fort Valley Georgia April 18 the Fort Valley Fruit Growers Association schedules a crucial meeting for April 21 to discuss handling of the 1900 crop. Officials urge railroad and car company representatives to join a full conference to align transportation and grower needs ahead of a potentially large season. Prominent Marshallville growers expected, many fruit trees to be represented. President J B James and Secretary H A Mathews urge broad attendance from state growers and all interested railroads and car firms.
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Fort Valley
Fort Valley, Fruit Growers’ Association
Fort Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Otr
Fort
J. B. James
H. A. Mathews
Dr Carlton Reports Hon James M Smith Improving
Athens Ga April 18 Special Dr Carlton says his patient Hon James Smith is improving and will recover after returning from his bedside in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Athens
James Smith
Mr. Smith
Petition Circulates to Recruit Nunnally and Smith for Legislature
In LaGrange Georgia on April 18 a local movement pushes Dr G A Nunnally and Professor R W Smith to enter the July primary race for the state house. The petition has already gathered about a hundred signatures as party leaders circulate forms across districts. both men say they would serve if the people want them, risking no representation for Troup if they go to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nunnally
Professor Smith
LaGrange
J. D. Hammett
W. G. Park
Troup
Keen
G. A. Nunnally
R. W. Smith
Abseat
Grosvenor Proposes Retirement Bill for Generals
Washington April 18 Special General Grosvenor introduced a bill authorizing the president to appoint up to three volunteer generals to the regular service and place them on the retired list. The measure aims to commission General Wheeler General Fitzhugh Lee and General James H Wilson to the regular army, with Lee and Wilson nearing retirement age while Wheeler may serve longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Wheeler and Lee
Washington
Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
James H. Wilson
Lee
Wilson
Senate debate on Alaska bill stretches three hours
Washington April 18 The senate spent almost the entire session on the Alaskan evil code bill with Mr Stewart of Nevada delivering a near three hour speech on U S mining laws and their relation to proposed amendments. Senators Nelson Carter and Teller discussed the amendment at length, with strong denunciations by Nelson and Teller.
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Senate
Washington
Stewart
Nevada
United States
Hans
Nelson
Minnesota
Carter
Montana
Teller
Colorado
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Tellér
Duel testimony opens as Colson trial begins in Kentucky
Frankfort April 18 testimony opened in circuit court for Colonel Colson charged with killing Lieutenant Scott and L W Demaree at the Capitol hotel. Captain Golden testified Colson fired the first shot after stepping from a chair, with several witnesses noting multiple shooters as the melee unfolded.
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Frankfort
Colson
Scott
L. W. Demaree
Capitol Hotel
Cireuit Court
Commonwealth
B. B. Golden
Golden
Fourth Regiment of
Kentucky Volunteers
Anniston
Ala
Lindsey South
South
T. T. Hedger
John €. Mayo
Paintsville
Demaree
Willams
Tobin
Milton Heger
Sayersville
Colonel Colson
Milledgeville Denies Smallpox Outbreak Rumor
No truth to rumor of smallpox in Milledgeville Georgia. A letter signed by Mrs Harry G Woods claimed an outbreak and alarmed residents and school communities. Officials including Mayor J A Horne and health board chair Dr Thomas M Hat stated no outbreak exists and questioned the letter origin and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Constitution
Milledgeville, Ga
Harry G. Woods
Georgia Normal and Industrial School
Myst Georgia Military and Agricultural College
J. A. Horne
Thomas M. Hat
Board of Health
J. Harrig Chappell
Willam
Reynolds
Milledgeville Smallpox Scare Debunked By Doctors
Local health officials and physicians including Dr Thomas B Perry report eruptive cases in Milledgeville’s Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College as chickenpox not smallpox. No confirmed smallpox cases exist. patients recover with medical care and no townwide panic. President J Harris Chappell and President William E Reynolds defend statements and attest lack of fear.
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Aie
J. Harris Chappell
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Thomas M. ‘Hall
Board of Health
Hall
Thomas B. Perry
United States Marine Hospital
Oemen
Wiliam E. Reynolds
Middle Georgia College
Milledgeville
Middle Georgia
Military and Agricultural College
Marine Hospital Service
Candler
T. B. Perry
Atlanta
National League Opens With Four Towns in Spring Opener
The 1900 National League baseball season begins with games in New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Chicago Cincinnati. From Indianapolis, Rusl departed today and is expected to arrive tomorrow possibly to pitch. Manager Ewing plans either Carrick or Seymour to start in New York while Gettig faces season-long suspension for refusing to play in Chicago.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Rusl
Indianapolis
Ewing
Carrick
Seymour
Gettig
Entries for Today at Memphis and Aqueduct Race Cards
Race lists for Memphis and Aqueduct detail seven furlong maidens, selling and stakes events with numerous horses and odds across six races at Memphis and six at Aqueduct. Notable entries include Etta Fonso, Rose Caron, The Lady in Blue, Boney Boy, Ida Carbry, and Vouch with varied contenders and prices.
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Memphis
Etta Fonso
Rose Caron
Lottie Forbes
Georgetown II
Grey Forge
Galtown
Fair American
Harry Yocum
Glie S
Opera Gin
Siduilia
Sagittata
Gold Standard
el Derim
Stites
Kitty Regent
Brown Wall
Pirate
Judge
Bequeath
Windward
Myosatis
Me. Albert
Free Hand
Viscount
Dandy II
Atlantus
Leando
Eli
Lady In Blue
Crocket
Freak
Greatland
Domsle
Belle of
Handpress
Duke of Baden
Aqueduct
Lambent
L'Alouette
Lady Lindsey
Winepress
Prejudice
Dangerous Maid
Star Chime
Her Ladyship
Amazon
Jamaica
Golden Battle
Hare Perfume
the Gardner
Tony Honig
Robert Bonner
Dy My
Tyrshena
Magee
Goodale
Purlfactor
Klmmage
Toursine
Hopbrook
George Simon Allowiance
Christmas Carol
Profit
Lady Harriet
Maggie Doyle
Rose "Trelawnes
Vouch
the Golden
Billionaire
Dr. Barlow
Australia
Connie
Shawnee
the Loafer
Light Bell
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First District Committee
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme Court
McClellan
C. J
Jake Mitchell
State of Alabama
Baldwin Circuit Court
A. M. Baldwin
S. Roman
Montgomery Circuit Court
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company
J. P. Clark
Greene
Walker & Walker
Henry
D. B. Croskery
Et al
RB. Wmith
Pike Circuit
Haralson
Cooper Croft
Doe
Dem
M. L. Thornton
Gads Generty Court
Alabama National Bank
George C. Hunt
Madison
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
George Wheeler
J. W. Jones
Lowndes
Tyson
Warren May, Jr
W. C. O'Neal
Julia Hunter
J. ‘J. Murfea
Perry
Acquilla Burns
Jake Reeves
Gadsden
City
Sharpe
America Pig Frontorate Warrant Company
Marie L. T. German
Shelby Chancery Court
Dowdell
Tennessee Coal, Trenant Railroad Company
M. T. Hansford
Admr
Birmingham City Court
Birmingham Roadway and Electric Company
James B. Baker
Jefferson
Vaughan and
Bingham Factons
Quits Presbyterian Church
THE
Sport
WINK
Peat
Fort Valley Associatio Mn
James M. Smith
Beara
Java
Bignators Ee
Alaska
Wise Memorial Fund
Mount Carmel Lodge No. 2
Independent Order of G'Nal B'Rith
Isaac M. Wise
Joint Committee On Judiciary
Massachusetts
House
Hood
Tom Hell
Hbr
Sf Égith
Thomas Perry
Carters Ve
Johann Hoff
L. Miler Woodson
Gallatin, Tenn
Johann Holf
Effingham
Guyton, Ga
Vorfingham County
Toda
Ted
Stave Nonin
Tutt
Pacis
Michigan State Board of Health
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Dr. Lyon’s
Cloudland Bay
Meruie
Tela
Venasylvania Ave
Osburn
Baltimore
McMurtrie
Chestnut RL
Menn Coe
Europe
Fougers & CO
William
Wily
G. W. Adair
Joneer
Fulton County
M. J. Brantley
Guardian
Charles E. Brantley
Fulton
Firth
Whitehall and Humphries Streets
Whitehall Street
Humphries Street
Whitehall Riqet
Whitehall and Humphries Street
Sar Bhans
Eugene
Mt Ft Mitchell
Marion M. Jackson
Mrs. Everett
Macon
Maren
Everett
Berges
Wm. Berh
Breckenridge
Hotarrh
Wualdenree
Geo. Formal DE Bold
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