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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1900
Page
3
Water covers Hinds Central railroad tracks near Arcola affecting Sunday excursion trains. Severe weather threatens strawberry and vegetable crops along the line with no shipping facilities. Ponchatoula reports high land and drainage, but ripe fruit harmed. Monroe reports another rainstorm, compounding prior crop damage.
Torrential rain in Jackson over six hours floods streams and swells water, hindering railroad traffic. The Illinois Central runs through passenger trains on Yazoo and Mississippi Valley main line with connections at Harriston, causing widespread schedule disruptions. Louisville and Nashville is also tied up at several points. The circuit court session in Hattiesburg is postponed due to high water.
Passenger service on the Alabama Great Southern road resumes after washing out, as a Memphis and Ohio train waterbound at Quitman for five days arrives in Meridian at noon. Eighteen hours cover about twenty miles, while full traffic on Mobile and Ohio and other lines cannot resume for ten days.
Oxford Ga April 2 Special The contest for speakers places in sophomore freshman and sub freshman classes was held all day Those selected include nine Atlanta boys five sophomores one freshman three sub freshmen Sophomores Hunley Abbott Macon John Le Roy Duncan Atlanta James M Hitch Waycross Frank E Jenkens Shiloh Guy Meyers Atlanta H Warner Martin Atlanta Norman C Peer West Point George H Reed Atlanta John E Rosser Sr Washington Norman H Timmons Atlanta Tiffany Turnbull Monticello Fla Paul R Turner Cedartown Freshman R D Anderson Tampa J S Collins Oglethorpe J Y Davis Dade City Hugh Fora Cartersville Louie J Leonard Atlanta C M Mason Macon William Nett McGehee Talbotton Edward Hubert Osborn Augusta Powell West Milledgville R L Wigelins Buena Vista Sub Freshmen Murray Barnum Lumpkin William G Bonnell Oxford Samuel Brown Orsey Ed Rawson Dent Newnan John B Goodwin Jr Atlanta Sidney G Glen Weldon Hatcher Augusta Harry Hentz Quincey Rumble Forsyth Dougla Wiles Jes D WNbiog supplementary and George Wine
The Cartersville and Dalton candidates for the Cherokee circuit judge discuss election procedures in a dated April exchange. Judge A W Fite and Col R J McCamy debate committee appointments, partisan influence, and a fair, honest election with mutual assurances of a free ball. McKinley Leaves for Washington follows on the same page.
General Brabant’s advance guard moved toward Bushman's Hop with heavy artillery support, facing Boer positions and firing over 300 shells in a long sunrise to afternoon engagement. Colonel Daighetty’s forces endured repeated Boer shelling while Basutos held the border, awaiting the next twenty four hours’ developments.
London reports indicate General Sir Henry Rundle has likely fought a decisive engagement, awaiting news as Campbell's Sixteenth brigade arrives. Boer activity rises across the theater with reports of Bloemfontein, Modder river crossings, and possible encirclement. Mentions of Methuen, Samas Post, Natal forces, and potential admin changes in the Free State accompany hints of peace negotiations stalling in The Hague.
Berlin reports the government sees no value in Boer peace delegation visits as Germany stays neutral while Britain rejects mediation. The semi official post notes broad German friendliness to the Boers but insists Berlin cannot aid in intermediation while Britain remains resolute.
Lourenzo Marques dispatch reports from The Times say the two republics fielded about 105000 men including rebel forces. The note claims lists were falsified to mislead British intelligence. Other reports note Dewet allegedly killed, ambulance corps joining Boer side, and trenches near Pretoria with numerous positions at Kroonstad.
A Times dispatch from Jammer sburg dated Saturday reports 25 mines charged with dynamite near Johannesburg. The Boers show renewed activity, firing five guns from four positions. Heavy rains hinder defenses as officers and men remain in trenches day and night, enduring demanding conditions.
A Bloemfontein dispatch reports Free Staters are taking money from the British occupation areas. Prices for essentials rise notably with great increases noted for bread at 2 shillings per loaf, sugar at 2 shillings 6 pence per pound, and Swiss milk at 3 shillings 2 pence. Other items are similarly elevated.
London April 23 A Times correspondent at Boshof reports Boers led by Commandant Cronje and Assistant Commandant Howthwaite say they expect Methuen to move east and are confident in defeating his column. Howthwaite travels in travel-wear for weeks while Boer forces hold strong positions around Spitzkop eight miles northeast of Boshof.
London dispatch from Bloemfontein details transport troubles rain and supply needs for the army delaying the Pretoria advance. Bushmen and horse shortages hinder operations as fighting at Dewets continues with heavy shelling and Boer entrenchments. Reports near Frankfort and Klipdam note difficult terrain and entrenched Boers while Steyn appeals to burghers to persist. Warren arrives in Durban on way to East London amid anticipated leadership changes.
The notice compiles several death reports including Benjamin Northrup former managing editor of The Mall and Express who died Saturday night of meningitis in New York. Bishop Tobias Mullen of Erle Pennsylvania died tonight. Rosa Helm wife of Assistant Postmaster T J Helm in Rome Georgia died suddenly of heart failure at 60. Lucinda Cook age 68 died today. A H Rogers dies suddenly in Cleveland Tennessee of heart failure. Mrs Berry Benson of Augusta Georgia dies of nervous prostration leaving a husband and six children. one son serves in the Twenty ninth regiment in the Philippines.
Americus Georgia April 22 Special a plan to build a five mile telephone line from Americus to Lumpkin joining with the Bell long distance system A local citizen group from towns along the route would construct the line Linking Lumpkin Richland Preston and Plains with Americus this would complete the regional system Announced for Legislature Americus Ga April 22 Special.1-Rev and Mrs George S Johnston announce the engagement of their daughter Jewel to Louis H Holt marriage set for April 25 at the Johnston home Forsyth street Miss Johnston a Wesleyan and seminaries graduate Holt a prominent Sandersville wholesale merchant second item McCormack Named Receiver Monroes La April 22 Dr J J McCormack of Monroes has been named receiver for the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad on behalf of bondholders holding 14 000 000 in bonds
Waukesha Wisconsin offers Ita mineral springs, well kept drives, and natural advantages making it an ideal place to spend leisure time. The feature highlights clean streets, scenic routes, and abundant outdoor appeal for visitors seeking healthful springs and relaxation.
Washington April 22 The Senate plans a week focused on privilege questions concerning three seats including Senator Quay’s claim while debate may be postponed. Speakers expected include Penrose Chandler for Quay and Platt Hale Lindsay against him. The Alaska code bill and Philippine bill stay on the calendar with other appropriations and district events shaping the week.
Montgomery April 22 Special The Alabama convention results show Colonel Samford ahead with 154 instructed votes for governor but likely short of the 100 needed for first ballot victory. Walker 66, Shelly 57, Stallings 41. Uninstructed votes favor Samford, counties Dallas Lowndes Morengo Talladega Tuscaloosa hold back. Legislature to be largely new. many counties endorse Bryan for president and push for a constitutional convention. Democrats populists and goldbugs unite under one banner with varied views on money questions.
General Lew Wallace, former minister to Constantinople, says Abdul Hamid is blameless amid Armenian Christian unrest. He praises the sultan as honest, educated in Paris, and surrounded by loyal Christians who underpin the empire. Oscar Straus, the U.S. minister to Turkey, is en route from New York.
In Constantinople on April 22 the porte signaled willingness to compensate American missionaries under the same terms as for other foreign subjects. The U S legation and other embassies protested import duty increases and urged consultation before any change. A settlement is anticipated, with invites to discuss proposed changes, and strong interest centers on U S indemnity claims.
Black Patti’s manager R. Voelckel, a white man, was cut on the arm in Atlanta after a bulldog employed in the act chased a black baggage-room worker who attacked the manager with a razor. The assailant fled. the rust on the blade and potential prosecution were in question as Patrolman Holt investigated the incident.
Cincinnati nabbed a 7 to 6 win over Chicago in a late rally with Irwin Crawford Pettz Woods's double and McBride's single. Battery Hahn and Peitz for Cincinnati Garvin and Donahue for Chicago Umpire O'Day. Time two hours.
Publisher C J Hollingsworth announces transfer of interest to W B Sanders, formerly associated with him. He thanks patrons and says The Messenger will begin a new era under new management with changes and improvements.
Secretary Hay and the Turkish minister have not been informed of the reported action of the port. In the absence of official details officials prefer not to discuss the matter but hope for a satisfactory and amicable settlement of differences between the United States and Turkey.
Officer B T Wilson arrested Harry Dunlap a fourteen year old boy at the Dixie house Loyd street about 1 am The boy says a woman who claimed to be an actress tolled him away from home named Mabel and left with him He asserts he left with her but gives no reason His father Hugh Dunlap a hatter in New York is being contacted as the case is investigated
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