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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
5
After money and jewelry vanished from several burglaries, a pair described as well dressed white men, one in a derby and the other in a soft white hat, elude capture. They are blamed for murder during a haul and for using a drug to threaten victims, with a special guard placed near Adler and Brandon homes as police pursue arrests.
A white youth Harry Frank and his sister Daisy Frank were assaulted on Dayton streets by a Black man who attempted sexual assault on Miss Frank Huery. During the struggle Huery shot the assailant dead. The attacker was pursued and may face lynching if captured.
James Harris, 26, arrested in Ottumwa for the murder of John Allen, a Burlington merchant. He claims Mrs Alten knew of the plan and arranged the shooting to enable marriage and claim Allen's property and life insurance. Mrs Allen, 38, four to five children, is jailed amid a strong meeting in Ottumwa. lynching is rumored.
Washington April 23 The president sent nominations to the senate Frank L Campbell of the District of Columbia to be assistant secretary of the interior J E H Ellollander of Maryland to be treasurer of the island of Porto Rico John H Garrison of the District of Columbia to be auditor of the island of Porto Rico Navy Lieutenant Commander Herbert Winslow to be a commander Lieutenant Edward E Wright to be a lieutenant commander The senate in executive session today confirmed Frank W Hackett of New Hampshire to be assistant secretary of the navy
The American hospital ship Maine arrived at Southampton from South Africa on April 23. A small group greeted the ship as Lady Randolph Churchill appeared on deck. Officers boarded the Maine and within an hour the wounded were taken to ambulances and sent by train to Netley.
New Orleans reports trains Abneig and Mississippi Valley back in service with Northeastern lines likely restored soon. Freight and mail moved by rail, passengers transferred across damaged Pascagoula bridge. Alabama Republicans name Dimmocek Morris delegates and Henderson elector for the national convention in Montgomery on April 23.
An advertisement warns mothers that many products labeled milk are watered down and urges care in buying real milk and medicines. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic, safe remedy for stomach blood throat and lung issues and cites a testimonial from Abram Freez about a wife cured from pleurisy and lung trouble after using the product.
Maseru April 23 reports say Boer position on Bushmanekop evacuated overnight. General Brabant’s column advances northeast with Hart’s infantry, while Basutoland watchers increase. Boers retreat from Leuw Kop after British capture. Dutch resistance remains stubborn but precarious as relief forces approach Wepener.
Fragmented report blends a patent medicine notice with Boers opposing British advances in the Second Anglo Boer War. Dispatches from London and Pretoria detail Dewet and Botha commanders, Gatacre clashes, small patrol losses, and a Sunday mine ban, plus a Cape Town contractor arrest for harboring Boer prisoners.
War office releases dispatch from Bloemfontein detailing Lord Roberts notes from April 23. Eleventh division and two cavalry brigades moved to assist General Rundle near Karriefonton. casualties include Welsh Regiment private killed and officers wounded or missing. Pole-Carew’s mounted force seized Leuwkop. enemy evacuated. First Worcesters missing twenty five. eighteen returned from outpost duty. reasons for discrepancy to be clarified.
London April 45 reports that re enforcements sent by Lord Roberts to relieve Wepener and to envelop the Boers indicate a much larger Boer gathering around Wepener than previously believed. The Mines editorial notes difficulties but confirms substantial Boer strength in the area.
A British scouting party near Wakkerstroom reports success as dawn artillery drives Boer forces from key ground. Despite no Boer guns firing and no British casualties, reinforcements and movements toward the south are noted.
Dr Lillie Kuhn Wie and former Senator William Kuhn of Richmond were found injured near a boarding house at 716 North Sixteenth Street. She had a badly lacerated head, one leg broken, and extensive bruising, and was taken to St Josephs hospital. He slashed throat and under guard, under suspicion, while both decline to speak. the case remains a mystery.
Reports from Calcutta April 23 describe indescribable misery in famine districts with relief failing to match needs. Cattle mortality is high. authorities plan to substitute human labor for bullocks. In London April 22 Lord Curzon reports rain did not ease the crisis and relief demands rise to 5,319,000 people, while arrangements meet the strain.
The Weather Bureau forecast says rains in southern wooded districts were heavy but brief, easing freshets. A quake struck Portland Oregon at 5 o clock with minimal damage reported and no injuries.
An advertisement claims Scolls Emulsion strengthens lungs and blood to prevent consumption and cure it in early stages. It targets those with weak lungs or recovering from Pneumonia Grippe Bronchitis and other exhausting illnesses, urging use for health buildup.
Report from Mobile dated April 2 describes a heroic effort by Louisville and Nashville railroad personnel led by General Manager Montcalf and Superintendent Marshall to protect tracks and rebuild the span after a severe flood. A nine mile log boom at Moss Point, held by steel cables, faces strain as water runs high. Night navigation is halted. the 12 o'clock mail from New Orleans proceeds north. progress other lines including Merrill to Meridian improve while Buckatunna and nearby points remain under heavy work.
Albert J Deady an inspector for the National Cash Register Company and his sixteen year old wife leapt from a bridge into a canal in Dayton and drowned with their arms tightly clasped Their supper was cheerful earlier and a baby was left behind Officials cite possible financial troubles as motive in the fatal act.
Elaborate preparations in Berlin for the reception of Emperor Francis Joseph. Emperor William personally directed bodyguards and trimeters as guards practice amid three blasts on the stairway ascent.
Letters testamentary were filed in the Silas P. Cobb estate listing an 8 million dollar value. Heirs include Mrs Bertha C Benegre of New Orleans. In other news two hundred carpenters strike for 30 cents an hour at the Cudahy packing Plant in Kansas City. Daughters of the Revolution elect Miss Adeline Sterling of New Jersey as president general in New York. In Tolict Ti, six hundred steel mill workers are displaced after shutdowns at the Timorg Steel Company.
The Senate debated Quay's right to a seat with speeches by Chandler Platt Kenney and Quarles. Arguments centered on constitutional construction and precedent, citing Mantle and Corbett cases, with potential implications for Pennsylvania and Delaware vacancies and congressional power over election timing. Two plague deaths in Prague were reported later.
A man leaped headfirst into a coke oven at the H C Frick Coke Company foundry in Connellsville pa and was cremated. Observers saw him midair then the furnace consumed him leaving only a charred mass of flesh under 3 feet long with no identification.
Dr J B Hutton, leader among southern Presbyterians and past synod moderator, sharply denounces Rev Dwight L Hillis at First Presbyterian Church Jackson. He accuses Hillis of trying to ruin the church, says few would follow him, and that clergy and laity will not abandon the old doctrine. Also ad for The Grip Cure laxative pills at 25 cents.
Paris scene details the charity bazaar begun by the Counts de Castellane, blessed by Cardinal Richard, archbishop of Paris. The building on Rue Pierre Charron near the Champs Elysee hosted a throne ceremony as Wagner marches played by a string orchestra accompanied the benediction.
Montgomery March 23 Special The city buzzes with political workers as delegates gather for the state democratic convention next Wednesday. Governors’ candidates maintain convention headquarters amid sparring. Kaiser travels from Dresden to Schlitz for hunting.
Reports from Nashville and Montgomery detail widespread disorder and ballot box stuffing blamed on Southern Republicans. The fallout jeopardizes northern and southern GOP prospects, with denunciations of a corrupt federal office–seeking machine and calls for Democratic gains in Congress.
The queen spent the morning in the Vice Regal grounds in Dublin and later drove through the northern environs visiting Lady Holm Petrick at Castle Knock. Blight rain fell in the afternoon but the day remained generally mild with several presentations received.
Telegraphic reports state Panuca, the river trading post, was totally destroyed by fire. About two thousand people are left homeless with many seeking shelter in Tampico. Property damage is extensive and insurance remains uncertain.
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