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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
5
Fragments describe letters to the governor and concerns over a recount or contested claims in Oregon. The brief items hint at information requests and legal processes, with references to tests and parties involved, but specifics remain unclear in the excerpt.
Berlin reports Genéral, owned by German East Africa Line, detained at Aden by British troops for cargo search. Kaiser William, furious at England’s seizures of German ships, demands full reparation. German Colonial Society and press deplore the actions as outrages against the German flag, while authorities seek to restore relations.
London reports a decisive Tugela River engagement anticipated by military analysts. Boers fortifications extend about forty miles, with Buller facing seventeen miles of trench work. Mobility increases as flank attacks loom, while Pries Ka to Herschel or Barkley marks a largely hostile population line.
London dispatch reports 3000 Boers with artillery attacked a British outpost between Cyphergat and Gatacre today. Details indicate heavy fighting as forces clashed in the Cyphergat area. The engagement underscores the intensified confrontation between Kruger's command and British defenses.
Molteno General Gatacra with mounted troops and field artillery moved out before Sterketroom and found the Boers strongly posted at Colperberg. They were quickly dislodged and fled toward Stormberg. The Boers used British guns captured December 10 but the British kept under cover with no casualties.
War Department receives Cape Town dispatch dated January 3 detailing Molteno siege activity. Montgomery occupies Bird's Siding. Dordechts evacuated. Rebels attack Molteno with police station nearly surrounded while reinforcements arrive. Mounted infantry probe Prieska. no word on Methuen or French movements.
British naval guns at Chieveley camp continue long range fire to distract Boer movements. Federal scouts penetrated the British camp. one Boer wounded. General Lucas Meyer resumes division command. Pro Boer meeting in New Haven denounces anti Boer misrepresentation and plans funds for families of killed and wounded. Cape Town proclaims universal white military service. Montana men to join Boer forces. 260 sign up in Butte awaiting Transvaal agent.
From Derdepoort Van Sensberg reports Kaffir stations destroyed and inhabitants fleeing. Chief Lynch with 3,000 kaffirs attacked the Boers, but natives were dispersed. The Pretoria mint has coined 140,000 sovereigns and machinery remains in full operation.
Six horsemen fled Ladysmith in a bold dash and escaped despite pursuit. Reported participants may include Colonel Rhodes, brother of Ceti Rtholes, and Dr. Jameson. Infantry and artillery reinforcements have been sent to General French from De Aa.
General Gatacre’s forces clash at Cyphergat near Bushmanshoek as the Boers withdraw. British artillery drives them back. Molteno and Cyphergat change hands, with Cyphergat later re-occupied by British troops.
Belmont Cape Colony January 3 official notice states Colonel Pilcher on a raiding expedition cannot occupy Douglass permanently. He evacuated the town bringing loyalists to safety and has returned near Belmont.
Casualties in General French's force total five killed and twenty four wounded up to January 3. Coleskop now the main scene of fighting. Wrecked train destruction included twenty two thousand rations and a supply of rum.
Frere Camp reports a vigorous shelling of Boer trenches on the Plain this morning forced burghers to relocate their lines after their horses stampeded. The action reflects ongoing pressure near Frere Camp with Boer defenses adapting to shelling and mobility changes.
Representative of German and Irish societies urges a pro Boer mass meeting in Toledo Ohio on January 12 after calling for unity in the city. Local civic groups respond to the appeal and prepare for the gathering.
Paris report says General Buller met with a new obstacle in his attempt to relieve Ladysmith. London dispatch notes an army order directs mobilization of sixteen additional militia battalions.
A Brussels meeting led by Saator Lejeune formed to organize Belgian support for an appeal to President McKinley. Prominent participants from the Universal League of Peace urged peace mediation and planned public letters and petitions to press for U.S. intervention. The petition asks McKinley to fulfill the duty of human brotherhood by offering mediation.
Rome Ga January 4 Bud Harris murderer of Dave Erwin was hanged at 12 30 oclock in the north court of the county jail Sheriff J Ed Camp sprung the trap and Harris dropped his feet His neck was broken and there was no movement Doctors pronounced him dead at 12 48 The ceremony was private with about twenty five witnesses He spoke to about five hundred people from the jail balcony urging young men against bad women and said he was brought to death by one His final words were I go right out of this world Into an other Meet me in heaven Farewell
Augusta January 4 Special A preliminary hearing bound W C Stoy over to the superior court on arson charges tied to the Perkins Manufacturing plant fire. Evidence relied on proximity and church remarks while he was intoxicated, with testimonies noting rumors and a popular belief in his guilt.
The John M. Miller Co at 39 Marietta Street Atlanta Georgia advertises blank books for office use including ledgers journals and cash books for single and double entry systems. They offer ordinary and patent flat openers with good paper and bindings at prices far below custom made books.
Brunswick Ga January 4 Special Ordinary Dart swore in Hon J D Sparks as city court judge Glynn and he will hold first court in February Sparks may appoint James T Colson as solicitor pro tem a mutually satisfactory move The McCullough boys prosecute Alfred Turner for a cow theft in the superior court jurors exhausted efforts vain venue change argued but refused.
Augusta Ga January 4 The Republican executive committee for the tenth district met in Augusta to launch the 1900 campaign. Judson Lyons formerly at treasury spoke on national party affairs and is favored for national committeeman at Philadelphia. February 17 was set for the district convention to select delegates for the national convention.
Americus Georgia January 4 Special Hon William A Dodson former senate president denies reports he will run for Southwestern circuit judge against incumbent Judge Littlejohn He says he will retire from politics for the next year or two and focus on law business and other plans Littlejohn’s re election is seen as practically assured by Dodson’s statement
Banks of Americus hold annual meetings this week reporting prosperous conditions and satisfactory dividends. The past year proved successful for Americus Danka as well as local wholesale and retail merchants.
The Macon city council seeks a new government building and proposes purchasing the present federal building for a city hall while offering the city hall site to the government for a new structure. Senators Bacon and Bartell are expected to press for federal action, with broad local support for the plan.
In Carroll County Georgia on January 4 a fire at western Carroll claimed the life of Mrs Folly Entrekin aged 90 and fatally burned Mrs Blakely Drew aged 60. Both women were long time Carroll residents. A separate blaze near Ellijay destroyed David T Jarrett’s Turniptown Creek residence overnight with limited salvaged items and meat.
The examination on removal proceedings in a Savannah harbor funds case involving William D. Greene and two Gaynors was continued. Defense counsel denied probable cause and argued the indictment not a court proceeding, asking for adjournment while the conspiracy charge faces a statute of limitations deadline. The hearing pauses until January 16 as appeals on Former Captain Carter proceed.
In New York a woman named Georgie A. Gaynor, claiming to be wife of John D. Gaynor, arraigned in police court on non-support charges. Gaynor faces federal fraud and conspiracy indictments. bail set at 1000 dollars. Examination postponed to January 21. Gaynor denies the marriage claim.
Coot Robinson a colored youth was arrested at Laurens for slaying his father Henry Robinson. Robinson claims self defense stating his father attacked him with a rai I and he fired in defense.
In Columbus on January 4 a barefoot country boy named Bloodworth was convicted of simple larceny for stealing a dog valued by another. The jury, seeking clemency, had the judge fine him ten dollars and they pooled funds to pay it. A black youth was also convicted of stealing wood, with a sympathizing gentleman paying his fine. Police commissioners later reduced the police force by six officers.
Brunswick Ga January 4 Specials Brunswick's city council voted to slash official wages significantly. The city marshal lost 600 per year, the city clerk saved per year, others saw smaller cuts. City physician's post tied and postponed. High hats in theaters and public spitting banned. A compulsory vaccination ordinance passed amid smallpox concerns.
The Rome Democratic executive committee orders a February th primary for the city campaign. Registration closes February 17 and the general election occurs March th. A mayor and six councilmen will be chosen. Captan Thompson Hies and Colinel W Walton are likely mayoral candidates. The primary is for white Democrats only.
Toccoa Ga January 4 One ticket led by J Schafer was defeated by C A Cooper in a lively municipal election The successful candidates included Mayer A Cooper treasurer W M Knge Lb Mize BE Mitchell W I Heys GW Edwards E J Harris and John Tabor for council Another vote will be needed for a councilman R H Wheeler and Dr Jeff Davis won seats on the board of education.
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