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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
3
Officers in Atlanta pursue three recent missing men Braddy Brinsfield and Bradbury amid rumors of foul play and brain trouble Braddy left home with his wife and two children still on his lips Bradbury may have left due to a recent shortage and Brinsfield remains missing as police weigh if the disappearances are connected
Anxiety grips Cincinnati University as President Ayers urges full faculty resignations while professors plan to stand united. If trustees back Ayers at tomorrow's special meeting, all professors may quit rather than resign individually.
Ex President Cleveland Commodore Benedict and Captain Bob Evans arrived at Murphy's Island Gun Clubhouse Fairfax from South Island where shooting was not good. Cleveland shows marked improvement. fine weather. General Wade Hampton and Chief Justice Molyer return from Rhems hunting and head home with venison turkeys and a stag.
George Henry Sharpe of Kingston New York veteran Civil War major general died in New York following an operation at age seventy two. He served with General Grant's staff and was present at Appomattox when Lee surrendered and the Army of Virginia was paroled. He was appointed by President Harrison to the board of general appraisers and retired from active business last March.
J N imp died at his home aged seventy three born in Inns county Tennessee educated at Ingden I appointed by President neoinconsi to Kingston Jamaica in 1 where he was connected with im Ttant questions during the war He was collector of internal revenue Galveston Texas in 1870 and in 1883 supervisor of customs in Texas From 0 to 1893 he was editorial writer on The wa J Homestead in this city and later editor of the Des Moines in News He married Lizzie Jahin of Kingston Jamaica and survived by three sons May Strike Tomorrow The Cincinnati Wood Carvers Protective Association met and demanded a wage rise to a minimum scale and nine hour day or a general strike tomorrow
Washington dispatch reports strong moves within the Republican party toward an evasive platform on the gold standard and international bimetallism. Senators Aldrich and Jones weigh in, while anti trust, Industrial Commission deliberations, and senate reorganization loom as campaign factors. Also notes Boer stance on Adelbert Hay’s recognition in Pretoria.
Cape Town on January 10 reports ongoing treason proceedings against Dutch colonists captured at Sunnyside. Preliminary examination will precede a Supreme Court trial, with British observers wary of harsh treatment. Boers resume sniping near Dordrecht as colonial defections and political tensions unfold.
Winnipeg reports that authorities aim to halt a Cree uprising, with officials noting no sedition and troops within reach. A thorough investigation of Indian resentment is planned while little alarm is felt over the situation.
Frederick Bonfils, co owner of The Post, lies in critical condition after being shot by lawyer W. W. Anderson in Denver. Physician care is constant as a lung hemorrhage weakens him. Harry H. Tammen, also shot, remains stable. Anderson posted bond of 10,000 after a habeas corpus hearing at the Denver Athletic Club.
United States farm products sent to Europe and other continents show Europe taking about 88 percent of exports from 1894 to 1898. The United Kingdom alone accounted for roughly 55 percent of total shipments with an average annual value of 362.4 million dollars. Germany and France followed, making up most of the remaining share as exports rose from 636.6 million in 1894 to 758.5 million in 1898, an overall gain of 121.9 million.
Chicago January 14 One record tomorrow says plans for expending 25 000 000 to improve the physical condition of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad have been completed and within three years that sum will be spent. Improvements will cover roadbeds bridges tracks and equipment on all lines with a focus on the Chicago to Pittsburg stretch.
Marshal Roberts reports no change in the situation from Cape Town as the war office releases a Loch Roberta dispatch. Methuen’s cavalry recon returned on January 10th after a 23 mile foray into the Free State. Moeder river quiet. French reconnoitered enemy left flank. attempts to outflank Boer laager east of Colesberg Junction failed. reconnaissance north of Bastard’s nest and area north of the ridge noted. all well on December 28 at Mateing.
A Times dispatch from Lourenco Marques reports London warning British subjects not to enlist with the Boers or engage in treasonable acts in the Transvaal. Five thousand Boers were moved from Natal to defend the Free State border against Gatacre and Franch as Ladysmith faces renewed attack threats.
A January 9 dispatch from Nannpoort reports General French allowed the attempt at the Suffolk movement. British soldiers in melting shoes trudged in their stocks under midnight frost as they reached the hill crest to reconnoiter. Boers had recently held back before opening fire.
In a doomed sortie, Captain Brett’s advance company of seventy two men held a high, double-holed redoubt with enemy Boers inside. Ninety two among the two advance companies were killed or wounded. Brett directed fire and sent a sergeant with five men to reach British artillery, but the captain ultimately surrendered. Balloon reconnaissance had disclosed the strong position, too high for scaling ladders.
British forces under General Babington crossed the Free State border from Modder River on January 11 and moved toward Jacobsdal with detachments of Lancers Victorian mounted rifles and horse artillery. Pilcher advanced south of Babington's route while Byrne probed near Honey Nest Kloof and Klrkfontein. Boers seen were few and the farmhouses were empty. villagers had fled. The operations yielded no decisive action beyond scouting and minor skirmishes.
A Ladysmith dispatch dated January 9 reports a stubborn two hour battle at Plat Rand ridge where Boers breached British lines, then the British retreated from western positions. Heavy close combat continued, with one gun and two ammo wagons captured the next day in a smaller action.
The report notes Colenso is deserted as Sir Charles Warren with 11 000 men advances eastward from Frere by Weenen. Scouts at Grobler's Kloof found no enemy. Rumors say Boers may quit Natal after failing to take Ladysmith. Commandant Devilders among Free Staters killed at Ladysmith.
London January 15 The Associated Press learns that Lord Lansdowne secretary of state for war accepted on Saturday the offer of Lord Strathcona Canadian high commissioner in London to provide distinct from the Canadian contingent a force of at least 400 mounted men from Manitoba northwest territory and British Columbia and to arm equip and convey them to South Africa at his own expense All will be expert marks men rough riders and scouts It is estimated that the offer will involve an expenditure of £200000 The war office regards Lord Strathcona s proposal as an extraordinary proof of colonial patriotism.
London dispatch from Ladysmith reports Boer forces strengthening positions north and west of town likely to shield a retreat as Buller advances. Boers remain surrounding Ladysmith in large numbers and may strike again though spirits are low from losses. Also notes Frere camp predicts good outcome for relief efforts and reports a Boer commando near Zululand awaiting supplies. Great battle anticipated in coming days with rockets fired from Ladysmith.
Washington reports the House will devote the week to routine appropriations including urgent deficiency and pension bills. A Philippine war debate may arise from the defense and army navy spending tied to insurrection issues. pensions will provoke opposition to Pension Office rulings. Senate resumes Pettigrew resolution on the Philippines with Rawlins speech. financial bills and Samoan treaty in executive session possible.
Alabama politics roars in Clarke and surrounding counties as Governor Johnston, Sen Morgan, and ex Governor Oates campaign for the U S Senate. Morgan accuses Johnston while joint debates loom. Johnston presses on with a strong statewide effort aided by a favorable press and rival leaders. In Montgomery a protest incident follows a fatality near Garland and the death of Prince Alfieri ends another page in Rome.
In a tense preview of a special session set for January 2 in Covington Kentucky factions of the American Turf Congress clash over a proposed circuit and fixed-date racing plan. Breeders and tracks from Chicago St Louis New Orleans and Memphis oppose the scheme arguing it reduces competition and hurts horse sellers. They warn many horses would be idle if only one or two tracks run at a time and demand more stable room. New Orleans entries listed for today include Lady Dora By George Miss Ross Covington Ben Frost Sedan Seattle Beverest Sea Knight and more.
News cabled from Shanghai reports French warships seizing Kwong-Caht Wan bay amid a long standing boundary dispute. Evansville arrests target three men linked to a Owensville bank robbery. burglary gear and over 31000 found in their room. General A W Greely recovered enough to sit brief hours after a Sunday injury, condition satisfactory. Cleveland Red Mill Workers union votes to strike four mills of American Stone company. Indiana Republican Durbin downplays interview urging Cornelius Bliss for VP nomination. Russia’s finance minister notes a 24 600 000 rubles drop in gold reserves in a Havana party meeting. Cuba’s Senor Pita warns unity is needed to preserve national identity as tensions rise.
Dr. Hathaway claims a positive permanent cure for varicocele and stricture using a method at his town home. He offers free consultation, with a flat fee covering all medicines and services, and promises relief from related conditions including loss of vigor. Address: Dr Hathaway Co. 2A South Broad St Atlanta. Office hours 8:30 am to 8 pm Sundays 9 am to 1 pm.
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