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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
6
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Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rider or driver near a street with a veiled figure and painting context. Content is unclear, lacking names, places, or actions to establish a concrete local event or subject.
A Atlanta conference between the Stove Founders' National Defense Association and the Iron Molders' Union of North America agreed to a 15 percent wage rise for iron molders for the coming year. The accord covers over 40,000 workers across the United States, with hours of labor deferred for future discussion. Secretaries from both sides emphasized that the compromise ends long talks and preserves the existing agreement while a few minor details await settlement.
The fragment describes strategic actions around the Russian empire and the evacuation of Bloemfontein. It argues that destroying Johannesburg would be justifiable as a military move and questions holding President Kruger personally responsible for acts of vandalism. The piece predicts the main military engagement will occur at Pretoria.
March 13 in Bloemfontein reports Lord Roberts entering the town amid enthusiastic crowds. He is met by officials, passes the market square parliament house and presidency, while the crowd sings God Save the Queen. Lord George Scot waves Lady Roberts's Union Jack on the front lawn.
London reports Bloemfontein authorities agreed to surrender on Monday after a stormy meeting led by Steyn. Fraser calls Steyn a coward and says the late president refused to yield. The Sixth division marched, burghers surrendered arms, many fled, others fled east or north with cattle and goods as Transvaal fears spread. Mr Wessels travels to England to seek sympathy and independence.
London March 15 The secretary of state for the colonies Mr Joseph nam Derlain said in parliament that President Kruger and his government would be held personally responsible for acts contrary to civilized usages as war began. Reitz posted an announcement from Pretoria noting Bloemfontein was occupied by the British after residents withdrew, with the Free State government already moved to Kroonstadt.
London reports General Gatacre crossed the Orange River and occupied Bethulnic this morning. Colonel Pole-Carew with two Guards battalions, two guns, and mounted infantry departed to join Gatacre and Clements. Bethany was passed by 4 40 pm as engine crews and other support traveled with the army. Contempt grows over the Free State surrender and fears of resistance south of the Vaal linger in Bloemfontein.
Advertises Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company as providing the strongest guarantee of safety and best protection. Mentions policies or territory address H. H. Cobb, Atlanta, Ga.
In Coweta county the thirty sixth senatorial district race remains fluid with two strong announced candidates, W A Post and R H Hardaway, while John B Goodwin is also seen as a top contender. Prohibition is a potential issue, and past local option results sway opinions about Post’s chances. The district includes Coweta Meriwether Campbell and Douglas counties as Meriwether’s recent senator seat rotates to Coweta.
London March 15 in the House of Commons Mr Balfour stated that Britain would not accept any foreign intervention in South African affairs. Irish nationalists cheered as Balfour read Hay’s dispatch noting Her Majesty’s government acknowledged the United States but refused its mediation.
In Paris on March, M. Del Casse told the Senate that France would abstain from intervention in South Africa. He noted telegrams between Britain and the two republics show powers’ intervention had become nearly moot, despite requests from the presidents.
The minister denied that France refused to join Russia in making a friendly peace suggestion. France stands by its own cautious approach to mediating an end to the conflict.
Washington reports the president sent to the Senate the Pretoria and London communications seeking US mediation to stop hostilities. Messages from American consul in Pretoria and Secretary Hay detail requests by the republics and the British reply declining external intervention while expressing U S goodwill for peace.
Across days committees report substantial pledges toward a $15,000 guarantee for the Great Southern Interstate Fair. Whitehall street lists show about $3,600, with others still to report. projections place total near or above $5,000 in three days. Secretary T. H. Martin advances premium list work amid strong public interest and concerted subscription efforts from numerous firms and individuals.
United press consensus backs Lord Salisbury’s stance toward the United States in the Spain crisis. The Daily Graphic and Daily Mail praise his handling as brave and prudent, while The Daily News and The Times note restraint and European diplomacy shaping Washington’s view.
The article reviews England's long history of wars from 1066 through the 19th and early 20th centuries. It traces major conflicts with France, Spain, the Dutch, and the United States, noting how wars shaped empire, naval power, and global influence. It highlights the American Revolution as a severe setback and contrasts later conflicts including Crimea and Napoleonic wars, with occasional gains for Britain.
Constantinople correspondent of The Times reports a rumor that Russia may request a coaling station from Turkey in the Aegean archipelago, possibly Lemnos Imbros or Mitylene. Emerson Renominated. Plattsburg N Y March 15 Congress man L W Emerson eliminated at the Twenty third district convention today.
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