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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
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In Washington on March 21 the senate debated a claim that the War Department granted gold mining concessions in the seabed near Cape Nome Alaska to a private firm. Senator Turner labeled such a grant a sham and scandal while the measure passed, and other routine business followed including Cuban voter qualifications and a bill for Alaska district court reporters.
The Telegram Says Our Troops Were Driven Out by Filipinos Near Cubat Paris March 22 The Intransigrant has a telegram received by Agoncilio Aruin aldo's envoy announcing that the Filipino general Pavia has routed the Americans near Cubat and taken the town.
An English syndicate of coal dealers reportedly clinches a contract to deliver 2,000,000 tons of Alabama coal to New Orleans for export within two years. Price cited is 73 cents per ton at the coal pits with 50 cents per ton for transport to New Orleans. All coal to be reloaded and shipped from New Orleans, with the syndicate operating its own steamers directly and eliminating ordinary brokerage.
Former Governor Bradley visited Lancaster on March 21 and said both sides’ lawyers were working to expedite the contest litigation. He predicted a settlement within sixty days, even if Republicans appeal to the supreme court on error.
Senator Butler introduced a bill to distribute 288,131 dollars collected as court martial forfeitures in the volunteer army since July 1 1898 among states for soldiers' benefit. Provisions call for pro rata distribution to the states.
Washington March 21 reports say the harmony committee has quietly eased Porto Rico tariff clashes as GOP opponents appear less firm. Observers suggest the tariff measure should not be defeated by Republicans. Washington March 21 Sen Morgan proposes free silver coinage for Porto Rico limited to American product.
Cleveland March 22. At 2 a m machinists voted to strike this morning. Between 1 500 and 2 400 workers will leave their jobs.
Lexington news reports focus on the Goebel murder case with F W Golden under surveillance and asserting truth. Judge Fields says Combs could prove his whereabouts during the killing. Rumors of special trains to Frankfort for the Powell Davis Culton examining prompt political urgency. Adjutant General Castleman travels to Frankfort as Democratic leaders confer. Local railroad men questioned about crowds. Folsgrove consults with Wharton Golden.
Report from Lourenzo Marques on March 21 claims a plan to unite the Transvaal and the Free State with Kruger as federation president and Stryn as commandant general of the Boer army. The flag would resemble the Transvaal banner with added orange, though unconfirmed. General Joubert’s loss of burgher confidence is noted, and formal approval could follow with full mobilization.
London dispatches note multiple telegrams between President Kruger and the British government beyond the Salzbury correspondences. Military actions show little change as Lord Roberts plans next moves with Galactie and Brabant pushing in the Free State. Gatacre’s columns sweep the land, rail repairs at Norval’s Point take time, and a Mafeking relief holiday is slated by Cape Town officials.
London March 21 Colonel Challice of the army service corps sails for St Helena to arrange accommodations for General Cronje and other Boers. Uncertainty remains about sending all prisoners due to feuds between Transvaalers and Free Staters. If all Boers go, garrison strength must rise. President Kruger and Jeff Bloemfontein discussed after a recent visit.
In Berne on March 21 the Swiss Federal Council rejected Kruger and Steyn’s mediation request. It said the British government refused intervention and would not accept any power’s role. The council urged both belligerents to seek an honorable basis for understanding soon.
Four thousand Transvaalers from Celesburg trekked northeast toward Basutoland border amid Bloemfontein operations. British forces under Lord Roberts left Abrahamskraal to threaten the enemy, achieving a bold stroke that paralyzed southern opposition and blocked crossing the Orange river.
Lord Roberts inspected the naval brigade outside Bloemfontein and thanked the men for their excellent campaign work. He wished luck to those rejoining their ships and expressed hope others would attend the Pretoria entry.
The gold statue of the American girl is to be exhibited at the Paris exposition. Miss Maude Adams provided the model and Mrs. Bessie Potter Vannah sculpted the piece. The statue stands six feet high on its base, weighs 712 pounds, and uses bullion valued at 387.00. Adams wears a simple summer chiffon dress with lace and a blouselike waist, hair waved, and a forward stepping pose signifying progress.
Thirty workers at Blakeley printing company were injured when a freight elevator collapsed after the engine failed. The crowding on the top floor caused the lift to plunge to the basement. all injuries were non fatal. The accident occurred at 226 Market Street in Chicago shortly after 6 am.
The board denounces council for repealing the price reserve and seeks action to block Mayor Woodward. Amid heated exchanges Captain English led a fiery session, accusing council of unwarranted interference and praising the police department as essential to Atlanta citizens. He pledged to uncover the complainants and defend the force at the next election.
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