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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
7
London report notes persistent rumors Mafeking relief may be imminent. Some dispatches claim the War Office received confirmation though main sources deny progress. commentators discuss General Baden-Powell possibly sifting for a sortie while British forces regroup.
A scrambled report from Kroonscadt dated Tuesday March ath claims Boer forces under General Oliver defeated British troops under General Gatacre near Bethute with Gatacre and Brabant reportedly unharmed. Telegrams place General Uatarre about thirty miles north of Bethulie amid conflicting Boer accounts. Skirmishes near Lobil cause anxiety over Colonel Plumer's ability to reach Mafeking as six days of dispatches remain inconclusive. The Times also notes a Cape Town mayoral request for Mafeking relief day and a response from Premier Lehreiner.
A Durban dispatch reports Pomeroy burned by Boers while British forces shell burghers after their withdrawal. Lord Salisbury holds South African presidents responsible for British prisoners welfare as no peace overtures are expected. Parliament hears about Methuen and Gough disputes amid a looming inquiry into a court martial demand.
Fragmented report describes Boer forces under Commander Sayman advancing near Lobatsi with Coionel Boies directing TECUNNULEATICE operations. Casualties and captures noted as engagements unfold south of Lyonest with Allied troops pressing, while coroner and dispatches imply ongoing fighting and shifting positions.
London reports Lord Roberts moves to register burghers willing to surrender under the proclamation. Columns dispatched to collect names. a cavalry brigade advances east to Thahanchu. Springfontein detachment seizes Smithfield with arms and ammunition. Scots Guards reach Edenburg and Puddersburg. General Clements brigade advances toward Philippolis and Fauresmith.
Van Sieklen declares he has money to satisfy the Delagoa Bay award. George W Veo Sieklen, linked to the American council of the South African republics, writes to President Washington offering to lend Tortuga the funds to pay the $6,100,000 arbitration award. The move aims to influence Portugal and counter England’s possible offer, tightening Transvaal and Orange Free State positions.
The Hague dispatches a reply to Presidents Steyn and Kruger regretting inability to intervene after Britain's formal declaration that intervention would not be accepted. It adds the Dutch government remains ready to aid efforts toward restoring peace.
Churchill Downs sent its hopefuls to Memphis for races at the meeting there before returning to Louisville. Colts Scott Williams and Hiram Scoglan lead a group including Highland Lady and two two year olds. Highland Lad aims for the Kentucky Derby if he performs well in Memphis. Lady Ellie trains for the Tennessee Oaks. several stables prepare south while others crowd Downs stable room. Fields's stable with Nettle Regent arrives along with Dan O'Brien bringing many two year olds from Lexington. Teulaville motion notes the track is hard and horses mostly breezed halves as the season progresses.
One favorite won as track was sloppy at New Orleans. Wild Pirate captured the two year olds, while Corlalls and Koenle sold for different sums after heats. Six races detailed with multiple horses, times, and placements across seven furlong to mile distances.
Spenser Wilkinson reviews general field operations noting Boer rumour of Gatacre movements and Mafeking tension. The Morning Post reports Milner's rapid advance from Norval’s to Colesburg and Stormberg, signaling coordinated multi army directions and hoped shocks to Boer plans.
The first of a series of games at Aiken featured Lakewood J. beats Camden J. C. Brown and teammates in a clear win. The event served for the Aiken cup as crowds fill hotels and houses while a pigeon tournament proceeds with winners earning the Palmetto cup and a purse of 150.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a harmless vegetable laxative and liver stimulant. It promises rest for sleepless, exhausted people, claims to purify blood and regulate bowels, and urges readers to buy, request a free sample, or send for a hooklet. It warns to check for the genuine CASCARET tablet with magic letters.
Frank Erne of Buffalo lightweight champion meets Joe Gans of Baltimore in a twenty five round title bout at the Broslia Athletic Club tomorrow night. A bout with receipts near 7100 is planned as the two top lightweights clash in a predicted wars for the championship. Both boxers are described as highly scientific with fast hands and strong punching power.
Montgomery March 22 ex Governor Gates withdraws from Alabama senate race via public card. He cites party dynamics, governor Johnston’s campaign, and personal fealty to Morgan while detailing his failed bid, regional shifts, and the bitter two‑way contest now forming between Morgan and Johnston.
A historical advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as the cure for LaGrippe and a remedy that strengthens nerves and resistive power. It cites a customer testimony from Rev E B Lade of Robinson Kansas, claiming rapid relief and long term improvement after eight bottles. The copy warns LaGrippe as a fatal disease and urges purchase via druggists with a guarantee.
Juleam A Oates explains he cannot run against Senate Morgan, aims to avoid harming counties in the primary. He praises Morgan as a capable statesman while acknowledging personal political differences on silver coinage and double standards. He thanks supporters and signals respect for Morgan’s return to the Senate.
Advertisement seeking agents for Mutual Life of New York with liberal guarantee contracts. Offers opportunity for reliable men. General Agent BR Shedden based in Atlanta Georgia.
Northen and Dunson offer No 97 Washington Street on a church corner lot 57x20 feet front for less than one half. Leased property fetches 33,000 per year, price 340,000. They handle sale buy real estate and loans. Telephone 2x7.
Rent notices from C H Girardeau Co Renting Agents list multiple houses with water and gas, including 132 Richardson and 323 Whitehall, near Aragon hotel, and 16.08 room houses. Many entries appear garbled but indicate available five to six rooms with utilities and addresses in Kimball House area and East Wall Street. Call for more details.
Real estate for sale items listed with street names such as Jackson Street Alexander Street near Peachtree Yonge Street Pulliam Street Highland Avenue Hilliard Street at its corner. Notes show housing units and approximate locations, typical of urban property notices. The fragmentary OCR suggests multiple 3 bedroom or similar units across several blocks.
Rates for classified advertisements in The Daily or Sunday Constitution are ten cents per line per insertion with six words per line. Count words, attach cash for the number of insertions desired. No ad taken for less than three lines.
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