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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
3
In Bradford England on March 25 Boer sympathizers held an open air meeting that failed to gain a hearing. Protesters threw dead cats and missiles at speakers and forced them off the platform amid heavy disorder. About 120 police were present to maintain order.
Bloemfontein correspondent reports Rudyard Kipling contributed lines to a front newspaper honoring G. W. Stevens, famed Daily Mall war correspondent. The verse lauds Stevens for truth and restraint through war, pestilence, siege, and fire.
London dispatches report Mayfeeling expressing disappointment over Ladysmith relief. Boer forces intrenched between Ladysmith and Colonel Plummer, natives starving due to prejudice against horsefish, and no relief in sight. Duke of Norfolk set for front with Sussex yeomanry, not to command. Churchill urges continued troop shipments. Bloemfontein telegraph notes late allies now foes. Olivier near Ladybrand. Griqua Town reoccupied. new board of officers appointed to inquire into native question.
An audience in Baltimore hears White and Wessels discuss Transvaal independence, the Boer War, and alleged religious tolerance in the Transvaal and Free State. They deny persecution of Catholics and Jews, noting Catholic and Jewish institutions receive state aid and that Kruger's shadow looms over convents and churches.
Savannah March 25. Colonel J H M Conch president of the Rice Growers Association will write Senators Bacon and Clay to convey Georgia rice growers sentiment on the Porto Rican tariff and to urge support of a bill providing a 15 percent tariff on Porto Rican products.
Havana dispatch reports Governor General Wood weighing a tax on valuable estates over per unit sugar taxes to spur production. Debate centers on electoral reforms by Senor Pierra and minority plans to limit civil governor influence. Autonomist tensions persist as meetings for universal suffrage fail with few attendees.
In Frankfort March 25 the Goebel case moves forward with Frankfort troops quieting tensions as Caleb Powers resumes his examining trial. Sergeant Golden remains on the stand with his wife to be called, while autopsy doctors for Governor Goebel are expected to testify. Defense aims to end the examining trial by Tuesday.
New movement in New York aims to unite the Socialist Labor Party and the Social Democrats. Delegates from cities including Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Boston New Haven New York Milwaukee and Chicago discuss a joint platform and committees. A mass meeting is planned at Cooper Union with talks of an eight hour demonstration on May Day and Central Federated Union co operation.
The funeral of Colonel Robert Bruce Wallace, the youngest colonel in the U S Army, was held in Helena Montana with local and Montana volunteer regiments and U S regulars in attendance. Wallace was wounded at Caloocan, later led the Thirty seventh United States Volunteers, and died after an unrecovered wound. Major L L Lincoln, Dr J N Harris, and Lizzie Gaines Quillian are also noted in brief notices from various Georgia and New Orleans locales.
In Emporia Greensville county, the site of yesterday's double lynching, the event dominates discussion across the county. A second murder in the upper county has been reported, involving Ben Owens a well known Greensville resident who died from a dispute over a cart. The alleged killer fled to North Carolina where he was reportedly arrested.
Yorkville's York cotton mills announced a 3 percent addition to annual dividends added to operatives' wages. Some workers had already seen a 39 percent raise, not included in yesterday's increase. President Asha warned wages may fall back when the boom ends.
Edward Leasure shot and killed George Crotty in Brooklyn after a strained relation with Crotty’s wife. In a separate city incident Mrs Vesta Hogg, in a jealous fit, killed Mrs Clara Gurley. Hogg was arrested and placed in custody.
Cornell baseball heads south for a two week tour beginning tomorrow with coach Jennings. Ten games against southern colleges follow, starting with Clemson in Calhoun and three games against Georgia at Athens and Atlanta, then return north for contests with Trinity, North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgetown. Team roster includes Captain Bole, Saunders, Lyon, Bushong, Riling, Whinery, Warner, Robertson, Brown, Costella, Stratton, Newton, Howland, Crech, and managers Jennings and Wright.
The National Baseball League released its season schedule for eight clubs covering April 1 to October 14. Teams will be based in Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati and St. Louis. Amos Rusie signed with New York and will report this week. The University of Chicago baseball team travels south for a three game series at Vanderbilt in Nashville Tennessee.
Lexington March 23 press notes the 1900 Kentucky Futurity for trotting foals closes with a record 1487 nominated mares from 35 states and territories. Kentucky leads with 666 entrants, 333 sires represented, and 728 horses with 2:30 or faster speeds. Breeders’ stake engagement trend signals rising prosperity and anticipation for matches like Star Pointer Lena N and Directum Pixley crosses.
Memphis Tenn March 26 John W Schorr transfers full interest in all horses raced under J W Schorr Son to John F Schorr who accepts all engagements of the firm s horses The elder Schorr retires in favor of his son and becomes absolute owner of the west s greatest racing stable
Coney Island Jockey Club gees stakes close April 17 for the June Sheepshead Bay meet led by The Vernal 31 250 added for two year old fillies and five furlongs The Grass selling stakes 1 230 added for three year olds and up one mile and a sixteenth on turf The Bay hurdle races eight added for four year olds and up two miles over eight hurdles on turf The Independence steeplechase 1 200 added for three year olds and up full steeplechase Entries at Little Rock today list multiple races with weights and entrants including Henry Launt Acushia Ben Frost and others. parse notes opposition for March 23 with candidate Moore as rival
News from Arkansas reports Governor Dan Jones has withdrawn from the bid against Senator Berry. Berry, a long time Arkansas figure born in Alabama, has held office since the 1860s and is seen as a strong Democratic force in Washington. The article also notes rising U.S. trade figures and Champ Clark’s clashes over the Loud bill and its fate in Congress.
Washington reports the American Tract Society reviewed its work, noting 13,300 distinct evangelical publications in home and Korean fields, 16 million volumes left in homes, and extensive Spanish language efforts including 3,117,400 pages printed. Funds urged for continued missions and a Bible concordance pending publishing.
Macon March 23 Governor W J Northen was elected state president of the Y M C A at the convention adjourned after several days of conference. Resolutions thanked Macon for its hospitality and said the gathering was among the most successful ever held.
A major blaze struck Culver & Co department store in Knoxville Iowa on March 2 causing an estimated loss of 85000 with 24000 insured. Officials suspect the fire started from crossed electric wires.
Dr Hathaway promotes an electric belt and a Southland electrical machine as superior treatments for varicocele and chronic weakness. He cites twenty years of practice, offers free consultation, and invites patients to visit his Atlanta office or write for information.
In spring health claims a testimonial set praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and vitalizer. W E Baxen of Milford Ohio states improved appetite and energy after using small doses, while L C Hanna of Waynesboro Pa says fatigue and weakness lift after a bottle, enabling work.
Vintage timetable listing eastbound and northbound trains, stations from Atlanta to New York, with No 38 limited and No 36, No 8, No 16 lines. Includes arrival and departure times at Chattanooga Rome Birmingham Washington Macon Columbus Cincinnati Norfolk Raleigh Greensboro Danville Richmond Philadelphia New York and other stops. Notes on sleeping cars dining service and observation cars.
A regional firm pledges to develop a mine site covering 5 000 acres, tapping abundant water power to operate the forthcoming plant. The project aims to harness local resources to drive machinery once construction proceeds.
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