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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
3
British forces under General Hutton and General Pole-Carew clash with the Boers along the Wet River. Despite a long march and heavy artillery, Boers maintain stubborn defense with enfilading fire and a Maxim. By nightfall the Boers retreat. British gain river advantage and capture a kopje.
London reports Lord Roberts making better progress than expected with advances along the railway toward Winburg. General Hamilton moves toward Little Vet river, forcing Boer evacuation. General Rundle reaches near Thabanchu, Boer forces retreat eastward, while Branfort Baye and other towns see weak resistance overcome by superior numbers. General Hunter’s progress remains slow but satisfactory. Military actions center on Vet river, Bloemfontein Winburg road, and Thabanchu corridor.
Dispatches report a westward expedition leaving Kimberley to relieve Mafeking while General Hunter and Lord Methuen operate near the Vaal with Lord Roberts. Rumors say Plummer reinforced and Mafeking relieved, Lommer with 3000 Boers captured at Fourteen Streams. Women in Transvaal offices to free burghers for service. NSW lancers reach Delagoa Bay after escape from Waterval prison. Volksraad to meet in Pretoria. shell factory at Johannesburg resumes with foreign workers.
New York reports a massive blaze at the Mallory line steam ship pier on Maiden Lane and the East River early today. The fire destroyed the 200 by 50 foot pier and its freight, with losses estimated at 1 one million? 41 million. Fire crews and barges were used to rescue captains, crews, and families aboard ships tied to the pier. One child died, nine month old Rosie Lewis, while Captain Lewis and his wife Lena escaped with their life. Patrolman Cronin was badly burned saving a child. The river scene showed several large vessels moved to safety as others burned or were sunk to prevent spread. The Mallory line offices and bulkhead buildings were scorched. insurance details were not yet released.
New York rabbi Meg G. Rev. Joseph El Holtz, formerly of Johannesburg, arrived aboard the Astrurta and denounced Transvaal rule as an oligarchy. He cited his expulsion by President Kruger after criticizing the government and church discrimination, recalling his Altlander speech in 1899 and his refusal to surrender faith and honor.
London dispatch summarizes Lord Roberts report from Vat River on May 6. British forces, including Pole Co Tew’s division and Maxwell’s brigade, face strong Boer resistance on the opposite bank. Mounted infantry under General Hutton crossed at dusk. Casualties uncertain. Hamilton’s wing advances ridge by ridge with naval gun support. Mention of Captain Miller wounded after capture and Brabant’s patrol losses. Correspondent notes Botha travels to the Free State and returns disheartened, deeming demoralization total.
Daughters of the American Revolution in Knoxville mark the birthplace site of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut with a large Tennessee marble boulder. The monument, inscribed with birth date July 2, 1801, will be dedicated by Admiral Dewey on May 15, 1900, and bears a flag from Farragut’s Hartford flagship.
Indiaman reports South Bend resident F. Shiveley says he is not a candidate for the nomination of vice president and will not be presented at the national convention. He acknowledges interest but states his name will not be placed before the convention.
Special report from Geneva County Alabama recounts the death of a Black man found hanged on a tree limb between Geneva and Martford after a suspected assault on a white 12 year old girl. The incident followed an alleged attack on the girl and her brother, with the suspect identified and confessed before local officials. Armed men then overpowered officers and removed the prisoner.
Manila May 7 General Pantaleon Garcia top insurgent officer after Aguinaldo captured yesterday by Lieutenant E V Smith of Funston's staff in Jaen three miles northeast of San Isidro Nueva Ecija Garcia directed central Luzon operations with generals Pio del Pilar and others under him He and staff were surprised at Arayat and captured with two servants while disguised as peasants revealing a large rebel force poised in the mountains United States forces plan to seek surrender of Garcia and his several thousand men by General Otis return to Manila
General Bundle and the Seventeenth brigade closed on the Boers at Thabanchu on Saturday May 6. With two batteries and contingents of yeomanry and mounted infantry they forced the Boers from their positions. Pursuit continued, but the final result was not yet known.
Thousands greet Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey as their Baltimore and Ohio special arrives in Memphis. The party is escorted to the Peabody hotel, a reception planned with Confederate veterans and local clubs, and a grand flora parade follows with later balls and club receptions. Dewey shares a moving moment with a farmer and his daughters who sent flowers.
A religious revival in Marietta Georgia at the First Baptist Church under pastors John T Jenkins and Millard A Jenkins has drawn growing interest over three weeks. Evening meetings see many seeking faith with thirty seven professing belief so far. services continue day and night and may extend beyond next week.
A telegram announced the death of Charles H Cocke of Holling Virginia and Columbus Georgia. Cocke was a business manager at Holling Institute and a leading Southern educator who had many friends in Columbus, where his visits were well remembered and mourned.
A large tornado outbreak across central Kansas and surrounding areas left two dead and multiple injured as six funnel clouds divided near Ellenwood and Pawnee Rock. Widespread damage followed in Logan township and nearby towns, with homes, barns, and stock destroyed while wires were knocked down across affected districts. In Nebraska and Texas more reports detail destroyed churches, dwellings, and livestock losses as storm departments struggle to assess full impact.
New York May 6 Morris park entries reveal a robust lineup for tomorrow with six furlongs six racers at the first race and a varied field through six races. Notable weights and horse names appear for the Toboggan handicap to be run Tuesday at Morris Park and Louisville entries list competitive four furlong and mile events.
Webster Davis, former assistant secretary of the interior, urged New Yorkers to support the Boers and oppose British action in South Africa. He praised McKinley while attacking Cecil Rhodes as a “damnable scoundrel,” and called for Americans to arm or at least declare sympathy with the Boers, criticizing British cruelty and policy.
Cincinnati 5 St Louis 4 as the Bengals rallied in the ninth. Attendance listed as 9 001 - Pittsburgh and Chicago results also noted with sparse box details. American League highlights include Chicago beating Kansas City 5 2 and Milwaukee in action.
Ohio Democrats discuss the session’s uncertain fate as Republicans press for an early adjournment. Montana factions may back a bid to unseat Clark, while Texas politics see Bailey and Culberson aligned on Philippine policy and territorial questions.
May 6 Independence Louisiana reports Lena Beneditto daughter of Joe Beneditto a notable Italian citizen was shot and killed when Philipino Antonio flicked an old pistol thought unloaded its charge exploded striking her heart in Stanley. The incident left authorities to investigate the accidental shooting.
Dr. Hathaway confines practice to chronic diseases of men and women and claims cures for varicocele stricture and kidney trouble. He operates from home, promises painless treatment, and offers a free book Manliness, Vigor, Health with consultation by office or mail. Address Dr. Hathaway and Co. Atlanta Georgia.
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