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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
7
British forces press the front as Buller turns the position at Biegarsberiz and Helpmakaar falls back. Wildyard takes Indoba and Voors surrender near Kroonstad. Reports note Mafeking relief hoped soon, while Roberts advances and Boer resistance frays. Misinformation and cautious optimism color dispatches from the front.
The British authorities acknowledged risk of Boer prisoners attempting escape and noted that exceptions created room for abuse by officials who knew the system, signaling potential gaps in oversight and enforcement during the period.
A letter from Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein April 19 is read at the Army Temperance Association meeting in London. He praises his temperate army from the Modder river to Bloemfontein and notes there will be benefits from soldiers uniting under temperance principles.
May 12 dispatch reports burghers attacking Mafeking as British forces push toward Helpmakaar and Tonder’s Nek. A Malopo telegraphist logged heavy rifle and cannon fire, with the Boers’ position reportedly burning before quieting by 10 o’clock. A meeting of 550 Afrikander women urged arming the government and taking men’s duties at the front. Front lines extend about 30 miles as the eighth division advances toward Newberry’s Tallly, with Greenfell, Brabant, Campbell, and Boye brigades engaging Boers retreating toward Cloolukand.
Edward Thompson, Havana postmaster and longtime Indianapolis figure, suspended amid Cuban postal embezzlement case. Former Indianapolis post office veteran of 25 years and Civil War veteran, appointed Havana postmaster six months ago. Neely leaves Muncie for New York to attend preliminary Cuban postal embezzlement hearing Thursday.
The Colonial Club has arranged to receive full and complete election returns as they come in from precincts. Members are invited to attend to hear results as they are announced.
Edward A. Foster of St Louis was chosen to preside as temporary chairman with ex mayor Walbridge likely to become permanent chair. The convention will nominate a full state ticket and choose four delegates at large. Governor candidate is Joseph Flory. Six delegates at large are D M Trouser Nathan Frank D B P Dyer John L Bittinger C G Burton J L Minnis Major William Warner.
Large crowd followed the funeral procession to the grave in Cumming Georgia after the Baptist church service for James Hudson who died in Atlanta. The service was led by Professor J J Calloway and Rev W J Hyde with a five man committee from the Junior Order American Mechanics of Atlanta assisting in burial. Hudson was a longtime native of Cumming with many friends.
London reports publish a dispatch from Kroonstad dated Sunday May 33 detailing the exchange between Lord Roberts and President Kruger over the treatment of colonial prisoners. It says no difference in treatment existed except for a few under martial law or suspected escapees. Roberts replied April 22 that he was glad Kruger’s assurances were given and noted no disparity in handling POWs.
Chicago May 14 The Republican convention of the Third Illinois congressional district today nominated William O Neal for Congress.
At Hot Springs Arkansas on May 14 a Booker Washington figure Rev Charles S Morris moved a packed Southern Baptist convention with a plea for African mission work. He urged funds go to missions in Africa while millions showered him with money and applause, then directed it to the convention treasurer for distribution to spread evangelism across the South. The event capped four days of stirring oratory and decisive committee work determining next year’s host city and speakers.
A property owner blasts commissioners Brows and Adair for increases in the Fulton county tax rate from 3 to 5.90 per thousand and argues millions were spent on junketing and an architect for fall plans. The letter credits Rosser and Palmer with stopping the payroll and cites a tax cut to 4.65 per thousand saving taxpayers 39000 this year.
The Wlis street fair opened at 1 PM in Birmingham for a week to raise funds for a home. Four blocks of booths and sixteen midway shows line Second Avenue from Fourteenth to Eighteenth Street. A grand parade, featuring Elks leaders, city officials, and animals and dancers, preceded a ceremony where Acting Mayor Jones gave Grand Exalted Ruler Allen the city keys.
Citizens committee for Boer delegates in New York clashed over aims with Minister Patrick Egan accusing rival group of spreading false reports. Debate centered on whether the reception aided relief or influenced Washington policy to aid Boer republics. Delegates to be escorted from Hoboken to Manhattan with addressed proceedings planned at the Mayor’s office.
Rome May 14 Special. Floyd County Singing Association held a Mobley Park session marked by record crowds as thousands dined on grounds and 400 members, led by Hon. Jake C. Moore, celebrated local talent including Miss Ava Prittup and Miss Lucy Wright. Two men Wheatley and Drennon stole a locomotive, causing a two hour chase with police. Sunday church scene raised 1470 for Decatur orphans home. 30 orphans from Floyd County have gone to date. Primary politics noted. Henry C Harper, Confederate veteran, dies in East Rome. Rome News notes recount baseball wins over Tennessee and local firemen attending a regional meeting.
A partial roster of local and county candidates and endorsers appears, naming numerous individuals including John L. Hopkins A J West Clem R B Harris Thomas O Ozburn W M Durham M D Charles E Kingsbery J B R McKeidin and many others plus groups Sims Brothers Spalding and Currier with various affiliations and backers. The list reflects a broad set of names representing voters and supporters across the county.
The message argues that five commissioners now govern Fulton County with equal power and no coalition, claiming Turman restores a three member leadership with Adair and Brown in control, expressing fatigue with the current arrangement.
In Birmingham on May 14 special filing closed the defense in the Manning and Duncan murder trial. Manning testified he was arrested with a man called New York Harry. he fled amid a gunshot as officers pursued. He claimed Duncan was not with him and denied shooting Officers Kirkley or Adams. Prosecution questions the existence of New York Harry. E Baldwin also testified he witnessed part of the shooting.
A political notice endorses Col. W. H. Hulsey for Ordinary administration credit and Harwell for Tax Receiver and Captain J. S. Dozier, noting Hulsey’s Confederate veteran status and his noncampaign stance. It recalls an incident on Third Avenue where a shooting occurred. Hulsey could not identify the shooters.
Quitman Ga May 1 The cotton factory has been in partial operation two weeks and will run full time soon. Operatives arrive on every train and homes are scarce as ten large houses cannot accommodate all workers. An ice factory opens today with full output and storage. South Georgia railroad extension to Greenville breaks ground, 150 men employed, 23 miles under contract for completion by November 1. Swift and Co. may open a branch in town.
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