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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1899
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR reads as a historical reference to the czar era in Russia with desolate imagery. The readable portions hint at sorrow and upheaval, mentioning rulers and a solemn portrait of the country.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a disturbing image involving a grandfather and a horse in a crude, violent context. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates, making interpretation or extraction of a full event difficult.
London dispatches report Kruger's men waiting for Pretoria guns to attack Ladysmith. Buller withdraws from Stromberg as public alarm eases and ships are ordered to Durban. Cape Colony observers note Dutch unrest and a 3600 strong Orange Free State force across the Orange River moving to hinder the British. Casualties from Farquhar's farm include 43 missing from Gloucestershire and Royal Irish Fusiliers, with 32 Gloucestershire and 10 Royal Irish Fusiliers killed and 150 wounded overall. counter-operations near Ladysmith continue amid bombardment and evacuations planned for Stormberk, Hossmead Junction, and Naauwpoort.
A British Bechuanaland dispatch reports about two hundred Boers remaining at Vryburg after joining Commandant Delrese's force en route to Kimberley. The Daly Mail notes Boer rifle accuracy at Nichelsons Nek, where their calm after action contrasted with casualties among Britons. Buller orders relocate the Stormberg camp, dissolving the large base at Stormberg Junction.
Enthusiasm marked the embarkation of the Tenth Hussars at Liverpool aboard the transport Columbian for the front. A report claimed Prince of Wales bid farewells to the regiment, drawing crowds. Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, Lady Derby, Earl Cadogan, and Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck attended to say goodbye. five military attaches including Captain S L Slocum, US cavalry, joined the voyage.
Report from Ladysmith dated November 2 details heavy Boer bombardment from Groblerskloof on Ladysmith while trains near Fieters station were fired upon but escaped harm. Boers also shell Colenso and Fort Write with Nordenfeldt and Mauser weapons. many shots fail to reach targets as heavy guns are placed but fall short.
In Colenso Natal on November 2 reports say Boers opened fire on Ladysmith from the south with guns between Calengo and General White. British and Boer patrols exchanged shots. Boer patrols retreated toward their main force. One British and two Boer fatalities reported as dawn neared.
A Bilboa banquet report says several influential Spaniards, upon hearing Ladysmith may have fallen, sent a cable to Joseph Chamberlain, British colonies secretary, saluting him as the dead nations. The note echoed Salisbury’s remark on dying nations from the Spanish-American War era.
London dispatch reports at 11 40 p m war office message from General Buller to the secretary of war dated Cape Town November 5 840 p m detailing Durban to Ladysmith pigeon post dated November 6. It notes General French led cavalry and artillery in shelling the Boer laager with no forces lost on our side and announces the death of Lieutenant Egerton of the Powerful with news that General Joubert sent in Major C.S. Kincaid of the Royal Irish.
London reports transports secured for the Woolwich Howitzer Brigade to sail to the cape. They carry 10,000 rounds of five inch lyddite shells. Estimates suggest a single shell could kill 500 men in a dense crowd. The Omdurman battle demonstrated mass casualties and related battlefield effects.
Persistent reports from Lisbon claim General Sir George Stewart White, British commander in Natal, has capitulated to the Boers. The rumor circulated as November 3 reports reached Lisbon.
The British transport Nineveh arrived today from England with the New South Wales Lancers from Aldershot. On landing they were warmly welcomed by Cape Town authorities and citizens who seized the moment to express thanks for aid from a sister colony amid news from Ladysmith and Boer incursions. Boers have invaded the colony, but few Dutch residents have joined them. Boer prisoners arrive at Elmonstown and are treated well.
Paris reports that the Boers have decided to employ privateers. An immense fleet of transports is at sea carrying troops. The Transvaal government is said to have issued letters of marque in Europe and the United States, threatening British commerce even if transports fail to sail.
Cape Argus reports from Ladysmith that on General White's suggestion women and children were sent south last evening. A large number of men departed as well. some men misbehaved toward the women. Confidence remains in General White and his staff as a pitched battle is expected to dispel any Boers threat to Ladysmith.
London dispatch reports a dawn artillery duel near Ladysmith where Boer guns were silenced to draw Boer forces away from a secret British movement. The plan was to allow Sir George White to seize the Boer camp behind the hill as Lancers Hussars Natal Carbines and Natal Border Rifles advanced under General French at sunrise.
Head of the service issues orders for a hand in the election tomorrow as circulars are sent out. The move prompts widespread discussion and speculation about the upcoming voting process.
Tension rises ahead of election as U S marshal reports circulate about possible action on election day. Deputy marshals in Frankfort may be warned to stay ready. Coronel Mengel orders Company R to stand by. Mayor Weaver calls for calm. Campaigns close with Goebel and Governor Bradley addressing voters. John Brown sidelined by illness.
Cincinnati November 5 ex-Governor Charles Foster predicts Ohio totals at 973000 with Nash at least 465000 McLean not over 41040 and others dividing the rest He notes Jones may trim leading candidates especially McLean Foster cites Philippine policy and silver stance as campaign factors John R McLean Ohio governor candidate issues a voter address claiming the democrats will win more votes and urging careful ballot handling
The text notes ex-Senator Sherman backing Judge Nash as a hinge on campaign hopes for sound money, while Sherman’s opposed stance to McKinley and Hanna colors Democratic dispatches. It cites his telegram urging Nash’s victory and his opposition to Philippine annexation, highlighting cross-party tensions in Ohio politics.
An admiral who inspired quiet admiration arrived in Atlanta and dined in the imperial suite with Mrs. Hazen Captain and Mrs. Ludlow before departing discreetly. Separately, wreckers off Santiago de Cuba report finding 4000 in a purser’s cabin aboard a sunken vessel. A clash over a Cristobal Colon wreck left one dead and several wounded.
Richard Croker directs campaigns in Manhattan and the Bronx claiming Democrats will post large margins, with estimates of 1000 plus in New York County. Republicans predict gains but Croker asserts strong Tammany hold as Mazet investigation tensions color the race.
New Orleans election centers on issues as reform forces led by Mayor Walter C. Fowler challenge the Jackson democracy. Paul Capdeviche heads the regular ticket while registration drops from four hundred thousand to thirty nine thousand, raising uncertainty over the outcome.
A cave-in at the Larence and Brown mine near Mahanoy Plane Pennsylvania on November 5 killed George Toxshees Michael Romsky Joseph Bexshees and Michael Drabig. John Curry and Michael Hanson were fatally injured as rescuers worked through the debris.
Admiral Dewey reached New York at 4 PM aboard the Pennsylvania railroad and checked into the Cambridge hotel with only his Chinese valet for company. Few recognized him and no public salute of guns marked the moment, as observers described a discreet arrival.
Paterson New Jersey November 6 2 a m Everything is quiet at the Hobart residence There is no change in the vice president's condition Dr W K Newton says he is resting comfortably The physician would not estimate a recovery and warned the patient could die at any moment Messages of sympathy came from President McKinley Secretary of State and Mrs Hay General Wesley Merris Attorney General Griggs called at the Hobart home
In Santiago Cuba prisoners riotously resisted a new uniform rule requiring stripes, clipped hair, and clean shaven faces. Officials used force as prisoners resisted, with some bound during the shearing. Prisoners deem the regulation degrading.
Moscow Idaho November 5 The jury returned a guilty verdict for ten of the Cover 4Aline miners and not guilty for three on charges of conspiracy and stopping a United States mail train at Wallace on April last The case follows the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill explosion at Wardner New York November 1 Also listed aboard the steamer St Paul from Southampton and Cherbourg were Mrs Francis Hodgson Burnett Lillian Nordica General Benjamin Harrison and wife Julian Storey and Madame Emma Eames Storey ex Congressmen James Hamilton Lewis and Edward D Winslow United States consul at Stockholm.
Admiral Schley and party spent a pleasant day in Atlanta visiting churches battlefields and Fort McPherson. He toured Grant Park and the cyclorama with Royal Arcanum escorts and expressed keen interest in the Atlanta siege depictions. The admiral departs at a railroad hour for Birmingham, leaving behind warm memories of his visit.
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