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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a new law or policy and military activity. Mentions include a field or area code, a place name like Kott shima and an election or offic e action. The readable parts are too incomplete to identify a clear event, date, or involved organizations.
London dispatch reports Kimberley besieged with Boers massing, railways cut at Belmont and Belmont station seized. Forces at Modder River and Orange River bridges isolated Kimberley while a raid reportedly captures a six-man police patrol at Dejagers. Rumors of New Castle occupation and tensions rise as weather slows Boer movements.
Durban reports detailed troop strength across Natal positions with 7 batteries and 32 ns at Ladysmith 4000 infantry at Ladysmith 200 volunteers at East Court 427 volunteers at Colenso and Pieter Morgensturn make up 25,000 men in Natal.
Cape Town reports Sir firing near Kimberley with advance Boer force toward Belmont. Flower Dew engine driver says Cap ta Nesbitt's armored train was derailed and shelled but could have reached Maribogo if allowed. He notes half hour to reattach pilot engine and several men wounded before bombardment ceased.
Report from Honolulu dated October 8 describes the transport Centennial bringing 3,600 horses, risky voyage with sixty hanging on slings, eight days at sea, twenty gallons of alcohol given, two horses died on arrival. Many horses starved of sleep and rest, deteriorating in condition before unloading at Hatvailan.
London says no fighting expected last night and only Mafeking faces anxiety as communication is cut. Elsewhere the British are believed to stay offensive. Lord Salisbury calls a cabinet meeting, and the government ferries the Arawa with 1000 passengers to Montreal while Australia secures the Medic for its contingent to South Africa.
Cape Town October 15. President Steyn of the Orange Free State and President Kruger of the Transvaal maintain direct telephone links. Reports say Free Bridge is closed and guarded by Cape police. Neestekraal commando strengthened by 80 Boers from Smithfield menaces Allwalworth. Armored train disaster bodies seen near Vryburg. Glencoe patrol exchanges fire with Boers toward Helpmakaar. Boers occupy Newcastle. tents found eight miles southeast of Kimberly. Dust signals movement of large troop wagon column near Kimberly. Imperial officers spot a column of four Boers toward Modder River Bridge from Johannesburg. Small Boer parties cross Kaffir River. large commandos on both sides of the railway. burghers claim 2,000 men planning to join near the Cape border.
A hospital train returning from Maribogo derailed after rails were upraised ahead of it near a culvert east of Maribogo. Boers were seen galloping nearby and a cannon was reportedly pointed at the train. The engine pulled clear, the train fled to Vryburg with a warning flag.
Manila authorities report a planned daylight outbreak in the poorer districts was thwarted by vigorous measures. Natives from Tonda district fled with valuables as guards tightened controls near the slaughter house. Three native policemen were arrested for plotting an uprising, signaling loyalty among fellow officers.
A Ladysmith operation is described with Free State troops and a flying column. The general officer commanding rode out, reconnoitered, and reported the enemy inside the berg at Tintwa pass. The note appears in an official statement dated October 15 from Charlestown Durban.
Reports from Caracas on October 15 say unrest surges as Andrade’s government fractures. The commander of government forces allegedly betrays the president, allowing revolutionary troops to advance toward Caracas without resistance. Possible exile to Maracaibo or Puerto Cabello and Tucaca captured by rebels are noted amid Loomis negotiations on foreign insurance laws.
Word comes of the death today at Saugerties New York of Lieutenant Commander T B M Mason United States Navy retired. Mason a New York native was fifty one years old and helped develop the office of naval intelligence a contribution deemed valuable to the government during the Spanish American War.
Jones arrives in St Louis to confer with Stone and other leaders. He will take no active part in the 1900 campaign in Ohio and Kentucky, returning home to rest per physician’s orders. The conference discusses committee transfers, fundraising plans, and party stances on imperialism and trusts.
At the Dallas depot a confrontation over seating ended when John J Reeves of Mount Pleasant shot and killed George Lewis. Three shots struck Lewis in the waiting room before a crowd of about 300. Reeves, with wife and niece, had spent the day at the fair and stood by his wife when Lewis profanely demanded her seat. Reeves has a solid reputation.
The Columbia and Shamrock remained moored at Sandy Hook, no sails were unfurled, as crews stayed ashore most of the day. Captain Barr and Lipton both express confidence in their boats, while forecasts predict light or no wind delaying the race.
The Columbia crew led by Nat Herreshoff and Captain Charley Hart enjoys strong backing from owners and backers, with Iselin and friends cited as trusted partners. The New York Yacht Club echoes unity and optimism as fair weather returns. Strong professional and amateur support underscores belief in top sailing talent and past successes.
New Orleans merchants file to block Texas yellow fever restrictions that have frozen trade since May. Louisiana special representative Farrar heads to Washington to urge an injunction, with Texas officials preparing to oppose. The move follows long-standing quarantine tensions between Louisiana and Texas, raising fears of lasting economic impact on New Orleans.
In Cairo on October 15 State Senator Goebel and a Kentucky Democratic party group arrived with newspaper representatives on a special train from Louisville. Mr Bryan and National Committeeman Woodson also reached the city and plan to depart at 7 am tomorrow, visiting Bardstown Covington and other stops. The tour runs most of the week with speeches daily. Ex-Senator Slackburn will join at Frankfort. Monday’s route includes Bardwell Fulton Mayfield Benton Hopkinsville and Central City reaching by 7 pm.
William J. Bryan left Chicago with Mrs. Bryan and John F. Reeland to begin a speech making tour through Kentucky and Ohio. He planned eighteen speeches in Kentucky and sixteen in Ohio and reported good health. His train delay forced him to skip a planned meeting of party leaders in St. Louis.
Admiral Dewey leaves Boston for Washington with about ten thousand spectators cheering in the city. He spent the day resting, reading mail, and walking with Lieutenant Brumby before lunch at the Somerset Club and departure amid a large crowd at Beacon Street.
The Cook County Democratic Marching Club, 225 strong, will begin a scheduled trip Tuesday visiting Kentucky Ohio and Indiana. Stops include Louisville Lexington Cincinnati Lafayette Indianapolis Frankfort Paris Dayton Columbus and Springfield with dates October 19 20.
Berlin reports the reception for General Benjamin Harrison honored by Emperor William who seated him at the table of honor for royal family members. The event underscores strong ties between the former president and German imperial circles as October 15 details emerge.
Horace Campbell, a black phosphate miner, resisted arrest at Tennessee Phosphate mines early this morning. Officers James Gilmer B Ladd and W Wilshire opened fire. Wilshire was killed and Ladd wounded twice. Campbell was later arrested and identified as a suspect amid tense local sentiment.
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