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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1899

Page

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Estate Sale Notice From 1899 Fulton County Deed

Fragmentary OCR describes a mortgage sale of a parcel of land in Fulton County involving trustees and conditions of payment. The notice references a property described by a plat or plan and mentions circulation of costs, legal proceedings, and the reconveyance of the property upon payment. Details are incomplete due to poor transcription.

Fulton Cal i Frichad Nity George Dhe Pronerg Trust

Yules Command at Boers Mercy

London reports a grim scene as Lord Wolsely sees no hopeful news. Yule may gather forces at Glencoe while efforts to reopen the railway and bring reinforcements from Ladysmith continue. The Times dispatch notes a grave situation with Boer strength 350 and Driekop garrison advancing toward Ladysmith.

Yule Glencoe Dundee Ladysmith Erasmus General Joubert Frege Zululand War Office White Natal Army Corps Times Colenburg Capa Colony Driekop Navanpoort Glenog Bethulie Irania East London

Boers' Valor Admired as British Victories Continue

London reports Natal victories with heavy victor’s pomp but highlighting Boer courage and discipline. Battles at Elandslaagte and Ladysmith show Boers fighting tenaciously to the last, while British troops suffer some losses in pitched engagement. An armored train with Manchester Regiment men arrives at daybreak.

London Natal Elandsluagie Manchester Regiment Ladysmith

Mule Is in a Tight Place in Dundee Dispatch

A Ladysmith Natal dispatch dated yesterday reports British forces under General Yule retreating from Dundee to Glencoe Junction. London anxiously awaits word from the army section, noting the lack of further news and the ominous silence following earlier Cape Town advisories.

London Dundee Ladysmith Natal Cape Town Lord Wolsaley

General Yule Faces Boer Army After Elandslaagte Victory

General Yule is pressed as the main Boer army under Joubert confronts him. British commander General White may detach forces from Natal to assist, risking weaker defense of Ladysmith. Hunter reports departure to Elandslaagte leaves only two regular battalions, a mountain battery, and 600 Natal volunteers to hold Ladysmith. Further news awaited.

Scott Chisholm Lght Horse Vinjoen Kock Pretoiler D ®Ban Natal Zululand Meluth Laings Nek Drakenburg Sir Redvers Buller Orange Free State Yule Joubert George Stewart White Elandslaagte Ladysmith Hunter

Casualties Report From Elandslaagte Battle England Loses 247

An official Ladysmith dispatch reports 247 British casualties at the Elandslaagte engagement. General Viljoen and Colonel Schiel are among the wounded or killed, with several Boer standards captured. Officers killed number five and wounded thirty. NCOs and men killed 37 and wounded 151, ten missing. Colonel Scott Chisholm among the dead.

England London Ladysmith Natal Elandslaagte Viljoen Kock Schiel Pretorius

Kruger Ready to Surrender Reported by Cape Town Dispatches

London reports from Pretoria say President Kruger favors unconditional surrender. Dispatches indicate the executive council may meet early next week to discuss the step, though the report should be viewed with caution.

London Cape Town Pretoria Kruger Executive Council

Battle of Blandslaagte Firing Line Holds Against Boers

London dispatch describes the Highlanders advancing under heavy fire at Blandslaagte where they push ridge after ridge, with nearly every officer down, as Manchester Devons and Light Horse converge. Lancers and Dragoons flank, pursuing retreating Boers.

Gordon Highlanders London Daily Mall Blandslaagte G W. Stevens Ladysmith Gorgon Highlanders Manchester Devons Light Horse Goring

Boers Driven Over Plains by Meyers Attack Fails

General Meyers attack on British lines near Glencoe Camp fails as Boers under General Lucas Meyers are driven off the plains. British claim a signal success with hundreds of Boer dead or wounded and several hundred horses captured. Boer hospital limited by a single doctor and primitive staff.

Meyers Glencoe Transmisson Lucas Meyers Hoers

Kruger's Philadelphia envoy heads to Chicago for Transvaal duties

Edwin Van dusen Paul, Kruger's delegate at the International Commercial Congress in Philadelphia, departs for Chicago to handle further Transvaal government duties. He had planned to read a panel at the congress but leaves due to South Africa affairs. He notes wartime dispatch biases favoring Britain and urges Americans to consider British sources as the war continues.

Kruger Philadelphia Chicago Edwin Vandusen Paul International Commercial Congress Transvaal Paul South Africa West

Idaho Governor Takes All Blame For Mining Troubles

Columbus 6 October 2 provides Governor Steunenberg of Idaho writes to Secretary of War Root stating the state assumes full responsibility for actions in Shoshone county during the Coeur d Alene mining troubles. He asserts Idaho controlled troop calls arrests detentions and mine operations under martial law.

Idaho Columbus Steunenberg War Root Shoshone Shohone County

Brumby Parade to Honor Flag Lieutenant in Atlanta

Atlanta readies a massive civil and military parade Thursday in honor of Flag Lieutenant Brumby. Officials anticipate 35 to 45 visiting commands from Georgia and the South, plus civic groups and labor unions forming six divisions under Marshal Byrd and Marshal Riley.

Brumby Marshal Byrd Atlanta Dewey Georgia Alatdus North Carolina Admiral Dewey North Caroline Theetty Battery of Light Artery Charlotte N C Lee Rifles Charlotte Hazlewood N C McGowans Chester S C Marshal Mike Riley Wll Marshal Riley Cvice Organized Labor Federation Hall M Riley Marshal Labor Marshal Byrée Fort McPherson Milledgeville Rinehart Barnesville W G Obear A. J. West Alabama South Carolina Tennessee Florida Knights of Pythias Police and Fire Departments W. D. Bhis William G. Obear

Brumby Arrives Today With Welcome Parade in Atlanta

Brumby arrives from Athens after inspecting the Athens Guards. The new unit will appear in public for the first time in Thursday’s parade with a staff led by Marshal Phill Byrd. The list includes Colonels Canninepector general life practice Savannah and Turner Thomas Augusta among others serving with the First and Second Georgia Infantry units.

Atlanta Athens Athens Guards Aerahal Byrd Marshal Phill Byrd George ‘S Savannah Jordon # Brooks Gecrgia M A. G Byrne Georgia Volunteers J G Jarrell First Infantry C Ho Honeman Basannah JG Holtzclaw Perry Ga Mallary Macon Turner C Thomas Augusta Caplin A Gordon William H Blitch Bulteb Robert M Hitch Thomas Screven Harry Blun FC Wilson D Huguentn Lewis If Jerger Thommaville Thad Morris Fort Gaines

Bryan Campaign Tour Sets Atlanta Stop at Four O Clock

Excerpt notes Mr Bryan’s Nebraska tour had no special significance beyond fulfilling earlier speech promises. He expressed gratitude for warm receptions and reflected on sentiment in recently visited states. Cleveland declines to discuss Transvaal affairs. Admiral attends National Theater in Washington for Mrs Carter’s Zaza performance.

Clude Bryan Nebraska Cleveland Transvaal Princeton Admiral National Theater Washington New National Theater Leslie Carter Admiral Dewey

Brumby Reception Official Programme at Capital City Club

Official programme records a Brumby reception on Wednesday at Capital City Club and a Thursday events sequence with a joint legislature session, sword presentation, and a noon parade reviewed by Governor Candler and Lieutenant Brumby at Ponce de Leon avenue. It lists numerous Georgia volunteers officers and staff from Savannah to Jesup.

Brumby State Capitol Capitol Candler Ponce de Leon Avenue

Bryan Opens Campaign Work in Nebraska After Rest

Colonel W. J Bryan arrived in Lincoln at dusk, rested three hours at home, then departed for Polk county to begin two weeks of public speaking. He declared his health excellent and expressed confidence in continuing campaign duties despite the demanding schedule.

Bryan Lincoln Neb W. J Bryan Polk County Nebraska Stramsburg

Dewey Interview With Ohio Governor Hopeful Mr McLean

Admiral Dewey calls on Mr McLean in Washington as Democratic candidate for Ohio governor returns to Columbus. McLean declines to discuss the campaign, says he is satisfied with the situation.

Ohio Washington San John BR. McLean Columbus McLean Admiral Dewey

Minister Buchanan Resigns as U S Minister to Argentine

Washington October 22 William L Buchanan resigns as United States minister to Argentina to become director general of the Pan American Exposition His resignation was accepted and William P Lord of Oregon was named successor The secretary of state praised Buchanan for faithful service and the president conveyed appreciation for his mission efforts.

Lord Oregon United States Washington William L Buchanan William P Lord

Denby Reaches Washington to Confer on Philippine Commission

Philippine Commissioner Charles Denby arrives in Washington from Manila with his son T G Denby. Other civilian members Messia Schurman Worcester are expected soon for a commission meeting to prepare a report for the president. Denby plans to see the president tomorrow and will not discuss broad plans for island administration.

Cail Washington Charles Denby Manila T G Denby Messia Schurman Worcester Denby

Father McCabe Dies After Aiding O Reilly Escape

Rev P M McCabe a noted priest dies at St Marys near Waseca Minnesota from Brights disease. He aided imprisoned poet John Boyle OReilly in a famed 1869 escape by swapping clothes with the prisoner in Australia before OReilly fled to England and then the United States. McCabe later settled in Massachusetts and served in the diocese under Bishop Ireland.

Father McCabe O’reilly Waseca Minn P M McCabe Bright St Mary's John Boyle O’reilly O'Reilly O Reilly Liverpool United States Australia Ireland

Reception Planned For Lieutenant Brumby In Atlanta

Atlanta and Georgia prepare a grand welcome for Lieutenant Brumby arriving at 4 pm. A fourteen member committee will meet him at the depot, escort him to Atlanta, and he will spend the night in Marietta visiting his mother. The city vows a brilliant entertainment, with decorations and a salute, continuing Admiral Dewey’s postponed visit as a model.

Atlanta Georgia Thomas Brumby Lertenant Marietta Brumby Admiral Dewey Brumbys Allahta C¢ E Harman Western and Atlantic Railroad Lieutenant Brumby Washington Thomas M Brumby D. C Capitol I G Woodward Woodward Admirals Deweys Clark Howell H H Cabantiss Manila W. P. Hill The Capital City Club Dewey

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