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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
1
An early 1900s Central of Georgia Railway promotion lists low round trip fares for various fraternal and trade events. Dates span September to May with sale windows and final return limits, urging travelers to consult a local railway agent for rates and schedules in Savannah, Georgia.
Excursion tickets at reasonable rates to Tybee and other destinations offered by Central of Georgia Railway. Special round trips for the Annual Confederate Reunion in Louisville May 30 to June 3 1900, Southern Baptist Convention Hot Springs May 10 to 17 1900, and General Assembly gatherings in St Louis and Atlanta in May 1900. Tickets on sale from all points, with final return limits and through connections.
London dispatches report Lord Roberts has entered Pretoria and taken the capital after a lengthy siege. The war office confirms Pretoria is occupied with British forces extending control north of the city and directing operations to secure the region.
Boer envoys arrived in Chicago at noon amid calm reaction to news of the fall of the Transvaal capital. Mr Fischer said the fight will continue. Harrison led the reception committee but an enthusiastic man interrupted, praising the Democracy. The mayor then escorted the envoys to the Auditorium annex.
Rome reports a radical victory as reformist and opposition parties gain nearly 20 seats. Colombo loses his Milan seat. north Italy turns against the government, signaling possible dissolution or resignation of the Pelloux ministry amid a strengthened opposition.
The fifth annual conference on the Negro problem, held at Atlanta University, closed with talks by leaders including Robert Smith of Oakland Texas and President George Sales of Atlanta Baptist College. Key themes urged self reliance, dignity of labor, and philanthropy through college settlement work, stressing harmony with white Southerners for progress.
A $1,000,000 trust deed from Augusta Railway and Electric to Mercantile Trust and Deposit of Baltimore funds a bond issue for street railway improvements in Augusta Georgia. The mortgage excludes the Dyer building and bonds are payable in gold. Proceeds finance an enhanced electric car system in the southern city.
London reports Lord Roberts' dispatch from Six Mile Spruit describing a dawn march of about 10 miles, dislodging Boers from both banks, heavy artillery support, and mounted infantry actions foiling Boer flank attempts in a decisive engagement near Pretoria.
Milwaukee hosts the biennial convention with Alhambra club at capacity. Federation president Mrs. Lowe delivers the address after welcomes by Mayor Rose and state officers. Other items include Park and Outdoor Art Association meeting in Chicago and municipal improvement talks.
Augusta Georgia May 81 M P Walsh says the Augusta to Aiken electric line plan is revived and will be presented to the people soon. The project has been discussed for years with steps taken but not completed. Recent river region manufacturing growth boosts prospects for the enterprise as attention returns to the scheme.
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