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Newspaper

Aiken Recorder

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1899

Page

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Dewey accepts Georgia invitation to present sword

Admiral Dewey accepts an Atlanta invitation to attend the presentation of Georgia’s sword to Lieutenant Brumby. He meets with Mayor Woodward and Rep Lon Livingston at the McLean residence, pledging to be present in Atlanta for the ceremony if schedule allows.

Washington Dewey Atlanta Bromby Manila Lon Livingston McLean Brumby Woodward Oeorgia Georgia Lieutenant Brumby Broomby Bramby Spain United States Chicago Philadelphia Philippine Commission Admiral Dewey

Prospects of Pracp. Boers may yield in Transvaal clash

London dispatch reports that South African republicans may yield as Boers abandon invasion plans and return to their homes. Farmers arriving from Buffalo River say forces withdraw to frontier lines, with commanders staying on the Free State border.

London Transvaal South African Republic Nata Natal Buffalo River

Mining Pioneer George E Fitzgerald in Venezuela Land Bid

George E Fitzgerald of El Paso Texas, a noted mining man, received an offer from an English syndicate of £150,000 for a large land tract owned by him and two brothers within Venezuela's present boundary. The land, inherited from their father seventeen years ago, lies in a territory claimed by Great Britain and was found rich in minerals.

George E. Fitzgerald el Pas Texas Venezuela Greg Britain

Johnston Addresses Alabama Voters On Stewardship And Senate Prospects

Governor Johnston speaks to Alabamians outlining his stewardship and stance on major issues while signaling his possible candidacy for General Morgan’s Senate seat. The address appears noteworthy to readers in Alabama for its unusual tone and context.

Johnston Alabama G. Im Morgan Senate

Orders issued as Gulf department discontinues

Washington severs the Gulf department and transfers headquarters to Governor's Island in a move directed by the president. Atlanta observers expect no relief for local interests as War Department and Army officials confirm the change. Senator Jones travels abroad and predicts Bryan will secure the Democratic nomination for president.

Atlanta Gulf John Simpson Washington War Department Department of the Gulf Governor's Isla Pata United States James K. Jones Arkansas Democratic Natives Committee Ife Cunard New York England Ireand Scoland Switzerland Jones William J. Bryan Bryan

War Vessels for Manila Ordered by President

The president directed immediate dispatch to the Philippines of the cruiser Brooklyn and gun boats Marietta and Machias. Admiral Dewey urged reinforcement to the Asiatic squadron, aiming to expedite hostilities and support Manila operations. Brooklyn, Marietta, and Machias will be assigned to the Asiatic station as readiness permits.

Wagington Philippines Brooklyn Marietta Machias Dewey Philippine Army Navy Navy Department Secretary of the Navy North Atlantic Tompkinsville Staten Island Asiatic Squadron Essint Bedley New South Atlantic Theodore F. Jewell Department Manila Asiatic

Reed Arrives in Washington to Retrieve Personal Belongings

Exa Speaker Thomas B Reed arrived in Washington on Sunday and declined to discuss politics saying he is here to collect some private belongings.

Thomas B. Reed Washigton

Richmond physician to give lecture at Stovewall Jackson

Dr Hunter Metinuire from Richmond Virginia accepts invitation from Pickett Buchanes camp Confederate Veterans of Norfolk to deliver his famous lecture at Stovewall Jackson on November 1st.

Hunter Metinuire Richmond Pickett-Buchanes Camp Confederate Veterans of Norfolk

Poe Bust Unveiled at University of Virginia

At the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday the Zolny bust of Edgar Poe was unveiled at noon in the large auditorium of the academic building. Dr. Jes W. Kent, president of the Pet rial Association, was present.

University of Virginia Charlottesville Zolny Edgar Poe Jes W. Kent The Petrial Association

Britain on edge as mobilization sparks full government activity

A London special dispatch notes that amid Britain's South African republic controversy every department of government was active on Sunday. The electric fire of mobilizing army reserves and summoning parliament set every wheel of the government machinery in motion.

London Great Britain South African Republic

Bryan Stricken with Illness Near Webster Farm

A Sunday Webster Indiana dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan is very ill and staying at a farm owned by Fred E. White near Webster. Friends fear he may temporarily abandon his campaign duties as Iowa's gubernatorial candidate is mentioned in connection with the visit.

Webster Wiliam Jennings Bryan Fred E. White Iowa Bryan Ohio

McKinley Visits Quincy Soldiers Home Parade

President McKinley arrives at the Illinois Soldiers' Home in Quincy to applause from 1500 veterans as Cabinet members tour the grounds. He and Secretary Root address crowds, with 6000 local schoolchildren waving flags and a 21-gun salute marking the event.

Dixie McKinley Groune Illinois Quinc Naval Eighth Illinois Infantry Quincy Pe Poe Dewey Manila Bay United States Root

Remedy for bedwetting advertised in Aiken notice

An old advertisement offers a cure for bed wetting from incontinence during sleep. It targets both young and old and claims immediate relief. The product is sold by W. J. Pratt, a local druggist in Aiken South Carolina.

W. J. Pratt Aiken Drnagiat, Aiken, & CO Woolford W. J. Platt

President McKinley Arrives in Chicago by Special Train

President McKinley and party arrive at Rock Island depot Chicago amid cheers. Cavalry, police and guards escort them to the Auditorium annex as streets fill with crowds. The president spends Sunday active with religious services from breakfast onward, attending three services in the afternoon and evening.

McKinley Rock Island Depot Chicago Auditorium

Dobthit calls for fair review after removal dispute

A Columbia dispatch reports Commissioner Dobthit requests the public suspend judgment while he prepares his case after a swift removal. He says fifteen minutes were allotted to refute statements and charges from the examining committee.

Columbia 8. C Dispensary Board of Control Dobthit

National Farmers Congress Elects Officers for Next Year

Delegates welcomed by Governor Walcott at the Massachusetts statehouse in Boston resume business. H. C. Adams of Wisconsin spoke on pure food legislation as officers were elected: President H P Heard Brook Atkinson Wisconsin. First VP P G F Candle Brookline Mass. Second VP Colonel John S Cunningham NC. Secretary John M Brabl Chicago. Treasurer L Van Morison Pennsylvania. Executive Committee B F Clayton Iowa T C Slaughter Texas E L Furness Indiana D G Whittemore Nebraska E F Wheletein Kentucky.

Farmers’ National Congress Roger Walcott Statehouse Boston Congress Committee On H. C. Adams Dairy and Food Commissioner Wisconsin H. P. Heard Fort Atkinson P. G. F. Candage Brookline Mass John S. Cunningham North Carolina John M. Brabl Chicago L. van Morison Pennsylvania B. F. Clayton Iowa T. C. Slaughter Texas E. L. Furness Indiana D. G. Whittemore Nebraska E. F. Wheletein Kentucky

Schooner John H. Tingue Lost Off Cumberland Island

Captain Taylor and crew report the schooner John H. Tingue bound from Philadelphia to Jacksonville with coal. The vessel foundered on Cumberland Island and will be a total loss. no lives were lost. The crew arrived safely at Fernandina, Florida, Friday morning.

Taylor John H. Tingue Philadelphia Jacksonville Fernandina Fla Dungeness Cumberland Island

Loss of Horses and Mules on the Siam Transport

A cablegram from General Otis reports the Manila message about the steamer Siam, which sailed from San Francisco August 19 carrying 45 horses and 330 mules, struck a typhoon near Northern Luzon on October 1, with most animals lost. Sixteen mules survived and no passenger casualties are noted.

Otis War Department Siam Manila San Francisco Luzon Partsengers Oris

Chattanooga Southern to extend 125 miles to Montgomery

The Chattanooga Southern line from Chattanooga Tennessee to Gadsden Alabama under C P Huntington and Russell Sage will extend to Montgomery Alabama. A branch will be built from the main line 45 miles south of Gadsden at a cost over 1 500 000 dollars. General Manager M F Benz announced the plan in an interview.

Chattanooga Southern Chattanooga Tenn Gadsden Ala C. P. Huntington and Russell Sage New York Montgomery Ble Ues Gadeden M. F. Benz Mai

Report Signals Delay in Armies Plans

Dispatches from South Africa to London indicate a continued stalemate as both sides refrain from attacking. Movements of patrols and dust clouds are interpreted as potential advances, but negotiators delay to allow further talks.

South Africa London

Commander Rodgers Sets Sail Toward Manila Route

Commander Rodgers of the Nashville responds to navy orders and sails for San Juan Puerto Rico to replenish coal before continuing to Manila via Suez. The voyage is expected to take about seven weeks to two months.

Rodgers Nashville Navy Department Manila San Domingo San Juan Porto Rico Suez

Warships to Mansa Notification Sent to Manila Leaders

Notification dispatched to General Otis and Watson at Manila. Navy department plans re enforcements in the Philippines, with ships to be dispatched at the earliest feasible moment to the island fortress.

Otis Watson Manila Navy Department Philippines Brooklyn

Havana Mayor Bans Spanish Flag Citywide Except at Consulate

The mayor of Havanese Senor Per fecto Lacoste orders no Spanish flag be displayed in Havana except at the Spanish consulate. The move is expected to provoke significant hostility and resentment among locals.

Havanese Senor Perfecto Lacoste Havana

University trustees confer law degree on Admiral Dewey

The University of Vermont trustees in Burling ton voted to confer the degree of Master of Laws on Admiral Dewey.

Te University of Vermont At Burlingen Admiral Dewey

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