14 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
1
Bargain list shows items in White Lawn and India with prices 1240 174 200 and 250. Advertises Boat Standard Prints and Hamburg Em bruiderlew lines with numbers 103 106 1240. Implicitly urges readers to see these weekly deals and note value beyond stated prices.
Reports from Mindanao about Francis Reyes after buying the Span iab gunboats say the vessels sailed to Manila and returned stripped of guns and ammunition. Rebels boarded while unescorted, if naval orders had been followed their capture might have been prevented. Zamboanga remains fortified under Spanish guard amid suspicions.
War department officials take a philosophical view of reports that insurgents near Zamboanga captured arms and ammunition from Spanish gunboats intended for the United States. General Otis has withheld payment until delivery in Manila. Insurgents may not keep the guns and authorities suspect possible Spanish sympathizers with Aguinaldo. US forces report no Mindanao trouble. the capture is viewed with suspicion, and the guns may have been sent to Aguinaldo.
The North German Lloyd steamer Lahn arrived from Bremen and Southampton with 8 cabins and 283 steerage passengers. The ship’s surgeon reported ten smallpox cases on board, including three infants. The disease began in steerage two days after departure. deaths were reported as 210 steerage passengers were moved to Hoffman Street for a 14 day quarantine from last exposure. Old Boston playhouse destroyed by fire with losses around 80000 dollars. The Christian’s property not seriously affected.
New Zealand Premier B Z Geddon cables Governor Reeves in London stating readiness to aid Samoa after recent adversity. He notes a steamer awaits orders at Auckland and the cruiser Mildura heads toward Barg ee with the governor. Auckland press comment reflects on German consul’s presence and pending Commons questions.
Washington April 18 Admiral Kautz actions in Samoa as set forth in official dispatches are approved He was told by the fast mail steamer from Auckland to avoid needless collisions but to protect property and life until the three treaty powers decide how to deal with the situation No further instructions have yet gone to him and if any go by cable within the next 24 hours they will be repetition of former orders Officials say he acted in conjunction with for ons only in defense of interests
Baltimore financiers prepare to back a large consolidation of Atlanta street railways with about five million dollars in bonds and stock. Joel Hurt of Atlanta negotiates with Mercantile Trust and International Trust in Baltimore as the new syndicate formation aims to control Atlanta’s street railway system.
Old Mary Pratt furnace near BinSixanam Alabama sold for 50000 by F E Nolding of eastern capital. New owner plans rehabilitate old plant, increase capacity, add 800 ton furnace, and build a steel plant to utilize by products coke gas and ammonia. New operations may supply gas for public needs and domestic use.
Impressive funeral services for late Chief Justice Stephen J. Field were held at the Church of the Epiphany at 10:00 A.M. The church was crowded with dignitaries including McKinley, Secretaries Wilson Lone and Griggs, ambassadors, and former officials. Rev Satterlee and Rev Mackay Smith led the rites as Chief Justice Fuller and his associates served as pallbearers. Field’s remains lie in Rock Creek cemetery pending permanent burial plans.
The Young Men's Library Association will unreservedly transfer land books and securities worth 96 000 dollars to the city of Atlanta to establish a free public library. Combined with Andrew Carnegie’s 100 000 dollar gift the nucleus of the new library is formed. the move was unanimously approved at a late night meeting at 90 Start Street.
In a Quay trial, counsel agree on a plan to identify bank entries, bringing all books into court to speed proceedings. Separately, King George appoints M Theotokis to form a new Greek cabinet after previous resignations amid unrest and intimidation claims.
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