08 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
1
Thousands view Major Johan A. Logan’s remains as they lie in state at St John’s Episcopal Church before interment in the Oak Hill Andrews Mausoleum. Military guards, cortege honors, and marching volleys mark the funeral in Aniston and Lady Smith area dispatches.
Report from Ladysmith describes British assaults with naval and field guns on the Upper Tugela and Peninsular crossings. British forces pressed to storm old positions amid confusion as fight continues at Molen Drift with Standerton and Johannesburg commandos. No casualties reported on our side. Nearby, a large cattle shipment sails from Savannah for Havana and Cienfuegos, attracting crowds. a California hotel fire destroys the Mount Mountain House in Los Avantes.
In Cuancestoy on Feb 7 Will Sims a farm hand for Brevard Fewell of Ebenezer York county was reproved for using a basin and towel as poison in sausage and was chased then arrested. He confessed placing matches in food intending to kill his wife. Two cases filed by J F Gaynor in Washington allege claims against the United States for Savannah harbor work. Marshal Boyle's preliminary trial in Alabama ends with no verdict yet in a related death case.
A garbled OCR passage outlines a dubious claim about a medical preparation with alleged curative powers. It mentions protecting lungs liver and blood, cites a Dr Bior Pleret, and warns against alcohol and sugar, presenting a dubious health benefit without verifiable details.
Governor Taylor delays action on Louisville agreement pending legal counsel review. Goebel’s body arrives in Frankfort with crowds at the Capitol hotel as guards take measures to avert unrest. Adjutant General Collier orders troops to protect the scene and keep order during state funeral preparations.
Wasmixorow Feb 7 The Hague treaty ratified by the senate aims to offer good offices to belligerents in the South Africa war. Officials note sympathy for Boers grows and intervention may come to save lives, while partisan tensions in the United States risk exploiting the issue to pressure the administration.
The state board of liquor control will be abolished under a new system. The House and Senate approve a reform where three directors are elected for two years, with the governor to appoint staff. A salaried chief, $5,000 yearly, will lead the revamped board amid ongoing political tensions.
Wassxxaron Feb 7 Immediate ratification of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty for a US built isthmian canal is expected without amendments. Morgan, sponsor of the bill, says radical changes are unnecessary though some senators hint at possible opposition. The prevailing view holds the treaty satisfies both sides and ratification should proceed as written. Governor Johnston returns to cite good spirits about his canvass and aims to win a US Senate seat next term. A woman in Tattaseex reportedly shoots herself in a separate brief item.
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