10 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
1
B ee Allens announces an early spring stock push with entirely new lines. No old stock or back numbers, just latest fabrics offered at prices lower than previous cost. Early-season introduction aims to attract customers with fresh styles and value.
General Otis reports improving situation in Luzon with insurgents abroad surrendering and natives returning to villages under white flags. In Caloocan a stand by troops led to enemy rout, Lt Alfred killed, six wounded. Aguinaldo calls for resistance but seeks ceasefire and conference. peace talks declined. Provoost marshal governing, city quiet with orderly business and good relations with American troops.
An inquiry at the War Department reveals General Eagan remains commissary general and draws pay despite suspension from the army. Navy staff terms differ, as army appointments run to remaining service. Judge Advocate General Swain once stayed in office with acting duties and pay while suspended. Weston, the acting commander, is reportedly ill in New York.
An advertisement extols the suffering women endure from feminine disorders and touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy. It claims to strengthen nerves, heal inflammation, and support wifehood and motherhood, urging buyers to seek the medicine from reputable dealers.
Reports from Manila describe a major clash as Aguinaldo's forces assault United States troops occupying the city. Heavy fighting lasted over an hour with significant Filipino losses and American counterfire from ships and land batteries. Casualties are listed among several regiments with at least 20 killed and 125 wounded, including Major Edward McConville and Private Egmont.
The California volunteers list killed in the Manila battle includes Charles Hogan William Wall A F Scheren Joseph Maher Henry Haughwout James Henson Ernest Scott George Hall John Pierce Charles Kalsey O T Curtis Harry Hull Edward E Erwin John Klein William Ruit James Greib R R McClain Oscar Howard and others. Reports from General Otis note casualties across multiple regiments with lists for First Nebraska First Colorado First Idaho First Washington and First South Dakota. A second Otis bulletin tallies 46 more dead, plus additional wounded and missing, with details delayed by handling death matters. Names of Idaho Nebraska and California fallen are published along with brief notes on injuries and statuses. Washington and California officers and privates are named among the fallen and wounded in Manila. The war department is compiling final casualty details as reports from Manila continue to arrive.
The British steamer Martello, sailing from New York to Hall, signalled a storm toll near Pont Lane. It reported the chief officer and boatswain missing, a quartermaster and the captain injured, and that the vessel lost boats and suffered damage. Weather conditions hindered rescue efforts and raised fears for the crew.
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