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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from the Times-Recorder in Americus Georgia announces editorial contact details and payment instructions. It lists MARIE LOUISE MYRICK as editor and business manager, provides telephone, and requests remittances payable to the newspaper.
A garbled 1900 era jumble from The Times-Recorder discusses Roosevelt Sulzer reactions China war impact on $70,000,000 surplus, train accidents figures, China minister appointments, Tammany badge ideas, Boxer and Chinee clash, Hoar and Chicago platform stance, biblical authorship by a woman, flags over conquered territories, Stovall on China mission women, South Africa guerrilla war length, Kansas City convention links, McKinley’s need to patch the Republican platform, and imperialism versus constitutional authority.
The Nashville American notes the debate over pairing Bryan with Hill versus McKinley and Roosevelt, arguing a strong ticket is needed at Kansas City and suggesting Hill would strengthen the ticket despite opposition. It frames the second man as rarely in exact accord with the first.
The Nashville American notes Roosevelt is sending campaign literature early and mentions his Georgian mother and Confederate navy uncles. The piece suggests a Confederate soldier could be nominated for President, noting a shift from ten years ago when Republicans would not nominate someone with Southern affiliations.
Governor Candler appoints Hon Pope Brown as railroad commissioner praising him as capable and well representing Georgia. Brown is popular in the Third district with many supporters. the selection is hailed as satisfactory to the state and friends. The Shreveport Times notes a historical coincidence about Independence and Imperialism declarations. The Chicago Times-Herald forecasts Bryan could win if he carries key states.
The German emperor announced from the Wilhelmshaven detachment in China that Germany will avenge Baron Von Ketteler’s murder and dictate terms from Peking. He said the German flag must fly with the world’s powers and pleaded for allied unity among Russians, British, and French in defense of civilization.
Berlim notes four German battleships Bayern Wurtemburg Baden Sachsen totaling 7400 tons each sail for China to reinforce the fleet. The move is seen as a serious military signal though not a declaration of war. The Tageblatt questions the Voulmeter killing and expects possible force increases but not a war action. No orders yet to dispatch more troops or ship detachments, with cautious reports from Peking and Shanghai. The British cruiser Argonaut also heads to China.
Two lieutenants, Morgan and Gibson, face compulsory retirement under naval personnel rules after service in Manila operations. Gibson served on the Boston while Morgan manned the Olympus forward turret. Both were retired for medical reasons, effective soon.
Interest in the Epworth League conference in Atlanta grows as the four day session starts July 25 in Exposition Park Auditorium. About 8000 delegates are expected with 300 to 600 costumed children presenting a mission drama The Coming of the King. Dr C F Reid of Korea and other leaders address the gathering. Governors Candler and Samford of Alabama will speak.
Atlasta July 2 Governor appoints delegates to the Southern Industrial League Convention to be held in Athana July 1 and 20. Expected 800 delegates include prominent business leaders. Wanamaker of Georgia likely to deliver an address as delegates from Georgia and South Carolina attend. Tragedy at Coal City July 2 John Simpson fatally shoots John Baptist and wounds his father Thomas Simpson. Authorities say Baptist shooting possibly self defense. Thomas shot appears accidental.
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