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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
3
A distressed message questions reports from Pekin about Chinese violence against foreigners. It warns China bears responsibility for any massacre and calls for swift restitution if an American diplomat is harmed, insisting war must be avoided but accountability must follow.
A fragment reflecting on unity among Democrats and patriotic voters against Republican subversion of the nation and the Declaration of Independence. It argues Democrats represent the people, uphold constitutional guarantees, and defend liberty amid civil strife. The passage urges earnest action to battle for democracy.
The article notes Britain plans to make the Boers pay the costs of the South African war, comparing it to France. It cites England’s war expenditures nearing ten million pounds with hundreds of millions mentioned, alongside 15,000 British soldiers killed or dying of disease and farm people facing debt as the war lingers, making tax burdens seem insufficient to cover the debt.
A fragmented report notes George Fred Williams of Massachusetts, known for speaking against the free silver campaign, refused to support Crisp for Speaker. The Georgian member’s stance and the ensuing political maneuvering are touched on as part of a broader congressional dissent.
A torn and garbled note records an endorsement at the Coliseum. The fragment mentions a four year attempt in Kansas City and expresses support for a presidential candidate. Names and details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Congressman Livingston argues for war with China and a clear share of spoils, criticizing McKinley for colonial policy in the Philippines. He says America could have used Manila as a base if it had honored its promises and built friendship, warning the current war exposes weaknesses and a betrayal of republican principles.
The piece proclaims Bryan and Stevenson as Democratic standard bearers by an overwhelming national vote, urging unity among Democrats for the 1900 campaign while noting mixed sentiment on the financial plank and praising Bryan’s honesty. It also lists Boxer fatalities from a recent battle, critiques McKinley’s Philippine war costs, and notes a Macon chamber of commerce wheat prize of 250 dollars for Georgia growers.
A testimonial letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound curing Mrs Rockwell of female weakness after doctors failed. It claims restored strength and ability to perform household duties, with address details and the seller EJ Eldridge Americus Ga selling the product.
Bad news from Tong Hua reports a Boxer attack on a Methodist mission. Converts including a native girl were taken captive after a preacher was slain. Fire and destruction hit foreign and Christian properties while defenders and nearby vessels aided in safety efforts as rumors about Peking persist.
Garvesville Georgia July 7 W L Johnson of Littleton North Carolina died by hanging himself with a leather strap from his valise in the police station en route from Alexandria Iowa to fetch his deranged brother Andrew. A mob chase and a remark about Louisiana sparked the act. officers report his rational moments contained references to his plan.
A synopsis of the Democratic platform outlines allegiance to the constitution, opposition to government by injunction, and calls for labor department creation, repeal of war taxes, and strict economy. It demands free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, Cuban aid, Philippines policy critique, Nicaragua canal control, anti tariff reform, and Monroe Doctrine adherence. It condemns Dingley tariffs, private monopolies, and militarism while endorsing fair elections and abolition of racial laws.
The court martial of Colonel James B. Pitt of the Thirty first volunteer infantry acquits him of charges under the 62d article of war for plans with President Medill of Zamboanga regarding Juan Ramos. General MacArthur disapproves of the verdict after reviewing the evidence.
A Shanghai dispatch reports 5000 White Christians, mainly Roman Catholic converts, killed in Peking with horrific tortures as foreign troops clash with Chinese forces. The scene described includes bloodied streets, executions, and widespread chaos near Tien Tsin and Peking, with European and American rescuers engaging Chinese troops amid evacuations and disrupted supply lines.
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