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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
6
The Times Recorder notes public doubt over Reed’s return to life in politics, McKinley era strains, and cabinet shifts. Reports from Macon and Albany discuss government mule prices, required US troops in the Philippines, lynching stance, illegal voting convictions, and the danger of mob justice amid Georgia political life.
Memorial Day in Forsyth drew a large regional crowd as the procession formed under marshals W. E. Zellner and A. A. Turner. The event featured school groups, the Quitman Guards, Confederate Veterans, and a notable speech by Shelby Myrick of Savannah praised by Monroe Advertiser editors.
The Manila talks between General Otis and Filipino envoys led by Colonel Argueleses failed to secure a ceasefire. The Filipinos admitted defeat and planned fresh proposals from General Luna while Americans pressed for limited guarantees. A May Congress and possible self-government were discussed amid rising tensions and troop movements.
Reported by rebels at Baler that they hold the missing crew of the gun boat Yorktown as prisoners and assert control over one mounted artillery piece in the area. Strong entities include Baler, Yorktown, and insurgents, with the claim of captured crew as the central fact.
General Otis cables that talks with insurgent representatives ended this morning after they asked three weeks to let their congress decide if war should continue. He expects possible general amnesty on surrender and notes insurgents seek terms through a so called representative congress. War Department doubts further concessions beyond amnesty will be granted and plans move toward McArthur joining Lawton to renew campaign if arms remain with the insurgents.
General Kennedy president of the insular commission returns from Porto Rico tour praising the people soil and potential. He notes Curtis will join soon. board meeting likely Monday to begin drafting the commission report. He dismisses talk of territorial government for the island. Notices in Youngstown announce a 10 percent wage increase effective May 1 across several local iron and coal firms.
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