02 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Belle of Macon and Old Monongahela with references to W. H. McBrayers and Bar Pure Rye. Includes unclear phrases about stock parks Pilfera vinekse and Oud Exsvate. Details are unreadable but indicate a historical liquor or brand listing with names.
Sir Thomas Lipton sailed home to New York amid a triumphant reception through downtown streets. A loving cup committee announced the cup will be ready by Christmas. He thanked Americans for their kindness at the Astor House and American Line pier reception with longshoremen and vendors in attendance.
Vice President Hobart endures a grave night, slumbering after opiates, with Dr Newton at his side. A 1:10 pm bulletin notes he rests well but remains weaker and not out of danger, while family and physicians brace for possible death at any moment. Messages pour in from Bliss Alger Fairbanks and General Gordon as Alabama Republicans clash over McKinley support and a factional battle heats up. Local Tampa merchants report widespread use of lamps and candles as strikers and oil-lamp protests disrupt night business.
Witnesses fear testifying against defendants charged with murder in Manchester Clay County Kentucky. The case features James and Fischer who allegedly killed a husband, with testimony hampered by threats and dangerous conditions.
British dispatch from General White recounts a night march to Nicholson's Nek near Ladysmith. A stampede of ammunition mules caused chaos, leading to loss of materiel for Carleton's column while infantry and artillery covered a hill defense. The defense held at dawn, despite renewed Boer pressure and exhausted ammunition.
Reported dispatches reflect cautious optimism on Ladysmith safety while anxiety remains for renewed attacks. US observers note sympathetic voices yet Britain seeks further news. the Standard cites allied sorrow but urges resolve. A US request to send four officers to monitor the Transvaal conflict is denied. Captain Stephen L Hommedien Slocum named military attaché to Lisbon. Cabinet briefings and a long Foreign Office meeting follow with Field Marshal Lord Wolseley.
Major Scobell and a party of English officers at the St Charles hotel recount severe reverses for British troops in South Africa. They note Irish fusiliers and the Gloucesters likely suffered heavy losses and were forced to surrender, with a message to General White to bury the dead indicating large casualties and a strong moral impact on the war effort.
Reports from Washington indicate the Philippine commission led by Dewey Schurman and Denby will present a preliminary report to the president before week’s end. The White House discussions aim to clarify several points. the Sulu treaty rises no further in the briefing as it was a military matter. In Georgia, the Speer bill to elect railroad commissioners by direct vote passed the House, shaping a popular election framework. Senate actions were brief with no major measures.
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