25 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
1
A terse notice proclaims cash purchases for large lots and quick sales with small profits. It promises all goods are bottled at the distillery and original bottling only, inviting customers to view a price list for transactions.
General Otis reports to the War Department that the Filipino insurgent government cannot claim a formal administration. Its president and cabinet are hiding in central Luzon, troops dispersed as banditti with arms hidden, while Aguinaldo may have fled westward. In Panay, Carpenter’s force drives enemy positions near Jaro with five killed and four wounded, capturing Santa Barbara. Visayans appear neutral. insurgents number about two thousand Tagalos.
Bautista, president of the Filipino congress, surrendered to General McArthur and renounced all ties to the insurrection. He declined a Supreme Court judgeship, now seeks the post anew, and says the congress and cabinet are scattered and will not reassemble. Some members expect soldiers to lay down arms as truth spreads.
Debrief from General Methuen details Belmont engagement with Boer forces on multiple ridges. British casualties include numerous officers and guards, with 230 killed or missing overall, and captured Boer arms and horses. War Office notes public concern as officials seek full details.
Washington dispatch reports General Leonard Wood travels from Santiago aboard the transport McPherson. Officials decline comment on Wood’s Washington visit, while Ludlow and Wilson are also named as possible civil governors for Cuba as the United States plans a transition from military to civil rule.
The World from Washington reports Dewey home subscribers request refunds for a home fund. John McLean and Mrs. Dewey note the trouble disrupts domestic life and elder mother’s anticipation. Emerson Sona of New York says refunds will be reimbursed if Admiral forwards lists and dispatches.
Memph is Nov 24 Bishop George W Clinton president of the African Methodist Episcopal conference in his episcopal address comments on the country and the status of the Negro in the United States He condemns lynching but asserts strong penalties for crimes against women and urges ministers to combat crime and lawlessness.
Judge Brown appoints Paul C. Graham as receiver for Beate University railroad from University Station to Chapel Hill. Administrators of O M Andrews seek payment of Rexcaine verdict of 2500, which the railroad has refused. A sheriff sale is set for December to satisfy the judgment, while Greensboro residents await hearings. President J W Thomas of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway resigns as class head, signaling a disruptive effect on the project.
Atlanta Nov 24 The cooling time bill for murder cases passed the Georgia House 94 to 24 after a heated debate. The tax bill with state commission changes became next week’s special order with 8 am to 6 pm sessions planned. Adjournment set for tomorrow. Wade on sewerage funds and an Athens school grant faced opposition. A separate report noted a mob shot a black man near Jackson after a pursuit in the Ocmulgee swamp.
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