30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
In Macon a local retailer advertises guaranteed goods and money refunds if not as represented. The shop buys for cash in large lots with quick sales and the motto Give us one trial, that is all we ask. Many items are bottled at the distillery from original bottling.
London dispatch reports General Methuen defeated Boer forces at Modder River after ten hours of fighting. British artillery infantry and naval brigade aided by engineers and waterless conditions. Victorious troops crossed and entrenched as Boers withdrew to the north bank and Boynton farm beyond Spytfontein.
The First Tennessee regiment arrives from San Francisco or the Philippine Islands in three sections with bells and whistles. Thousands greet the troops at the Union Station as the parade proceeds through Nashville past civic and military dignitaries. A breakfast at the railway yard precedes a grand procession reviewed by Mayor Head and Governor McMillin, with speeches, a flag presentation, a capitol reception, and a celebratory ball that night.
A Republican conference will decide how to handle seating Utah's polygamist Congressman elect Roberts. Leaders from Iowa New York Pennsylvania and Ohio join ex Speaker Carlisle and expert Smith to review precedents and propose next steps. Patterson to be named to Shiloh park commission amid debate on appointment.
McKinley’s third annual message to Congress is read, detailing sovereignty goals in the Philippines, civil government plans for Cuba and Porto Rico, and Hawaii territorial moves. He highlights the Hague conference, Venezuelan boundary settlement, and China trade assurances with a future written pact sought. A separate Alabama Alumni meeting plans a land sale investigation into 4400 acres sold to Slose Sheffield at 19.50 an acre.
Failing to secure a constitutional majority, Georgia expands plans for a labor statistics bureau. The house vote was 76 for and 80 against. author Reynolds remains confident a larger attendance could push for reconsideration next session. Debate also touched on a damages bill tied to plaintiff negligence.
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