18 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
1
The Shamrock suffered topmast failure after collision and returned to port while the Columbia sailed alone in the light SE wind. The race slowed by broken rigging and shifting breeze as spectators watched and crews awaited further updates.
In Versailles Kentucky on Oct 17 the Bryan party arrived in Frankfort to a large crowd and Bryan praised Kentucky Democrats while noting Goebel’s election would signal free silver. President McKinley departed Milwaukee after a banquet and faced cheering crowds en route to the nation’s capital. Reports also note Boer actions near Kimberley and a threatened assault on Glencoe in Natal.
A Cape Town dispatch reports heavy fighting near Mafeking with hundreds of Boers killed and British casualties light. Armored trains engage Boer forces, railways are damaged, and reinforcements arrive as Pretoria vows neutrality and releases prisoners.
Dispatches describe political appeals for unity in South Africa amid parliamentary sessions. In New Orleans Joséph Roses alias Pepe Roses shoots three on Basin Street wounding one, with prior gang and court troubles. Florida residents push to enforce game laws, offering rewards for arrests and convictions as ducks and other wildlife face regulation.
About 160 delegates from across the country convened in Chicago to launch a crusade against the McKinley administration's Philippine policy. The meeting opened with a report from organizing committees and included delegates from Boston Cave, Colorado Springs, St. Louis, and other cities. A letter from another participant was read as the conference continued.
An important meeting of Montevallo and Tuskegee school boards convened in Montgomery to discuss land matters for the two institutions. The joint committee chaired by local officials reported to the governor's office on plans and next steps.
A fragmentary report describes a coal mine incident near Pormgvuie Pennsylvania on October 17 just before 11 oclock. A collapse entombed three men, with fears that they might be alive. The scene involved Chee dosh City colliery and ongoing rescue efforts.
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