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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1899

Page

8

Rebels Strength Reported Near Manila Bay

Washington dispatch notes intensified fighting within eight miles of Manila and near Cavite navy yard where Dewey landed. Officials believe insurgents are stronger or in final desperation. Corbin remains confident in Otis offensive gains as volunteers and reinforcements question loom. Otis claims Lawson inflicted heavy losses and enemy breakup. Otis will have estimated troops. policy决定 rests with the president.

Washington Jané Manila Navy Yard Cavite Dewey Corbin Luzon Otis Lawson General Otis

Kidnappers on Trial in New City Case

Carrie Jones the nurse pleads guilty to aiding in secreting Marion Clarke. George Beauregard Barrow faces trial for kidnapping Clarke found at New City in Rockland county. Barrow's attorney asks permission for Mrs Barrow to sit with him. Proceedings adjourned until tomorrow.

Carrie Jones Marion Clarke New York George Beauregard Barrow New City Rockland County Justice Furman Supreme Court Howe Barrow

Train Bridge Collapse Sparks Narrow Escape at Albany

A Plant system bridge over the Flint River in Albany Georgia gave way this morning 8 o clock. A loaded local freight had just crossed safely and several passenger trains were due before noon. A worker fell from the wreck with no injuries. The edge of the river spans a long steel structure used by multiple lines. Traffic will be halted for days, affecting early melon shipments.

Albany Plant System Flint River Thomasville Brunswick and Western Savannah Florida

Bankhead May Fail to Lead Democrats

Houston June 15 Hon J W Bailey said he would support Bankhead for Democratic leadership if no alliance with Bryan oppose Chicago platform. he warned Bankhead would face difficulty if such ties exist.

Bailey Houston Tex J. W. Bailey Representative Bankhead Alabama Bankhead Bryan Chicago

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