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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1899
Page
8
Colonel Bryan spoke at a Knoxville banquet where Gyan and McMillin were among the speakers. The event highlighted local leaders and community remarks, with audience attention centered on the address delivered by the visiting Colonel.
Colonel William Jennings Bryan spoke to over a thousand in Knoxville amid heavy rain on his Pending Problems lecture. He attended a banquet hosted by local Democrats with Governor McMillin and other leaders, responded to Ingersoll’s critique, and planned to travel to Chattanooga for another talk tomorrow.
J H Cutting formerly of Boston arrived in Havramnah Georgia from Nicaragua where he served as lieutenant of the Rama Rifles under Reyes during the short Nicaraguan revolt. He faulted Reyes and leaders for cowardice and said Americans were needed to force through the uprising. He warned of unbearable taxation in Managua and predicted a new revolution by American mine owners and operatives there.
San Juan Porto Rico March 18 reports in newspapers claim of native uprising. authorities say such danger is unfounded. Disturbances have been local fights between American youths and lower class natives, with no broader threat evident.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance opens three days of sessions at Trinity church with Rev. D W Lelacheur in charge and Dr Henry Wilson delivering the opening sermon. Rev A B Simpson arrives Monday to supervise services and speak on missionary work.
Raleigh exchange of flags occurs as the United States cruiser returns from Manila to New York. The ship, noting it is to be put out of commission, hoists the Spanish ensign and fires a salute. The Spanish flagship Carlos Quinta replies by hoisting the American ensign and returning the salute amid the harbor ceremony.
Manila dispatch reports Filipino rebels attacked a Washington volunteers unit at Taguig last night. Two American soldiers were killed and thirteen privates wounded as reinforcements reorganize Otis orders two divisions of three brigades each under Lawton and McArthur. A gunboat with the Twenty third regulars on board probes Morong and Santa Cruz.
The Atlanta Business Men's League unveils a plan to match capital seeking manufacturing ventures with firms needing funds. Six investments recorded, with a dual-book system titled Capital for Investment and Capital Wanted. Names remain numbered entries, not public, as the league acts as broker without brokerage fees.
A formal opening of the boys department was held yesterday at the Young Men's Christian Association. President E H Thornton presided as speakers including H O Williams F H Richardson and Rev W H Bradiey gave short entertaining talks. The fourth floor rooms were fitted for exclusive use and W W Willis Jr will lead the department with plans for cub groups and a boys Bible class to follow. Meetings to be held Sundays at 3 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 6 PM with weekday access 2 to 6 PM.
General Otis signals a major operation to hasten the end of the rebellion in the Philippines as volunteers await discharge and await recall home. Reports indicate Lawton and Wheaton columns closing in toward Manila from the north, with light batteries ordered to Manila to support the push.
Seven companies of the Third Alabama Regiment colored will be mustered out today and the rest tomorrow. Most men will leave for homes across Alabama. saloons close tomorrow and hospital facilities are being moved to Font McPherson Atlanta. Eight assistants remain with Second Infantry and will move to Savannah next week.
Milton Perk of Dallas issues a manifesto nominating Wharton Harker for president and Ignatus Donnelly for vice president. He calls for a party of equality of opportunity against special privilege and cites a Cincinnati platform date as September 6, 1803.
The battleship Oregon has arrived at Manila joining Admiral Dewey's squadron. A cablegram from Manila reports the Oregon and the Iris reaching port with the Oregon in condition for duty. The Navy Department confirms the arrival and readiness of the Oregon for service.
A fragment lists patent remedies and household products including a nerve tonic with celery extract iron and gentian tincture claiming to strengthen sleep and ease stomach and bladder issues. It also promotes Jacobs Bedbug Killer a fluid insecticide and camphor products with prices and broad assurances of effectiveness.
Advertisement notes availability of square paper oblong flap envelopes with embossed top boxes. Price listed as per one fourth ream at 48 shillings sixpence.
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