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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
News and comments recount Dewey accepting invitation to Chicago for the Manila anniversary. Otis reports claim Mrs Aguinaldo wardrobe as humor, while other items note Senatorial ambitions, a Maine sailor's death, and state weariess of war claims. Battleship Kentucky makes 16.878 knots on a trial, with potential 17 knots.
The piece recalls Benedict Arnold’s 1780 treason and the nation’s gratitude for Providence saving the army and liberty. It notes Congress declared December 7, 1780, a day of Thanksgiving, with John Hancock’s Massachusetts proclamation praising divine intervention to rescue the commander and troops from imminent danger. Americans see no parallel in history to Arnold’s treason or to the gratitude felt then.
Nashville November 25 A five story frame warehouse of B H Rhea & Sons on the river front burned completely five loaded freight cars on a nearby Louisville and Nashville side track were also burned and two spans of the bridge over the Cumberland river were seriously damaged. The warehouse was valued at 25000 with 20100 insurance and contents valued at 1700 with 1000 insurance.
Manila reports Gen. Otis plans reinforcements to 4000 and declares insurgent government claims no longer valid. Aguinaldo hunted, his mother captured, and Filipino leaders acknowledge futility of united resistance as troops scatter to pursue guerrilla warfare.
Reports from Fraskport Kentucky on Sunday describe no major changes at Goebel headquarters while aides remain in conference. The rumor mill suggests a possible mandatory injunction to block the state election board from counting votes in Jefferson Knox and Johnson counties, with Goebel factions seeking a court-directed ruling. Gov Bradley may resist a certificate if the board acts without court guidance, while Taylor supporters expect the board to certify him. In GOP circles, optimism grows that commissioners Ellis and Pryor will back the face-value counts.
Reported 1,000 Cuban insurgents fled to the woods in Pinar del Rio to seek independence, amid fear of jeopardy to autonomy. An uprising against the United States is alleged for Thanksgiving, with authorities watching closely and Cuban census claims fueling anti American sentiment. The Chicago cruiser, flagship of the South Atlantic squadron, left quarantine en route to St Lucia Lahia and Buenos Aires.
Garvinville jail inmates were cremated this morning under a special order. Officials said the procedure followed standard jail protocol. The event, reported by Tesx News, occurred on November 3 with limited public details provided.
Solemn services marked the private and public rites for late Vice President Hobart. President McKinley and cabinet officials attended the Church of the Redeemer ceremony, while Congress members filled the opposite pews. Interment followed at Cedar Lawn Cemetery amid mourning nationwide.
Religious services reported across several churches with Rev. Baker P. Lee at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. He urged choosing the Christian Rock over worldly wealth citing Manila Bay heroism and biblical imagery. Other pastors addressed faith, memory, and offerings amid weather and large congregations.
Reverend John P. McFerrin delivered strong sermons during a visit at the Columbia Methodist church with many praising his messages. He plans to return tomorrow and speak at an evening service before a large crowd of friends. The district papers note his influence and expected return, highlighting the revival tone of his addresses.
In Maury County Circuit Court, the estate of Carne Simmons by T. D. Simmons vs W Irvine and sons Drew and Warren settled with defendants agreeing to pay 8 000 dollars on a 14 500 dollar claim for the killing of Cam Simmons last fall. Also, Tom West, colored, pled guilty to horse stealing and received a three year penitentiary sentence. Charley Cook and others faced various sentences for assault, murder attempts, and larceny. Court adjourned for Pulaski Monday with grand jury discharged until December 6 for the Maury County Criminal Court.
Nov 24 the president will urge the incoming Congress to pass an act retiring Gen. Shatter as major general in the regular army. He has already retired as brigadier general, and the move aims to preserve Shafter in volunteer service until reforms open a chance for reintegration in the active army.
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