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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
6
In Frankfort on December 4 armed mountaineers fill the streets vowing to install Taylor as governor by force. Goebel supporters also claim victory and prepare to act. The militia stands ready at the armory, with arms for a thousand more, while the mayor adds officers as tensions rise toward possible bloodshed.
Dr. T. F. Nixon, 58, resident physician at the State farm, was found along the Wilmington Weldon railroad track near Castle Hayne. Authorities say the skull was crushed by a passing train after he rested by the rail. Wife and six children live in Raleigh. burial planned there.
General Hughes reports Iloilo province is clear of rebels after pursuit efforts. Ten cannon troops captured as forces move toward Capiz. Twenty sixth volunteer infantry garrisons several towns. island expected to be clear soon. Aguinaldo seeks refuge terms from Filipino Junta in Hong Kong.
Thanksgiving day was widely observed with many firms suspending business. In New York city restaurants closed and newspaper workers faced dinner options at home or public institutions, risking hunger on the holiday. A delirious patient at Roosevelt Hospital, Zennie Hickelbank, died after leaping from a fourth story window, fracturing her skull.
Dr. R H Lewis reports after inspecting wells and sewerage that intestinal bacilli from sewer contamination caused the typhoid outbreak at the State Normal College. He clears President McIver and staff of blame, confirms sewerage fixes, and urges students to return when the college reopens.
A serious blaze in Onancock Virginia destroyed the entire business part of the town early today. The loss is estimated at one hundred thousand dollars with twenty five thousand covered by insurance. In Washington Gen Wheeler announces forthcoming return from the Philippines. Relief in six hours is claimed for kidney and bladder disease by a Great South American Kidney Cure offered by E. I Nadal in Winston Salem North Carolina.
December session begins as 30 new Senators take oaths after Vice President Hobart’s death is reported. Speaker Henderson elected as House leader amid a Roberts seating dispute. Ada Roberts occupies a prominent seat as lawmakers form a special committee to rule on her oath.
Gen Otis reports to the War Department that through August first the total killed and wounded among U S troops in the Philippines reached nineteen hundred. Fourteen men are reported captured in action, and 178 deserters are still at large.
Lexington Kentucky December 4 Former Congressman W C Owens who defeated Colonel Breckinridge in 1894 and bolted Goebel this year was nominated Friday by a fusion of bolting Democrats and Republicans to succeed Congressman Settle deceased. The fight will be wholly on State issues. The silver question will not be considered.
A Raleigh man paid a spiritualist for a diagnosis but grew frustrated and attempted to whip her after she failed to diagnose his case correctly. The remark questions what he expected from the consultation and reflects local reaction reported by the Durham Herald.
In New York on December 4 the Molineux trial commenced with a large audience. Osborne, the prosecuting attorney, opened the case for the state.
Strong indications report a Boer scheme to proclaim a United States of South Africa. Articles of confederation are drawn up and a flag chosen with orange and white stripes and a tricolor in the corner to symbolize the union.
President M Rhodes reports a remarkable opening this year with a 100 percent increase over last year and a forty room addition under construction. Special inducements invite young ladies to pursue stenography typing and telegraphy taught by experienced teachers at Littleton, N. H. Send for full information to the president.
In a running clash between government troops and rebels, Gen. Yaguarsantio, a government chief, was killed. Government forces under Gen. Castro pursue the rebels as fresh arms arrive from Valencia. The frontier commission moves to implement the Spanish decision against Venezuela.
Washington December 1 reports the forthcoming Senate currency bill will stress refunding the total outstanding bonded debt at a ratio of two and a half percent and simultaneously repeal all banking provisions of the House bill.
Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake says women will be employed in taking the census as enumerators and clerks in New York on December 1. Many will apply for places and join the effort.
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