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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
3
A crowded lines forms as thousands seek certificates and licenses in a continuing rush for concessions. Officials report high demand and ongoing processing to meet the steady flow of applicants.
Washington July 8 the War Department outlined plans to officer the new volunteer army using regulars who served in the Spanish war and volunteers who served in the volunteer army. The policy aims to honor prior service, with thousands of applicants already on file and hundreds more considered weekly.
Gen Otis says the number of volunteers for the Philippines will be ascertained. two skeleton regiments are fairly well assured. Within two or three days he will cable the names of officers nominated and the appointing of lieutenants for the recruits.
A July 10 French Figaro letter by M. Louis describes Capt. Dreyfus's confinement on Devil's Island. It states he was not landed on arrival, held aboard for four days, with shipboard temperatures reaching 113, then kept in manacles and confined for a month.
Readable items report tobacco house conflicts in Rocky Mount and a Raleigh woman’s suicide attempt via laudanum. An elderly man returns borrowed cash from Civil War days. Cicero Wyatt of Faith repays fifty cents. Scotland Neck trains receive praise for better cars and comfort on the line.
General orders publish seven day encampments for the second and third North Carolina State Guard regiments at Morehead City starting July 15 and July 22, 1899. Each regiment must send 20 men and gear ahead to pitch tents. The governor will review and date visits will follow.
Tom Spellman, a cabin boy aboard the Alabama, recounts Admiral Semmes's farewell speech and the ship's battle with the Kearsarge off Cherbourg in June. He describes the harness of the battle, the ship’s design, crew, and its dramatic sinking as Spellman was rescued by the Deerhound.
Wanted several men to manage business in their counties. Office work from home with fixed salary of $900 per year plus $75 monthly expenses. BONAFIDE only. References. Send self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Dept M Chicago.
New York reports Oscar F. Lackey, the yellow fever patient at Swinbourne Island, is improving as expected. Fever control is satisfactory, but his stomach remains weak making stimulant administration to strengthen heart action challenging.
A Portage Wis dispatch reports Montelle Marquette county Wisconsin 900 residents threatened with total destruction by fire. Fire engines have been sent from Portage to assist in containment. In Washington rumor claims Roosevelt offered War portfolio. he denies and cites talks with McKinley on volunteer army plans.
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder distress. Cure relieves back pain and water retention in minutes. Suitable for men and women. Sold by E. F. Nadal, Druggist, Wilson, North Carolina.
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