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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
2
Reports from London and Pretoria in late September describe growing Boer mobilization near the Natal border, a British plan to delay hostilities until December, and a looming Parliament summons for war supplies. Dispatches note martial law, postal shutdowns, and artillery movements toward Mafeking and Bechuanaland.
A fire in Cincinnati wiped out the Big Four warehouse on Pearl street and adjacent structures, damaging the Union depot sites. The blaze drew the entire fire department, with losses expected in the millions and at least one thousand deaths reported in London earthquake coverage.
Premier Schreiner of the Cape Colony reports a special mission to seize British agent Greene and his staff near Pretoria. Wires to the region show no updates, Boers mass near the Natal border, and reinforcements may be needed. Queen Wilhelmina plans talks in Berlin with Kaiser to seek mediation amid British pressure.
Fourteen American prisoners under Gen Alejandrino and two Filipino Majors arrived at Angeles this morning en route to Manila for interviews with Gen Otis. Tipilo reports the Tavaios have captured a Virayan General for treason as tribal discord grows and rebel soldiers revolt. several European prisoners have escaped.
Raleigh dispatch reports farmers delaying sales as cotton prices hover with no market. Buyers see a possible secret understanding among growers while North and South Carolina share the same squeeze. A presidential pardon recommendation moves Walter Silvey’s case toward potential mercy.
Yachting observers at the navy yard watch Hyslop measure the Columbia first then the Shamrock side by side. He completed the measurements around noon.
The President approved Captain Carter's sentence of five years imprisonment and a five thousand dollar fine. Carter is under arrest at Governor's stand with the sentence to take effect immediately. A separate notice promotes a kidney cure claiming rapid relief of bladder and kidney issues. Sold by E F Nadal in Wilson, MN.
The North Pole buoy tied to Andree Pelar expedition gear was recovered near King Charles Island by the Norwegian cutter Martha Lersaslk. It was opened in cabinet presence to confirm the plan to set afloat if Andre succeeded in reaching the pole.
Admiral Dewey left New York this morning for Washington with General Miles, who represented the Washington Committee. They were escorted to the Pennsylvania ferry by a troop of cavalry. The Governor of New Jersey sent two officers to join the party as guards.
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