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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
1
Thousands crowded Wilson streets as tobacco moved in wagons to two warehouses. 349,209 pounds sold in 2,844 piles with total payouts of 523,645.14 and an average of seven cents per pound. Cotton receipts added about 4,500, total money around 28,000. Also report of a courthouse scuffle between R B Glenn and J G Broadnax, separated by Spencer Blackburn.
A Third Regiment soldier, Lieut. Broughton, reputedly fleeced funds and faced arrest. He reportedly swallowed poison to avoid capture and was attended by three physicians as police prepared to serve a warrant. The incident followed a family disturbance at his father’s house.
Acting Secretary Vanderlip orders anticipatory payment of November interest without discount and may advance the entire fiscal year's interest at two tenths of one per cent per month. If utilized the move would free about thirty million dollars.
The three masted schooner Thomas W. Holder from Boston ran ashore near Capons Hollow life saving station. Daylight rescue involved Capons Hollow and Panet River stations.
Geo W Thatcher of Dayton Ohio was remanded in Bow Street Police Court on two incidents of obtaining money from relatives and others under false pretenses. He was committed this morning without bail.
News from Cairo reports the collapse of nine supporting columns in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of El Karnak near Luxor. The shrine, built by Seti I of the 19th Dynasty, is a famed relic of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Despatches from Pretoria and Capetown report Boer demand for withdrawal of British troops within forty eight hours and readiness on the border. London and New York dispatches note mobilizations, rumors of cabinet resignations, and Cape Colony neutrality talks.
Fourth portion of a murdered woman's body, previously found on Seventeenth Street, was recovered on Staten Island near quarantine. The bust, severed below the heart, bears a stab wound to the left breast and is wrapped in matching paper and twine. Clothing bundles reveal the name J. J. Newman.
Dispatches report war with the Transvaal imminent with insurgent fire on General Schwan’s column near San Francisco de Malabon. American forces occupy the town after mules collapse in muddy terrain. seven Americans wounded. Boer forces cross into Natal near New Castle as tensions rise and Proclamations warn supporters of the enemy face treason.
A report from Mombana on the Zanzibar coast states that the renowned German explorer Dr. Kebb was killed near Lake Rudolph by a rhinoceros. In Madrid, Premier Silvela declares Spain cannot form an alliance against Great Britain due to domestic affairs demanding attention.
Paris dispatch reports The Matin says Dreyfus and his family will spend the winter in Egypt. The note places the controversial figure away from France as autumn progresses.
Former Chief Justice James E. Shephard is chosen to succeed the late Thomas Wright Strange as Standing Master in Chancery for the circuit. The role referees equity cases under federal court direction with no fixed salary. compensation depends on cases referred. Appointment made by Chief Justice Fuller and Judges Simonton and Gott.
Governor Atkinson presented Captain Chadwick with a handsome sword on behalf of Morganton citizens after a public welcome. An imposing parade accompanied the event and Admiral Sampson, present at the ceremony, praised Chadwick’s conduct during the war.
The Chicago with Admiral Schley aboard will sail for South Africa soon after October 25 to observe the Transvaal war. The Montgomery will accompany. A body of U S marines will travel overland to shield U S consulates if hostilities begin.
October 1 report from New York states wind will be insufficient for tomorrow's yacht race with no probability of adequate breeze.
Masked parties broke into the county jail at Winton on Friday night and shot Robert Vaughan, an iron‑cell prisoner held on circumstantial evidence for a barn fire. Doors were broken, Vaughan shot at least three times and may die. the act is greatly deplored.
Pretty Line Hamburg and Lace opens its doors with new offerings in town, drawing shoppers to Young's location and marking a fresh presence in local retail.
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