09 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like an auction notice for buyers at EMS of interest. Names such as Lee Allen and Keely Worth appear with prices and dates, plus organizational references and scattered dates. The text is garbled but indicates a public sale or auction listing with participant names and a Wak Vet y Hyd Organdion line.
An ornate ad copy promotes a laxative product by Calif ornia Syrup Co. It touts a blend of senna and plant extracts as a perfect stimulant for bowel health. The garbled print mentions benefits for digestion and kidneys with a tone typical of early 20th century patent medicines.
Established in 1881 the oldest liquor company lists a wide range of ryes and whiskies. Names include Monongahela Rye, Mount Vernon Pure Rye, Old Oscar Pepper Rye, Old Crow aged seven years, Guckenheimer Pure Rye, and Park & Tilford Fine Rye among others with prices shown for wines and brandies.
Court opened late as counsel for the accused reviewed the Saxton George case at length. Mrs George maintained Saxton promised marriage and had loved him until his death. State witnesses followed with county surveyor Jon Hoover detailing nearby streets while the jury visited the scene. The session adjourned after 10 30 due to a related illness.
Long dispatches recount Pope Pius X blessing American Catholics during Leo XIII farewell audience with Archbishop Ireland. The half hour meeting appeared cordial as the pope praised Ireland and offered fatherly regards to Americans, urging unity among Catholics and indicating a hope to meet again.
The cruiser Detroit moved from La Guayra to Port Limon Costa Rica for naval instruction as tensions rise over extortion by General Torres in Bluefields Nicaragua. Washington vows to deny recollection of duties paid by Americans to the insurgent de facto government, asserting Zelaya’s support and holding his government responsible for funds collected by insurgents.
Reports say the armed collier Scindia will depart from San Francisco to Pagopago Harbor Samoa to shield U S work crews erecting a wharf and coaling sheds. Cardigan Castle carries 1200 tons of material. 40 mechanics travel. Abarendo to bring steel piling but may delay arrival due to native tensions. Quick firing guns may aid protection for workers.
In Cuanteston April 8 a U S circuit court true bill was found against 13 men for the Fraser Baker lynching at Lake City on February 22 1898. Judge W Brawley urged full prosecution as 15 men remain under arrest and two names were dropped from the indictment. The accused include Martin Ward W A Bobster Ezra McKnight Henry Stokes Henry Godwin Moultrie Epps Charles D Jaynet Oscar Kelly Clark Alonzo Rodgers Edwin J P Newham and Early P Lee. The last two have turned state's evidence. Trial to begin Monday.
A Lauderdale probate judge, W B McClure, is unable to serve after a pistol wound to the face. The incident, reportedly two unknown assailants ambushed him while driving, remains unsolved. Police investigate as town discussions surge and arrests are anticipated.
A governor appointed a new mayor and council for St Marys Camden County Georgia the unique town that does not elect officers by direct vote. Mass meetings yearly nominate by acclamation and governors appoint those named by citizens. The article notes this is to preserve white control over a largely Black population. It also mentions judges targeted by Georgia legislature for removal and constitutional provisions on removal.
Mining engineer J J Newman reports massive copper ore discoveries near Salisbury North Carolina at Union gold mine claim biggest in US history. Vein runs 27000000 cubic feet of ore with gold values up to 750 dollars per ton and copper rich layers at surface. Standard Oil backing, land bought, ore not for sale.
London reports preview the Sunday Mail and Sunday Telegraph dueling for readers with star lineups including General Lord Kitchener Hall Caine the Earl of Rosalyn Ranjitsinhji and Clement Scott while the Telegraph enlists Sir Edwin mp OConnor Miss Braddon H D Trail William L Courtney and Bennet Burleigh amid protests against Sunday labor from councils and religious bodies.
Crop prospects look bleak across Mississippi and northern Louisiana as late planting and high river levels delay cotton and stress yields. Dr. Samuel McDowell, veteran planter, notes this season the most unfavorable since he began farming in 1867, with delays likely into mid May and widespread cold interference.
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