22 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1896
Page
1
A dated advertisement snippet lists various paper products and small goods with prices. It mentions letter paper at 6e, best quality paper at 20c, envelopes in packs, box paper at several price points, and inexpensive tablets, pencils, and window shades.
Large audience at New York Star theater hears Colonel Robert Ingersoll declare religion depends on birth conditions, deny eternal punishment, claim science as humanity's savior, and recount early doubts sparked by a minister’s tale and a rich man in hell. He contends Christ as a sun god and appeals for liberty from priests and fear. The talk portrays a natural universe with man as his own providence.
Boston April convention gathers 1,186 delegates from cities and 827 towns as Democrats name Grover Cleveland for president and ex Governor William E Russell as their nominee. Thomas B Reed’s endorsement echoes in a party quarrel over silver and tariff policy with Thayer arguing for a gold standard and criticizing free silver while condemning the American Protective Association.
Allen & Sheffield's advertises a full dress goods selection with novelty dress suits in jewel trimmings and fancy buttons, plus Black Goods in crepon and mohair weaves. Wash goods include Organdies, Tulle Chatelains, Batiste, Jaconat, Duchess lawns and related laces and embroideries, all at unmatched low prices.
In our strong department warm weather drives demand for spring wear. An all wool blue Serge Suit with serge lining and satin piping is priced at 7.50. Limited stock urged. Crash Lines outfits popular this season. Also offered are all wool blue and black Serge coats and vests at 5.00, White Duck Pants 1.25 to 1.50.
The ad touts the shop as having the largest stock of shoes in the city with a focus on ladies fine oxford ties and men's footwear offered at department store prices, plus a big sale on children's slippers and a strong emphasis on selling over profits.
The text alleges party factions within the Democratic and Republican parties, praising Cleveland era policy on Venezuela and criticizing secret organizations. It also covers Andrew Carnegie offering prizes for American oil paintings at the Carnegie Art Gallery and Pittsburgh gallery, plus brief notes on Gulf Coast lighthouse funding, Spanish colonial reform plans, and other scattered political and cultural items with dates and names like William East Rossel and Canaleños.
Nine Gloucester fishermen perished when the J. W. Campbell sank in a squall off Long Island. Seven survivors clung to masts as the schooner toppled, then were rescued by the schooner Nonman and transferred to the Northern Gladiator. Names include George Ela William McAlister Abel George Graham and Charles Doherty.
April 21 dispatch from Oare Town describes Captain Napler leading about 200 men from Bulawayo on a reconnoitering mission. Metabeles engaged the relief party five miles northeast of Bulawayo, a brief exchange ensued, and Napler’s squad retreated. Bulawayo’s defense works and Langera fortifications spurred a retreat southward as Sonkee’s party returned, casting gloom over the town while awaiting Mafeking relief. Weather and supply issues hinder the approached relief corps and ongoing movements slow toward relief arrival.
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