23 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
1
The notice highlights a wide stock of crepon Mohair plain and figured silks and laces at low prices. It promotes Black Gooda fabrics and various wash goods including Organdies Distalties Tulle Chatelains Plumoties Soir and Duchess on Grass Lawns with Laces Ribbons and Embroideries. The ad touts novelty dress suits and matched buttons to create distinctive outfits.
Clothing ad touts strict all-wool blue Nerge suit with serge lining and satin piping at $7.50. Limited stock urges quick purchases alongside Crash Linen Suits priced from $5.00 to $7.50 and a $5.00 deal on ail-wool blue and black serge coat and vest worth $7.00. Duck pants offered at $1.25. 150 units available.
The correspondence between Ballington Booth Bramwell Booth and General William Booth is printed amid claims of resignation and dismissal. The letters show strain from a leadership clash and a plea from the General to Ballington to meet and reconcile despite heated accusations.
Cable reports General Williams awaiting Olney on the missionary case, with a decision due in days from police headquarters. Diaz writes from Moro Castle detailing dangers to missionaries, religious communities, and refugees as Cuban hostilities rise, while Callazo’s letter describes civilians suffering under Spanish action and insurgent pressure. The scenes include coast reconnoiters, shipboard peril, and evacuations amid political tensions in Cuba and New Orleans election results.
Reports claim 12.1 million dollars belonging to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad vanished amid a receivership and reorganizational dispute. Details of missing ledgers and records are unclear as committees insist on keeping property intact.
Governor Evans outlines proposed administration of the dispensary law pending constitutional ruling in a test case from Charlotte. He discusses import rights for liquor for personal use and the governor’s stance when the decision is made.
In a heated session Congress debates vetoes of pension bills for widows and veterans. Senator Gallinger and representatives challenge the relief scope arguing for strict eligibility and civil war service connections. The Interior Department authorizes large payments for pensions and related claims.
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