TEMS OF INTEREST TO BUYERS AT TEMS OF INTEREST
Fragmentary notice lists various items and prices for sale this week. Mentions Heatly and Catt Payne Ws with values and deals, includes references to bargains and footwear.
23 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary notice lists various items and prices for sale this week. Mentions Heatly and Catt Payne Ws with values and deals, includes references to bargains and footwear.
General Lawton led a mixed force at daybreak marching from 5 am along the No valichos road against rebels reoccupying cleared territory. Dakota regiment first engaged at 8:15 am, rebels silenced after 15 minutes, then harassed by jungle sharpshooters for two hours before rebels broke and fled in disorder as American troops pressed forward.
An official in Wasixeton denounces claims that the cabinet discussed a conspiracy to weaken the United States in the Philippines. Secretary Long says no treason charges were discussed. The matter appears tied to debates over the peace treaty and delays in action, with no personal blame assigned.
The Lake City lynching case ended without verdict as jurors failed to reach a decision after 22 hours. Judge Brawley Van Agalu cried while noting the brutal crime and the federal government’s first involvement in a southern lynching trial. The case, involving Baker a former postmaster, centers on a white mob opposed to a black postmaster and included several indicted defendants from local business and farming sectors. The trial will reconvene in the next term.
In Montgomery on April 22 the Democratic executive committee voted 18 to 7 to form a campaign group to oppose repealing the convention bill and to push for calling the constitutional convention. Speeches attacked the governor, and Senator Morgan sent a telegram supporting the convention. If the legislature does not repeal, internal party conflict looms. Officers of the Georgia Medical Association’s semicentennial session also announced adjournment and next Atlanta meeting, with new officers named. In Puxeto, Colorado, Frank Smith killed his wife and then himself after a divorce suit filing.
A Spanish organ in Mexico argues the Philippine war will continue as Otis and Dewey cannot withdraw yet seek a less objectionable peace with Aguinaldo. It also urges Spaniards in Mexico to return to Spain, citing barren lands revived by labor and irrigation. The piece draws attention but is unlikely to be acted on.
A Mrs Hi A Tyner of Four Oaks North Carolina praises Peruna Medicine Co remedies for tuberculosis symptoms in her daughter Mrs L Keene. She recalls a neighbor recommending Peruna, giving the medicine with rock candy and reporting improvement despite severe illness and suppression of menses.
The third week of the Anna E. George murder trial for George D. Saxton ended with anticipated defenses. The court heard arguments for a potential jury verdict by midweek next week. Witnesses for the defense included the defendant’s ex husband and son, while the star witnesses Mrs George and Mrs Althouse did not testify.
Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company along with associates bought the Nashville and Suburban Street Road Company. The purchase likely unites Nashville Street Railway and Cumberland Electric Light and Power with the other city utilities under a single management. Bonds total about $100,000 with $10,000 to $50,000 in unpaid coupons.
Berlin reports two Samoa letters dated March 23 from Apia correspondents Herr von Wolferndorff and Herr Marquardt. Marquardt claims arrest by Captain Starine of the Porpoise, detention aboard the ship Falke, and insult by Captain Sturdee, with damages and property destruction alleged by German residents. Both letters accuse British actions of harsh treatment and shelling as protests rise among Samoan Germans.
A steamship detail from City of Para reports nine men perished at sea after drifting in an open boat from Central American ports. Bodies were found emaciated with signs of terrible agony. Only Louis W. Maslen is identified, son of the deputy naval officer. other names not released.
In Spanishburg West Virginia two mounted men suspected of bad warrants were surprised and handcuffed by a local minister during a church service. He escorted them to jail after securing them with his revolver. The incident drew considerable comment in the area.
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