27 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement promises first-class dry goods clothing shoes hats and gents furnishing goods at prices cheaper than any competitor in the Americas inviting customers to visit and benefit from the sale.
A heart troubled man recalls severe illness in 1803 and near ruin before seeking Dr. Pierce. He claims after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets a year ago he now feels well and thanks God and the doctor for his recovery.
In Constantinople on April 25 embassies of Great Britain France Austria Italy and Germany asked their governments for instructions on similar claims to those of the United States regarding Armenian massacres. The US intends to pursue its indemnity claim while allowing American missionaries to operate Kaisarah hospital. The Alexandrette vice consul faced police obstruction in shipping two Armenians to the United States, with orders pending to decide on potential reparations.
Usapitla Ga April 25 Dr Joiner a physician eight miles from Unadilla died from wounds after a quarrel with Bud Downing a local farmer. They argued at Vaughn store last Friday Vaughn calmed them and sent them home Joiner retrieved his gun at his house then returned to his buggy Downing fired wounding Joiner under the arm Downing has not been arrested.
The trial before Judge John H. Candler heard Thomas J. Hunter deny all charges and deny conspiring with Colonel Albert Howell. He claimed awareness of Howell's shortage but believed Howell would reimburse the company’s lands taken.
In Monmay Mississippi on April 24 rising waters halted traffic on the New Orleans and Northwestern system. About 5 miles of track near Meridian must be rebuilt with 4 feet of fill over 200 feet of line, three river trestles and landslides to clear. Roadbed repairs and delays push resumption to next week. The Mobile and Ohio began southbound runs to Quitman, but the worst areas remain blocked between Meridian and Quitman.
New Orleans reports partial improvement after a ten day service interruption. Local lines reopen but full service awaits dry roadbeds and schedule adherence. Freight movement has been restricted as repairs continue between Louisville and Nashville, with an expected partial recovery within days.
Flood damage and high waters slowed Illinois Central traffic between Jackson and New Orleans. Regular schedules resumed this morning with trains running both ways on time. Officials expect the road's losses and traffic delays to ease as the river water subsides, aiming for near normal service by tomorrow night.
In Carnottox Georgia on April 24 the civil docket features a notable case as Jones, a crippled minister, sues A J Burnett for 10 000 damages claiming slanderous reports damaged his character. Burnett admits circulating words but defends them as true and calls expert physicians to prove the minister’s disorder. The trial proceeds after lengthy delays and a venire is drawn.
John Wannamaker in New York expresses satisfaction with the U S Senate vote denying Matthew Quay a seat. He says he would need to rethink any plan to run for senator and questions the fairness of a future election in the state. In separate notes, North Carolina certificates charter nineteen mills and manufacturing firms, including Ore Hill Manufacturing Company in Chatham County with capital stock of 4000 dollars, and Mebane companies receiving charters for chairs and crates.
Rainfall of 1.84 inches and rising rivers cripple railroads and farms. Roads and bridges washed out. relief slow, towns report devastation as farmers abandon holdings to join railroad crews. Officials fear months of disruption and record rainfall surpassing the long-term average.
Surgeon Carmichael reports one new plague case since March 31 in Honolulu. A white girl died. Prospects are encouraging with only one detention camp, two convalescents, and no other cases. Denies widespread deaths on Maui Kalehana island. $0.25 bounty offered for professional rat catchers.
United States Immigrant Agent Healey predicts labor upheaval from a large influx of Japanese migrants. In an interview at Seatrie Washington he warns of resulting tension and potential unrest as thousands are cited for future movement and action plans are discussed.
A Washington dispatch notes the Turkish sultan may react to U S pressure over a debt and treaty issues. The report states the United States views the current state of affairs seriously and hints at possible coercive steps. It discusses potential impacts on the Ottoman Empire, the Philippines, and international relations involving missions and law.
In Sayaxxan April 25 a court filing names Mrs. Evans as plaintiff against the Savannah Florida and Wy Railway Company seeking eighty thousand dollars in damages over crossing the company tracks. The fragmentary text mentions a husband and daughter and two other names, but details are unclear.
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