29 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1896
Page
1
We offer the handsomest line of novelty dress goods in Americus with jewel trim and matching buttons. Our Black Goods stock includes Mohair and plain and figured weaves, plus plain fabrics. Wash goods feature Organdies Disianie Tulle Chatelaina and more with laces ribbons and embroideries. Prices unbeatable.
Advertisement highlights all wool blue serge salts with serge lining and satin piping priced at 7.50, limited stock. Offers white duck pants and a blue and black serge coat and vest valued at 87.00 for 5.00 this week, urging customers to hurry.
A Havana dispatch reports a Spanish plan to invade Pinar del Rio to prove military capacity and push for a rapid Cuban war end. The letter from El Rubio discusses U S noninterference if arms shipments reach Cuba, urging action to force a swift settlement. The Madrid interview notes liberal support for Cuban liberty and Puerto Rico self government, while Havana notes rail disruption and health crises in Pinar del Rio.
News reports detail the Wyanoke striking the bow of the USS Columbus near Norfolk while en route to Newport News. The Wyanoke sank within minutes in 60 feet of water, all passengers and crew saved, but cargo likely lost. two firemen injured. Navy officials investigate and blame on Wyanoke officers unless Columbus was obscured at anchor.
The Volunteers hold a large rally at Carnegie Hall in New York on April 22, featuring Ballington Booth and Mrs Booth. The event draws over 200 New York residents, with speeches praising the Volunteers and their cause. General Grant is noted in praise, and the crowd responds with enthusiasm and cheers.
Paris reports April 2d signals a new cabinet to be announced at the close of the deputies' session. Friends of the ministry expect no determent by the prospect as May Day nears. Newspapers view Ed as a factor in parliament amid political tension.
The April state crop report shows overall favorable conditions, uplifting farmers. Also noted are a funeral in Rockvale for Sheriff Mull attended by many, and a Tennessee convict breakout at a penitentiary farm with several escapees. A separate arrest follows a horse killing incident near Decatur Alabama.
The Misakaippi Democratic State Convention in Jackson is expected to be largely attended. Reported discussions include a push for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 46 to 1. The convention aims to select delegates to the national Democratic gathering. A fire near Tolhda, Touzno references appear in fragmented notes.
Five leaders of the reform committee in Johannesburg including J H Hammond and Francis Rhodes face execution as announced by Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain. Parliament hears about possible treason charges and government response while Dr Jameson’s trial in London Commonwealth court resumes with witnesses from South Africa expected.
April news item reports an elderly couple burned in a Chester area farm fire. Bernard Cullan woke to smoke at about 4 am. The wife perished. the husband died later from injuries. Nearby notices mention rewards and other scattered items from different towns and dates.
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