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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
A garbled newspaper notice lists pricing for DAILY and WEEKLY subscriptions, then provides editor contact details. It names MARIE LOUISE MYRICK as editor and business manager and references The Times-Recorder in Americus, Georgia, as the official organ for local city and county authorities.
A collage of notes from Americus and Columbus with remarks on Al Fields and a mayoral scene in Minneapolis. The piece mentions Cuban strategy, complaints about corruption, Bryan’s stance on trusts, and a Georgia press editor’s trip to Tybee plus a royal coronation timeline for King Edward amid health concerns.
Hon Emerson H George of Madison visited the city yesterday as he campaigns for the speakership. A rising Georgia figure, he is described as a ripe scholar with sound judgment and a striking address, noted for popularity and the ability to win friends.
The piece argues Republicans fear Democrats cannot agree on campaign issues. It claims Democrats understand their goals, while Republicans oppose protective tariffs benefiting trusts. It cites a Philadelphia Record summary and Sen. Hanna’s farm plan, concluding the fight is about stopping trust-driven policy by electing Democrats.
The secretary of agriculture notes beet sugar acreage totals about 200,000 across Michigan, California, and Colorado, with Michigan leading near 100,000 acres. States defend protectionist aims, citing farmer benefits while questioning Roosevelt's handling of Jake Smith’s retirement. A Chicago man plans a dog shelter scheme, while friendless people are directed to police headquarters.
An old promotional piece extols maternal innocence and health, praising a liniment called Mother's Friend for external use during pregnancy. It claims relief from pain, easier gestation, softened breasts to prevent cracks, and relaxed abdominal muscles, urging women to use the remedy and to request free books on "Frotherhood" from The Bradford... Company in Atlanta, GA.
In Shamokin and surrounding areas on July, striking miners rallied and barred non union workers from mines. Police and deputy sheriffs faced mobs at West Shenandoah and Indian Ridge collieries, while strike leaders sought to calm emotions. President Mitchell planned to visit to urge restraint and legal compliance.
Great Britain relinquishes all claim to the Bay islands Atilla Rua tan Bonacca Guanaja Freina and Barbarat and acknowledges Honduras as the sovereign. The proclamation was carried by the cruiser Psyche read at Ruatan on July 17. Islands trade fruit with New Orleans and the United States maintains the sole consul.
In Charleston on July 30 Judge Simonton of the U S circuit court remanded the South Carolina suit against Virginia Carolina Chemical to state court for trial. Attorney General Bel linger led the remand motion for the state, alleging the firm operates as a trust violating state law. The decision marks what Bel linger calls the first victory, as the judge found no federal jurisdiction.
Engagements of gold totaling 600000 dollars were booked at the assay office by Lad, Surg Thal man & Co. A like amount was engaged by Heidelbach, Biehelheimer & Co. for shipment tomorrow.
William J. Bryan departed for New Haven aboard Lewis Nixon's steam yacht Loudoun, sailing from Bryan’s location en route to the port with R. L. reports noting the departure on July 30.
Monday morning we place on sale about three hundred unlaundried white shirts made of Wamsutta Muslin with linen bosom. They were never before offered for less than 75 cents. now at 45 cents.
A. G. Duncan reports perfect weather marks the 100th Goodwood Racing meeting at London on July 29. The principal event, the steward's cup handicap sweep, 10 sovereigns each with 200 added for year-olds and upward at 4 1 2 miles, sees outsider Maurezin win at 10 to 1, O'Donovan second, Master Willie third. Also reported: Hinkley shot dead by stepson in Crockett Arkansas after alleged abuse. preacher S. O. Mitchell killed by lightning near Owensboro Kentucky.
Lawrence Pulliam, former cashier of the National Bank of Asheville, faces trial in Asheville on charges of embezzling 7200 dollars. He disappeared in 1893, reappeared in California, and was brought back. Defense cites temporary insanity with expert testimony.
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