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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
2
Ample War talk from Americus and surrounding Georgia notes details Spain US war sentiment. Reports John Wheeler and Shafter fever casualties near Santiago with 4000 prostrated by fever and navy tobacco shortages noted. Mentions tax receipts and Monroe Mills dividends, plus debates on Alaska and Dewey.
The New York World notes a drastic change in Spain's stance, from rigid denial to readiness to accept terms. Spaniards recognize their colonial empire is ended and accept sacrifices from the Philippines and Puerto Rico as part of peace with the United States. The piece highlights a dawning realization that war could not be fought to victory.
Georgia Senator O A Bacon urges Spain to surrender Cuba and Puerto Rico and pay a war indemnity. He withholds a suggested amount and questions annexation of the Philippines, calling the Asia territory issue delicate.
In Porto Rico the American flag is raised and to be kept. The United States government and public opinion affirm Porto R ico will remain American soil for naval advantage. The islanders are eager for annexation, while the Philippines are viewed as a potential hurdle to peace with Spain.
A ragged OCR note offers unclear claims about a man and a woman named No.3 and Mo, mentioning a free 64-page booklet on skin issues. Details are garbled and readers are urged to write for information in this publication.
A notice indicates a projection stating that Americus to the East will take effect in May 1808. The text suggests a scheduled change or policy shift influencing routes or administration starting that month, with no further details present.
Sumter County sheriff announces sales at Americus courthouse Georgia on the seventh of August 1808 between legal hours. The property includes a house and lot on one side street with boundaries described by Coleman and others. A second parcel described as a tract containing one acre or more sits in the county with execution issued from the court. Tenant names and exact figures are partially legible.
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