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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
4
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The Times-Recorder serves as the official organ for Americus Sumter County Webster County and as the public organ for the railroad commission of Georgia for the congressional district. It provides governmental notices and public information to residents and businesses within its declared jurisdictions.
From Tien Tsin reports Chinese losses at 11000 amid unrest while Americas hay blossoms in front yards. Commentary notes U S troops in the Philippines subduing inland rebels and Filipinos counterfeiting silver dollars. Sumter farmers unite for fair cotton prices as Pepperell Mill closes affecting 3000 workers. An elderly Atchison widow informs an 80 year old jilter of new funds.
The Chicago Morning Chronicle asserts that every Democrat who backed Bryan in 1896 will again, and many who abstained last time will vote for him now. Republicans who supported McKinley then shift to Bryan. Voters see Bryan favoring silver coinage by international agreement and expansion of trade within the U.S. constitution, while McKinley is linked to imperialism. Election dynamics hinge on altered vote distribution. a united Democratic front could win.
A Houston Post commentary urges Southern unity against Republican schemes to curb Southern representation in Congress. It warns that a new McKinley era could empower a force bill and a stiffened oligarchy, urging a solid white South to oppose McKinleyism and defend river and harbor, internal improvements, and electoral prominence. Also notes Chinamen must keep laundry lists straight to avoid trouble.
The advertisement touts Bradfield’s Female Regulator as a true cure using herbs and vegetables from nature to treat menses irregularity Leucorrhea womb falling nervousness headaches and backaches. It urges women to try the remedy and mentions a larger bottle for greater benefit. Sold by druggists with a neat promotional booklet available from the Atlanta company.
King Humbert of Italy was shot dead in Rome at about 10 45 PM while entering his carriage after attending a prize distribution in a gymnastic exhibition. Angelo Bressi of Prato was arrested. Humbert, eldest son of Victor Emmanuel, was widely popular. Some London papers speculate Vatican involvement in surrounding unrest.
Rome shows rapid mourning signs as King Humbert’s slain body prompts black drapes and half mast banners. Remains will rest in the Pantheon, with reports noting a possible brief regency if the new king is absent. Britain and the United States send condolences as official notifications confirm the monarch’s death.
George R Dillon alias E J Watts alias W M Mills alias R S Hunter, a Sandersville lawyer, is jailed on a 500 bond for using the mails to defraud. He claims he acted to feed his starving family. he had four children and no practice, earning 15 a month would have sufficed.
Caleb Powers testified under a rigid cross examination about organizing the mountain army with Governor Taylor. He said the armed companies were brought along for discipline and control, and that he urged calling out the military to hold state offices until the US Supreme Court ruled. He disputed banker John A. Black’s mob remark. Weaver was arrested on a warrant for perjury, claimed not to be in Frankfort on the assassination day. Meanwhile Congressman Daly of New Jersey died at Sea Cliff Rockaway.
A sweeping political close in North Carolina predicts a Democratic majority of no less than 30,000 for the franchise amendment and state ticket. Gov. guards are feared in several cities and troops may be mobilized. Also noted: Herbert Tate’s suicide in Pensacola and related family developments.
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