16 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
1
Begin Right emphasizes malaria poisoning and summer health. Promotes Johnson’s Tonic as the antidote claiming it cures malaria poisoning quickly. Urges readers to seek the tonic despite dealer profits and to take charge of health.
An aged observer endorses Johnson's Fever Toxi¢ as one of the best spinistion remedies for chills and fever. The ad touts its ability to correct vitiated states, restore appetite, and ease various ailments, priced at 50 cents per bottle.
In Pittsburgh and surrounding areas 20 000 workers joined the strike ordered by Shaffer. McKeesport National Tube plant shut and strikers gained at Carnegie mills, with broader action claimed across Cleveland and other cities. Total idle workers now about 65 000 as union actions expand and plants face shutdowns. Strikers vow to press broader closures including Wheeling district.
Aug. 14 Fall River Massachusetts workers gather to resist a proposed wage cut in print cloth mills. Mule spinners vow to hang or starve rather than accept cuts while they seek financial aid from unions nationwide. Textile workers meet Thursday to show real sentiment.
Fire at a lake crib two miles offshore Cleveland destroys the structure and tunnels. At least ten men are dead with several others injured or missing. nine rescuers pull survivors from the tunnel while two men remain unaccounted. Victims include John Martina Mike Snyder Arthur Hasty Victor Kaufman Canton and five unnamed men. one rescuer notes possible further fatalities as search continues.
At Montgomery on August 14 delegates debated the Waddell resolution to engross the constitution on parchment, but the measure failed 55 to 26. A judiciary substitute on rape cases was reported, and Long and Coleman clashed over executive power. A table motion on sheriffs’ suspension was defeated 57 to 57. In Malta unrest rose as language questions spurred vandalism and protests.
A Herald cable from Frankfort reports lavish funeral processions for the dowager empress with crowds watching king and Kaiser depart for Friedrickshof. Police precautions rise amid rumors two dangerous anarchists in Frankfort have disappeared, prompting heightened security and a showing of imperial hospitality from Count Von Buelow and other officials.
At the Norfolk convention Attorney General Montague appears the sole governor nominee. Swanson's name unlikely to be presented, Senator Martin abstains, and Senator Daniel is not a delegate. The platform is expected brief with minimal national references, Bryan possibly alluded to, while the attorney general race grows warmer with Jeffries leading and Anderson hopeful. if Jeffries fails, Robertson could gain support.
New Orleans reports a developing coastal storm with high winds and rising water. The Mississippi River at Fort St. Philip and New Orleans shows a two foot plus rise, ferry pontoons raised, Port Eads sees 48 mph winds with rough gulf waters. wire to Port Eads blown down. The storm moves northward, with continued northeast and east winds expected for 24 hours.
Helena Mont Aug 14 The Montana state land sale will soon eclipse Oklahoma s government affair by auctioning 3 million acres. Lands offered at minimum 30 per acre. registrar Long will conduct bids. Purchases capped at 160 acres for agricultural use or 640 acres for grazing.
New York Aug 14 Government plans to spend about 2 million dollars on improvements at the Brooklyn Navy Yard soon. Bids will be invited for construction of four new structures totaling about 1 million, plus a coaling pier and other docking and ordnance work. The overall project includes completing ongoing work, with total expenditure near 2 million. Al Oxiour reports from Oxford, Ala. Also notes a shooting in Alabama and a murder verdict in Alabama.
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