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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
3
Georgia progress shown by rising property values and wealth, with cotton prices and pension costs shaping taxation. Governor Candler supported. the state grows wealthier with population gains, while disputes with labor and rising mill activity appear in the mix. A Wyoming incident ends with a sheriff killing a horse thief after a pursuit.
An attempted outside explosion on the Harrison Line vessel Mechanician near New Orleans struck the starboard side and blew rivets, waking most of the crew. The ship, carrying mules to South Africa, took on water but was spared sinking. authorities suspect a bomb or torpedo, with no definite claim of responsibility.
The census bureau reports Florida had 2,110 manufacturing establishments in 1900, up 163 percent since 1890, with total capital of 4473 507, average wages 37 004, and output valued near 9 5 million. Jacksonville shows 15 establishments, capital 2 008 133, average 1 602 wage earners, output valued at about 2 319 209, including custom work and repairs.
The World reports Bourke Cochran endured an awkward reception during a visit hosted by Winston Churchill in the London guest house. Cochran and Churchill faced a tense moment with Colonel Arrhie Lee over a Washington weapons claim, prompting Churchill to apologize for the incident as Cochran smiled. Also, Ecuador formally transferred its Pan-American Exposition building to the fair in Quito, with foreign commissioners in attendance.
The advertisement argues that vigorous blood from S. S. S. protects children from common diseases by purifying and fortifying the blood. It claims robust kids resist illness better, while weak children suffer more, and promotes S. S. S. as a safe vegetable tonic that boosts appetite and digestion. It offers free information from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Sumter County sheriff sale of Thomas J. Harden holdings scheduled before Americus courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September. Properties include parts of Macon County land Nos. 220 others 383 and 14 111 in Sumter County with several acres. total around 550 acres. Sale follows Sumter Superior Court execution in favor of Oliver Gabriel. Terms cash. August 7 10 HK. L Bedl Sheriff.
Public sale to the highest bidder for cash at Sumter County Courthouse more property described as a house and lot on Jackson Avenue and Brannon Avenue in Americus Georgia. The sale enforces a deed to The National Building Association Mauld W Richardson and Maude W Richardson for unpaid monthly dues. Proceeds cover debt, costs, and collection fees with sale scheduled on the first Tuesday in September 1901.
Petition to the Sumter Superior Court seeks reduction of The Times-Recorder capital stock from 10000 to 3000. It notes original incorporation in 1894 for newspaper publishing and related offices, sale of the job department, and that half the capital was invested in that department. Petition asks issuance of 500 shares of 100 each.
The petition of CB Daley Worcester No TB Clements Partaci Minney Clement Moultrie Ga Chas EB Smith Bell Smith Desoto Gad A Ansley Ameri Chin Cas Eeapecetsl shows they seek incorporation as Desoto Fruit Agricultural and Manufacturing Company for twenty years with renewal. Capital stock of 440,000 increasing to 80,000? stock at $100 each. Objects include agriculture manufacturing nursery fruit and vegetable business canning cotton mill warehouses and real estate and stock dealings. Principal office in Americus with branches planned. petition requests corporate rights immunities and liabilities under Georgia law. Filed with Sumter County Clerk.
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