18 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1891
Page
1
An audacious French feuilleton describes the Kaiser aboard the Hohenzollern after leaving England, allegedly preaching from a deck altar and seizing command in a violent fit. The incident ends with the emperor restrained for three days as crew and officers react in fear.
In Atlanta on August 17 Speaker Howell announces two daily house sessions beginning August 26 with specific hours and a cap on new matters after August 24. A joint resolution seeks adjournment sine die September 18, 1801, with ongoing debate on feasibility and October 1 as a possible adjournment date.
Asheville N Y Aug 17 about 10 pm attorney John C Martin returning to his Haywood street boarding house was assaulted by two youths who demanded money a pistol threatened and a shot narrowly missing him He fled with a friend to police and two lads Chann and Boben were arrested Chann confessed to the holdup Owen claimed fired while fleeing Both boys had good prior characters sparking community concern
New York announces Discovery Day on October 12 and urges ministers and teachers worldwide to use Leviticus 25 10 as their text. The theme centers on the discovery of America, its impact on the world, and future promise, linking to Independence Hall’s 1776 bell inscription.
The dispute over selling a site in Columbus Georgia for a new public building moves to Washington. Captain William Reid Jr representing the Barfield property and Colonel Grady Jordan along with H. Cattots Be property offered are involved in the transfer of the case.
In Chicago Sam Jones entertains a crowded audience with a heaven or hell joke. A new pumping station well yields free sparkling water from over 000 feet, not yet in reservoirs but soon. A Welsh railway accident injures several on a passenger special near Pont-y-Prida.
Kansas farmers report over 60 percent of those who defaulted on interest have paid up, with many offering to redeem mortgaged lands. Missouri Pacific attorney B P Waggener cites western Lombard agents and eastern chatter about the Kansas wheat and corn crops as the driver of renewed interest. He estimates Kansas farmers may earn up to 100 million dollars for their products in the next year. In Middletown New York Aug 17 two elderly residents are highlighted. Philip McAuley, born 1790 in Ireland, is 102 and active. Hannah Wiltene, nearly 99, born near Poughkeepsie, has fourteen children and many grandchildren. In Lima Ohio Aug 17 Jennie Shannon sues John Bashore for 5000 damages for breach of promise and seduction, alleging marriage ties for 28 years and ongoing relations. Bashore, a race horse owner, says it is mistaken track business. The case will be heard in September.
Dispatches report mixed items from Atlanta to Knoxville, including an art show at Argenteuil attracting pilgrims, a captured wanted man in Milledgeville, the death of Matenda Sorakichi in New York, a Rev Sam Small speech in Atlanta on American civilization, and various political and local notes across several states.
The Finance Committee report highlights a thorough Auditing Commission job on city treasurer books. The Council adopts printing via Times-Recouper Company at about one third private rates, with Alderman Williams praising fairness and urging unanimous approval.
Wheat prices surged on August 17 with Chicago and New York excitement and London bids. December opened around 1.00 to 1.10, quickly rose, then slipped to 1.11, later near 1.11 with 4 cent gains. Shorts cover slowly while long positions profit amid frantic buying and scarce supply. Corn moved in step, with September rising to 68 and later 67.9, while London cargoes showed higher American prices restraining activity.
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