23 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
1
Promotes Johnson's Tonic as the cure for malaria poisoning with bold claims it is the world's greatest medicine. Warns that blood taint lasts until fall unless treated now, saying blood health boosts performance and that cheaper quinine is inferior. Urges customers to buy by traveling to obtain the tonic over cheaper options.
An elderly advocate claims Johnson's Tonic as a premier remedy for chills and fever. He states the tonic corrects bodily disturbances, aids digestion, and absorption, with a 17 year market presence and claimed superiority. Bottles cost 50 cents.
Five dead and six injured in a head end wreck near Prentice Illinois when the Chicago and Alton Hummer collided with a way freight. Engineer Don Sheehan died with his hand on the throttle. Fireman John Adams also perished. three unknown men on the tender among the dead. Passengers unharmed. A second incident reports a work engine plunging into the river at Johnsonville during bridge repairs, injuring two residents.
A health official defends U S malaria experiments in Havana using disease infected mosquitoes. He cites trained risk acceptance and potential vast benefits while noting two deaths but predicting millions saved. The piece also reports Chattanooga city officials approving a long term water contract with a local company.
In Crevelano Aug 21 an underground gas explosion in a Lake Erie water works tunnel killed six workers and injured others. Heavy iron girders and machinery, over 100 tons, were hurled from the shaft as crews battled to recover bodies and assess damage. Mayor Johnson halted tunnel work pending safeguards while contractors may be replaced. Names linked to the accident include Ray Treadshaw William Williams Daniel Higgins James Daincourt John Bert Crib No 3 lies six miles from crib No 2 and about a dozen men died earlier last week.
Tampa Florida August 21 shipments of cigars for the week ended were heavier than the prior week by about 100 cases as manufacturers liberalize stocks awaiting return to work. 302 cases shipped this week versus 459 last year, a drop of 157. Shipments covered every quarter of the Union, totaling 1 560 000 cigars this week against 2 295 000 a year ago. Factories expect work to resume as workers grow restless and demand is voiced for employment.
Mrs Ruth Hooker widow of Jesse Hooker reputed to be worth about 100000 died last night in Montgomery Ala She came from Chicago and had no intimate relations with relatives The known relatives include Mrs Sweeney Roland Prairie Wis Mrs Jackson Chicago Mrs Clements and Mrs Julia Jackson Cedar Rapids Ia and a brother in St Paul Minn Cuban Customs Receipts Were 1900 total 10000208 up from 14854261 in 1890 The duties on imports 14979141
The French ambassador M Constans informs the sultan that France and Turkey have severed all diplomatic relations after the sultan failed to honor a personal pledge regarding the purchase of quays and settlement of French claims. The action follows a breach of faith cited by Constans at the Yildiz palace. In San Francisco notes from US Consul Donaldson say Nicaragua remains peaceful under Zelaya, with strong US influence and support for an isthmian canal.
In Ducktown Tennessee Judge McConnell dissolved injunctions granted two weeks earlier in a case involving millions. The Tennessee Copper Company and Ducktown Sulphur Copper and Iron Company face damage suits from about 40 farmers claiming land damage from plant fumes. Over 3,000 citizens signed a petition urging the injunctions’ end, with plants employing about 3,000 workers and substantial investments in copper operations. Individual damage suits to be heard in September.
Turbulent scenes in Tampa as vigilance committees resurface amid evictions by renting agents. Reports claim over 100 women and children slept on the streets last night while resistence union factions cut soup allowances to one meal daily. Proclamations urge factory openings to protect cigar industry and workers, with warnings against oppression. Nearby reports describe a baseball umpire crushed by a bat in Farmersburg and arson charges against Murphys citizens, plus a Mississippi axe murder and a neck-breaking beer keg incident in North Carolina.
After a gulf coast storm, Gulfport dredging work washed out the channel by nearly four feet, sparing a harbor project from costly repairs and saving the company thousands of dollars. Dredge boats will resume work quickly as mud and sand intrusion subsides, with hope the harbor will soon admit large ocean freighters.
The President announced numerous appointments across War Army Navy and Treasury branches including colonels majors captains lieutenants surgeons and aFinance officer. Navy officers Howard Gage William L Burdick Percy Herbert and others named. Oil fire at Atlantic Refining works Point Breeze escalates with a tank explosion. police boats withdraw to avoid burning oil reach the river. Chickamauga park commission advances relief map project for Chattanooga and surrounding region. State and bank updates note increased discount rates and upcoming financial actions.
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