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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
The provided text shows the Times-Recorder masthead with partial dates and staff roles including editor and business manager. It mentions establishment years 1890 and 1978 and references multiple publication frequencies and mailing terms, though most details are garbled.
The Times-Recorder is described as the official organ for the City of Americus Sumter County and Webster County as well as the Railroad Commission of Georgia for the 34th congressional district, establishing its official status and regional reach.
A wide array of items notes economic optimism and caution across 1901 America. Danish loan interest, European fears quiet, and U.S. pension rolls peaking. Legislation miscounts, building permits rise after Jacksonville fire, and new cottonseed oil mills surge in Texas. Civil War history Housed for Southern schools. Southern history teaching urged.
Georgia’s tax digest reflects a net statewide rise of about 17.49 million dollars after 122 counties report higher assessments totaling 15.51 million and 15 counties show a combined decrease of 1.11 million. Excluding railroads and telegraphs, the increase climbs toward 22 million, with overall property returns reaching 405.41 million.
New York banks and trust companies show large annual payouts with First National Bank declaring a 100 percent dividend as part of vast earnings. Figures indicate city institutions paid about 12.5 million last year, with surpluses totaling over 172 million and specific banks holding sizable retained earnings.
The proposed plan would fuse all American canneries for fish, oysters, shrimp, sardines, lobster and fruit under one management with an estimated $100,000,000 stake. It aims to fix prices to maximize profits, risking consumer affordability and market demand. President Schwab’s stance mirrors broader labor tensions as steel leaders push for higher pay.
The Augusta Herald notes a voyage of four hundred teachers on a single transport to Manila. On the way they stop at Honolulu where sixty marry, and the country awaits returns at the next stopping place.
In Parapsiouia on Aug 20, a massive blast at Atlantic Refining Co. Point Breeze works killed five, with two unidentified. About 60 workers battled flames, rescuing others as 18 tanks burned and wind shifts threatened more loss. Firemen saved lives, while 17 injured were treated. estimated losses range from 500000 to 1000000.
At Harrispurn on August 21 the Republican state convention nominated Judge William B. Potter of Pittsburg for supreme court judge and State Representative Frank G. Harris of Clearfield for state treasurer by acclamation. Potter is Stone's former law partner, recent appointee to the supreme bench. Harris, in his third House term, aligned with Quay and Penrose. The platform endorses national and state administrations, praises recent legislation, supports labor and capital organization, and denounces yellow journalism.
Des Moines August 21 Democrats opened the state convention without a clear frontrunner for the ticket as Cato Sells refused the nomination again. Delegates pressed Sells at his hotel. he stood firm. Debate on reaffirming the Kansas City platform looms, with silver leaders led by J S Murphy urging explicit endorsement, gold faction seeking minimal reference to prior platforms. Beckham is reported ill in Louisville with physicians summoned on a special train from Mountville to assist the Governor’s wife.
Former Alabama governor Johnston, living in Birmingham, has been touring North Alabama and speaking of the proposed constitutional draft. He doubts its passage, noting heavy political pressures and the need for hard work to secure ratification, while criticizing past moves toward a convention. Florida Day is set for September 12 at the Buffalo fair, with state editors and officials attending. Emperor Kwang Si-Hsu postpones return to reign to September 6 due to road conditions and ongoing capital occupation.
A Baldwin expedition letter dated July 29 aboard the America from Vardo details landing at Archangel with horses and dogs, banquet for the crew, and the voyage resuming north. Photographer Anthony Fiala portrays wet but buoyant spirits as the party begins its polar trek. A second notice reports a fatal shooting in Bessemer Alabama where 17-year-old Louis Baggett killed Harry Shramp after a drink dispute.
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