24 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
1
For thirty days the store is being remodeled and the shop will occupy the former Findinger site behind the main store. They will not move stock back and offer summer shoes at low 4 cert cotton prices, urging customers to come and get the cheapest shoes ever sold.
An 1881 established Schumpert Shoe Co advertises as the oldest shoe house with a cash buy for large lots and town prices. They guarantee goods as represented or money refunded and invite one trial, highlighting a price list of original bottling goods and quick sales motto.
Fragmented OCR mentions Rye Whiskies and Stone Mountain Corn with unclear references and missing context. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond these product names are discernible. Article remains unreadable for fuller synthesis.
An OCR fragment advertises wines and brandies with prices per gallon or case. It mentions port wine, cognac brandy, clarets, Rhine wines by the case, and other foods by the gallon. The text is garbled but invites readers to send for price lists and further information.
Editor W C Crum of The Florida Republican, postmaster at Peck, was assaulted by a masked mob on Monday night. They tied him, beat him, cut whiskers, and doused injuries with carbolic acid after forcing him to resign his office. He had earlier been pressured over appointing a Black assistant. The attack prompted attention from Washington and the office is expected to be discontinued.
Washington reports an assault by whitecaps on Peck Postmaster W. O. Crum may lead to the discontinuance of the Peck post office. Crum cites lack of capable replacements and limited mail use, seeks immediate relief, and notes small salary last month. An inspector may be sent, potentially leaving Peck without a post office. Also reported is a councilman attack in Atlanta, with M. Atkinson facing opposition amid street railway franchise efforts. Rumors float that Columbia Canal has been sold to a northern syndicate for 1,000.
A damaged fragment portrays a poor woman weighed down by misery and belief she cannot recover, contrasted with the moment when a spirit of renewed life returns and inspires relief. The passage references Ames and medical remedies, hinting at distress and hopeful recovery.
August news from Looxow reports Captain Parker was forbidden by Emperor William to sail Shamrock in coming United States races. Sir Thomas Lipton expresses eager anticipation, noting Shamrock’s design and crew readiness. Lipton says he invited the Prince of Wales to witness races and anticipates distinguished guests.
Reports from Nonrotx dated August 22 detail wrecks from the Cape Hatteras storm. Vessels named include the Aaron Rephard with five dead, the Punkoons with 14 lost, and the June Pomes lightship with 23 crew lost. Unknown steamship and several schooners are washed ashore or driven aground near Diamond Shoals.
The Central Railway of Georgia answered a state suit seeking to annul the Eatonton branch lease and asked Putnam county to join the case It argues reduced rates and better facilities resulted from the line and that the branch benefited Putnam and Georgia interests Convict camp inquiry in North Carolina scrutinizes the Castle Man tent and local officials cast doubt on the inmate’s condition Florida Editors to Macon on excursion with Carnival group
In Rexxes France on August 2 court martial proceedings for Captain Alfred Dreyfus continued at the Lycee. Maitre Labori pressed witnesses including Du Brieul and Valliant as Esterhazy's testimony loomed. General Gonse clashed with Labori over Esterhazy and Saussier. The court adjourned at 11:40 a.m. with Esterhazy's letters and potential medical consultation discussed for tomorrow.
Columsta La Aug 23 The sheriff arrested and jailed J P Duke on murder charges for killing Percy Parker Sunday evening. Longstanding hostility led to a saloon confrontation Parker under liquor pursued Duke to John Steen’s house and Duke fired with a shotgun, killing Parker instantly. Duke to have a court hearing next Monday.
Veterans of the Civil War to gather at a national reunion in October inviting governors and President McKinley. Mayor Aiken and Capt Wartman lead a delegation from Evansville Indiana to promote the event and North South reconciliation.
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