27 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1892
Page
1
A local retailer argues hats are not to be floored and styles should suit the buyer. The ad emphasizes durability, price, and lasting patronage, promising first purchases lead to long term business. It touts a line of Madras shirts newly arrived at rock bottom prices.
Bright offer for children hosiery with a new stock and sizes to fit all at 25 cents a pair. Guaranteed not to crock or stain and described as richly worth social value.
In Sumter County the Democratic primary completed with Wright Brady and George Stapleton nominated for the next legislature. City results show Brady 520, Stapleton 501, with other totals noted. W A Wilson elected senator unopposed. Precincts yet to report are minor and not expected to change the outcome. The vote was orderly with no major incidents and the party lines held firm.
Atlanta August 26 special report describes Colonel George H. Jones returning to Atlanta after rumors of an attack on Cole City miners. Authorities learned of plans to liberate convicts at Cole City, but alarm subsided as Georgia prepared. Separate items note Bud Lindsay defending Coal Creek leaders, and Alabama Democrats seeking district party reconciliation ahead of October primaries.
A pistol point robbery four miles from Americus targets Mrs. C J Stanford at Gatewood. The black assailant forced drawers open for valuables including a gold watch a diamond ring and cash while her husband and officers widen the search. A $500 reward is offered with a description of a thick set copper colored negro about five feet eleven inches seen near Gatewood.
Reports from London and New York describe cholera reaching England via the steamer Gemma from Hamburg. Health authorities tighten port inspections and quarantine measures as European ships dock and travelers are scrutinized. In Georgia Savannah moves to guard coastal trade with European vessels. Meanwhile social notes cover a Macon wedding and Sullivan training progress.
More than two thousand gathered to hear B M Blackburn Judge Crisp and Edgar F Hinton defend democracy against third party claims. The crowd cheered for the Democratic speakers and welcomed diverse participants, signaling strong party support in Macon County.
An OCR fragment shows Butler and Berry advertising tinware and tariff jokes. Mentions McKinley tariff references, a variety of tinware items with prices, Rogers spoons, and “tariff” promotion lines. The text mixes humor and sales pitches with unclear attribution and misspelled names.
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