29 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1899
Page
1
For the next thirty days the store will occupy the former Finninger location behind the main shop. Stock will stay in place and sale prices are offered on summer shoes on a four cent cotton basis. Come and get the cheapest shoes ever sold.
An 1881 Macon wholesale liquor house proclaims its longevity with cash purchases and large lots. It guarantees all goods as represented or money refunded, touts quick turnover and low prices, and asks for a trial. Prices feature products bottled at the distillery with original bottling only.
A fragmented price list advertises Rye Whiskies and Port Wines with costs per gallon or case. It mentions Cognac Brandy, Claret by the case, Rhine Wines, corn whiskey, apple brandies, and a jug trade specialty. The text promises a price list and further information on request.
Rome dispatch says Pope Leo XIII seeks peace between United States and Philippine natives and favors US guarded rule after war. He expresses horror at bloodshed and questions Admiral Dewey, sending benediction to Olympia’s crew through Father Reamy.
In France the fourth week of Captain Alfred Dreyfus’s court martial opened with expert Bertillon present to defend his handwriting methods while Paray-Javal testified to debunk the Bertillon system. The defense aims to show the bordereau could be natural handwriting and not Esterhazy forged.
A Washington dispatch reports Britain Germany and Italy push to grow trade with South America. A British special commissioner notes British goods lose ground as German and other continental firms win by lower prices in iron goods and machinery. The troubled trade conditions vary by line and country.
In Columbus Georgia Aug 28 rumors surface that Swift Manufacturing may abandon direct buys from farmers mirroring last season. Farmers allegedly earned a small premium by cutting out middlemen, while other mills may imitate Swift if warehouse interests block direct purchases. Poisoned ice cream sickens residents in Octa Springs Mississippi. 15 to 20 people affected at a Firemen's Hall fair. doctors report all are out of danger.
A fire at the Dominican Sisters' Orphanage in Spar Kill, Rockland County, New York, killed two children and left several missing or injured. About 850 children were housed. 20 people were wounded, including two sisters. Property loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Neighbors evacuated all children to Blauvelt convent for shelter. remaining residents and wounded are under care there.
In Za nesville Ohio August 2 delegates gather for Democratic state convention with McLean leading after late county results. Leaders confer tonight in Cincinnati and Columbus to shape nominations for seven key posts amid hot races and union committee contests.
A farmer, Sebe Smith of about 65, killed his son Jacob Smith after a quarrel that reignited last night near Boseman, an interior post office ten miles northwest of Meridian. The shooting left the son dead. authorities report unclear self defense. Governor Benton McMillan of Tennessee plans to attend an antitrust conference next month to argue against moving trust responsibility to the states. A war department dispatch dated Aug 16 reports Dato Mundi of Zamboanga defeating insurgents, with 20 killed.
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