03 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
1
The public mind considers suitable gifts for friends and loved ones as the holiday season begins. The article points to America’s finest line of holiday goods for gentlemen over. The focus is on choosing appreciated presents and the best options available.
Jay Gould died at 0:15 this morning from pulmonary consumption at his New York home. The scene at midnight showed the financier had ceased to battle, with family nearby including Mrs. Edwin Gould and others. Reports place his fortune between 80 to 100 million dollars as stock markets react, with Western Union and Missouri Pacific among affected issues. In Savannah, Mrs. Gazaway Martridge dies, noted as a charming social figure and wife of journalist Garaway Martridge.
The New York Herald claims Senator Hill conspired with the Protective Tariff Democratic League of New York to defeat Cleveland. A former partner allegedly furnished 25,000 Hill supporters for outreach, with Henry Nichols forwarding letters urging a Cleveland vote. Nichols doubts who supplied the names. the Herald editorial opposes Edward Murphy’s bid. Washington Post calls for an extra session after March 4, focusing on private pension bills. Secretary Foster downplays Gould’s death impact on markets, citing already discounted effects and stable estate management by Gould’s son. speculation of panic is dismissed.
Lizzie Borden charged with murdering her father and mother was indicted on three counts by the grand jury amid public speculation of guilt or innocence. The case draws world wide attention as spectators discuss the evidence and the grand jury’s actions.
The Central railroad dispute deepens with telegraphers engineers and firemen awaiting arrival of their chiefs in Savannah. Chief Arthur telegraphs to come Monday and Ramsay and Sargent expected midweek. A threatened general strike was narrowly averted as Wadley’s actions and contract terms loom.
The Superior Court disposed of numerous cases including Cheek v Danis McLain and others with verdicts and judgments for defendants or plaintiffs. Judge Fish plans to continue the criminal docket a week after the 10th, and Rockland Company and A. B. Williford are among matters set for next week. Wilfred Clarke headlines Monday night at the opera house with Tit for Tat, supported by Miss Mabel Knowles and Mr. Qisiko in a lively program. two murder suspects from Dodge County are held in Americus jail for safe keeping. The Davenport Drug Company expands by leasing adjoining space on Lamar Street, nearly doubling store area once wall is removed.
Gabbett, newly named general manager of the Savannah Americas and Montgomery railroad, may start duties today or by Monday and likely retains Columbus Southern leadership with Americus as headquarters. He favors a two-system merger, noting friendly terms and shared routes from Columbus to Albany and connections toward Montgomery and New Orleans.
A damaged ad from Americus DC promotes crockery and quarters sales with teapots lager dishes and vegetable meat dishes at low quarter prices. White porcelain items and cream crocks are listed with several price points described as skim milk but high quality.
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