03 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1898
Page
1
Our stock of shoes is one of the most complete in the city. We carry every size and width for men women and children. We handle the Rockland line of men's shoes praised for durability comfort and value. We defy competition in the shoe line.
Local hat shop advertises a brimful stock of new styles and invites customers to compare with competitor prices from three to four dollars. Hats priced at two dollars each will be matched to any rival offer in shape and quality. See the hats before purchasing.
Reports say Secretary Long ordered the armored cruiser New York to Havana while Texas heads to Hampton Roads to serve as flagship for Commodore Philip. The Navy notes Spain’s evacuation of Cuba reduces need for a demonstration, with cooler weather reducing yellow fever risk as precautions continue.
In Montgomery Alabama on December 2 state officers qualified by swearing in for second terms. Governor Joseph F. Johnston, Secretary of State Robert F. McDavid, Attorney General Charles G. Brown, Commissioner of Agriculture Lt. Governor, Superintendent of Education John Bercrombis and others took oaths and assumed duties. Inauguration was simple with Chief Justice McWheilan administering Johnston’s oath. Later officials recited pledges and state business proceeded normally. Separately in Atlanta evangelist W M Waller was killed by a freight train near the city. In Laurel Maryland former Congressman Barnes Compton died at his home.
The War Department, following General Wood in Santiago, defers removal of American soldiers' remains from Cuba until February at the earliest. Officials cite protecting friends and relatives from yellow fever risks, despite having plans and permits in place for disinterment if relatives provide hermetically sealed metallic caskets.
Havana December 2 The Cuban assembly executive committee votes to compel officers to duel insult from Spanish American or other officers. The measure aims to defend Cuban army dignity and to curb arrogant new Cuban officers who enlisted after the armistice. Also noted US transport Florida arriving with quartermasters supplies 164 mules horses and 80 stablemen.
The Portland steamer, lost off the New England coast, carried about 200 people and none of the passengers survived. The tragedy is described as the most awful quarantine catastrophe in recent years.
The Wisconsin battleship recently launched at San Francisco is touted as the most powerful vessel for the United States. Builders promise it will outdo the famed Oregon, with further ships assembled on the Pacific coast.
In Arttaxta the house rejected Willingham’s night-session plan as the railroad bill by Hall of Bible faced vigorous defense from Denny who argued southern control of the Southern railway. The Parks amendment failed 33 to 57. Prohibition in Bibb County carried a decisive antis victory by 1,398 with leaders like Jones Small Hill Guerry and Harris active. turnout included civic figures urging an end to saloons. Portland disaster updates identify 17 identifications and additional bodies. fighting reported in Yemen and a tax cue on cotton tickets noted with enforcement on cash handling.
The cotton market opened steady in New York with prices 2 points lower to 1 point higher and showed notable stability despite cable news anxiety and abroad pressure. Buying from southern reporters and local commission houses helped push prices firmer as sentiment shifted, with no weakness observed in early trading.
A seller advertises a large stock of hats neckwear gloves and suit cases at cost to clear out the entire stock. The note offers savings on hats and accessories and urges customers to visit the shop to obtain what they need before closing.
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