04 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1892
Page
1
The purchase of suitable presents for friends and loved ones is drawing public attention as people ask what someone would appreciate most. This column highlights the handsomest line of Holiday Goods for gentlemen ever introduced in America.
A large firemen strike on the Savannah, Augusta and Montgomery railroad began yesterday afternoon with thirty to forty men quitting work over wage cuts and stalled trains. Superintendent Matthews intervened, firing a man to resume a locomotive, and officers arrested another striker as the firm vows no more delays.
A petition from S A M firemen describes wage cuts from 45 to 35 per month and job firings after refusing the reduced pay on December 1. They claim no violence, note fellow workers were replaced by higher paid or unqualified men, and appeal to public justice while detailing targeted pay disparities and arrests. They name W M Martin and others among protestors and outline alleged injustices and steps taken to reach an agreement.
A plan to buy and build a cotton mill in Americus gains momentum. Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Co will have about 65 000 dollars in cash and collateral by March 1st to seed a 200 000 dollar capital, with 35 000 from subscriptions and the rest from northern mill machinery investors. The project would convert surplus stock into cotton mill shares, allow installment payments, and invite local farmers to pay in cotton. The promoters praise manufacturing’s community benefits and expect strong dividends, urging stock subscriptions to support Americus commerce and growth. A public card from local businessmen defends themselves against arrest rumors, while new arrival MR TR M Kirven from Columbus promotes bargain goods at Kirven & Co. The latest election results at St. John’s Lodge No. 17, F&A M., list officers for the coming year.
Sumter county doctors plan to form a local medical society to join the Georgia State Medical Association. They urge exchange of ideas and professional brotherhood to raise standards, with organizers Axacc Lariva Wilfred Clarke Mousra Cain & Brown coordinating, and celebrate a community cultural event at Americus opera house.
Chicago Post reports Georgia congressman predicts Watson will be expelled from the present Congress. Fear of martyrdom aiding reelection cited. report of lay committees to proceed. Judge Cobb from Alabama ready, Georgians thin at moment. City filling with members. Monday gavel will seat many. Also Herald claims Hill may name New York’s next senator to influence Cleveland appointments. Larry the Lord musical comedy at opera house features Graham, Miss Edith Craske, and Marine quartet. Third Assistant Postmaster candidate J. N. Scarborough has strong endorsement. A colored man, Gus Davis, involved in theft and elopement incident. Plans for Arthur Rylander’s new Taylor street residence moving. Special meeting of Bamber Lodge announced. Catholic services schedule listed.
A lengthy OCR fragment describes the planned Tribune as a new morning paper for Cincinnati with backers from major stockholders, a capital stock, and named directors. It signals a free press stance, ambitious equipment from Cincinnati, and a mailing rate of 40 cents monthly or $4 yearly, while noting holiday schedule and plan to cover Dantean and commercial Cincinnati journals. The text references Hoe & Co of New York and outlines management by a business manager and editor.
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