04 Dec 1896
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
1
A weather note warns that winter is near as temperatures plunge to as low as 15 degrees below zero. The piece urges readers to prepare for the harsh season and anticipate continued cold conditions. Local observers stress readiness for extended frost and related hardships.
A spirited sales pitch claims Allen's & Sheffield's offers the lowest prices. It invites customers to compare ads from competitors and promises identical goods for less, with full department coverage and uninterrupted stock.
Great bargains will prevail in our Dress Goods and Trimmings Notions Hosiery Gloves Handkerchiefs Underwear departments through December. Almost any of these goods are suitable for Christmas presents and that you know will soon occupy your attention. Finest lot of Ladies Caves and Wraps ever shown in Americus at the price.
Our Shoe Stock is brim full of bargains and though wholesale prices rise, we offer them cheaper than before. We have the largest stock and lowest prices with honest values. For men boys and children we sell suits hats and more and promise to please you. Come early and often. Yours to Please.
Journalists Leckert and partners face libel charges over two versions of the Breslau toasts and altered libels. Trial promises exposure of a court clique led by Count Rotho von Eulenburg and Richtoff, aiming to force resignations of Emperor William and Prince Hohenlohe.
In Louisville at the Young Men's Hebrew association hall the second day of the biennial convention of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations opened at 10:15 am with about 109 delegates. Alumni of Hebrew Union College met to adopt regrets over the death of Rabbi Isaael Joseph of Montgomery Alabama as committee reports were reviewed.
An advertisement extols a family laxative marketed as a remedy for various ailments caused by a congested system. It emphasizes gentle efforts, internal cleanliness, and that only the genuine product from Culii Co. yields benefits, urging buyers to avoid imitators.
In a December issue, Bryan argues the election result strengthens silver advocacy and free coinage. He cites past elections to claim Republicans will not abandon Democratic principles and warns that four more years of gold standard pressure may persuade more voters.
Former Governor Horace Boies did not attend the district meeting, sending a telegram and a letter outlining his views on currency. He argues the nation faces a choice between a gold and specie backed system under government control or private syndicate influence, urging organized action toward a national currency. The report also mentions turf figure Walter Hobart’s retirement and a congressional effort to place a Breckinridge bust in the Senate chamber, plus brief notes on Uruguayan civil conflict near Capilla Barrico.
William Caldwell is shot dead by Sook Bradberry in a store confrontation followed by Caldwell firing three bullets into Bradberry, ending as both are critically wounded. The incident stems from a prior feud and a claimed movie ruse between the men. Two girls killed by trains near Lyons, Michigan, and a separate fire disaster in Orry claim further casualties.
A Desperate and clever plot to escape from the state penitentiary has been publicized. James Brantley led the group, including two lifers and two 20 year term prisoners. Brantley orchestrated the scheme from his brickyard using morphine-laced coffee given to guards, but only partial poisoning occurred and the ruse failed.
In Crescent township two families the McClures and Shaddens clashed in a bloody melee on December 1 The confrontation followed a dispute sparked by a remark from a McClure girl resulting in Elijah McClare stabbed five times Dave McClure wounded with fingers bitten Orville McClure not broken James Shade stabbed twice Orrin Shadden badly cut Arthur Shadden injured lip and head The feud marks a second violent encounter within a week between the households now elderly settlers and friends.
About 8000 strikers attended a December meeting adopting resolutions to accept a court of arbitration for the dockers dispute. The panel will include police chief, city president, council chair, trades court chair, plus one leading employer and four labor representatives. Arbitration requires 6 of 8 votes. strikers’ representatives choose their four court members. Evans elected mayor of Birmingham Alabama.
A farmer couple near Hanvarp Ill south of the city discovered their four-year-old child had ingested poison. Strychnine was found in the home and three of the five involved are believed to be dying. An investigation follows to determine how the poison entered the household.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.