04 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1898
Page
1
Our stock of shoes is one of the most complete in the city with all sizes and widths for men women and children. We handle the Rockland line of men shoes praised for durability comfort and value. We defy any competition in the shoe line.
Hats display latest shapes and styles with a price of $2.00 per hat. The shop pledges to match any competitor's hat priced from $3.00 to $4.00 in fit shape and quality, inviting customers to view before purchasing.
In Duryea Pennsylvania Ex postmaster M F Oorce is shot and killed after burglars blow open a nearby safe in his saloon. His housekeeper Miss Monahan is gagged and bound as four men flee with about $300. Corcoran of the Duryea hotel fired on as he confronted the thieves but was wounded. Police seek four men seen with dynamite and revolvers in the area.
A report from Wilming ton states Dr B Zachary resident physician and steward at the city hospital was forcibly ejected by city authorities after an order from Mayor Wes Waddell. Dr Zachary refused to accept the appointed temporary superintendent and plans to test the city and county in court for damages.
Paris report says Germany may seek Caroline Islands. Ameri can and Spaniard talks in Paris hinge on a joint international commission to settle responsibility for the Maine disaster and liberty issues. In Savannah, General Lee prepares for Cuba deployment as two divisions set to move. Washington hopes for progress despite delays as Colombia canal talks fail to extend construction time.
In Atlanta the house discussed a draft to require streetcar companies to shield motormen from cold weather and considered a new labor statistics bureau. Several bills passed or were advanced, including river dam changes, boundary clarifications with South Carolina, and a proposal to permit bicycles as baggage on railroads. The finance bill shows a total appropriation near three million dollars, with school funds adjusted and pension figures likely to shift under Brandon legislation.
The cotter market opened steady with prices down 1 to 8 points amid weak English cables. Reports from Fall River and Manchester showed mixed demand for yarns and cloths, while Southern Spotton and New Orleans notes suggested cautious optimism on sales. General Miles drafted a bill for a 100,000 man regular army with 12 companies per regiment and a third lieutenant, moving through congressional military affairs channels.
Manila reports say the Paris conference outcome stirred mild interest with Spain's cession of the Philippines to the United States. American volunteers worry about postwar duties while Aguinaldo may seek conciliatory stance. rivals lose control as funds run short and provinces grow disaffected. Colonel Bryan stops at Montgomery en route to Savannah.
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