05 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
1
A historic pledge proclaims December will be the greatest in the company’s business career with bold quotations designed to seize attention and turn customers toward the firm. The message emphasizes determination and planned success as the year ends.
Dispatch from Loxpos reports Modder River bridge repaired after a daylong fight. Boer forces under Cronje withdrew at dawn, British forces encamped on enemy positions. Methuen press seeks Kimberley action while troops resume march toward Kimberley.
In Atlanta on December 4 the Georgia House reconsidered and restored the bureau of labor and labor statistics bill by a 55 to 40 vote, placing it back on the calendar. The session also touched on the tax bill, the Australian ballot proposal, and temperance legislation while noting other local measures.
The Fifty sixth Congress opens at noon with broad attention on the Roberts seating dispute. Widespread attendance fills galleries as lawmakers and dignitaries arrive and the chamber prepares for the day’s hearings, with Roberts facing possible admiral as the house convenes.
The House balloted for candidates with Morrin of Minnesota, Overstreet of Indiana, and Carmack of Tennessee as tellers. Henderson won a seat amid Republican cheers. Taylor proposes a nine member committee to investigate Brigham E. Roberts’s eligibility while the Senate opens under Hobart’s death with a mourning display and credentials read for Taliaferro and Quay.
Fraxmort Kentucky December 4 The election commissioners opened with a plan to proceed county by county focusing on contests. Secretary of State Finley announced the transfer of duties and possible recount steps as the canvass neared. The report notes limited public disturbance and ongoing discussions among clerks.
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