16 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
1
December promotions at Allen Sheffield advertise unbeatable prices across dress goods trimmings notions hosiery gloves handkerchiefs and underwear with emphasis on winter bargains and a large selection including saddest caves and wraps. The message challenges readers to compare prices and promises unbroken stock and department-wide discounts.
Local retailer touts low prices and vast stock on men’s, boys’ and children’s footwear. Claims consistent quality, steady stock, and long-term customer loyalty as core strategy. Encourages shoppers to visit and buy, promising fair values and continued presence for years. Potential OCR errors fragment some lines.
The article details a Senate session with debate on a Cuban question and a resolution about presidential influence and expenditures. It notes a speech by Leontue Marcas, a prayer by Rev. T. De Valesa, and committee actions on contingent expenses and Mexican bonds. Governor Johnston names his staff, and a separate report covers a fatal shooting in Mobile and a French steamer sinking with 14 drowned.
A Manila dispatch from Singapore reports Mindanao natives revolting and many troops deserting to insurgents. The capital faces anxiety with bands of insurgents firing on the town at night. Other items note Cuban volunteer movements in the United States and fires near Montevallo, while Cuba-related tensions continue to ripple worldwide.
Buried in garbled copy is a notice of a textile industry meeting in Cincinnati on December 16 where 150 dealers from 27 states gathered under J. B. Dofobaugh and W. B. Judson to discuss tariff protection for lumber and textiles. Reports mention quieter holiday weeks, anticipated activity after the new year, and varied sentiment among southern delegates toward free trade. Additional notes reference amnesty in London and aHigh-profile death in England.
Edward Clarke Salered and Crhine Thay Dit Nat Comal were sentenced to two years each in the penitentiary for murder after parsoning. Stewart and a wealthy figure faced trial, with claims of remorse and confession leading to Governor Toole. The governor issued clemency before a formal pardon document could be finalized.
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