21 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
A street notice proclaims a rapid sale of all goods after a firm split. The merchant pledges no old stock and vows deep discounts on dress goods silks velvets woolens clothing shoes hats linens towels hosiery underwear and more, all items new and must go quickly.
Store invites immediate visits offering continuing fair treatment and confident trading, promising customers the same dependable service they have always received. The message emphasizes urgency to come at once and trade during the closeout period.
The notice touts a wide range of holiday gifts from Toilet Sets and Cut-Glass to Leather and Manicure Sets. It urges buyers to select from a "magnificent" stock and hints at pleasing loved ones with items for him or her such as pipes, vases, and portfolios.
Dispatches show a misinterpretation of terms by readers and foreigners. The United States rejects the irrevocable word in China policy while Britain, after delay, accepts it, complicating efforts to drop the term. Washington signals continued disagreement with London over wording and aims.
The Supreme Court crowded as it heard closing arguments on Puerto Rico and the Philippines status. Judge Day observed, with Attorney General Griggs outlining the government’s position following the peace treaty. Separately, Senate military committee advances an army reorganization bill with a 100000-man force. river and harbor panel delays bill release until after holidays to avoid influencing project supporters.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in Rutherford Platt Hayes et al v James Hunt administrator, mandating the sale of Spiegel Cove, the former President Hayes home at Fremont. The estate included an annuity for an insane uncle, stopped at Hayes death, with heirs and administrator’s actions under dispute. In Fayetteville, N C a 17 year old Peter Byrd was accidentally shot and killed while swapping pistols with 16 year old Charles Jones on a street.
A spate of murders and threats in Routt County Colorado drives families from Brown Park. Matthew Rash was killed last July. Dart was shot Oct 4 as he left his door. Bassett, Thom p, and Davenport warned to flee. survivors fear more ambushes. vigilante talk rises.
On a Santa Fe train near Emporia three men attempted to rescue Sol Temple from Sheriff Batts of Enid. Sheriff Simmons assisted, driving off the attackers before they fled at the next stop. Temple remained in custody.
A National Civic Federation led conference on industrial conciliation and arbitration opens at 10:30 a.m. in Cubano. It aims to stir public sentiment through open discussion between labor and employer representatives rather than immediate action. Franklin MacVeagh chairs the opening, with Carroll D. Wright following as U.S. Commissioner of Labor.
Bristol Pa December 17 a military board of inquiry began taking testimony into charges raised by relatives of Oscar L Booz the former West Point cadet who died December 10 after hazing at the academy two years ago the Booz family attended the session with Mr Booz called to testify about hazing and related incidents at the time.
Phoebe King, 21, was arrested by Chattanooga police on a warrant from Somerset Kentucky Chief Hughes for complicity in a murder staged 22 miles south of Op spa. The victim was to be the King woman’s stepfather’s concubine. the mother and brother allegedly aided. Two accomplices fled. one remains at large. Volunteers May Enlist in Manila tariff effort. The Tat commission continues work. officers expect volunteers to re enlist with bonuses.
Washington reports from December 18 note the German agrarian party pushes a tariff of 50 cents per bushel on wheat, aiming to make Germany self sufficient in breadstuffs. Consul Diedrich at Bremen says the move will raise bread prices, limit markets, and hurt American farmers. passage by the Reichstag is likely.
The Porto Rico-Philippine cases occupying the United States Supreme Court continued with Berators and congressmen joining the audience. Edward Perkins, senior counsel for the Porto Rico side, concluded his argument as Lawrence Harmon took the Philippines topic. Attorney General Griggs then presented the government's position, with Charles H. Aldrich later slated to close for the appellants.
In Wasmnatoy on December 19 the Senate received reports on bills from the House. A resolution to appoint Charles A. Boutelle of Maine to the retired Navy list was passed for immediate consideration. Amendments to the tax bill were approved and other measures, including pensions for General John A. McClelland and John M. Palmer, were enacted before the Hay Pauncefote treaty was discussed in executive sessions.
Washington reports the House met at 11 o’clock to resume consideration of the bill regulating terminal facilities of the Pennsylvania railroad in the city after last night’s recess. A filibuster had threatened to end DC matter action but opposition agreed to drop delaying tactics, allow amendments, and proceed with discussion.
Senate agriculture committee opened hearings on the oleomargarine bill. Opponents argued the measure harms public health and counterfeiting controls, while author Groat and former Governor Decreees defended provisions. Witnesses included supporters and critics as the committee prepares further sessions. Big Fire In Mississippi follows. Brookhaven Lumber plant burned near Jackson area, suspected to have started by fire. factory and loaded timber destroyed.
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