28 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
1
Washington dispatch outlines a split within the Democratic Party over currency and tariff policy, warning that swift action beyond routine business is needed to avoid annihilation in 1896 elections. It notes two camps, one favoring delay and the other pressing for immediate currency reform to avoid a Republican tidal wave.
Allen Clegg Co proclaims deep discounts on Christmas stock with dollar value deals on cloaks wraps umbrellas and neckties. They promise to beat any Georgia firm on price and urge customers to trade for savings.
In Rome on December 26 the United States cruiser Detroit officers led by Commander Newell met Pope Pius X at the Vatican. The pope praised American citizens, offered a benediction, and expressed affection for the United States. A luncheon followed at the American College with diplomats and Rome residents in attendance.
Diphtheria epidemic that began December 6 in AsutAnula Ohio is subsiding. Antitoxine has saved many lives as 45 of the first 47 cases recover. 20 deaths reported. Milk from a polluted source linked to illnesses. antitoxine from New York used successfully in all cases. Funeral of Dr Kalusowski held in Washington.
Official reports show Royal Baking Powder contains twenty seven percent more strength than any other brand. Prof. Chandler of the New York Board of Health tested powders bought on the open market and found Royal superior in strength and value. One pound of Royal sells for 50 cents while other brands would cost over 36 cents for the same amount. If a different powder is offered, ensure the price reflects the lower value.
Police Sgt Henry Streib confronted a squad from Fort McHenry after an early Sunday arson. Soldiers Allen Taylor Stipe Goff Burke and Nelson will face court martial for leaving with weapons and threatening the sergeant. Major Rodney held talks with civil authorities and an investigation awaits possible criminal proceedings.
Portia Dec 26 stockholders have not clearly agreed on reorganization with few replies received. Majority is thought to favor one director plan. No distilleries start until the new year with outlets in Peoria Chicago Terre Haute and Cincinnati. Highway robbery defined after a Boston encounter. A Mrs Boardman was robbed but police refuse warrant. A farmer J H Benniefield was shot dead in Bush Hill Evrada. The Cliff Em... house destroyed in San Francisco.
A rear collision between two passenger trains one mile west of Waxahachie, Texas, left seventeen injured and a coach burned. Names listed include J. T. Edling of Omaha, Hester of Can a Texas, Clarksonburne of Texas, and Harold Ware, among others. The crash was blamed on a failed air brake on the Kansas and Texas train.
Washington reports Rourke Cockran refused to elaborate on Croker attack claims and how the interview affected his stance. He said he would not be drawn into controversy, and could not confirm or deny election viability or residence details amid questions from the Croker piece.
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