07 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement touts Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as a superior malarial cure, claiming it works in one day, drives out malaria poisons, and also treats grip. It promises faster relief than quinine, endorsing trusted men and calling it a standard fever remedy at 50 cents a bottle with a money back if it fails.
Admiral Schley was honored with a lavish reception at the University Club hosted by Major and Mrs. E. B. Stahlman. More than 500 guests attended as he concluded a Nashville visit before moving to Chattanooga aboard the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway private car with President and Mrs. Thomas. He praised Nashville hospitality as beyond words.
A party of about 60 citizens greeted Admiral Schley in Chattanooga at 2:50 PM. Notables including Hon. J.B. Frazier and wife, Mayor A. W. Cabaniss, Hon. Newell Sanders, and others accompanied by Nashville road officials accompanied the admiral from Whiteside to the city amid eager crowds at multiple stations. A veteran of the Black Hawk War in eastern Washington, aged 92, is noted as the oldest man in the area.
Burglars entered the Canal Winchester post office last night and stole stamps valued at $400 and $20 in money. The safe was cracked and all contents removed. Loss discovered when Postmaster Dibble arrived this morning. Suspects seen in town.
A historical prose excerpt argues fate as a cause of deaths, then promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion issues. It recounts H W Kinney of Knight, West Virginia, claiming heart trouble improved after five bottles and renewed work ability, plus dietary relief and pills.
Manila papers recount a brutal clash near Capdad Pueblo where a section of Company E, Ninth Infantry, faced a large Bolomen force. Seven of 18 attacked were killed, eight wounded, five badly. The Americans fought back with clubbed rifles in close quarters, while native reinforcements arrived too late to join the melee. The bolomen suffered heavy losses and withdrew after reinforcements arrived, preventing annihilation.
London reports Lord Kitchener says Byne's column routed Commandant Wessels and captured De Wet's last gun a 75 pounder and a pompom along with three wagons of ammunition 150 horses and 100 mules Boer losses included 6 killed 5 wounded and 27 captured including Captain Mulley of Staats artillery Field Cornet Vessels among the dead National scouts near Middleburg Cape Colony took 13 prisoners Amersfoort Transvaal 7 prisoners and 600 cattle General Gilbert Hamilton seized 82 prisoners
From Eagle Pass Texas February 5 thirty live men and 35 bodies have been recovered from the Hondo mine. The night shift likely left a ventilating door open causing gas buildup then an explosion. Mexican authorities are investigating and efforts continue to aid the injured. The Snake of Marlborough is credited with the costly painting Madonna and Child, attributed to Raphael, valued at £70 000 for its preservation and fame.
It is conceded that Royal Baking Powder is purest and strongest of all baking powders, absolutely free from alum ammonia and every adulterant. Royal makes the best and most wholesome food.
Barges Antelope Belle of Oregon and Mystic Belle in tow of tug Richmond go missing off Fire Island after towline parting in a Sunday storm. Crews total 10 plus Captain Miller and his wife, with one body identified as Captain C L Miller of the Antelope. Believed third barge may still be afloat.
Pensacola Florida begins carnival week with a first flower parade featuring decorated carriages. Daisy Hyer is crowned floral queen at the opera house. A street fair runs all week with many tents and attractions. King Priscus UT will arrive on the royal yacht Rosepen and be met by troops before a mystic parade and coronation ball.
A hunting party in Albany hired teams and drove to the ground. After leaving the buggies, a gentleman dropped a cigar on broom sedge. Upon return hours later, one buggy was burned completely and a fine horse was ruined.
Robbers blew open the Bank of Clarksville with dynamite early today, seizing an estimated $6,000. Sheriff John Powers of Johnson County confronted the gang and was killed after firing two revolvers. Four to six robbers fled. residents found only a blood trail. Bank insured. statewide manhunt ordered.
Members of the Cook County Democracy depart Chicago for Charleston where they will spend ten days covering nearly 3000 miles. The trip includes stops in Chattanooga Atlanta Richmond Charlotte and Columbia with a brass band and formal attire.
Beaumont Texas Feb 5 The Hoge Swayne syndicate files papers transferring 744 acres in the proven oil field to an English company yet to be formed for 150000 pounds in cash and 600000 pounds in stock of a proposed company to be organized in Great Britain.
Alfreda D. Plaw of the University of California set a 187 foot 4 inch hammer throw in a campus practice within a 7 foot circle. The world record is 171 feet 5 inches. Guerry challenges Terrell to a joint Georgia gubernatorial debate to discuss campaign issues.
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