This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text referencing THE TIMES-RECORDER with names Marie Louise Myrick and editor, various rates, dates, and a mail address. The readable elements indicate a historical newspaper formatting note and contact details rather than a clear event.
A collection of editorials and comments from Americus papers dated February 7, 1902. Mentions Miss Stone, state school commissioner race, Biddles and an escape, Champ Clark on expenses for a royal trip, Joe Terrell leading gubernatorial contenders, Dr Broughton and newspapers, Roosevelt's salary order and lobbying, a suggested painting of Miss Stone, Weylers in the Philippines, Sherman, Pope Brown's gubernatorial candidacy, and Brown's claim of being out of politics.
The Savannah News notes that although President Roosevelt's daughter would rank as a princess if she attended King Edward's coronation, another American granddaughter, Princess Cantacuzene, inherits actual hereditary titles in France. It observes many American duchesses ride Europe today, while Miss Roosevelt would simply rank as a princess unless a title is granted.
Ways and Means committee endorses repeal of all war taxes with two dates for repeal. One plan would take effect July 1 while another delays to January 1. Estimated loss to revenue about 75,000,000 yearly, leaving a substantial but modest surplus. Committee members are experienced but the issue requires serious consideration.
The Baltimore Sun notes Southern mills consumed a growing share of cotton in the United States and Canada with a December 13 takings of 601,196 bales against 825,? Northern and Canadian spinners. The gain exceeds 100,000 bales from last year signaling industry shift toward the South.
The McDonough weekly honors the loyal reader who pays in advance at the year's start. The verse praises those who support the paper gladly, never complain about affordability, and keep the office cheerful with their timely subscription. It lauds the household customer as a welcome, essential patron.
Dr William B Boggs former chancellor of the University of Georgia now pastors First Presbyterian Jacksonville Florida directs rebuilding after last year’s fire. He raised funds quickly for a stone church costing about one hundred thousand dollars with walls already 12 feet high with cornerstone laid recently and praised by local residents.
General Nelson Miles, driving his fast trotter Goll Pendle near Washington, was in an accident when a cart driven by William Ravkey collided with Miles’s vehicle. Miles was thrown to the ground but recovered control of the frightened horse. The incident ended with both parties unharmed and the horse calmed.
The Sumter county Sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Americus two parcels. The first is a lot at the northeast corner of Callese and Lee streets described by precise bearings and distances, formerly the S. H. Hawkins residence, to satisfy a Sumter Superior Court execution in favor of Southern Building & Loan Association against Mrs C A Hawkins. The second is a four acre tract on the south side of the public road, lot 96 in the 25th district, bounded by Perry Keown Clark Presley and Perry Brown, to satisfy an execution in favor of Johnson Harrold Surviving Partners versus Frank Mann. Tenant in possession notified. Levy by J McArthur, sheriff, August 180s, returned.
A legal suit involves Dwight Manufacturing Company and Robert B. Kyle against named defendants over a 399 acre property in Alabama. The bill alleges a claim of ownership but does not specify the grounds in the complaint. The defendants include residents and parties connected to patent mills and local industry.
A man calling himself Jack Mabley drowned when a boat capsized on the Tennessee River near Trussville Alabama. He wore a badge claiming United States Detective and carried two revolvers and papers. Few details are known about his identity or purpose in Trussville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.