09 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
1
An anonymous letter threatens Judge Woodward during the Sheriff Martin case while testimony by John Costello is challenged. Costello recalls the road scene with eight wounded and three dead, denying weapons on the victims.
The text extols health as central to a woman's well being, linking vitality to duty and happiness. It stresses that worn and weak women show weariness in their faces and that robust health in key organs is essential for rest, amusement, and amiability. It alludes to medical endorsement and references Pierce’s Favorite, suggesting many severe cases hinge on female health.
An advertisement extols syrup of figs as a pleasant and effective remedy for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick cleansing of the system, relief from colds head aches and dyspepsia, and calls it the most popular health aid. Sold 60 cents by leading druggists with locations in California and New York.
The fourth session of the fourteenth parliament and the UK’s twenty-sixth opened at 2 pm with the queen delivering an opening speech. It covers friendly foreign relations, Crete’s autonomous government, a potential Egyptian Sudan contingent, a new Chinese Abyssinian commerce treaty, colonial sugar depression, and domestic military and municipal reforms. It also notes challenges from armored nations and emphasizes economy and defense. Smallpox case reported near Suatx, with local treatment efforts underway. A ginhouse and barn burned at Jones farm, suspected arson with no insurance details provided.
Senator Mason of Illinois introduces a resolution urging the president to notify Spain and Cuban insurgents to halt the war and declare peace on Cuba. Senator Allen proposes an amendment recognizing Cuban belligerency, while Senator Cannon terms a separate measure urging U S recognition of Cuban independence by March 4. The debate centers on foreign relations and the path to Cuban autonomy.
The South and West Commercial Congress opened in Tampa at the Tampa Bay Hotel with Hon. Breedlove Smith presiding. H Cumming was elected secretary of the Tampa board of trade. Delegates submitted names for resolutions and credentials committees. An afternoon city tour by streetcar and visits to cigar factories followed.
A report notes Aranguren ally Ramero, once his scout, was captured by Spanish forces and executed. The piece also mentions Gomez’s New York trip plans, Alaska troop dispatches to quell gold rush unrest, and cabinet nominations including John H. Deveaux for customs and a U.S. consul appointment.
Doole reaches Cleveland aboard a private car after a Lake Shore route trip. Wade breakfast served. Dole discusses annexation stance. Also reports St Louis diamond theft, Mount Carmel House fire, Alfred Bradley death, unemployment march, and Venizuelan statesman obituary.
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