11 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
1
The text extols the Morris chair as a premier comfort device for the occupant, noting it paired with a Japanese foot rest. It asserts home comfort is achieved by enjoying such luxuries, with the author claiming widespread availability in various forms.
Washington Feb 9 crowds fill the senate galleries as discussions unfold on Cuba relations with Spain. Rev Dr Meyer of London offers the invocation while Mr Bauer of North Carolina proposes an income tax amendment. Cannon voices that talk will harm the nation, Hale defends the resolutions, and Mason of Utah counters the charge of pulling the administration into line.
In Kentucky the letter from Colonel Thomas E. Moore of Bourbon County denounces Desha Breckinridge and proposes a duel using left arms after a contentious Breckinridge Owens race. Moore, a paralyzed ex confederate, hints at further actions while Breckinridge declines to comment as Prince Henry of Prussia visits Colombo and Germany’s Deutschland cruiser arrives at Ceylon.
A consumer health notice warns of looming illness and promotes Dr Golden Mix Discovery as a liver, digestion, and blood builder. It claims to fortify the constitution, aid digestion, raise appetite, and improve energy better than malt extracts or cod liver oil emulsions. The ad cites a testimonial about weight and vitality improvement.
The ad touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant tasting and effective for cleansing kidneys liver and bowels, remedies cold headaches fevers and habitual constipation, claiming it to be the best remedy of its kind and widely available in 50 cent bottles through druggists. It urges readers to obtain it promptly from local druggists and warns against unfamiliar sellers.
In Mostcomenry Alabama on February 9, Dr Charles Donaldson a patent medicine seller was jailed after a woman died within hours of taking his herbal remedy. A child reportedly died after a prior dose, prompting police to withhold further action until lab analysis confirms ingredients. Donaldson, about 50, is married and once lived with his wife in Goodwater where locals recall a mysterious Xavier-like presence.
In Lyons Georgia February 9 Alex Sharpe husband of Mrs Sharpe a woman murdered over a week ago is suspected as her killer. He left his men to fetch an ax and bucket then returned to find a bloody ax hidden near the house. A blood stain on his hat and other circumstantial signs raise suspicion. He is jailed awaiting further developments.
In Camilla Georgia on February 9, six miles from the town, John Barges a bright child was murdered by his own parents. Both parents are of unsound mind the mother had just been released from an asylum. The coroner Spence held an inquest and the jury returned a verdict. A warrant was issued for Robert Barges and his wife for the murder over possession. A separate Manila dispatch reports a fire in the Philippines with 200 buildings burned or damaged.
A letter from Walter Barker, U S consul at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, recounts three corpses on the streets and another in the plaza, detailing 6000 reconcentrados in Sagua starving due to no relief funds and the Spanish refusal to contribute, as an American widow and family face ruin and the feud over indifference rises.
Secretary Long defended U S naval movements in southern waters as standard winter drill practice. Maine and Montgomery stationed at Havana and Matanzas, with ships to Cuba or other ports if needed. He argued the fleet’s presence follows long-standing precedent and would not threaten peace. A separate dispatch notes a dubious Spanish ministerial letter about McKinley, while Irish debates call for immediate famine relief measures. Russia hints at abandoning Greece candidacy amid official Messenger report.
William J Calhoun of Danville Illinois to succeed William R Morrison on the Interstate Commerce Commission after labor unions and some senators protested the selection. The post pays 7300 dollars yearly for five years and follows his past service in Illinois politics and a role in McKinley’s circle.
Reported lynching was unlikely after the Chester shooting of Major James Janes and Marshall. James Anderson, traveling from Auge to Rock Hill to visit his mother, denied involvement with Chester and Ro Hill officers. He allegedly fired at pursuers during a forged check incident. funeral cortege for Major Wil Me, third regiment, drew Confederate veterans and militia in a large town ceremony.
Secretary Wilson accompanied by Dr. J Le M Curry arrived from Washington by morning train and met a local committee. He toured sights with Lt James, discussed sugar cane and vegetable growers, and praised Florida tobacco potential as a substitute for Cuba and Sumatra. He left for Orlando at 10 pm to visit other areas.
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