17 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary notice urges readers to obtain a “eponge call” from Dr Eldridge for low priced items. It also references tax times and appeals to pay up to avoid unhappiness, with unclear context and many garbled words.
Ex mayor Gilroy and several inspectors reportedly facing grand jury action as rumors swirl in New York. District Attorney’s office remains mute while preparations for a March reconvening promise up to 75 indictments, possibly including high officials. Omas F. Gilroy Jr. denies his father’s involvement and threatens defamation action against newspapers.
The legality of a Pulaski circuit judge addition will be challenged in the supreme court. Attorney General Kinsworthy enables County Judge Compton to proceed with County Attorney Row, with Colonel William aiding. A quo warranto petition by Attorney Rose seeks to block the act, argued as a public necessity. a Texarkana-like precedent is noted. Also reported, prohibitionists in Boston organize. voter petition spurs March 6 election on liquor sales in the county. In California, district court Judge Cole overrules a motion to quash an indictment involving conspiracies with the Western Union Telegraph Company tied to horse race information.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and prompt in action, cleansing the kidneys and bowels, curing habitual constipation, and dispensed in 50 cent bottles by all reputable druggists. It claims special quality from healthy ingredients and warns against substitutes, offered by the California Fig Syrup Co.
English and Ressia plan to seek cessation terms with China and Japan as Li Hong is said en route to Post 3 char to negotiate. Reports say Russia and England may offer mediation, while Pekin legations fear trouble and prepare guards from warships at Tienin.
TheWide Pacific princess Ninito, a Tahitian royal scion, tours San Francisco en route to France. She travels with a party and plans a city visit before continuing east, amid a media bustle and local attention.
British and French fleets react to the Columbia and Minneapolis with new designs. Britain plans four improved Blenheims while France averts two Corsaire cruisers, aiming to match the American speed and firepower.
An odd mix of local mischief and hunger reports in a torn page. Thomas Jefferson McKenzie is jailed after being caught for taking ham and sour goods he claimed to be owed. A city relief scene shows crowds of hungry residents, mostly Black, seeking food with little sent to those in real distress.
In Uvalde Texas a clash unfolds between white and Mexican patrons at local schools. A mass meeting voiced white supremacy and urged trustees to step down, with the dispute likely to be taken to higher authorities.
In New York on February 16 the World reports depositions begin in a major suit led by Alfred against Ragatt. The case centers on alleged stock sales to finance new bonds and gain control of a company. Strong entities include Alfred and Ragatt with reference to bonds and control.
The White Ribboners met at Wasarroros on February 1 with the morning session consumed by discussion of the Women's Christian Temand needs. Leaders Clara and Lafetta spoke as the group considered priorities for the union and its city chapter.
The Reichstag adopted Count Von Mirbach's resolution urging federal governments to issue invitations to a international monetary conference to discuss silver and related financial matters. The treasury secretary stated apathy toward the proposed aims, with further notes on the political situation and ongoing discussions.
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