18 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1900
Page
1
The first shipment of new neckwear and hats arrives at the Walbrook store and goes on sale. Neckwest priced at 2s with second at 6s5c, quality and stylish design offered at cash prices. Women and men urged to visit February 20 for cost sales. Derby hats offered at 3 dollars for 1.50.
Prop shop ad notes only ten overcoats remain from stock. Describes them as fine and very fine. States offer is at cost for cash, urging customers to act.
A healer claims a twenty five year practice has cured over sixty nine percent of female illnesses. He asserts his non invasive approach treats menstrual disorders, prolapse, ovarian troubles, tumors and ulcers without personal examination or surgery, promising relief with minimal pain.
Feb 17 dispatches describe General Cronje retreating with Boer forces as Lord Roberts aims to strike decisive action. British units under Keily Kenny and Colville converge toward Bloemfontein while MacDonald reoccupies Koodoesberg and Grasp Pan efforts aim to sever Boer lines. A Camelbridge Own contingent sails from London amid public jubilation and fund-raising for widows and orphans. Kimberley relief celebrated across Cape Colony.
A historic advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy that strengthens weak bodies and aids sick women. It claims to act directly on affected organs while serving as a general tonic for overall vitality.
A mob of soldiers from Fort Bliss attacked Paso del Norte police headquarters in an attempt to free a comrade. One police officer and one Black soldier were killed with several others wounded as a pursuit followed. Authorities, including Sheriff Boone and Chief Lockhart, vow to pursue the guilty and prevent further clashes while local citizens offer aid to civil authorities.
A white man Charles Haynes is jailed in Jasper charged with assaulting Mrs Dan Stevens in her home. A hostile crowd formed, probate judge ordered safe keeping in Birmingham. Haynes was moved to Cordova then Birmingham for safety amid tense, fearful atmosphere.
In Pittsburgh and Savannah reports, defense attorneys for Frick and Carnegie prepare papers for the pending lawsuit. The trial schedule tightens as new filings loom, while Savannah plumbers and gas fitters strike for a shorter workday and higher wages amid possible wider labor action.
Republican House adopts a resolution thanking Governor Roosevelt for cheering words to Governor Taylor and vows to push repeal of the Gobel election law. Indiana League of Republican clubs also thanked for civil liberty support.
Feb 17 Lospow reports Britain rejoices in new military program and smoky coal supplies, with wireless tests for ship to balloon communication. Queen Victoria visits hospitals to support wounded, while a Dublin soldier becomes the first to cross the Tagele river. Also in Dunham a teacher Ermess Young dies after being struck by a train. he was 22 and from a prominent family.
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