20 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy lists fabric prices and garments: skirts gowns corsets and indigo prints. Offers include cash deals on yardage such as Indigo Prints priced at 4 cents per yard and Sea Island prints at 46 cents per yard.
Gentlemen the first shipment of new stylid Neckwear of the season is now on sale at our store Prices 2g¢ 50c can do se High quality and nobby style Everything in our Clothing department at cost for cash until February 20th Don’t be too late Everything in Sheer from the heaviest Brogan to the finest Victor Patent Leather at prices unequalled and unmatched in this city.
Hats of all kinds advertised with a $3 Derby for $1.50 and Walbrooke exclusive. Limited stock includes ten overcoats described as very fine, offered at cost for cash.
Allen W. Clark of the national committee visited Milwaukee en route to Washington to discuss the Democratic national convention. He predicted the gathering will be the largest ever and noted heavy western and southern representation. He listed Kansas City and Milwaukee as strong contenders with Banana City also a possible surprise. He Expected an early convention date.
February reports from Pittsburgh indicate Andrew Carnegie will oversee final preparations of an answer to Frick's bill of partial land. The case may be appealed to higher courts, with reactions noting separate counsel for Phipps, Lovejoy, and Curry. A coke-company minority suit is expected to be filed in Allegheny County courts.
Fire at Southern Pines in North Carolina burned the Alfa hotel and damaged a bank and post office building. About midnight the wooden structure, swept by strong winds, engulfed the property as 80 guests escaped with little of their belongings. The fire started in the kitchen and spread rapidly. The mail in the post office was saved along with the office hooks and a ball used as an opera house.
London reports a German protectorate plan for the Boer Republic with possible rights near Transvaal. Dr Leyds allegedly prepared a treaty, while Emperor William reportedly declined present consideration. Kroger seeks safety under German sovereignty as English defeat looms.
Captain W. R. Abercrombie, head of the government exploration party, reports plans to build 2400 miles of telegraph line in Alaska and complete the military road from Port Valdez to Tanana. An eastern syndicate headed by Henry Villard surveys the central route for a line along the military road toward Fort Egbert. A Valdez wharf and Yukon extension are planned as northern improvements.
Amiaxta Feb 19 Preparations for William Jennings Bryan arrival in Atlanta next Friday evening under the Young Men's Democratic league. Bryan to speak in the house of representatives hall and depart the next morning for Nashville. President Edgar Latham will preside and introduce the Nebraskan. He expects 1500 out of town Democrats to attend. Leaders from Georgia express plans to attend and give Bryan a hearty reception.
A six story brick building at 46 Harrison Street, used as a stable for Armour and Co. by Gibbons and Portus, burned early today. Forty horses perished. An adjoining tenement house with over 100 people inside was evacuated in a bitter cold night. Firemen aided in rescue. loss on the stable and contents estimated at $50,000 with insurance.
From Lospos Feb 19 General Buller reports the Queen’s Guards and supporting brigades crossed the Tugela flank moved around the enemy’s northern slope of Cingolo and secured Monte Christo’s southern end. Western and eastern flanks attacked with heavy artillery forcing the enemy to abandon strong positions and retreat. Several camps wagons ammo stores and prisoners taken.
Amiosta Ga Feb 19 police raided the Fifth Ward Social club calling it a front for a Sunday saloon. Ten members were arrested and to appear before the recorder on the charge of disorderly conduct as officers allege two locked doors and secretive operation while club members claim regular charter and rights.
A midnight shooting affray in an Arkansas camp near Bridges Junction left one man dead and another fatally wounded, with seven others shot. Charley Brown was killed, while Bob Johnson and Jos Minor were hospitalized in Memphis. All involved were described as Negro. Police reported several arrests and ongoing inquiries into the case.
Dr Shaler D B Hillyer a veteran Baptist minister and possibly the oldest in Georgia died at 11 16 AM at his son in law Dr W Jones residence in Allasta He was 90 and had recently been healthy His children include Janus Hillyer Rome Lewellen Hillyer Piscene Miss Lola J W Janes Atlanta and others He had served Georgia Baptists since ordination in his thirties and gave his last sermon last Sunday in Mariesta Georgia His funeral plans were discussed by those who heard him speak and he had officiated at many baptisms and marriages
Columbus Ga February 19 Citizens arrange a warm reception for Colonel William J Bryan during his Columbus visit next Thursday. A special train party may accompany him with a committee traveling from Albany. The town prepares for a notable ovation recalling historic pre election visits by presidential candidates.
Feb. 19. A few more Populist national committee members arrived but the delegation for the state stream remains short of estimates. A Batley Butler conference in Butler’s room before noon aimed to align with the Democrats on a joint call. The outcome: Chairman Butler may be empowered to convene the national convention at the same time and place as the other party.
Dublin report salutes Baglee Dann a 15 year old First Dublin Fusiliers member who crossed Tugels river under fire during Advance In Coal operation. Earlier notes mention February 10 coal price rise by Dus ham Gas Coal and Coke and a fatal steamer sinking near Rostpas with two deck hands drowned.
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