21 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement touts Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as vastly superior to quinine, asserting it cures fever and chills in a single day whereas quinine works slowly over days. It presents bold performance claims and urges readers to try the product.
Barcelona riot situation worsens as two more infantry regiments arrive and bayonets brace the streets. Troops patrol constantly, riots flare near Grangia, barracks seized, and casualties rise. Industrial and commercial life stalls. goods scarce. university halls and schools closed. workmen leaders arrested. Teresa Claramont among imprisoned anarchists.
San Francisco dispatch notes the Meteor departs for Honolulu and other Hawaiian ports via Seattle marking the start of a new ocean freight service between San Francisco and the islands. Operated by Globe Navigation, the trio of freighters Tampico Eureka and Meteor sail every 20 days competing with Spreckels and American Hawaiian for sugar and general merchandise trade. none will carry passengers.
A Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports Chile seeks to meet a financial crisis by postponing payments on debts over 10,000 pesos and protecting extraordinary expense appropriations. The government will pursue cuts and an economy drive while a new Chillan loan reportedly drew 6 percent in Europe. Big mining deal closed in Oregon consolidates Red Boy and Concord into Red Boy Consolidated Gold Mines with $3,000,000 stock.
An analogy links steady finish to business success, warning that stomach trouble cripples progress. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as a nong narcotic remedy for stomach and digestion, claimed to strengthen the body through better nourishment.
Miss Ellen M. Stone of Boston and Mme. Tsilka Bulgarian companion were released from brigands near Salonika and delivered to the United States legation dragoman. The two women, in good health and spirits, had been held since Sept. 3 with a ransom paid Feb. 6. Turkish authorities had suspected Rev. Tailka of complicity.
A Helena dispatch reports H H Matteson, once cashier at First National Bank, now confessed to embezzling 178000 over three years ending Oct 20. Bond raised to 15000 on new charge, probable jail transfer. Bank examiners say earlier 178000 total, bailed on prior 75000 theft. pursuit ongoing. Also reports a murder chase in Winona Mississippi and the death of Rev Newman Hall in London.
Governor Taft testified before the senate committee about the Philippines. He noted generally friendly relations among religious sects and that evangelical churches seek a foothold there. He cited ecclesiastical courts under Spanish rule and reported deportations of 25 to 50 people to Guam as irreconcilables. He said independence advocates favored a U S protectorate and that Aguinaldo’s delegates mainly represented Manila. Washington also reported on Indian territory governance.
Governor Beckham of Kentucky posts rewards of 400 dollars for the arrest and conviction of Lee Turner of the Quaker House Bell county and for Jaynes Hopper and Charles M Drye plus 200 dollars for others connected to the sheriffs posse shooting Deputy Charles ceil Also 200 dollars for arrest of three masked men linked to the Fulton killing of Bill Dooley Drye, arrested in Knoxville, claims no involvement in the Middlesboro quarrel and ran when posse approached. DeWindt expedition completes leg from Paris to Yakutsk via Irkutsk to New York. Holliday renominated in Indiana Fifth district GOP primary over James 3.
In the House, the Indian appropriation bill moves to the committee of the whole with general debate slated today and tomorrow. Burleson of Texas attacks trusts while Sherman reserves opening. Tawney and Hill spark discussion on monetary policy and currency. Senate session ends routine business with a Philippine tariff vote set for Monday and debates limited to 15 minutes per senator. Wellington reflects on Spain, Cuba, and imperialism, noting wartime shifts and concerns over corruption.
Washington Feb 18 With war revenue cut bill passed in the house talks begin on Cuban reciprocity in Ways and Means. Republicans expect a later conference while Democrats meet to plan action when the measure returns. No decisive plan emerged as discussions start amid party maneuvering. Tramway Sold for 8500000 Denver Tramway sale to Whitney Ryan widepeels and re veels pending negotiations end.
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