23 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
1
First shipment of new stylish neckwear is now on sale. Prices around 25 cents. High quality and nobby style. Everything in our Clothing department at cost for cash until February 20. Hats of all kinds and shapes. Derby price cut from 3 to 1.50. Ten overcoats left, very fine, at cost for cash. Don’t be late. Walbrool. Not sold elsewhere.
In Paardaberg Drift near the Orange Free State two days of heavy shelling overwhelm Boer defenses. British losses are reported heavy while Cronje remains surrounded, with Lord Roberts expected to reveal fighting outcomes amid rumors of possible armistice talks. A separate report notes unrest in Mosselmans and a damage award in Coasts.
Governor Johnston score a strategic victory as Jefferson County Democratic executive committee rejects a direct primary for the senatorship and backs nominating lawmakers by county convention. Vote 23 to 18 against direct primary. governorship vote 25 to 23 for direct primary.
Colonel William Jennings Bryan arrived in Columbus at 10 this morning on a special train from Jacksonville. He was met by a reception committee and led to the leading hotel for an informal reception. He delivered an address at the opera house this afternoon and attended a banquet at Rankin House tonight with toasts planned on topics including Georgia Democracy and regional trade.
Savannah marks Washington’s Natal Day with a morning military parade. Guards escort 93 convicted rioters from Darien and McIntosh county to one year’s labor at a James Lember plant in Adrian Georgia. The day honors Washington and features a Savannah parade and Georgia Humane Society observance. The Georgia Industrial Farm’s first anniversary, founded by Rev W E Mumford on February 22 1834, is celebrated with exercises and regional support for Mumford’s program.
Seaboard Air Line plans a 40 mile branch to Dahlonega and Clarksville Ga to connect with the Chattanooga Augusta and Charleston project. The line supports a wool plant and blast furnace at Dahlonega where rich iron ore is found. The Consolidated gold mill at Dahlonega will open in March with 10 stamps, signaling a new era in Georgia gold mining and more mills planned for Dog Lead vein.
The Globe reports that war has killed political bitterness and party strife in colonies as Ottawa contrasts with Westminster. Casualties on Feb 19 include Captain Thobara of the Royal Air Force and two officers with 14 men wounded. Philippine commission rumors name General Luke Wright of Memphis as southern member facing other undecided posts.
A gigantic combine in the electrical supply trade is forming to combat rising costs and organized labor. Contractors unite across western Pennsylvania and hinted plans to mobilize against New York’s supply houses. A nationwide circular seeks to rally gate states workers, promising fixed prices and protests against rising costs that could harm builders and laborers.
The World from London reports Cro cje holding firm with a smaller force at Koodoosrand south of Boshof as relief reinforcements are possible from Spytlontela and seaberg. Donald and Knox wounded, nine officers killed and 40 wounded as casualties mount while rivers and lines of communication remain intact for the rebels.
An odd case in Kentucky centers on recognizing the governor. Franklin County jury orders G. Healith, a Black man, confined in the state asylum, returned to the penitentiary by a governor’s order. Superintendent Wilgenbeence warned the patient he would not ignore the governor, as the asylum operates under a Bradlay appointee.
Brand news item notes Judge Richard B. Ragsell presiding over a Walton court session with plans for reelection and a large outcome of business. Mentions Channey Pauper and Garrett case involving his own mother, plus notes on public sentiment and local officials. Also reports on a fatal fall from a bridge in Atlanta and a Georgia examining board meeting planned for March 20 for licensing, with many officers to be examined.
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