12 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
1
Disjointed OCR summary of battles and uprisings describing a clash where Lone Star troops repelled Spanish forces with heavy casualties, followed by reports of rebels near Cavite bolstering forces and fears of reprisals if executions occur. Additional items touch elections, clergy disputes, and local incidents across 19th century regions.
The passage discusses Pope Leo XIII as a probable successor to the papacy and contemplates reconciliation between the Quirinal and the Vatican. It notes Emperor William’s Naples visit and a Cardinal Sau Foliet’s stance, with powers considering actions given Papa Leo’s health and current cowill.
A joint stock venture of western Pennsylvania mill workers plans a large iron and steel plant at Port Angeles 30 miles northwest of Seattle. The project covers 90 acres with an estimated cost between 1.5 and 2 million dollars. Foundations for heavy draughtships and a 500-foot wharf are included with rights of way to enable development. Stock has been subscribed by about 2,200 investors from Pittsburgh, Allegheny, and nearby areas.
A mid January dispatch from New York transcribes Bluefields Nicaragua correspondence on the Corn Island fortifications. One hundred men mend earthwork. 500 off duty miners and dynamite supply fortify. Colombians vow to contest every foot as General Borosaya seeks a solution by dynamite attacks amid troop movements from Managua and a British consul chartered ship.
The report details a heated floor discussion over amendments and substitutes to a funding bill. Lawmakers argued the order of votes, with Powers seeking recommittal and several substitutes debated before a path forward was chosen.
A fragment notes an offer to obtain something desirable at about half the regular price. The snippet hints at a sales pitch but lacks concrete product names or dates, leaving the reader with a vague incentive described as significant savings.
W V Jan 11 reports that thirteen inmates escaped during a jail break at night. They robbed a wholesale hardware house and seized armament locally. Authorities expect a pursuit and increased efforts to recapture. Official notices mention cotton and grain crop relief amid routine government assessments.
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