19 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
Somerset Club Maryland Rye offers purity and excellence in fine whiskey. McLeod Co. handles it at Oglethorpe as Southern agents for Edward B. Bruce & Co. Baltimore. Orders met with prompt attention.
We offer for sale the Bagley parcel in part and all city property. Payments one tenth cash and balance in ten equal annual payments with eight percent interest. See J. T. Daven for our prices and details.
An official dispatch from General Roberts in Cape Town reports that British forces crossed the Tugela at Potgieters Drift and a pontoon bridge was built at Trichards Drift. Reinforcements and planned advances suggest a turning tide, though Boer resistance remains strong near Acton homes and Sprenkop as Warren’s and White's troops push forward.
An article extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the cure for indigestion and worn nerves. It claims the medicine strengthens a weak stomach, improves appetite, purifies blood, and aids sleep while addressing throat cough lungs and bronchitis linked to stomach indigestion. A testimonial from A Calloway of Columbus Ga adds credibility to claims.
A distinguished gathering including President McKinley and cabinet attended the unveiling of a colossal bronze statue of Daniel Webster by Italian sculptor Trentanove. Officials presented and accepted the statue at La Fayette Opera House, with remarks on Webster's and Marshall’s roles in shaping the U S Constitution and national unity. The ceremony ended with a benediction and the unveiling at Scott Circle near Massachus Seton Highway.
The article reports that General Joseph Wheeler may not reclaim a seat in Congress after returning from the Philippines. House precedents suggest he forfeited his right to a seat, with a special election likely needed to fill the vacancy. Wheeler’s supporters argue for immediate re election, while opponents expect the seat to remain vacant until a special vote is held.
Three local option bills were introduced in the house of representatives. One bill by J A Patterson abolishes the state board of control and lets counties elect dispensers, while a legislature elected liquor commissioner and inspector would oversee bidding and public sales. Another measure by J Ashley calls for county votes on dispensary questions. McLaurin's bill proposes town elections for liquor lines with county dispensaries supplied at cost through local operation.
The Iron Trade Review reports iron prices remain firm with no weakening from December levels. Foundry buyers seek iron for H1 next year amid expectations of lower prices, while steelworks continue operations and mills adjust output. A Missouri Alabama incident notes a drowned driver and missing ashore passenger. A push in Nicaragua canal talks shows possible U.S. leeway without Clayton-Bulwer restriction. Other items include furniture plant investment in Illinois, Populist convention plans, and market chatter on Franco-British notices and exports.
Governor Merriam directs the census to collect farmer statements for 1809, aiming for accurate June replies. A Pennsylvania farmer, operating alone, sent a detailed record of crops livestock and inventory, illustrating the potential richness of a nationwide agricultural report. A separate brief notes Lorenzo Brown, a Negro man confined in Norfolk jail, escaped with bloodhounds in pursuit. Vanderbilt’s yacht Valiant arrived from New York on January 8.
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