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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
3
A critical reflection on rural decline and urban lure. The piece argues that rising desires and limited farm rewards push people toward cities, risking democracy. It predicts that only a national return to simple country life can reorient priorities and curb migratory currents.
The piece recalls that only seven of twenty five U S presidents won second terms and notes Grover Cleveland as the only one defeated after a bid for reelection. It cites Adams and Burrison as defeated hopefuls and recounts Jackson’s 1824 defeat and 1832 victory. It also critiques racial policy chatter from Chicago Record about linking natives and negros in Hawaii.
A rival for the runner up position emerges as the contest narrows. The field focuses on leadership and potential to carry significant responsibility, with supporters hoping the chosen candidate becomes the clear pick for the opposition.
Senator Lodge warned that a Bryan victory would crash wages and prices, likening the economy to a doomed ship seeking harbor. The Baltimore Sun mocked the prediction as campaign rhetoric, recalling prior cycles where Democratic wins did not ruin business and factories resumed operations.
The Atlanta Constitution reports confidence that the Georgia peach crop will be large and high quality despite ongoing rains. Early Elberta varieties may suffer some damage, but key Georgia varieties are thriving and will soon reach markets. A major producer, Mr. Hale, backs optimistic yields and profits, noting Georgia peaches’ superior taste over California, and signaling favorable news for city consumers as hot weather arrives.
A local Chinese lavadry man says hot water abroad beats home comforts. The remark suggests many missionaries may conclude China isn’t worth saving after their experiences there.
Mrs C H Kingsbury of St Louis Gratiot County Michigan reports a long battle with rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia. She credits Johnston's Sarsaparilla with curing her and her family after four bottles and endorses the remedy over others. Michigan Drug Co Detroit is noted.
The St James Gazette argues that China shows America cannot be a great trading nation without imperialism. It says Washington must protect American interests abroad and will never shed the influence of the Celestial empire.
The United States seeks to recover 244 750 dollars claimed due from South Carolina. The state is summoned to appear in the U S Supreme Court in Washington on October 1900 to answer for debt and damages arising from Indian and Mexican war claims. A separate mandamus suit in Alalaga Grand and railroads case seeks governor Johnston to explain why 1 000 should not be paid into a fund.
Williams and Juniata Cassils, daughter of a southern Episcopal clergyman, reportedly wed recently in Brunswick area amid romance linked to a prior sensational pursuit by Williams. The notice also records a contrasted tragedy and a manslaughter verdict in separate events near Capeville and Atlahta, with details of injuries and a defense motion.
Governor Roosevelt traveled through Cleveland aboard the Lake Shore Limited on the way to Oklahoma City for the Rough Riders reunion. The travel occurred as part of a broader trip en route to the event and noted his stop in Cleveland today.
Atlanta, June 29. An investigation of state prison records shows three men serving life terms for criminal assault with a mercy recommendation, which the law deems impossible. They were convicted in 1890, 1893, and 1897 in Clay, Jasper, and Early counties. The governor commuted two death sentences to life. The governor’s power to commute death sentences is questioned. the first three must be resentenced.
British near final operations in South Africa amid Boer activity in the Senekal district. A Pretoria artilIery barracks blast attempt fails as a Boer is killed. Dutch nationals are being sent to Holland for neutrality issues. President Kruger remains at Machadodorp and President Steyn meets General De Wet at Bethlehem.
Cleveland June 2 The Bessemer Steamship Company fleet known as the Rockefeller fleet has put 45 large steamships out of commission in a price dispute with major iron and steel interests. Rockefeller representatives demand ore rates no less than 1.25 dollars per ton while rivals offer 1 dollar. The lake freight situation risks demoralization without Rockefeller’s bold stand. A movement to elect Rockefeller president of the Lake Carriers association next year has begun.
A thunderstorm struck a Negro house on Addison Street occupied by Jordan Oliphant, tearing a bureau, knocking a lamp to the floor, and briefly stunning three people nearby. In another note, the chancery court denied an injunction by dramatist W S Gilbert to stop actress Janette Steer from continuing Pygmalion and Galatea at Comedy Theatre. Also, Eaton ton shoe factory will soon open with 50 to 70 workers, producing up to 500 pairs daily, and Deputy Sheriff Harrod reports the arrest of Robert Noakes in Virginia, with transfer to Richmond awaiting further processing.
St Louis strikers push bus lines to rival the Transit company with 22 vehicles now running and $3,000 raised. A city-wide division of routes is planned and a public call seeks support. Carworkers face a vote over riding Transit cars as pressure mounts on the plant run by the sitting company. The piece also notes Alabama miners and national moulders disputes with looming strikes.
A blaze in Best Manufacturing machine shops on Twenty sixth street Pittsnare kills one fireman and injures another. About 250 workers face unemployment as 100000 dollars of property is destroyed. Origin of the fire remains a mystery as insurance covers the loss.
The article reports an anticipated dramatic intercollegiate rowing showdown on a five-year-old course. All five varsity crews are evenly matched, with coaches refusing to predict a winner, making the event one of the most hotly contested in years pending favorable wind and weather conditions.
Benjamin Hill Snell aged 44, ex pension office clerk, was hanged at the District jail for the murder of Lizzie Wiesenberger. He weighed 296 pounds and stood six feet one inch. The rope nearly severed his head. He claimed amnesia but doctors testified he was sane. Snell came from Georgia with relatives.
W B Smith Whaley, a prominent South Carolina business man and large holder of cotton mill stock, was arrested in New York in a $10,000 damages suit filed by William F Wendh and Henry W Wendh of the Forge Company. The suit claims he libeled their firm and caused loss of a ventilating apparatus contract for Buffalo Cotton Mills at Union, S. D.
At a crossing four miles from Augusta Georgia an engine on the Georgia railroad bound for Camak collided with a wagon. Three passengers were severely injured while the wagon driver and horse escaped unhurt. Miss Carter and two children suffered painful injuries but survived.
Alabama farmers plan a state convention in Montgomery on July 18 to unite planters and business leaders. The gathering aims to secure fair prices for farm products and ensure farmers receive proper earnings without accepting low offers, drawing on a model like Georgia’s Planters’ Association formed at Macon.
In Arpaxy Georgia Dr Oscar Tinsley shot and killed Constable John Jones after a dispute over a bridle. Tinsley had recently been arrested for shooting a man named Cochran and reportedly said Jones had stolen the bridle. An altercation led to the fatal shooting before any separation.
Advices are expected at the papal legation soon regarding a petition from Iowa Catholics seeking Fort Dodge elevated to a bishopric instead of Sioux City. Archbishop Marinelli forwarded the petition during his Oregon absence. transmission to the pope awaits Rome’s propaganda review and final action. Also noted are commissions and capital stock changes for several small companies and an escape of seven white prisoners and one Black inmate from Jasper jail.
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