07 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1896
Page
1
Old Indies Oxfords priced at 190 dollars per two dozen, ladies Oxfords at 10 dollars per two dozen, Corsets offered at 850 and 406 with large sizes, blue domino and towels priced low, seamed grey hosiery at 15 cents per pair, general bargains in Laces and umbrellas highlighted for value.
Bert July 6 report notes anxiety in the foreign office over Macedonia and Crete. Berlin press differs on risk of a general Crete uprising breaking up the Turkish empire. Vienna and Berlin want status quo, rejecting union or autonomy for Crete. Crete insurgents overpower Turkish torpedo boat Edger, killing crew except one German engineer after a night attack.
The 1803 04 school year saw nearly 16 million students nation wide with 20.64 percent of the population enrolled. School property rose by over 26 million and 1103 more schoolhouses operated. The south grew faster in attendance than in population, with property value rising from 16 to 51 million. Higher ed also advanced. In other items a Virginia fruit auctioneers firm assigned to Victory McElheny Jr. and Papal delegate Talconis named to the United States. Newport sentenced Alonzo Walling to be hanged August 7 for Pearl Bryan murder.
A vivid Nineteenth Century dispatch from Omcano on July 6 describes last hours before the Democratic national convention. Crowds flood streets, silver advocates parade with clubs, and new faces appear at Palmer House as the National Committee meets to choose officers and test for silver gold divisions. Senator Hill is seen as potential temporary chairman amid a tense scramble over credentials and contests, with regional delegates and club contingents shaping the early convention drama.
At the convention Bland forces rally around a possible nomination while silver backers plot a later anti silver ticket. Leaders like Whit urge unity until a decision is made, with talk of a gold walkout if silver gains control. Marston champions Bland for president and Bland’s vice via, promising a pro people platform and protectionist aims.
The omar ezarina made their formal entry into this city as crowds cheered their arrival. Officials and onlookers celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm.
The War Department reports a major scientific trial to identify the best rations for soldiers in field use. It narrows to three staples bacon coffee or tea and sugar salt and tobacco to total a daily ration of about five pounds, designed for ten days under stress. The plan prioritizes minimal weight while maintaining calories for troops in remote or demanding conditions.
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