12 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
1
On or about July 15th the owner will remove unsold stock from the store recently occupied by the Americus Jewelry Company at 421 Jackson Street. Dry goods clothing and gents furnishings are offered at reduced prices as the sale or move proceeds.
Cash only sale offers wide yardage on Porcales Dimities Organdie and Madras fabrics. Notable lines include White West PK goods, Nainsooks, and Gingham with reduced prices per yard. Limited stock like Veil and Silky blends listed. sale emphasizes cut rate pricing vs regular prices.
A fragment ad markets linen collars neckwear and shirts at deep discounts. 5 ply linen collars, neckwear sets including Ties and Bow Ties, plus Negligees and white shirts offered at sacrifice prices. Limited stock to close and move to new location.
Clothing department announces a sale to close out Crash Suits and weave items with a full line of fancy Cassimere and Worsted Suits and Blue Serge, all at greatly reduced prices. Shoes are new stock with no old items. Prices drop 10 to 26 percent, with broad reductions across departments and many items priced below elsewhere.
Lexisaton, July 11 The Republican race for governor appears settled in favor of Attorney General W S Taylor as delegates arrive. Stone Pratt Deboe and Taylor supporters clash over loyalty and patronage while opposition argues Taylor’s methods mirror Goebel. Delegates rally to Taylor with Deboe at his side as talks of a dark horse fade.
Alabama manufacturers join a New York backed Central Foundry company with 14 million dollars capital. Local firms in Bessemer and Gadsden expect major plant enlargements as consolidation nears completion. Competing St. Louis backed plan hints at further southern pipe plant development and possible regional competition.
A Monroe Street tenement fire caused five deaths and eight injuries as two lodgers reportedly slept with lit cigarettes in their mouths, igniting bedding. The blaze began in the fourth floor flat of Max Preas and boarder Jacob Kaplan, with 16 families affected and uncertain ignition details.
Southern Railway begins preliminary tunneling under Lookout Mountain to link Lookout city with Stevenson Alabama. The mile long tunnel, costing about 1 million dollars, aims to route traffic independent of the Louisville and Nashville line, with operations to start within ten days.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on Charleston freight rate discrimination against Norfolk and Wilmington routes. Key witnesses included J. F. Parrott, W. Campbell, L. A. Emmerson, and H. W. B. Glover. A letter criticizing South Ohio rates as exorbitant was entered into evidence. Recruiting for the Twenty-ninth Infantry began at Fort McPherson under Lt. Offley guidance.
A transport alliance formed by Southern Railway Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Mobile and Transatlantic Steamship Company aims to ease export and import via Mobile. Rail and ship firms pledge cooperation, with Transatlantic already active. Local industrial echoes report worker unrest in nearby towns. President McKinley recently appointed Jack Bishop, a noted postal worker, in White Oak Alabama context, amid regional tensions.
Civil service officials opened an inquiry in Clelt Servier Town to probe charges by former Governor Buseil that Senator Gallinger violated civil service laws during the last campaign. The case centers on alleged distribution of fundraising circulars by Gallinger, with witnesses including Postmaster Knoxr and bank examiner Carroll. If evidence warrants, federal Justice Department action may follow.
Havana July 11 The influx of Cubans to Bayamo in Santiago de Cuba province grows as payment for surrender of arms nears. Merchants raise prices. Mayor Isaacs enforces a price regulation ordinance with heavy fines. About 6,000 people in the area. all arms surrendered and recipts issued to await payment.
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