14 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1897
Page
1
The Racket Store touts deep discounts across a wide range of items in a bold sales pitch. It advertises large stock bought at bulk discounts, listing ladies shoes, oxford ties, carpet, printing, and paper goods at prices far below common values.
General John B. Gordon, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, urges camps to participate in the unveiling ceremonies for General John A. Logan’s monument in Chicago on July 24. Logan Monument Commission invites all Confederate bodies to send detachments and receive a cordial reception.
The Kentucky Democratic state convention meets at Music Hall with Secretary Carroll presiding in place of State Chairman Davie. Notables include Buckner Lindsay McKou sie and Breckinridge. Fusion with Republicans for clerk of the appellate court is debated. Orendorff and Ellis ton speak pro and anti fusion.
An editorial urged women to guard against illness as the true enemy beyond burglars. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for feminine ailments, claiming health depends on addressing reproductive organs. Testimonial quotes claim improvements for a patient from Virginia and other notes tout the physician’s guide and a medical association seal.
The southern trade report notes encouraging year for this period with steady orders and maintained prices. Iron demand softens slightly but shipments stay strong while coal strikes are limited to a local scope. New mills and expansions spark activity in Virginia, Arkansas, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia with projects in Jonesville Virginia Mobile Alabama Wilmington North Carolina Alexandria Virginia Hatton Arkansas and Charleston West Virginia among others.
In Hampton on July 13 a campaign meeting drew about 300 of 1500 white voters. McLaurin reintroduced a hand primary started by Tillman, prompting questions on tariff policy. Evans urged broad cotton raises, while a Latimer dispensary bill sparked debate on liquor control. Irby criticized plots to elect McLaurin and cited a rift with Tillman. McLaurin denied involvement in recent strife.
Seattle July 13 reports tell of a vast Alaska discovery described as the greatest ever. Prospectors found a lake of oil fed by springs with surrounding coal, samples proven to be high grade, exports sent, Topeka arrivals confirm huge potential. Standard Oil is said to have offered for the property.
A sheriff and mob hundreds strong pursue Oscar Smith in Georgia after he assaulted former State Senator Campbell’s daughter, fled to a swamp, and danger of lynching grows with possible execution by hanging or stake. Estimates place pursuers at about 2,000 as tones of lawlessness rise.
The funeral train bearing the remains of Senator Isham G Harris arrived in Nashville and Memphis with a large escort of Confederate veterans in full uniform. Citizens crowded the streets and the First Methodist church to pay tribute, as Harris lies in state and is later interred at Elmwood Cemetery. The procession featured governors, state officials, congressional delegates, and prominent friends, reflecting a solemn citywide mourning.
Mrs Joan Bradbury elopes with Ward and faces charges. She travels east toward Chicago on an express train, believed pardoned by court while her mother Mrs Banning aids the separation. Ward remains in California facing Society For the Prevention of Viva charges with a $2000 cash bond. Reunion in Chicago expected. Bradburys may head south.
Photographer Yelton returns from Cow mountain six miles east of OnipeLe Onerx to report a remarkable cave found while prospecting on Dow mountain. He descended a rope into a vast chamber, where ice stalagmites and stalactites frame a 75 by 25 foot room. An abyss blocks further exploration, with echoes of ice chunks rattling below.
Asheville July 13 The Atlanta city push to force the Consolidated Street Hallway Company to provide transfers over its lines is being heard in U S court before Judge William T Newman. City lawyers open the argument and a master may be appointed if needed to examine conditions and reasonableness of transfers. Also noted Colonel Crocker’s condition unchanged in San Francisco and Epworth league excursion trains leaving Toronto for the convention. Columbus R Cummings a prominent Chicago capitalist dies in Caracao of liver inflammation.
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