18 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
1
An old advertisement urges readers to choose Johnsons Tonic over quinine for malaria. It argues time value for rich and poor, claims rapid, harmless action within 80 minutes, and a long success record. It warns against quinine, touts complete cures and urges immediate use from A B Girardeau in Savannah Georgia.
In former days a summer suit meant discomfort and a shabby appearance. Today smarter fabrics and better cuts offer airier comfort without sacrificing look. Dressers are urged to choose well made summer suits that balance ease with polish.
King Edward travels from Victoria station to Portsmouth to board the royal yacht Albert and Victoria. Queen Alexandra accompanies him in an ambulance drawn by two horses. A blue jacket order and red plush privacy screen ensure abduction-free transit. Warships fire a royal salute as the yacht sails.
Memorial services were held at noon in the chapel royal, St James Palace, for Lord Pauncefote the late British ambassador to Washington. The King was represented by Lord Churchill. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught attended. Remains interred at East Stoke near Newark. Mourners included the widow and family with floral tributes from Brooklyn American Society of London and Michael Herbert.
Spa Belgium July 16 The Queen of the Belgians is reported to be suffering from marked weakness of the heart and her condition is causing considerable anxiety among officials and the public.
Fragmented OCR text describes a natural hum an and nervous conditions treated by a prescription. It mentions curing inflammation and fever, liver disease, and weakness, with claims of restoring strength and aiding recovery.
London reports Lord Salisbury steps down after a long tenure. A. J. Balfour is named his successor as prime minister with Sir Michael Hicks-Beach moving as chancellor of the exchequer. The cabinet reshuffle appears limited, stock markets show little reaction, and speculation grows on further changes including Ireland’s administration and possible successors.
Chicago reports a grave strike as freight handlers and drivers halt work. Pickets guard warehouses while police protect managers and prevent disturbances. Union leaders forecast no quick settlement. wholesale houses are nearly shut, incurring massive losses.
In Knoxville a suit Edward Aelvar et al v W T Murray et al in Fetress Overton and Pickett counties seeks about 70000 acres claimed as heirs of John Medvar who held a 40000 acre grant from North Carolina. The case notes the land’s mineral value including coal oil and wells. A mistrial in the Correll murder case leaves the matter unsettled for the next term. both defendants and plaintiffs are described as young and the proceedings stirred Meigs county.
A Knoxville July 16 report states plans for a railroad from Pine Knot Kentucky to Johnson Island in Cumberland County Tennessee that would pass Jamestown. The article notes Jamestown, Mark Twain's boyhood home, had never before hosted a railroad, and mentions Pencee Se neasee on the Cumberland margin.
At Daly-West mine near Park City Utah a massive explosion at 1 am released deadly gases from powder magazines. By 4 am 27 bodies were recovered from the mine and more were believed trapped. The Ontario shaft, one mile away, also yielded several victims. Rescue crews toil amid gas dangers as townsfolk, many with loved ones in the mines, await word.
The North Carolina Democratic state convention opened in Greensboro with temporary chair A. M. Scales and longtime leader F. M. Simmons presiding. Walter Clark is expected to be named chief justice with opposition none, J. Joyner to seek state superintendent of public instruction, and multiple nominees listed for supreme court vacancies, corporation seats, and two superior court judgeships. The body will also ratify nominations, adopt a platform, and set the party's agenda.
Rainfall covers Gueydon and all Acadia parish raising more rice than any other three parishes in the state. The crop is worth thousands to the rice growers in Crowley Louisiana as of July 1.
Wy Duff of Jones and Duff, prominent Blacksburg merchants, died at his home from an overdose of laudanum. By July 16 he was reported dead, leaving a wife and two children. His remains were buried at his former home Rock Hill.
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