20 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
1
On or about July 15 the speaker will move to the Americas Jewelry Company building at 421 Jackson Street and dispose of unsold stock. The sale targets dry goods clothing shoes hats gents furnishings and more with inducements and unusually low prices to attract buyers during the move.
Readable listing of fabrics with yardage and prices in cash terms. Items include Percale, Cordette, Gingham, Plas, and other textiles. Prices shown per yard, with mention of bold discounts and sale terms.
Local shop advertises a clearance across all departments to make way for a new location. Neckwear priced at 25 cents from 50 cents, 5 ply linen collars, Negligee shirts, white shirts, and dimity, plus cassimere and worsted suits. New shoe stock offered 10 to 12 percent off. Manager promises no old stock, with noticeable discounts during the sale.
Two blasts damaged the Fifth Avenue elevated structure in South Brooklyn near the waterworks and Greenwood Cemetery. Police occupied the scene as 100 officers investigated, while workers resumed traffic within hours. Meanwhile a strike spread to Manhattan lines with motormen and some conductors quitting, affecting Metropolitan Street Railway service.
Eldest son missing amid unclear notes as relatives seek information. Local authorities urge calm while family engages with support networks and awaits further details on the situation.
Fort Thomas Ky July 19 General Thomas M Anderson commander of the department of the lakes refutes a Manila report that he said the Americans sought Filipino independence He says he acted in a purely military role with no authority to bind the United States to recognition He recalls no clash with General Otis and notes recall dated January predates hostilities.
Austrian press lauds Admiral Dewey praising his daring and amiable leadership comparing him to Tegethoff and Nelson while hailing the hero as a symbol of America. Interstate commerce panel ready to meet in Chicago August 7 on export tariffs. Miners threaten strike if 10 percent wage rise not granted. next meeting July 27. Alger returns to Washington and visits White House. Congress Seeing Park hotel fire at Saratoga destroys Congress Hotel area. loss about 100000 dollars.
National Democrats arrive in Chicago as Bryan and Stone figures join a preparatory session at the Sherman House. Leaders foresee a decisive decision on next year’s campaign issues and await outcomes of the auditorium dispute, with Bryan possibly set to address the gathering.
In Clay County and nearby Lonpoy Kentucky July, clashes between Philpot and Morris Griffin Chadwell factions escalated after Monday’s slaughter. Dozens rode to the scene, horses fell, and about 100 Philpots prepared for further attacks. Three men died, with Aaron Morris, Harvey Griffin, and Hugh Griffin buried near Manchester. Ed Fincher died from wounds and Rob ert Philpot was reported dying but alive. Green Griffin is wounded. the Griffins and Philpots rally in separate camps. Ed Fisher and Aaron Morris fought hand to hand as the violence continued.
George Moody alias George Wilson, after seven years on the run, was brought to his old home and delivered to Sheriff Scarborough. He had killed Henry Jones in February 1892 during a drive with his wife and fled. Moody reportedly does not deny the crime and was captured near town after working in swamp timbers.
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