26 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1892
Page
1
An advertisement extols personal appearance and promotes The Haberdashery as the leader in stylish neckwear fine dress shirts hat shapes and related menswear. W D Bailey extends a personal invitation to visit and purchase, claiming economical and wise options from his stock.
A 1892 Ellaville gathering urged whites to unite and vote as a bloc to bar a rising black influence. A Republican mass meeting on August 20 was proposed to nominate a state lower house candidate and county officers, urging loyalty to white supremacy and voter tax compliance to boost the white majority.
The piece discusses Columbus Day as a major educational observance led by public schools this Columbian year. Dr Harris praises the celebration as a national lesson on free education. It cites support from educators and a Washington correspondent on Representative Chap's views, endorsing school-led celebration and Confederate Veterans’ involvement. Other notes include a memoriam and a weather-related damage report noting a heavy blow with property damage but no casualties.
Pittsburgh area dispatch reports Henry C. Frick remains in residence after a close night as recovery continues from wounds. Judge Magee grants O Donnell bail at ten thousand dollars amid murder in the first degree charge not supported by sufficient evidence. Homestead posts insured return to work policy as a peace measure, Carnegie dispute remains disputed. A mule hawk decapitation incident is described near Americus with two farmers reciting the event.
In Sumter county, a mix of sales notes, school institute updates, and a Denver-bound sheriff feature the day. Jars and coolers prices drift with economic chatter while teachers gather under Bradwell's guidance. Plus Ellaville rally plans and local political delegation talk pepper the page.
A July 21 1891 county gathering at the Webster court house organized a people’s party, with Jubilee Smith as chair and a motion to join the third party. W. W. Simmons and Geo. E. Thornton led sessions debating between democratic and people’s party lines, while W. M. Sears and Allen Kenyon framed the ongoing political discourse and a democratic club was formed. The day also records Mitchell case testimony and the death of Mrs. P. L. Mize with funeral arrangements in Brooklyn Heights.
The Americus city council debated upgrading fire safety with an electric Gamewell alarm system and a paid, two-man, two-reel unit. A motion to adopt the electric system passed with amendments to study a paid department. The fire committee will report next meeting. a New system could speed response and reduce costs. Also, John Bryan returns to Americus after five years, reporting bank deposits and gifts to relatives, hinting at local prosperity.
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