06 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement urges choosing Johnson's Tonic over quinine for fever. It cites rapid blood action within 30 minutes, a 17 year success record, and claims of harmless, universal cure for fevers. It contrasts losses from illness for rich and poor and ends with a testimonial about maintaining weight and health.
The ad emphasizes Hart Schaffner & Marx as the best option for young men who want stylish, affordable fashion. It notes that good appearance matters to youths and promises outfits with “snap and go” at prices lower than exclusive tailors.
In a June 4 message to Parliament King Edward proposes granting Lord Kitchener £60,000 in recognition of his conduct of the South Africa campaign. A. J. Balfour read the king's intention to confer a signal mark of favor for eminent services.
The Vereeniging ballot shows 54 votes for surrender and 6 against. Boer commanders prepare to surrender on the race course with freedom for all. A Thanksgiving service is planned on June 8. Women in concentration camps seek return home as supply depots are reestablished. General Baden-Powell schedules mounted police distribution as martial restrictions ease.
Georgia honors Terrell as counties pour into his column from mountains to sea. Guerry and Estill show strength, with Stevens defeating Nesbitt. Sumter County likely favors Guerry, Sumter may back Merritt or Johnston for school commissioner. Atlanta reports Governor Terrell will win by a large plurality. Returns flow in rapidly.
A brief, fragmentary note mentions a hasty lunch plan and a quick meal break. The text hints at timing and efficiency but lacks full context or clear events. No named entities or concrete details are provided.
In a fragmented early report, Terrell leads in Richmond and Lincoln counties with strong showings in Fulton and McDaffie. Guerry holds favor in several districts while Atlanta and surrounding counties show sizable pluralities for Terrell over Gerry.
In Georgia counties Terrell gains Oconee Jasper Johnson Irwin Pickens and Butts while Estill carries Murray Terrell Dawson and Georgia split with Terrell county favoring Terrell by a small majority Forsyth Monroe and Randolph show support for Guerry with Terrell leading across 68 counties heard so far Terrell carries Chattahoochee Polk and Randolph by light margins.
Gwinnett County votes for Guerry while Terrell County carries Baldwin and Hancock. Estill gets Dat nail and Fayette supports Terrell by a margin of 1409 plurals.
In Macon County Montezuma area results show Terrell with a small lead over Guerry by 84 votes, and Guerry ahead by 79 votes in another Macon County precinct. Counts reflect local contest dynamics as reported from the region.
Across Georgia regions the Terrell vote surges in Wal County and neighboring areas with majorities in Campbell, Gilmer, Cobb, McIntosh, and Dougherty. Estimates show Terrell leading in Hart Newton Lincoln Oglethorpe Greene and Clarke while Guerry claims Bibb and Estill gains in Glynn and Savannah. Final tallies suggest Terrell on track for a first ballot nomination with Stevens and Merritt winning state posts.
Tweedy & White of Americus purchased 450 bales of cotton from Felton and Hatcher at Marshallville, receiving 8 cents per pound in what is described as the largest lot in weeks. The sale anticipates direct shipment to Savannah.
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