08 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1897
Page
1
Bargains on embroidery trimmed underskirts and plain variants from 60c to 90c with higher original values. Trimmed gowns with lace and yokes offered from 49c to 1.00, advertised as closeout. Steep discounts urged with invitation to see and buy the cheapest lines in Americas.
Washington reports a sensational incident involving Charles Barber a patent attorney gaining notoriety for eccentric acts He shot Dorothy Squires a former employee then killed himself The tragedy followed threatening letters and failed court protection Barber had faced accusations and public scrutiny tied to earlier legal battles and a sensational dog dispute in his later career in the capital
In Corumeta June 7 Rev J E Caren at the gospel tabernacle stirred a large crowd by charging city officials with crimes and promising to provide proof. He claimed officers gambled drank and ignored vice near churches while warning officials and citizens that the “mule under them” would go away. Also reported are J Breckinridge Payne’s fatal shooting and updates on Col Sanders Bruce’s health.
A San Francisco dispatch reports the schooner Emma and Lonite sailed toward Mexico with a cargo of timber to prospect the Gulf of California islands. Grant concession hope to explore Guaradia island rich in minerals, though not yet thoroughly surveyed. Also included is notice of Prince Bui Wha of Korea visiting San Francisco to pursue education, with escort by Pak Yong Kin and Sin Sang Koo.
The annual conference of the Baptist Church of the United States, known as the Dankards, gathered about 4,000 people in Faepeniox Maryland and surrounding areas. The event featured services indoors and large gatherings, with total receipts about 17 400 dollars and disbursements 2 dollars endowment assets rising from 175 886 to 224 017 dollars.
A Hayang Herald dispatch reports a petition by "One Hundred Citizens of Matanzas" pleading U S relief for Cuba. It describes Weyler's regime causing widespread famine and death, with Cubans begging for bread as fields lie waste and graveyards fill.
June 7 dispatches report Secretary Sherman receiving a cablegram from United States Minister McKinley sympathizing with Spain. Other items note plans for the presidential party’s reception in Chattanooga and attendance at services at See ae ee see to take the presidential party to Biatrettas. Elevator accident at Park Row post office injures several, with details of rope break and injuries to Murphy Cox Saffir Govern and others.
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