08 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
Lee Allen announces new merchandise including French Organdies 72 inches wide at 25 39 and 50 cents. White Fans priced from 75 cents to 125. Dimities 12 and 15 cents. Madras Cloths 10 and 12 cents. White Piques 16, 15, 19, 25 and 35 cents. Full line ladies' Undervests 10, 12 and 25 cents. Spun glass Lining in light shades. All over Puffing 100, 125 and 150. All over Laces and Embroideries.
The advertisement touts the nicest neckwear in the city along with Neglige shirts priced at 50, 75 cents, and 1.00 dollars. It also promotes double breasted serge coats serge coats with vests elegant odd pants serge suits in black or blue straw hats and the best line of underwear in the city.
Consumers are urged to avoid bargain hunting when selecting paint. The best chosen paint should hold color in any climate and preserve the building, emphasizing enduring quality overlow price.
Reports show Congress adjourning after a tense session with conferees agreeing on most items of the civil sundry and naval appropriation bills. The Nevada claims item remained disputed as Japan and Russia tensions mount with mobilization and Boxers fighting near Peking reported.
Washington June 6 A small group of House members met at 8 am to review the conference report on the sundry civil bill with Nevada claims centered in dispute. Nevada’s $2.25 million item led a sharp debate about state claims as the end of Congress neared and members received floral tributes, including a rose bush for Mr Heatwole.
Macon council erupted Tuesday as Alderman Hollingsworth, chair of the charities committee, alleged that city physicians prescribed cigars. He said he refused to approve bills at Goodwyn's where Dr. Ferguson prescribed cigars worth 75 cents and another prescription appeared at a pharmacy. The issue was referred to the charity committee. Plague Not Stampout Belief Cited in Houston. Dr Massie, health officer, returns from San Francisco asserting bubonic plague may still be present in the city.
Massachusetts and Indiana prepared for sea under navy orders. The ships, at League Island, lack crews for specific service, to be ready and dispatched to Hampton Roads for further orders. Each vessel carries coal for an Atlantic crossing and ample ammunition. Full crews from Hartford, 535 men, plus 130 others, join in New York and Boston. Meanwhile Washington reports worsening conditions as Minister Conger cables news from Peking with reinforcement for the American naval force.
Phicago labor troubles ease as unions show willingness to meet with Building Contractors to explain terms and negotiate a settlement. Delegates from Journeymen Plumbers Journeymen Steamfitters Bricklayers Carpenters and other affiliated unions authorize two representatives from each side for talks, signaling progress toward settlement.
Two true bills returned by the grand jury charge W A Galbraith late deputy clerk and master with embezzlement of 25000 from causes in chancery. John W Connor, chief clerk and master, faced a bill with bondmen for securing the amount. Related filings name J F Chumbley as presiding official. Also notes Rev Mr Storrs in New York with declining condition.
Chicago platform reaffirmed and attacked the gold standard and trusts as the Democratic state convention in Kansas adjourned after full attendance. The platform endorsed the Chicago Platform of 1904, criticized the Republican party, and expressed support for William J. Bevan and A. Dockery for governor, who was nominated by acclamation amid wild acclaim.
A man broke into the residence of Mrs. Joseph Stroup near Iron station North Carolina on June 5 and attacked Mrs. Willi Foushee and her daughter Mrs. Reep in bed. Reep suffered severe slashes to the face throat arm and thigh and her baby was also badly cut. The assailant escaped through a window as help arrived.
A Democratic state convention in Indiana adopts a platform pledging support for William Jennings Bryan and endorses Samuel M. Ralston as a candidate for governor. John W. Kenny wins the nomination on the first ballot for governor. The article notes the convention’s focus on unity and the silver issue.
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