Hunting for Paint That Holds Color and Value
The ad claims the best paint is the cheapest and preserves buildings, warning against BAR GAIN HUNTING and urging selection of a durable, climate resistant product.
14 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
The ad claims the best paint is the cheapest and preserves buildings, warning against BAR GAIN HUNTING and urging selection of a durable, climate resistant product.
News from San Francisco reports Yokohama papers noting Russia sending arms and troops to its far eastern possessions. Ships like the Normannia landed big guns and fortification materials at Port Arthur and Vladivostok, with Russian forces increasing in Russian China and a volunteer fleet shipping troops to Persia.
Sheriff and police say riot period ends after streetcar strike. Gompers, AFL president, expected to lead strike affairs this week. Over 2,000 citizens enrolled in posse as deputies enforce strict law near rail powerhouses. Victims Edward Knox and Gorge Reine honored in inquest with numerous witnesses.
Honduras grants the Astor syndicate a 200 mile isthmian railroad from Porto Cortez on the Caribbean to Amapala on the Pacific. The project envisions shipping from New Orleans and links to the Mississippi valley, creating a vast transportation corridor for Central American trade.
Reports from Loxpos dated June 13 describe General Lord Roberts advancing after a renewed line of communications. Methuen and Kitchener defeated General Dowett at Rheinester, capturing the Boer camp and scattering the burghers. Roberts attacked Botha, forcing gains though Botha remained undefeated at sunset. Casualties include Major Lionel Fortescue and Lt. Cavendish of the Seventeenth Lancers.
An advertisement extols Comfort in Shoes for moderate prices and true comfort, criticizing manufacturers and dealers who chase prestige for large profits. The text claims the store buys from conscientious manufacturers to offer maximum comfort and style with small margins.
Racin June 13. Democrats debate a long Supreme Court session amid fewer opinions since hearings paused. They vow not to adjourn while the court sits, warning of impeachment for overreach. Republicans and Populists allegedly seek injunctions to block the new election law.
United States Court of Claims awards bounty for the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago. Admiral Sampson is declared commander in chief and Commodore Schley as division commander under him. The court finds the Spanish squadron inferior and assigns a total bounty of 100 per officer and man, with Sampson set to receive 6335 and Schley about 3000. The New York is named among engaged vessels.
Atlanta detectives arrest Lewis Jervey and Mrs. Mary Martin on charges of selling postage stamps in large quantities in the city. Jervey is suspected of links to robberies last fall in Red Oak and East Point as investigators pursue how he obtained the stamps and whether he was involved in the crimes.
Blanton Thacker, a Black man, arrested after months of thefts including rugs lace, shirts, shoes and undergarments. Police found a bag with chickens and a large quantity of goods hidden in his attic signaling an extensive operation. The report notes local theft complaints and the dramatic police discovery.
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