15 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
1
Readable advertisement announces a closeout of ladies underskirts gowns and undervests with prices cut to 60c 90c 1 25 and as low as 10c 15c 20c 25c 33c. Emphasis on quality trimmed sets and the lure of bargain prices to entice quick purchases.
The ad touts handsewn Gent's Cordogan shoes at 5.00 versus 6.00 to 6.50 elsewhere and hand turned Ladid's Oxfords at 3.00, cheaper than 3.50 to 4.00. It promises a full range from cheap to best and notes Sadie's Oxfords from 60 cents upward. Call for details.
A treaty to annex Hawaii to the United States will be sent to the Senate after the president returns. It follows Harrison era terms, allows U S control over Hawaiian debt and crown lands, and resolves form of government for Hawaii. Hawaiian officials and advocates press for action with focus on economic gains and possible pension for Queen Liliuokalani.
The Dauntless was released from customs custody late at night. Pirates or smugglers allegedly loaded arms and ammunition aboard as 30 singers gathered on the wharf while a local pilot guided the tug toward the gulf and a revenue steamer did not intercept the expedition from the Florida coast.
June 14 reports indicate a contract for a Southeast Alabama railroad line from Newton on the Plant system in Dade County via Enterprise to Elba, a 36 mile route. Vandiver Abercrombie & Williams hold the contract to finish by Feb 1, 1898 with a 35000 forfeit. H C Thornton handles the cross tie work. The line aims to bring Alabama resources to markets, with operation by a separate company though Plant system ownership implied.
Three young women about 19 years old were killed by lightning on their walk home from a church in Tabobe burg Ohio. Minnie McGuire Alpa Taylor and Emma White were identified as victims and Sarah Bohring was badly stunned. They lived near a new village along the Zanesville and Cincinnati road.
Wickliffe Preston of Lexington Kentucky son of General William Preston, an antebellum officer and diplomat, is named United States consul to Marseilles. The 47 year old Kentuckian is linked to notable families including Miss Sarah McDowell and former Confederate service.
Reports from Catourra and surrounding regions indicate the Calcutta earthquake caused extensive destruction and many deaths. Later dispatches recount continued shocks, with emphasis on Bengal towns including Hooghly Burdwan and Dacca as authorities assess casualties and damage.
Reports from Pittsburg as the Junior Order of American Mechanics begins its twenty ninth session in Iron City with National Councillor Perry Shannon of Sistersville among leading officers. Delegates from multiple states gather as talks focus on municipal and national issues.
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