16 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1897
Page
1
Prices cut on ready made garments with underskirts from 60c to 1.25, gowns from 49c to 1.00, and vests as low as 5c to 33c. Emphasis on embroidery, lace, and wide Torchon trims. Limited time sale noted with urging to purchase.
Reports detail Barney Barnato's death by his own action while aboard a ship en route from Cape Town to Southampton. Crowds on the Stock Exchange and brokers discuss his illness and fortune, noting he was once regarded as perhaps the richest man, with a fortune estimated between 100 and 160 million dollars.
A Cleveland woman, Blackman of 406 Perry Street, asserts she is the daughter of Barney Barnato and seeks a share of his fortune. She cites Anna Bether as Barnato’s first wife and vows to pursue legal action if needed as she travels to pursue her claim.
At Lookout Mountain near here, Edith La Burne an aeronaut aged two fell to her death during a weekly ascent. Her balloon cut loose its parachute entangling in ropes as the airship sank with the basket. A fisherman recovered her body. resuscitation failed. she was born in Shelbyville Tennessee and had made many ascents.
The Tradesman lists several new ventures including American Bauxite in Rome and Gay a, fertilizer factory at Alexandria, flour mill at Weldon, and oil mills at Seguin and Dallas. Other projects include a cotton mill at Texlington and woodworking plants in Montevalio, Columbus, and Dechord. Page confesses involvement in Spartanburg murder. Detroit's printers meet. San Diego receiver sale includes Sweetwater water system. Southern Pines endures storm damage. medical note extols Dr. S. Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive disorders and consumption fears.
A massive fire at Ellis Island in New York destroyed the immigrant landing station and almost all government records and immigrant baggage. About 250 emigrants were housed in the city hospital after evacuation. the cause remained unknown as flames illuminated the harbor and prompted mass evacuations. The incident drew large crowds along the Battery while emergency crews fought the blaze.
In New Orleans on June 1 crowds fill Sir Mary’s Church to honor the dead Archbishop Janssen. Bishops from Rochester Dallas and Santerago attend along with Governor Foster and state officials. The funeral pageant and services are part of a large community tribute.
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