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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
4
The Americus Times announces reforms and a new editor in chief Mari E Louise Myrick. It lists pricing for daily and weekly editions, page counts, and contact details for mail and subscriptions from Americus Georgia.
A June 20 1902 dispatch from Americus Georgia notes William Jennings Bryan declares he is not a candidate for president or governor. The report comments on Boer surrenderings in Pretoria and criticizes Filipino opponents while mentioning the trial of Millard Lee for murdering Mies Sattles near Atlanta.
If forecasts hold, the 1902 cotton harvest may exceed all previous totals. Acreage tops all years except 1901, with conditions now much stronger than then. A record crop could be gathered if prospects remain favorable, boosting national prosperity by aiding farmers and planters.
A Delhi era letter page debates Ed Brown’s possible discipline for not supporting Joe Terrell in the Democratic primary. The author argues a chairman should be Terrell loyal, warn against bias, and cites Macon Telegraph on convention leadership and platform power.
The piece argues that gold Democrats and independents swung past the Bryan ticket to McKinley in past elections and predicts a similar impact in the next campaigns. It criticizes Hanna as a machine politician and Roosevelt for political missteps, pinning hopes on reformist independence. It notes trusts and tariff issues as decisive factors for Democrats.
In Carrollton Georgia on June 17 a public clash erupted between Dr G W Shaw and Col J Boykin near the courthouse. The duel stemmed from legal disputes over Lasseter Heard county and related bills. They exchanged heavy cane blows until sheriff officers intervened, delaying court as both men recovered.
In Georgia near Varnell, fireman Robert St. Nelson fell or was knocked from a Chattanooga to Atlanta engine by a water chute as the train passed a chute site. The engineer continued on about a half mile before realizing the fireman was missing. Nelson’s body was found beside the water chute and brought to Atlanta. his relatives live there.
Interstate Bankers association of Georgia North Carolina and Virginia meets in Savannah Georgia with about 176 bankers and bank representatives attending. The first day featured welcome by P A Stovall editor and responses by R V Maddox J S Bruton and George J Seay. Governor O Farrell of Virginia gave an address and the afternoon session closed at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Rosenberry of Greensboro Ga was duped by an unknown Black man who offered to guide her to a house. He led her to a dark alley near Boys High School, drew a pistol, and forced her to surrender about $40 before fleeing. Police were alerted.
Atlanta reports Millard Lee charged with murder for killing Miss Lilla May Suttles in a Ben Hill church. Defense urges temporary insanity while over 60 witnesses are set to testify. The case draws strong public interest amid sensational elements. Queen Wilhelmina shows improvement during hospital stint at Castle Schaumburg in the Lahn valley.
At Sc Printed Dimities and Organ dies in over fifty patterns, regularly 10c. At 10c. Printed Dimities, assorted styles and colors, regularly 12c.
A seasonal sale offers dress suit cases sized 22x24 inches from 98c to 12 dollars and travelling bags in all grades and sizes from 50c to 10 dollars. Prepare for journeys with affordable luggage options.
A sale on opaque window shades offered Monday morning with the entire stock discounted to 23 cents each. Shades come in leading colors and may include fringe, priced with fixtures included.
Men’s seamless half hose with spliced heels and toes in fancy patterns, available in all sizes. Regularly sold at 25 cents, now in this sale at exactly half price. Two pairs for 25 cents.
Springfield June 16 The Democratic state convention opening tomorrow is expected to be highly conservative with no platform support for Bryan or free silver. Opponents to such declarations include former Bryan partisans. Meanwhile, the convention will likely denounce government by no function and include a strong pledge to that effect. Tragedy in Saloon at San Pedro Cerrelos June 16 W. W. Atchison, a saloonkeeper, shot and killed James O Meara and wounded Will Thayer after a quarrel at Atchison s San Pedro saloon. O Meara was bookkeeper for Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Co with New York home. World s Biggest Auto New Albany June 16 Frank Burgenheim is building a giant automobile seating 30, steam powered, nearly as large as an electric car. the current largest seats 16. Warship Illinois at Southampton Southampton June 18 The U S battleship Illinois flagship of Rear Admiral Crowninshield arrives to participate in the naval review for King Edward s coronation.
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