22 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1893
Page
1
An advertisement touts a stock of baby carriages and related furniture. Features include Hand-ons and Put-away-ins hall racks hats wardrobes safes bureaus offered at low prices with strong handsomely built units for any budget.
A New York rumor suggests a Times backed bid to unseat Speaker Crisp over currency policy. Democratic New York delegates reportedly back Crisp, while some foes push a gold standard aligned challenger. An ensuing fire alarm controversy and a lecture by Rev. John Sergius at local churches add to the day’s political and social notes.
A Long Island railroad train carrying about a thousand passengers returning from Sheepshead Bay races derailed in a tunnel near Parkville. Two killed at once, two died later, around one hundred injured. Cause cited as a misplaced switch. Names of deceased include Patrick Daly and H S Pringle. several police and court officials among the injured or dead.
Lizzie Borden arrived to an enthusiastic crowd of about two thousand in Faun River Mass last night and accepted hospitality at a crowded home after acquittal crowds sang Auld Lang Syne. She called herself the happiest woman and will attend events in Savannah led by Masons officials including R W Grand Master John D Campbell. The report also notes a state leaders gathering in Savannah and remarks on public comfort in courthouses and a Keeter postmaster resignation.
The will of Edwin Booth is filed listing Edna Booth Grossman as main heir with $605000 in personal estate. Neighbors and relatives receive $10000 to $5000 each, plus $5000 to actors fund and other societies. A petition seeks extension for electric street railway track removal awaiting possible purchase. Sumter County Alliance plans a July meeting at Ashbeth church with officers elected, inviting all alliances and families. A note on West Virginia “riding and hitching” custom explains two travelers sharing a single horse by alternating rides.
A public letter argues for the Pure Food bill as a vital law to protect consumers. It calls for clear branding of adulterated powders including those with ammonia or alum, so people can knowingly choose what to consume and avoid unsafe ingredients.
A promotional note asserts Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is a pure cream of tartar product free from ammonia alum lime or adulterants and that laboratory and kitchen investigations confirm its superior quality in every respect.
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