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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
6
The Times-Recorder discusses trusts as undemocratic and prone to harm, questions abolishing charters as a remedy, and notes editorials on tariffs, politics, famine prospects, and McKinley’s travels. It comments on obituary payments policy and the costs of tributes for the dead, urging fair pricing.
The Times-Recorder reports that Commissioners J. W. Wheatley and E. J. Eldridge allegedly control and let county contracts. It notes frequent private meetings, Perry’s acquiescence, and profits from groceries and feed contracts. The paper says Thomas and Ray have no city residence and pledges ongoing coverage of county matters.
The Nashville American notes ex Governor Stone remained loyal to Bland, contradicting Republican claims that he was disloyal. Stone urged Bland's nomination for second place but followed Bland's wishes after Bryan's victory, while the Macon Evening News notes editorial credit confusion with Griffin Evening Call and Americas Evening Herald for shared editorials.
Sensational disclosures follow a major Augusta Ga fire that destroyed a large business block. Investigations show many fire insurance policies issued without proper licenses, prompting officials to pursue violators and potential misdemeanor charges. the case may involve most damaged properties.
Catarrh claimed incurable by local applications and treated internally. The remedy, Hall's Catarrh Cure, is said to purify the blood and act on mucous surfaces, prescribed by a physician and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also notes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
Washington June 16 The war department reports General Otis dispatch announcing the repulse of an insurgent attack on our forces at San Fernando. Rebels under Aguinaldo's direct command were driven back with heavy loss. Fourteen Americans wounded in the engagement.
June 16 report from Masina states Spanish prisoners say Filipino forces are demoralized and short of ammunition after recent fighting between Las Pinas and Bacoor. Imus is garrisoned by the Fourteenth Infantry and one artillery battery. Many towns deserted and supplies landings are reported near Imus, Cavite Viejo, and Las Pinas.
In Brussels an official called Luna the soul of Aguinaldo's rebellion and the cruelest insurgent who tortured Spanish prisoners. He claims Luna spurned a prisoner release promise, challenged a rival, then vanished. The assassination, Andre says, may hasten peace via persuasion. Also reported: Chas Jackson shot in Regtown, Ky., two assailants wounded him. he rode to pursue them.
Official confirmation reports the yacht Fire Fly captured at Arcachon near Bordeaux with 4000 rifles intended for Carlists. It is said to belong to Lord Ashburton, a representative of Don Carlos in England. A Carlist source notes more rifles have already entered the country. The Fire Fly came from Dartmouth, England.
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