26 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1892
Page
1
A fragment notes derby hats sold early in the season priced at 84.00 with a reduction mentioned. The terse line hints at discounted headwear and a promotional adjustment without further context or figures.
In Sumter County mass meeting Democrats endorsed Governor Northen and Congressman Charles F. Crisp. Judge Ansley urged unity amid Republican threats. Delegates were named for the congressional and gubernatorial conventions and party platform endorsements were adopted. The meeting praised Cleveland Stevenson and unity against the party’s political foes.
The Americus community plans to organize a regular professional battery with top amateurs, to practice and play at least twice weekly. C M Fouche funds grounds enclosure and grand stand at Leeton, with anticipation of subscriptions to form an Americus Baseball Company. A meeting Tuesday will elect officers and pick the nine, then seek a pro battery and challenge nearby towns.
Summer politics in the county are quiet with no announced state or federal candidates. Prominent locals discuss preferred nominees for state senate and representatives, praising Col. A. S. Cuatta and Hon. W. Hawkes while hinting at possible pre nominating convention meetings to address the public and state positions.
Judge Richard Clarke granted a new trial after a defense motion citing forty two exceptions to the verdict. The defendant argues the verdict was contrary to evidence and against the weight of the record, with a request for a lesser offense than murder. The new trial is set for the court’s next term.
A New York report notes wheat varying prospects with possible strong 1891-like yields, while other grains and cotton show better outlooks. Trade is improving in western distribution centers and waterways, though some markets lag due to high water. Cotton activity remains large with 600,000 bales traded, reflecting robust receipts vs last year.
Fragmentary note asks local storekeepers and hoteliers if they sell lamp goods crockery glassware or run hotels restaurants plantations and urges readers to visit and share thoughts. The message promises a service fee for 708 and to send sample items to interested parties.
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