27 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
1
Farmers report yields from peracine and syrup with prices stated around 10 to 225 dollars per acre. The climate is mild with temperatures rarely exceeding 90 degrees and no malaria, making outdoor work feasible most months. Population grows to nearly 4,000 with high demand for land and labor.
Missouri Democratic leaders debate free silver at 18 to 1 and whether to call a state convention to address the issue. The committee favored caution, arguing a convention risked fracturing the party and should not preempt regular platform decisions.
The Kentucky Democratic state convention opened amid disorder as Hardin and Blackburn backed hard money while Clay faction pushed for anti silver views. Debate centered on governor nominee, platform reports, and minority credentials as factions clashed over gold and silver policy and the administration of Grover Cleveland and Carlisle.
The convention raged over endorsing Cleveland and Carlisle with factional clashes and recounts. Senators Blackburn and Lindsay led clashes defending Democratic principles against Republican-leaning moves as voting continued late.
Delegates from Maine to California and from other countries arrive by train for the international gathering in this city. A fire at St. Marys Ohio destroyed the warehouse, with losses estimated near 109000 dollars.
The United States consul at Foo Chow China reports the appearance of the Hong Kong plague there. It is described as an epidemic confined to the city, resembling last year’s pestilence in Hong Kong Canton and other Chinese ports. Authorities urge preventive measures while the epidemic may subside on its own.
Secretary John Moon reports Kansas Mutual Life officials hear that Dr Fraker thought dead two years ago may be alive under surveillance. A $20 000 reward tied to the case could be paid if Fraker is captured and verified. Moon would not reveal his supposed location. In Washington Bitzville dispatches say constable detective LLA Conde lies dead with three bullet wounds. Alfred Simeson is arrested and sent toward Ritzville.
An unclear early report notes tension between French citizens and others, mentioning France and the River Amazon, with references to June and June 26. The state auditor seeks the attorney general's opinion on whether fusionists elected by the legislature to two positions can hold both trusteeships, a move described as invalidating one member.
Albany June 26 Governor names Algar M Wheeler of Buffalo as secretary of the New York state exposition agency at the Yorth Cotton Exposition event amid state administration changes.
The Telegraph informs Montevallo has been chosen as the seat of the Alabama industrial school. W B Parkina, railroad engineer, cited in Montgomery, Ala. from medical operation relief. Hill of O C assigns same racer seat to his year old daughter.
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