02 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
1
Cas lists cash prices for groceries and staples including sugar at 20 pounds for 100, pearl grits 50, head rice 18, kinghan’s beat lardst 9, Best patent flour 125 per barrel. Stock complete and delivery is the finest with guaranteed satisfaction. Prices for cash only, regular prices apply on goode charged.
In Chicago a sensational claim by Mary Ellen Lease as a Mason spills from the Palmer House. She describes witnessing a lodge initiation behind a sliding wicket at age ten and asserts her secret knowledge of Masonic rites. She ties her disclosure to a suit involving Governor Lewelling and a plan to organize a women’s branch of the order.
At 6 pm in Sra Ala Ed Martin a Black lineman climbed an electric light pole to cut a wire. Despite warnings from foreman Mr Smith he touched the wire and the transformer, receiving 1409 volts. He was thrown from the pole and died after hours of breathing with no hope of recovery.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the kidneys and bowels, relieves cold symptoms and headaches, and acts promptly. It claims uniqueness as the top remedy of its kind, with California Fig Syrup Co promoting its efficacy and safety for the stomach.
Edinburgh repeats that Mr Gladstone has offered the premiership to Lord Roseberry while The Times predicts his retirement will drop home rule and shows Liberal divisions. Age, health, and perceived ingratitude shape his exit, with radicals accusing a Democracy change and calls for postponing resignation to keep a seat.
In Washington the Democratic caucus worked through the morning to finish its task on tariff schedules covering cotton fabrics coal iron and lead ores with debate ongoing about whether items should be free or dutiable. The president sent several nominations to the Senate including consuls and a district pen vice. Sugar policy dominated caucus discussion as confidence grew without releasing figures.
Howard, convicted in Jackson Tennessee for violating postal laws, appeals to the United States Supreme Court. The case centers on alleged windling schemes by his role as attorney for claimants to mythical English estates, impacting several victims. Ex-Lincoln and ex-Consul General New testified for the government.
In Washington on February 26 reports say Russia will drop plans for a commercial pact with Italy due to a proposal to raise the Italian grain tariff. Also noted: Judge Leng’s pension reduced and a Mandamus action denied in equity court regarding Charles D. De Lon. A person named Nekigen is listed with a stated wage of 72 to 50 dollars a month.
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