06 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1892
Page
1
An assertions heavy ad pitches a line of men’s fine shoes praising newness durability comfort and shapeliness. The speaker invites readers to inspect the stock for the best fit and urges a look at the inventory.
In Atlanta insiders accuse Daniel W. Rountree of engineering the central railroad receivership scheme while courting Judge Speer. Savannah reports gloom over lease threats and tied up Central securities as Macon hosts talks between receivers and counsel on the case. Richmond Terminal stock slides as stakeholding parties weigh the Olcott plan and minority prospects.
An early morning burglary attempt at Speaker Crisp’s Tay lor street residence was thwarted by Mrs Davenport’s waking of her husband. He fired at the fleeing intruder, who was seen with footprints suggesting multiple accomplices. police suspect a link to a prior Bosworth’s store robbery. Separately, the financial column notes Central stock weakness and rising Savannah Americus and Montgomery bond demand amid a market shuffle.
Uriah B Har told Esq embraces a grand new commercial structure on Forsyth street near Cotton avenue. Stone masons will arrive Monday to install a marble front, promising a fine Georgia feature in the business district. A Dawson card party honored Miss Julia Brannon from Americus with Miss Lila Edwards winning first prize and Mr Ed Garr taking the booby prize.
Wasiuxatox March 5 report says Thomas Watson insulted the Constitution's Washington writer Barrett. The piece notes Watson's desertion from the Democratic party and his defeat in Congress bids. It highlights Speaker Crisp's leadership and the strong early legislative progress under the current House.
Savannah residents hear of possible Sam road control over Savannah and Western via a receiver appointed for Central. Col Hawkins travels north as negotiations with Richmond & Danville appear suspended. Potential plans include a line to Meldrim and a Forest City extension with new wharfage and possible steamship competition, though details remain speculative.
The Executive Committee of the State Sunday Bohoo Association, led by Chairman Reppard, plans a Wednesday meeting in Americus at 1 PM. Attendees include prominent Sunday school workers from multiple Georgia towns. After dinner at J. Wheatley’s home, they will finalize the convention program for Marietta in May. Also noted is the formation of a Mutual Aid Loan and Investment Company branch in the city. Death reported of Homer Tiner at 19 from pneumonia in East Americas, with funeral at family home.
A county court judge ordered a murder suspect held for grand jury after scant evidence tied Gabe Lawless and Major Anderson to the shooting death of Joe Shivers near De Soto. Witnesses saw Lawless and Anderson with pistols, then Shivers fell and died. which man fired remains unproven. Anderson is at large. both suspects are described as negroes. A Boise City girl, sixteen and six feet two, is noted as Idaho’s tallest woman.
An old style advertisement from Butler & Berry of Americus touts discount pricing and daily stock changes. It highlights odd lots of plain and decorated dinnerware, with plates offered at five cents each and options to buy single pieces or whole sets, urging readers to watch the space for bargains and new prices as competition drives value.
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