06 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
1
A terse line notes plans to throw on the counter and close out every waist carried last season as the sale moves to clear stock. The statement signals a bid to finalize inventories with aggressive discounts and a rapid turnover strategy.
A local ad offers remaining Trojans and a few dozen items at half price. The seller states no old stock will be mixed and aims to clear the lot at a sacrifice. Prices 35c, 50c and 75c are quoted for the limited stock.
Bargain buyers are invited to view the Bengal neglige shirts for men. In stock from sizes 14 to 18, with the same quality line as ladies waists. See show windows or shelves and act quickly to secure the best selection for husbands or sons.
President McKinley moved early to dispatch cabinet nominations. John Sherman of Ohio was instantly confirmed as secretary of state, with other nominees sent to committees. Mark Hanna became senator after Sherman resigned, as the Senate reconvened and confirmed all remaining nominations.
Chattanooga March 4 Thomas J Dement postmaster of Chattanooga forwarded his resignation to President Cleveland to take effect with the old administration. Charges and pressure mounted for a Republican successor. amid petitions and political maneuvering, the resignation stirred police and party circles. In West Virginia G W Atkinson (Rep) took the oath as governor at the state capitol, the first Republican control in 23 years.
An old advertisement asserts Salvation Oil contains more honesty and virtue than any other medicine. Mrs. A Fiedler of 2864 Palethorp St Philadelphia endorses it as an effective remedy for rheumatic pains stiff joints bruises and household ailments.
The article surveys early McKinley era foreign policy issues including Hawaiian annexation prospects, maintenance of good relations with England, the Alaska boundary and Behring Sea sealing regulations, and how Congress may retaliate on meat and cattle imports. It highlights Secretary Sherman, Secretary Olney, and the arbitration treaty as pivotal factors shaping the incoming administration’s approach.
A large number of important bills failed to receive President Cleveland's signature before his term ended, leaving several measures to die. Notable items include the sundry civil appropriation bill, the Indian and Florida land acts, and transportation and public land concerns.
Governor Bloxham will study appointing an ad interim senator to fill the Call term vacancy until the legislature elects a successor. A special session may be convened to ensure Florida’s constitutional representation in the U S Senate, with the first ballot planned for April 20 among sixteen candidates.
Kentucky Governor Bradley names Major A. T. Wood of Mt Sterling to replace J. O. Blackburn as United States senator and calls for a special legislative session starting March 13 to elect a senator. The move caps a longtime Kentucky leadership race and follows a Republican caucus plan in Washington amid talk of organizing and possible nonreelection of Reed.
Naval Stores, BO, 2 white priced at 2.15 dollars while other items appear obscured in the OCR fragment. The text lacks clear dates, entities, or complete figures to form a confident summary.
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