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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
3
Savannah News reports statewide expectations for a large cotton crop but warns prices may fall as mills cut production. It argues small acreage with focus on other crops offers better profit, stressing risk of a big投入 crop and potential price decline if demand weakens. Farmers urged to choose between large and small planting now.
The Times Recorder endorses McIntosh of Albany Herald on social excesses. Lent brings a wave of card parties in Albany with three to four gatherings weekly, mostly the same circle. Amusement is a new faith to happiness, yet too much levity harms those involved.
Rockefeller Jr counsels a college acquaintance to remain at home if possible and seek work locally rather than seek fortune in New York. He suggests prospects for poor song men are no better in the city and may be worse, urging prudence.
The Chatham superior court grand jury in presentments finds no wrongdoing in Pension Commissioner Lindsey’s handling of pension grants. No unjust diminution cited against Chatham County in the pension matter.
Fall River textile industry faces rising Southern mill competition with lower cloth prices. Southern mills profit at 3 cents a yard, while Fall River mills need 3 18 cents to match, sparking a shift of southern finished cloth into local print works and bleacheries. The South also adds three million spindles in a year, threatening regional control over standard fabrics.
The death of Edward Cox at his home near Atlanta recalls the 1879 slaying of Colonel Robert Alston. Cox, called a red handed bully, has died, prompting mourning across Atlanta and reflections on justice amid political meddling. The Savannah Press links home meal quality to saloon visits while urging better cooking. Agriculture Commissioner O B Stevens is ill. and the old adage gold dust has blinded many to duty.
An advertisement promotes S S S Specific Blood Purifier as a cure for chronic sores and ulcers. It claims blood purification restores health, stops discharges, and prevents bone damage, with testimonials and a mail-order offer from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
An old agri-clarion notes 200 bushels of potatoes remove 80 pounds of actual potash from soil and warns that without returning this amount the next crop will decline. It references books on fertilizer composition and value for various crops and offers free literature from German Kali Works at 72 Nassau Street, New York.
Samuel Hinkle of Atlanta, married father of three, faces trial in Indianapolis on charges connected to allegedly promising marriage to 19 year old Allie Goodwin, luring her from Memphis after a two day stay, then fleeing to Atlanta with $1500 and jewelry. Goodwin swore she followed him back to Indianapolis where she caused his indictment.
Alabama lawmakers passed a white house bill with a 20 to 7 vote to purchase and maintain the old Jefferson House in Montgomery. The move relieves ongoing suspense for supporters as prominent women from Alabama and sister states back the project. The Jefferson House will be placed in the state capital as a relic of the Confederacy and made a feature of Montgomery.
IT HAD BEEN COMMON TALK W G Ingle horsewhipped Meyer Frank over disparaging remarks about Ingle daughter and Rev J J Davis. Davis newly ordained. reports by Graph unfounded. rumors circulated for weeks. Ingle’s act leads to assault and battery case in circuit court.
The Nebraska state penitentiary burned to the ground with the main building and west cell house destroyed. About 300 prisoners were moved to safety under guard as the National Guard was readied to prevent escapes. The fire started in the warden’s kitchen near the main building and spread rapidly. The east wing, holding the warden’s quarters, chapel, and reserve cells, was saved. No injuries reported among inmates. records were moved to safety. Fire units arrived but could not halt the blaze.
Massachusetts plans a Bay State exhibit for the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition. The effort is led by Walter Gilman Page with support from the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and the War of 1812 societies. The Providence House may host Massachusetts displays, and 450 exhibits from France were obtained for transfer to Buffalo. Ex-Mayor Fosdick and City Treasurer Tift returned from Buffalo enthused by prospects and eager for strong Massachusetts representation.
Pan American Exposition buildings in Buffalo near completion as exhibits from across the Americas arrive. Northern city grounds and Delaware Park show ongoing construction with rapid progress and favorable conditions.
The torpedo boat destroyer Preble was launched at Asian Iron Works in San Francisco. One of sixteen such torpedo boat destroyers ordered by the government, the 215 foot vessel features woodwork that is fireproof, a 440 ton trial displacement, and twin screws. It will reach speeds of 30 knots with a crew of 330 revelugans a minute. The project’s cost is set at 195000 dollars. The armament includes rapid-fire guns and torpedoes.
Charleston city council moves to eradicate opium dens amid rising victims and open trafficking. Alder man Riley proposes a bill banning sale of opium cocaine and narcotics except by prescription and punishing operators.
Amianta Feb 29 An unknown negro entered Mrs Buchanan s residence at 86 Spring Street and compelled her to cook his breakfast. He bound her feet and hands then ate the meal before a bed where he forced Mrs Buchanan to lie. Assistance arrived and fire was checked as search for the assailant continues.
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