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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from The Fimes-Recorder lists dates and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. It includes scattered names and terms like Louise Myrick and various administrative phrases, but the legible facts are limited to subscription options and incomplete staff references.
The Tines Recorder serves as the laffel Orcot for the City of Americas Official Organ of Sumter County and Webster County. It is also the OMelal Organ of the Railroad Commission of Georgia for the 4d Congressional District.
The notice states that cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituaries and church or society notices will be charged at five cents per line. It also notes that other entertainments from which revenue is derived follow the same per line rate.
In Americus Georgia on March 8 1901 readers are reminded that new U S revenue changes enacted by the current Congress take effect July 1. The note also mentions political opinions on McKinley’s Memphis gathering. Captain H A Wilkerson named referee in bankruptcy to fill Col Arthur Hood’s unexpired term. Wilkerson is a Dawson attorney and local official. Senator Morgan praised as a superb elderly statesman, 77, delivering six hours of continuous remarks with vast knowledge and stamina.
A Sparta Seimacite editorial urges immediate measures in Atlanta claiming the city is unsafe for white women. It calls for Governor to declare wartime law and deploy troops or enlist Inde Lyneh to restore order.
Ex Gov Robert J Taylor paints the morning with lyrical imagery as if dawn itself awakens nations and landscapes. He speaks of rosy east lights, singing gardens, and forest birds in a tribute to the arrival of a new day.
Dresden city officials announce a 15 million mark loan agreement with a syndicate of bankers on March 5 to fund municipal projects. The deal outlines repayment terms and the use of the funds for infrastructure work across the city.
The Savannah Morning News reports the discovery of General Nathaniel Greene's remains, buried since June 20 1748 in the Old Colonial Cemetery. Coffin plate and eagle-marked battens confirm identity. Proposals consider reinterment beneath Green’s monument in Johnson Square or back to the Colonial Cemetery with a marker. NoRemoval from Georgia expected. Green descendants may claim rights if desired.
A Terre Haute lynching of a Black man for murdering a white woman sparks Indianapolis unrest and a local newspaper’s blunt admission that Northern judgment of the South was harsh. The piece condemns lynching while urging restraint and empathy for victims.
British House of Commons erupts as ten Irish members refuse orders, police enter the floor, and a historic suspension follows. Balfour’s closure vote on a 17 million pound civil service act triggers outrage and demoralization, with Redmond and Irish leaders protesting while police mobilize in London. New road and industrial plans emerge in Hawkinsville.
800 hundred ready made sheets and pillow cases priced 20 to 25 percent below current muslin yardage. The items are torn or cut and neatly hemmed, with pepperell sheets at 50 cents and muslin valued at 63 cents.
300 dozen Wallaces in widths 1 to 1 and a quarter inches offered at special Monday and Tuesday sale. Regularly priced 15 to 25 cents per dozen. Limited stock for reader demand.
A local sale advertises 25 dozen extra good size napkins with beautiful patterns. Regularly sold at 85c per dozen, offered here Monday and Tuesday at 9c per dozen.
Bargain priced footwear and fabric at reduced rates. Men’s Vid’ Kid Shoes with new toes offered at 250 per pair, down from 350. Plus heavy drill material sold at six cents per yard, down from one dollar. Limited stock.
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