10 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
1
On Monday morning the store will clear out all remaining waists from last season by discounting and moving them to close out. The sale aims to reduce inventory as the new season arrives and finalize the counter stock.
A seller offers a small stock of Trojans goods at half price, noting only a few dozen remain and vowing no old waist will mar beauty. The items are described as newly received and will be closed out at a sacrifice with prices 35¢, 50¢ and 75¢.
In the sale the store promotes the Bengal brand neg lige shirts for gentlemen and ladies waists. All sizes 14 to 18 in stock. Customers urged to visit show windows and shelves to see the new line and secure quick purchase.
Mrs Rita Lescade de Ruiz, widow of Dr Rais, who died in a Cuban prison, arrived on the Ward ling steamer from Havana with five children. She says nothing further beyond prior statements and intends to petition Washington officials for action. The family includes Mercedas and Evangeline, aged 11 and 9.
San Francisco reads how a $1,000,000 California land dispute hinges on the legal construction of the word brought in the 1891 land act. The case in federal court questions the five year limitation on suits to vacate patents, involving timber lands in Humboldt and Mendocino counties and filed February 8, 1900.
A patient details relief from cough and chest pain after using Dr. Trall’s Cocelt Syrup and Dr. Bell’s Cough Syrup. The account claims cure after two bottles and mentions a Cleveland address for the testimonials.
Washington March 9 Though the cabinet held its first formal meeting the usual rush of prominent visitors filled the day. Senators Teller Pettigrew and Cannon with Warren of Ohio called in to see President McKinley, followed by the Ways and Means group led by Dingley, and other lawmakers including Falkos Dolliver and En Ericesan. A quiet, cordial reception preceded talks on possible appointments as the attorney general aide is expected soon.
Scott Jackport and Alonzo Walling, jailed in Alexandria Kentucky, await execution on March 20 for Pearl Bryan murder. Both mothers accompany them, staying until the day of execution as officials weigh clemency and governor decisions. The report notes political tension and local coverage as other items reference unrelated events and thwarted leases.
A young white man Mam Morgan was arrested at the depot for boarding an incoming passenger train and was bound over for trial. Morgan’s friend Charney Beck, described as desperate, urged him on and resisted Detmee Heemen, who attempted to restrain them. Moss fired but caused no injuries. Beck, reputed dangerous, warned of swift punishment if he returns.
Governor Russell voiced strong opposition to the house tabling of the lease bill. He warned that corporations could not control the legislature and predicted the people would settle with them in 1898. He indicated heated political tensions and referenced Southern railway policy.
Two British subjects Arthur McDonald and Harry McFerie are sent to work 15 days on Columbia's chaingang after arrival from Swansea aboard the bark Ei Andallas G. aby. They describe the voyage as a dangerous force against vagrancy and face sentence for their actions in Newport.
Local outrage grows as a receiver is sought for the Equitable Loan, a savings plan backed by leading city figures led by Judge E. W. Palmer. The 14 year payment period and claimed security raise questions about the scheme's legitimacy and the officers' responsibility for actions taken.
A commission merchant named Perry fatally shoots Lanier in a DeKalb County courthouse area. The incident follows a prior attempt to harm Lanier, with Perry reportedly firing through windows and walls before escaping. Lanier, severely wounded, is in dying condition as authorities investigate the sequence of the attack.
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