13 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1894
Page
1
Ad promises 20 pounds granulated sugar for 1 dollar and various items at discount. Claims full stock, delivery honesty, and guaranteed satisfaction. Prices said to be far below regular, with goods sold cheap and charged at reduced rates.
A New York dispatch details the Natal ie a vessel captured off Fortune Island by Martian Warships Descalines and Capoix. Arms and ammunition were found on board and linked to Haitian revolutions Honduras and Brazil notions. The Natalie vanished at night and later evidence tied the cargo to a Haitian party led by Manigat, Kingston Jamaica confirmed the destination while authorities investigated.
Syquriting ONE ENJOYS both the method and results of Syrup of Figs, praised as pleasant to taste and refreshing. It cleanses the stomach, relieves colds, headaches, fevers, and constipation, advertised as the only legitimate remedy made from pure substances. Sold in bottles by California Syrup Co with strong claims of efficacy and safety.
Araveta Ga March 12 Honorable John Shelton Davidson died suddenly at 10 40 Sunday morning of heart failure He was born in Augusta June 17 1846 and practiced law after admission to the bar He served in the Georgia Senate and was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia Also reported Chief Justice Stone Dies in Alabama and 6000 Coke region workers to be employed by Frick Coke company in Connellsville area A preacher Arrested Rev AM Thompson of East Birmingham faces transport to Mississippi for life crime verdicts and preaching fraud.
Liberal leaders met at the foreign office with full attendance. Lord Rosebery pledged to continue Gladstone’s policy on Irish affairs, while Parliament reassembled and the Queen’s Speech was read in a formal session. Wayne McVeigh, newly appointed U.S. ambassador, visited the Quirinal at 2 p.m.
Courtroom buzz grows as Madeline Pollard testifies in the breach of promise suit against Congressman Breckinridge of Kentucky. Friday’s hearing features spectators including women near the bench while prosecutors and defense argue over evidence handling and book sealing.
Edward Douglass White of Louisiana was installed an associate justice with simple but impressive ceremonies in Washington March 12. The event marked his formal entry to the Supreme Court, robes and all, amid ceremonial detail and public attention.
Wasuixatos March 12 Mr Blanchant took the oath of office as senator from Louisiana. The House tabled Peffers resolution to investigate stock jobbing in sugar certificates. British Marines withdrawn from Mos ee territory and affairs reported quiet. Senate finance committee opened tariff bill work with experts. no votes taken yet. Nominations listed: James H Milligan consul general at Apia Samoa, Brooks Shields collector of customs Norfolk and Portsmouth, Water-Virginia, Lee T Savin Clifton Forge.
Wil Ham Van Amee, a foreclosure referee, sold the Halliday farm near Burlingham at Bloomingburg for $1,000 to Morris B. Wolf. The property had been linked to the August murder of Paul Halliday by his wife and related killings, with the owner reportedly aiming to develop the site into a sanitarium for New Yorkers.
A late night freight train was robbed in Louisiana with $200 in valuables taken. Police engaged the suspects near a swamp where a leader named Julien reportedly died after a prior murder attempt, while other band members faced gunfire from officers.
After Stewart county approved the whisky measure by 31 votes, a contest was filed with Judge Fish ordered to transfer tally sheets to the pro prohibition camp. Attorneys Watts Harrison Mickey Ellis for the Prohibitions and Jesse Walters of Albany for the wets. A barroom opens and a local business event estimated at 500 dollars convened as a key stake amid possible $4,000 investment from a Mufaula Alabama man if the contest favors whisky.
Americus leaders push to connect with Ellaville by telephone, promising major business gains, especially for Americus wholesale trade. Col Ed Hornady reports strong local subscriptions and large donors, including two men at 30 dollars each, signaling broad support for the project.
Correspondent notes an artist in Boston crafting a detailed snow statue after a thaw. The sculpture depicted a fashionable girl with folded arms, admired until cold weather damaged lines, while onlookers hope for more snow to craft a Bostonian on the Common.
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