13 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
1
An old advertisement announces Dr. Hathaway and Dr. J Newton Hatheray offering free consultations for a wide range of ailments. It markets cures for bronchial, liver, kidney, and female illnesses, claiming universal remedies and various numbered treatments for men women and skin diseases.
March 12 dispatches report Lord Roberts closing on Bloemfontein within 26 miles as Boer forces resist at Driefontein. Gatacreブ and Roberts near each other with a railroad junction to seize. Casualties and prisoners counted as British push through to the Free State capital amid stubborn Boer rear-guard action and rumor mill about Mafeking.
A fragmented notice describes Lily Heckert of 1 Bartleshire, Cherokee, seeking relief from female weakness and related ailments. The text mentions distress, bed confinement, and references to remedies and treatments including Pierce’s products.
Rev Charles M Sheldon launches a week long experiment at The Capital in Topeka by directing a special issue focused on the science of government and temperance reform. Regular staffers stay, except editor in chief, while Sunday edition is moved up to Saturday night. No smoking in editor rooms.
The Irish letter by Miss Anna Parnell denounces the queen amid mentions of Irish soldiers and insults tied to the South Africa conflict. The item cites March 12 reports from The Banner and notes other dispatches on a Kentucky smallpox outbreak, a Chicago Illinois Central land dispute ruling, and a London lord mayoric decision regarding Patrick’s Day observances.
A deadly fire at Morris and Fourteenth avenues in Newark's Italian district killed fifteen people, many children, when a one or two story tenement transformed from a church burned rapidly. Thirteen bodies were retrieved within three hours, and authorities suspected incendiary origin. Firefighters rescued and evacuated occupants amid a chaotic scene as the building collapsed and debris was cleared. Police detained a suspected arsonist, Credavo, who denied involvement.
A Louisville dispatch reports Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis were seized in Lexington and jailed in Lawrenceburg before being moved toward Louisville. The city sees war scare easing though leaders fear the outcome. Republicans worry arrests may target legislators over Governor Goebel’s assassination, prompting some to flee. Bean headed to London with Powers and Davis then returned to Frankfort, with 20 more reinforcements expected.
The funeral for John H. Martin, longtime Georgia editor and resident of Williams Street, will be held Tuesday at 10 o'clock at his home. Rev. A W Basler will conduct the service. Fire damaged Montgomery County courthouse earlier this morning, destroying the building and many records.
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