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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
2
The Financial Chronicle prints a table of London bar silver per ounce from January 1838 to December 31, 1899. It notes 1888 average at 59 3-16 pence, shifts to 60 pence in 1880, rises to 60 7-16 in 1869, and shows declines after 1890 with figures such as 4711-16 pence in 1890 and 27 7-16 pence in 1899, among others.
Washington correspondent reports Jay's debate in the house over a 350 million bond funding bill. Lewis opens with a strong speech opposing the funding as bait for banks and fears a GOP victory, outlines six bill features, labels the sixth as a subterfuge, and receives Democratic praise despite harsh commentary from the Cor dole Call.
In a letter dated New Orleans, Henry M. Neill explains his failed crop estimates after twenty years of weather based judgment. He cites Alabama 500 acre case with 29 percent drop, admits the method failed, and notes no second estimate will be issued. The public may credit sincerity but practical aid arrives late.
Nashville plans a municipal lighting plant with a city council bill appropriating 150000 dollars for the project. There is discussion of compromising the Frick-Osmegie dispute to placate the former.
General Joseph Wheeler traveled through Montgomery this morning on the way to Washington. He spoke briefly about smallpox and health concerns, noting his good health during the journey via the Southern Railway. The Alabama State Medical Association plans its annual convention in Montgomery with Dr. J. P. LaGrand of Birmingham as president.
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