23 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1897
Page
1
A London letter to The Daily News reports Emperor William may be insane, citing fits of aberration and severe mental distress. The piece suggests possible dethronement, with Prince Usury of Press proposed as Regent amid political instability and concerns over the emperor’s deteriorating condition.
The German emperor visited the tomb of his grandfather on March 23 as part of the centenary celebration of Emperor William I. Festive processions, silent prayers, and military honors marked the day in Berlin. Weather was cloudy with no rain. a large crowd welcomed the emperor with enthusiastic cheers. In Memphis a weathered report notes food shortages and ongoing relief work as levee fears loom. A court has declined the United States case against the Transmissouri.
An Elmior bakery in Didndon, Pa, reports using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for cough, cold and croup with successful relief. The note praises the preparation as the best cough medicine and care for these afflictions.
The tariff debate of 1897 began in the House at 10:20 AM with large attendance. Dingley and Bailey led opposing sides as the bill was read in full to dispel criticism of rushed passage. Sherman presided while the reading covered the 163 pages and Treasury deficiencies cited by Dingley due to import duties. General Wheeler opened for the minority as arbitration and foreign policy items also moved.
The Russian government, per United States Consul General Karel at St. Petersburg, acts with vigor to prevent bubonic plague spread into Russia. A military committee with a 100000 rouble fund is enforcing protective measures at holy sites and along routes used by pilgrims. Reports say Indians who went to Afghanistan died last December, prompting frontier military cords between Russia and Afghanistan.
Bartholomew Rochefort Riordan, once a Charleston journalist, died in New York City. Born in Virginia, he studied at Mount St. Mary’s and worked for Richmond papers before joining Charleston Mercury, later cofounding The News and Courier. He moved to New York in 1635 and ran Riordan Co. with his son, a firm that continues.
The president sent five nominations to the Senate including Joseph L. Bristow for fourth assistant postmaster general, Binger Hermann as interior commissioner, James D. Elliott as U S attorney for South Dakota, Earnest O. Timme as state auditor, and Navy Commodore Joseph N. Miller named rear admiral. Dividends in Favor of Creditors National banks creditor payouts listed including Social Bank of Illinois and First National Bank of Hot Springs among others. Sandersville Georgia mourns death of Colonel B D Evans, 71, long public servant and War veteran. North Carolina railroad directors named with Governor Russell announcing appointments and removals. First Lady Fuplli of Pramian Clini.
Kansas City scandal erupts as Miss Parsona jilts Mr Short, the city clerk and mayoral candidate. Women voters rally against Short after the engagement news, aiding his rival in the municipal election. Misc items note Australian baseball ties to London Gazette and Rear Admiral Walker’s retirement.
A new Grain and Provisions shop named Sayanxan opens at Omraaao market. Local leaders praise the venture for boosting supply and creating jobs as regulars gather to inspect goods and meet the traders.
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