29 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1892
Page
1
W D Bailey the Haberdasher at 408 Jackson St under Hotel Windsor touts a vast range of men’s furnishings. He highlights shirts in Manhattan patterns, Knox Derby hats, Stacy Adams shoes, and versatile fabrics and colors. He promises preference for comfort and pocketbooks, with polite service.
The central receivership case concludes with Judge Pardee ordering no permanent receiver. The property will be turned over to Georgia resident directors, pending stockholders’ vote. Some shares held by Central Trust Co NY may be enjoined from voting if controlled by a competing line. The decision follows arguments by Major Bacon and Lawton and includes potential future orders within thirty days.
In a sensational inquest a jury ruled Arkie Hawkes died by his own hand, though rumors of murder persist. Hawkes, a Cotton Avenue saloon bartender, was found shot in his home after returning from work. A second inquest questioned the first ruling, with witnesses hearing scuffles and a scream, as crowds gathered at the jail.
County court opened early yesterday with the Cox case drawing attention as larceny from the house. Testimony mirrored prior reports and defense led by attorney Smith argued forcefully. The jury had not agreed when adjournment came at five, while Charles Wright pleaded guilty to selling wine without a license and paid a $20 fine. A nolle prosequi was entered in several liquor related charges including L. G. Hudson and J. Perry with references to church proximity.
Jeremiah Cotto was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing at 10:45 AM becoming the eighth such electric execution. Four shocks over twelve seconds each produced no chest movement but signs of life appeared after the first three shocks. after the fourth there were no signs of life. Steam rose and skin scorched at electrode contact sites, doctors then declared death. Related reports note river bridge risks in Georgia and legal changes as Sumter County ends a coroner position.
A column of brief town items reports jail work near completion, no police court cases, 27 prisoners in jail, Deputy Shortt Lamar sworn in as chief, crowds at Leeton park, Russell set for gaming trial, Allen House indicator update, tonight’s musical festival at the opera house, Gardner travels to Jacksonville, sportsmen journey for a day’s shoot, Dudley case postponed, Wilcox heir to money, festival support for Americus Light Infantry, a domestic scene on a monopoly joke, and Powers Weightman quinine ad at Davenport Drug Co.
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