03 May 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
1
Readable ad fragment offers best standard prints at low prices this week. Includes Hamburg Embroideries, white pique yardage at reduced rates, shoes and hats, and remaining Wallbrook Derbys priced around $1.60. Gents caps in multiple sizes and materials crowd the discount lineup.
Established in 1881 the oldest wholesale liquor company records its long history and continuous operation. The note highlights its founding era and enduring presence in the trade.
May 2 Manila reports first authentic word on Lieutenant J C Gilmore and his Yorktown crew captured by the Filipinos on April 12. Major Argueleses lists the men brought across mountains from Baler, signed by Gilmore. The note to General Luna followed a flag of truce carried by Major Shields and Lieutenant Hayne.
Memphis visitors swarm to see the Nashville gunboat anchored off Jefferson Street. A day of civic hospitality includes a morning carriage drive, a noon luncheon at Captain George Arnold’s home, lunch at the Auditorium, and a trolley ride for sailors. The gunboat’s baseball game vs. Christian Brothers College ends in a match. Daughters of the American Revolution host the officers tonight. In Jackson, Mississippi, Daughters of the Confederacy hold a three day session with 60 delegates, Governor McLaurin and ex-Governor Lowry delivering welcomes and Mrs. Y H Duncan urging care for aged veterans and memorials. A floral parade is planned for tomorrow. In Thensony, Mississippi, Martin L Reddoch, Yazoo City postmaster, pleads guilty to all indictments and faces a five year sentence plus restitution and forged six postal money orders. once a prominent Republican.
A moralizing, patent medicine style piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for liver and stomach disorders. It links poor health to failure of male vitality and urges the medicine to restore appetite, blood quality, and overall strength, presenting a testimonial tone.
On May 2 in Wasuixaroy, President McKinley promoted Colonel Frederick Funston of the Twentieth Kansas to brigadier general of volunteers. The appointment followed strong recommendations from General McArthur and General Otis, citing Funston’s war skill, gallantry at the Rio Grande crossing, and proven leadership of troops.
Secretary Hay received formal notice of the release of Melindés a naturalized American citizen held as a prisoner of war by Spanish forces at Ponape in the Caroline islands since last summer He was a merchant for a San Francisco firm in the Carolines and declared his American citizenship after the war began The San Francisco firm notified Washington which asked Britain to intervene The British ambassador pressed Spain and the Carolines were instructed to release the American casualty of war
May 2 New York dispatch reports Aguinaldo sent a direct peace proposition via Colonel Manuel Argüelles to American lines. Otis declined it, saying Filipinos must come prepared to accept U.S. demands. Pamphlets by Edward Atkinson ordered seized in San Francisco for Manila mail. Coal digger advance boosts Alabama wages. torpedo boat Somers arrives New York after German sale. Insurgent commissioners return to Manila from a mission visit.
Paymaster General Stewart, United States Navy, informed by Assistant Secretary Allen of the Navy to retire May 5 for age. He may retire with rear admiral rank and pay under recent personnel-law sections. Also noted are resignations and promotions within the bureau as Kenny of New York will assume duties with a largely new staff.
The loud debate over moving the state capital from Tallahassee to Jacksonville draws attention across the state as residents weigh bids from other cities. The measure requires a three fifths legislature vote and a popular vote at the next general election. Also, Alabama officials convene to repeal a constitutional convention while Searight, Alabama suffers a major fire in its business district with $20,000 losses and little insurance.
In Pamaperomia on May 2 an indirect result of W. O. Jacobs and co conspirators arrest in a big revenue stamp counterfeiting case will spur a May 22 meeting to craft a permanent national cigar leaf dealers organization. The aim is to shield government and reputable dealers from fraud and preserve the tobacco trade amid price cuts and counterfeiting threats.
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