07 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
1
Allen and Sheffield advertise at 117 and 119 Forsyth Street offering 10-4 ready made sheets at 50 cents each, prettiest diminished di minity, 12 1-2, best bleaching at 8c, new dress goods, black figured French Tamise 45, new Mohair and Brilliantine styles, towels on sale all week. They tout rapid business growth and urge patrons to trade to support continued low prices and service.
If you have not got them you are not in it. The Cosmopolitan dress shirt and the Bell neglige are highlighted as unmatched for style fit and finish. Our stock of rerewear is up to date and priced to attract shoppers.
Speculation circulate in Congress over President Cleveland’s Cuba policy with some Members predicting a bold act. Havana reports note a New York World correspondent and Frederick W. Lawrence expelled. dispatches also claim Hamilton linked to a shoot order despite Washington protests. Knights of Pythias officers consider relocating meetings from Minneapolis to Cleveland, fearing disruption of the national encampment plans.
The May Methodist Episcopal general conference wrestles with a resolution to allow women to become Epworth League trustees and to elect bishops and officers on May 18. Debate centers on constitutional changes, with references to nominees from New York Cincinnati and church presses, and moves to refer the resolution to rules committee.
May 6 in Otxvetano reports Father Kelaszewski of the Independent Catholic church plans to transfer his church and about 500 members to the Methodist Episcopal fold. The church property would transfer to the M E church as part of the move, which is described as progressing toward completion.
In a rare display of bipartisanship, Congressmen Mousy and Hell Kiss resolved their recent dispute in the committee room. Meanwhile a reported escape and pursuit narrative emerges involving a condemned murderer named Le Maree Jorge Tay and others, with police actions noted in Carrollton and nearby towns. A separate note confirms Judge Allen accepted a resignation in a United States circuit court.
Curios crowds surround wrecked Walnut street buildings after a gasoline blast. The northern wall collapsed. six people died in a May blaze in Alaska where a dance hall fire killed six and injured many.
Inquest on Colonel John Thomas North returns a verdict of death from natural causes with prior symptoms noted. The Nitrate King’s death followed a sickness after dietary intake, and the record mentions no poison. The piece also references his status and a Kempton Park Jubilee Stakes nomination.
May 6 report from Nashville notes the Tennessee Democratic Party met in the capitol to nominate judges for the circuit court of appeals. Shifts show Republicans victorious in St. Paul municipal affairs and a push for free silver with a 16 to 1 ratio. Aubrey Bearislay, a local merchant, is dying of pneumonia as his family recovers from a recent tragedy.
A fragment reports a death at Sanford related to a Yarboro House promoter tied to tests or promotions. Names include Ean Ross of Missis and T. McCant Stewart of Hew Mr RB Rancy, with unclear roles and details about the incident and location.
May 18 adjournment set as Knights of Pythias of Mopisemarys proclaims new officers led by Grand Lord John Hon and Chancellor RB. Ree, with Prelate Dr. Rye of Mobile, Master of Exchequer SS Apab Ged, and other officials named from Montgomery Greenville and Ghost Duet.
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