09 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1896
Page
1
An auction-like notice announces discounted stock from a factory assignment. It highlights ladies undershirts, corsets, baby garments, bed–tops, and straw hats priced well below typical value. Also offered are glassware and assorted bargains with limited quantities and early call preferred.
A Havana dispatch reports the alleged American filibuster Competitor crew faced attack and gunboat fire near the Cuban coast after surrendering to authorities. The crew claimed coercion and unequal pay as they were ordered to sail. A Madrid World dispatch lists Cuban insurgent losses to date. Congress debated river and harbor funding after a bond resolution vote.
This week we offer top ready made sheets at 50 c each with quality figures and Bleaching at 8 c. New dress goods include Black figured French Tamise 45 c and Mohais Brilli antine styles. Business has grown rapidly year over year, and we invite patrons to trade with us to keep this progress going.
The Southern Baptist convention met at First Baptist Church with President Jonathan Harralson of Selma presiding. About 61 delegates attended, 2,090 visitors were noted, and officials including Lan sing Barrows and O. J. Gregory were re elected. Key topics included Rev A J Diaz Cuba debt and Cuba work while discussions on Young People’s union and potential autonomy from the Northern Baptist group loomed. Other remarks referenced Havana property and continuation of foreign missions.
A resolution thanking Cleveland's mayor was presented by an Alabama delegate as the Methodist conference resolved the woman question. Attendance waned after the controversy and Hurst declined to recognize a speaker, while the gavel was used to restore order.
Miss Clare Barton outlines relief progress in Asia Minor noting seed aid and food distribution amid typhus fever dysentery and smallpox threats. The American Medical Association closes its annual meeting in Atlanta preparing to convene in Philadelphia next year. Governor McCorkle of West Virginia urges canal construction amid coal interests.
The Bow Street court under Sir John Lindsay grants extradition of York to be brought back to New York to stand trial. The decision follows instruction from the Counsel for Danba reas and relates to the reward offered for jewelry recovery.
J Wateon Hildreth, called the boy trainwrecker, receives a life term. His companions Plato and Hibbard plea guilty to first degree manslaughter and are sentenced to twenty years each.
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