12 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1896
Page
1
Cheap undergarments bathing items baby caps and cornets offered at deep discounts. Hardware includes glassware lamps and sewing supplies with prices from a few cents to a dollar. Stock also features towels brooms and hosiery with low sale prices to clear inventory.
On Monday morning from eight to twelve we sell stock shirtswaists. This week best 10 4 ready made sheets at fifty cents each. Prettiest figured Dimity ever seen 12 l2. Best bleaching offered at eight cents. New dress goods stock. Black figured French Tamise 45 cents. Mohair and Brilliantine fabrics new styles. Another large towel drive. Sale lasts all week while supplies last.
Notice describes Cosmopolitan shirts and Bell Neglige with emphasis on style, fit, and low prices. Claims up to date neckwear stock including pure linen standing and turned down collars at 75 cents per dozen, urging calls for scarves and ties and noting limited quantities.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 11 the upbound towboat Harry exploded her boilers 95 below the city and sank within minutes. All hands were lost except three survivors. The ship measured 210 feet long with 772.15 tons, owned by W H Brown's Sons of Pittsburg. Crew totals included Captain, engineer, mate, first engineer, and several firemen and crew members, with many bodies recovered and others missing.
The Spanish government will postpone death sentences for American citizens at the request of the United States. The delay lasts weeks while views on applying the 1705 treaty and 1877 protocol are considered. Authorities aim to allay public excitement in both nations as a retrial is pursued for the condemned.
Havana reports Admiral Navarro signed war tribunal sentences of death for five men captured aboard the Competitor after a Friday trial. The cases were sent to the supreme tribunal of war for final decision amid state considerations. Two U.S. filibusterers were alleged to have aided the venture near the capture site.
Loxpox, May 11. The Globe comments on the Cuban situation noting it is impossible to avoid sympathy for the Spanish people suddenly faced with choices between external occupation and internal upheaval.
The U S minister reported Weyler cables the Spanish government that decisions should rest with him amid insurrection pressures. Dr Hannis Taylor discussed the matter with the Spanish, while Moke Smith departed for Washington outlining ongoing state business and travel plans.
A western Florida region tragedy leaves four dead and two dying after rivalries over a woman end in a duel and a stabbing. In Calhoun County near Blountstown, Thomas Hons and Henry Smith clashed with Mrs Johnson’s suitors. Smith and his brother fired, killing Hons, Mrs Johnson’s housekeeper, and wounding another. The duel escalated. Harrison shot House, who fought back with a knife before collapsing. Wilson was later shot as the scene unfolded. An elderly man’s life was saved by a bystander.
A garbled report from May 11 cites alleged railroad favoritism toward Prrresand and Ol. Company and mentions District Attorney Hall and various passenger names. The fragment references steamer arrivals from Genes and names Sir Wil ming and Longfellow, plus Governor Morton signing the Grothe Nowork bill.
Bishop Waldron opens the Methodist Episcopal general conference with a resolution on baptism. A report from the Freedman’s Aid committee proposes renaming the Delaware conference branch as the Southern Education Society, while some favor keeping the current name. The Southern Baptist convention highlights hospitality in Wilmington and names the next convention site.
In Detroit a strike by over 500 carpenters at Central Labor Union hall demands an eight hour day, following a prior Friday victory for eight hours and 25 cents per hour. Bosses offer 20 cents an hour and a six hour day starting January, but a measuring motion to yield was defeated.
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