14 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
1
Specials for Monday invite shoppers to Forsyth Street store with 8 to 12 o'clock shirt waist sale. Week offers include 10-4 ready made sheets at 50 cents each and a variety of dress goods, towels, and bleached fabrics with new Mohair and Brilliantine styles.
The May conference of the Methodist church opened with Bishop Vincent presiding. A resolution denounced Armenian outrages and urged intercession by European and American powers. Discussions covered church timing, constitutional amendments, and missions funding. Separately, nominations and legal notes included a U.S. Supreme Court associate justice for Oklahoma Territory and a note on dockers’ strikes impacting harbor security.
The Havana-linked death sentence for the Competitor crew is debated as Spain weighs further actions. Melton, a 23 year old Floridian with Confederate ties and Cuban insurgent access, recently drew attention for reporting inside rebel lines. The dispatch notes uncertainty in Madrid over American citizenship cases and delayed executions.
The American Protective Association began routine business behind closed doors in Atlanta on May 13. One session will last nine days with afternoon committee work while reports by officers are read and referred to committees. Press access was denied. Delegates discuss pro and anti McKinley positions as potential presidential candidates, with Baltimore and Atlanta contending to host the next convention.
Dispatch from Shanghai reports Britain and Germany protest Russia's move to occupy Che Foo area under treaty terms. The message notes naval activity and potential escalation in Far East tensions as authorities monitor the situation.
A May report from Chicago notes that all American claims have been settled amicably, with Behrmerun paying the entire amount. Anti-missionary riots erupt in Kiang-yi. British mission looted and burned while missionaries escaped. Republican leaders adjourn after backing McKinley and gold. B and Q directors declare quarterly dividend.
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