16 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
1
Local shop promotes deep discounts on textiles and household items. Turkish towels, lace hose, window shades, and toilet soaps offered at low prices. new stock includes camisoles, jeans drawers, and spool cotton. assorted bath soaps and threads advertised with sale terms.
In Washington May 15 senators discuss a report on rights of Cubans arrested and sentenced by Spanish authorities, while the House election committee weighs recommitting the Biwater case to bring ballots to the bar before adjournment. German Samoa protests demand a judge fluent in German for local affairs.
Reported chaos and last minute legal moves surround the planned hangings for Nick Marsden and Fields. Windrath, spared at the last moment, faced renewed inquiry as Fields confessed after a prior alleged innocence claim.
After twenty years the Manhattan and New York and Brooklyn congregations unite after a yearlong division. The reunion occurred at the Tomaphine Avende Congregational pastas committee meeting with Dr. Aphaea chosen chair. Delegates from both sides met in parlor gatherings and joined hands into the auditorium amid applause.
Boston May 15 Governor W Atkinson of Georgia visits Boston to attract capital for a new state bond issue. Interviewers pressed for political remarks but he avoided terms and said southern sentiment favors stability. He cited views on currency reform and noted strong interest from Massachusetts capitalists.
The navy department announced the summer program for the naval militia organized in various states. It notes a likely departure from Washington on June 16 aboard the aeroplane carrier, with Georgia militia units and others preparing for mobilization as part of the state defense effort. Hammond sentence details follow in another report.
Patchy report describes a regional Methodist Conference with bishop election, ballot counting, and devotional services. Fragment mentions Senator Pasco and public land bill activity, plus Cornerstone ceremony at Odd Fellows orphanage and scattered local incidents.
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