17 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1896
Page
1
A storefront advertises deep discounts on table cloths Turkish towels and various textiles. Items include a 17c yard table cloth a 20c towel and Cape and Indies fabrics priced well below typical value. Also promotes fast black lace trim bleached jeans drawers window shades and household staples like soap and thread with multiple bulk offers.
A gruesome midnight shooting one mile east of Lindsey leaves one man dead and two sons gravely injured. The family of Jacob Hess was awakened by a shotgun blast as an avowedly jealous lover attacked. Reports say one son may die, the other likely recovers, while locals note the assailant showed calculated planning. Charles A. Besser of Dahlonega believes he may be tied to a Venezuelan inheritance, seeking to verify if he is among a four-person claim.
At a Transmississippi exposition directors meeting in Omaha on May 16, several state vice presidents attended. President Wattles asked the Missouri vice president about details of a plan to combine exhibiting efforts and coordinate regional displays across multiple states.
May 14 reports from Suemax Texas describe the worst cyclone in northern Texan history. The storm tore through Justin and Sherman corridors, leaving about 60 dead and many missing. Widespread damage included downed power lines, destroyed homes, and disrupted telegraph and telephone lines across Grayson and Denton counties. A revised dead list cites multiple families lost, with civilians injured or killed near Howe and surrounding towns.
Terrifying hailstorms and floods sweep Denton and nearby counties with search parties abroad and extensive property loss estimated near five hundred thousand dollars. Reports detail collapsed structures, damaged crops, and workers displaced as storms bring darkness and rising waters across multiple towns.
The May 16 proceedings recount long counting for bishop elections with 512 votes cast and no choice. Clashes over liquor ban and remarks by Major McKinley dominate sessions. A separate American Protective Association meeting reviews testimony on McKinley and endorses non-discriminatory support for other candidates. A Pittsburgh incident closes with a self-inflicted death after an assault.
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