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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
The past week sees French Organdies 72 inches wide at 25 39 and Sec White Fans priced 50 75 100 and 125 Pretty figured Dimities 12 15c Madras Cloths 16 and 123c White Piques 10 15 19 25 and 30c Full line ladies undersests 10 12 and 25c Spun glass lining for sterlings All over Puffing 100 125 and 150 All over Laces and Embroideries.
In a vivid catalog style the shop touts the finest neckwear shirts and underwear in the city along with double breasted serge coats serge coats and vests elegant odd pants serge suits in black or blue stylish straw hats and related menswear essentials priced at 50 75 cents and 16 cents.
Telegraph reports from Mafeking and Lomex May 16 describe Boer retreat and heavy losses after a clash near Mafeking. Cape Town cites Boer delegates urging surrender if defeated at the Vaal, while Lord Roberts moves toward Kroonstadt and Glencoe occupation follows. Two officers slain and others captured in Lenox prior incidents. Negros lynched in Brookville, Florida.
A woman endured six years of illness with four doctors offering no relief. She found complete, private recovery at home using Golden Medical Discovery and Elite Prescription. Dr. R V Pierce offers free confidential medical advice to any woman, with his paper bound book sent for a fee.
Boers plan campaign remains on track as harmony spreads between Transvaalers and Free Staters. In New York the envoys face no set program beyond limited public appearances, while Washington officials await their arrival and a likely demonstration.
British press monoscopic reaction to Boer delegates in New York. Pall Mall Gazette calls them playthings of American politicians. Evening Standard notes unfriendly reception but warns no deeds will prove U S sympathy for Great Britain.
Atlanta May 16 delegates arrive as the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church opens in Atlanta while the Northern Assembly meets in St Louis. The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly also convenes in Ouattancoca, with credentials and moderator elections planned as primary business.
Alabama coal miners see strong demand with new companies forming and existing mines expanding. Miners are sought at several collieries as bills to boost production roll out, while reports from major markets warn of potential coal shortages if rivers fall. Meanwhile Talbotten railroad in Georgia changes hands with new superintendent and manager taking over. Native Christians Massacreed near Tianjin as Boxer outrages spread. British force reaches Peking to address the turmoil.
Advertises Delicious Hot Biscuit made with Royal Baking Powder as the most appetizing and nutritious food. Warns that biscuits made with impure baking powder are not wholesome and may cause indigestion. Emphasizes using Royal baking powder for health.
Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street New York noted in city business records.
In Fulton county primary surprise nominations emerged as labor union candidate Houston won a legislative seat while Morris Brandon Horst King and Slaton Lorigg were defeated. Wilkinson fell to Reynolds, and Generalship contests in Richmond county captivated observers as P. O Neill and W. Malachn led the pack. In Savannah W. W. Oe was nominated for supreme office by a large margin amid factional tensions. A conference disruption over church grounds and police access sparked heated exchanges, while a minister accused officers of bias. In Pratville Alabama Mrs. James Ledbetter was killed in a shooting at Haynes on the Mobile and Ohio line following an altercation between two men.
Brigadier General Theodore Schwan, Otis’ chief of staff, reports that robber gangs in the Philippines are incited by native politicians and prey on friendly locals. He expects pacification after the next wet season and post election shift, as townspeople slowly cooperate with distributed American garrisons.
A May 16 record lists two days of crime in the community. Leonard Whittes a Black hack driver was killed by a Black passenger. Rash Zeigler a Black man was shot and a Black man was killed at L Dickson of Lowndesboro. A white man was knocked unconscious.
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