19 May 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
1
The advisor urges homeowners to choose linseed oil paint to beautify and protect houses. It warns that a cheap can paint may cost more long term and stresses selecting the right product for exterior surfaces.
Alabama Episcopal Council meets in Mobile for the thirty-ninth annual general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church. Judge Martin presides as delegates from across the South fill Central Presbyterian Church. Committees and records appointed, hymn book revision not to be brought to assembly, devotional services held with notable male congregational singing.
Governor Smith of Montana protests against W A Clark in the U S Senate seat dispute. He charges collusion and fraud in Clark’s appointment by the lieutenant governor during Smith’s absence and calls for full senate consideration and referral of credentials to the privileges and elections committee. The committee directs Chairman Chandler to press the resolution to a vote.
At a Washington hearing on a Virginia backed bill for Negro industrial education in the south Archdeacon Walton and other proponents urged national cooperation. Though unlikely to pass this session the measure may be enacted later with support from identified speakers.
Endowment fund planning expands for Cumberland Presbyterian Racers with 240 expected attendees. A new standing committee will handle the $1,000,000 endowment, with reports from educational and stated clerk committees. Treasures shows receipts of $5,984.27 and a $1,680.58 balance. various memorials and bequests are referred to committees. An Atlantic line ship report notes the European offered aid to the Britannia.
A fragmented, antiquated passage discusses how hunger and digestion shape food taste. It mentions corned beef and cabbage versus terrapin, then extols the virtue of Tollererce's Golden Medical Discovery to restore appetite and blood health, with a testimonial-like line claiming improved health from the remedy.
Refugees in MARQUEZ report Mafeking relieved and expect end of war by May 24. Pretoria and Lospos notes hint at peace talks, setbacks for British, and a rumor-driven mood on Stock Exchange. Reports mention a Boer bridge blast near Rhenoster River and Baden-Powell's steadfast defense.
At Consolidated Gold Mining Co in Cantoxzoo Georgia on May 18 a violent clash occurred between Drew Anderson a white man and Arthur Lighter a Black man over an ore car order. Lighter is reported to have struck Anderson with a shovel fracturing his skull. he fled but was captured nearby. Anderson’s condition is serious.
Announcement states Opelika Alabama will issue bonds totaling 75000 dollars to fund a new school building and a sewerage system. The project aims to spur growth as the town expands, with officials stressing planned improvements amid rapid development.
St Louis May 18 General Manager Boumhoff says the transit system can operate every line in the city with 1300 men if proper protection is provided. New lines may open as 75 from New Orleans and 25 from Omaha join. many hires leave each day, and 24 of 75 new emergency police have resigned for various reasons.
A private Philippines letter reports charges against Lieutenant Colonel Rowan of the U S Army by Lieutenant L L Roach. Roach accuses Rowan of insulting enlisted men and seeking personal fame by daring acts before the war, including meetings with General Garcia and Cuban officers regarding conditions on the island.
Terrific local millers war lowers flour price by 50 cents per barrel in Chattanooga. One mill cuts 20 cents and another counters with a 60 cent barrel reduction. Grocers report mixed reactions as the price war continues amid intra-firm friction and market adjustments. Also noted is a remarkable cotton mill stock transaction in Gastonia and the National Conference of Charities and Corrections convening in Toronto with attendance over 800 attendees.
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