23 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1896
Page
1
Local store touts low prices on table cloths towels baby caps ladies garments and household goods. Promotions claim Turkey bath towels bleached jeans and soap deals with multiple items priced under a dollar. Customers urged to visit for further savings and variety.
In a tense session the senate debated the construction bill with loud remarks from Ma in opposition while Mr Butler moved to take up the measure. A quorum was found and the motion passed as yeas 84 to nays 20. The discussion touched on patents, land settlement dates, bond issues, and the broader silver and financial questions, with Mills warning against business delays and a conference report on the Indian bill noted. Two sisters aged 17 and 19 were killed by lightning in Lancaster County, S.C.
May 22 reports from the Presbyterian general assembly describe devotional exercises led by Rev. George Dr. Lindsay and discussions on denominational mission work and constitutional changes. Dr. Kneeland delivered the final address as the moderator's travel opened the day’s sessions.
United States Consul Parker reports Britain’s bicycle industry tightened by American buying. Factories rushed steel tube stock abroad to meet an expected surge in demand, while British exports rise from 85,899 to 281,2000 dollars in the first quarter, though weekly figures show a decline as the period ends.
A memorial unveiling in Fort Mill South Carolina honors enslaved African Americans who aided the Confederacy era. Erected by former slave owner Samuel E. White, the marble shaft remembers faithful slaves who worked on plantations and supported families and women and children left behind. The event features names of White family members and notes the tribute to loyalty and service.
A fragmentary report notes a division within the Knights of Pythias affecting national encampment plans. The military division aims to skip a national event this year, citing reasons related to organization and timing. Also referenced is Phosbe Cousins, noted woman suffragist, in a separate city visit with remarks on a long career.
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