24 May 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1896
Page
1
A bold advertisement touts deeply discounted goods to lure customers. It lists textiles, towels, baby caps, ladies undergarments, socks, lace, window shades, soaps, cotton, shirts, and writing paper with prices claimed well below market. It promises quality and value, urging a store visit to prove the claims.
May 23 reports describe Mr Howard exposing alleged presidential crimes but the House voted to suppress his remarks after the journal was read. He demanded a vote on a resolution accusing President Cleveland of crimes and malfeasance. The session closed amid political tension and procedural moves.
Havana and Tampa dispatch report Captain General Weyler General Ochando and Colonel Ahumada traveling in field uniform toward Bahia Honda aboard the Marquis Ensenada. The move signals a likely decisive operation against Antonio Maceo's insurgents.
The New York firm Abbey Shoffel Grau, controlling the Metropolitan Opera House, abbey theatre in New York and the Tremont in Boston, has made an assignment for creditors. After a celebrated but costly run in opera and drama since 1891 the partners face serious financial difficulties and a reported total debt around 800000 dollars, with liquid assets not exceeding 100000. Coronation proclamation and dates also appear in the notes.
United States Minister Denby in Peking notes trade with China expanded in 1895 though overall exports to the United States reached 16.88 million dollars while imports from the United States totaled 0.008 billion. He highlights Formosa closure minutes and discusses American financiers influence and sympathy for free silver.
Captain Meyer of the steamer Rapidbe returns from Sitka with distressing word of hardships among miners and prospectors at Cook's Inlet. He notes cold, dwindling prospects, and uncertain fortune for those who went seeking fortune.
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