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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
4
A compilation of political quips and commentary notes on figures like Dewey Kruger Roosevelt and Clark. Mentions counterfeit stamps looting the Cuban post office, Augusta Chronicle jibes, and various opinions on vice presidency and election prospects. Also references the Crawford county vote irregularities and Clarke county clerk race outcome.
The London Express and other British papers react with temper to Boer peace commissioners being welcomed in New York and various American circles. They warn against drawing the United States into South African conflict while praising the Boer cause as just and noble in their struggle for liberty. Also notes Kentucky Republicans sending an all white delegation to Philadelphia and Washington Post quips about Atlanta's mayor mint juleps and minting votes.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling and dismissed the case for want of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Fuller held state contest for state office should be decided by political branches and no federal intervention was warranted. Justices Brewer, McKenna and Others dissented.
Governor Taylor in Louisville reacts to Washington ruling overruling writ of error. He anticipated adverse outcomes and says the race will hinge on the will of the people in November. Democrats greet the decision with wild demonstrations as Kentucky faces a heated campaign for governor. A second item notes Mrs Anna Chisholm Gilmore's suicide by razor in Pintapelamta.
A historic sale lists 1 000 yards of spring Cali coes at 2c per yard, 75 pairsLadies Shoes and Shippers in broken sizes at 5c per pair,199. 500 Mens Laundried White Shirts at 50c, ready-made sheets 49c, Turkish Bath Towels 19c. a wide range of fabrics including cambric and silk embroidery pieces, all offered for limited Monday and Tuesday discounts with emphasis on quality and value.
Governor Smith of Montana sends a forceful protest against W A Clark seeking to defeat a senate resolution on his senate seat. He alleges collusion and fraud in Clark’s resignation and lieutenant governor appointment during the governor’s absence. The senate privileges and elections committee is urged to move the Clark resolution to a vote and refer credentials for investigation.
May 22 dispatch from Victoria, B C notes the steamship Kinsho bringing news of a disaster off the Coto coast. A Chinese steamer is said to have collided or suffered a calamity causing the loss of 140 vessels in the incident. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Charles R. Dalby of the railway mail service returned home to find his wife with Charles Henry alias Edwards, a Blissfield visitor. Dalby watched from behind blinds and burst in firing twice, hitting Henry in the arm and face. Both men were taken to the police station. Dalby posted bond, Henry to await recorder action. Mrs Dalby, described as handsome and a daughter of Alabama’s prominent family, remains central to the shocking scene.
A Pietermaritzburg dispatch reports Boers leaving Natal near Laings Nek paving the way for British leader Bullets to advance into the Transvaal as rail repairs ensure communications. Mafeking reports Eloff and followers deserting and surrendering after a firefight. Baden-Powell suffers three killed and seven wounded.
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