26 May 1900
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
1
A brief notice listing Wholesale and Eotai Distributors located at 20 and B05 Forsyth Street. The item notes the business name and street address with no additional details or context provided.
The Presbyterian general assembly at Atlanta decided to publish a new hymn book after consulting presbyteries. A list of hymns and tunes will be submitted for criticism and approval. Debate covered whether to postpone action and how to approach Sunday school rally days and attendance. The assembly also declined to support woman suffrage and addressed a salary issue for the secretary.
A sensational habeas corpus trial begins Monday in Prattsville Alabama over the 5 year old Louis Webb killing. Peter James Tatum, a white man from a nearby farm, has been indicted for murder after repeated grand jury actions. The hearing will test the evidence and seek bail for Tatum.
Lillie Young a 14 year old girl fired on her father Green Young amid domestic abuse in the Cascade settlement six miles from the city. Her father was wounded and taken to Grady hospital while the girl was arrested. The incident followed alleged whipping of the mother by the father.
A vintage advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder for biscuits breads and cakes noting its delicious fragrance and wholesome digestion benefits. It contrasts Royal with imitation powders which often contain alum, claimed to be unhealthy.
Lonpos May 25. Lord Roberts troops reach Vrede fort road near Prospect. Methuen progresses along the Vaal aiming Clerksdorp. Hutton's column near Vredefort threatens Federals. Likely last pitched battles expected south of Johannesburg and at Laing’s Nek with possible seizure of Heidelberg to sever rail links.
Reports from Washington on May 25 indicate Boer commissioners expect political expediency may push the president toward a pro Boer posture despite his stated intent to stay out of the South African war. The effort aims to keep peace issues central in the campaign as opposition builds in the West.
Twenty-two lines are operating for the St Louis Transit Company though demand remains high. Unrest simmers as Suburban line workers threaten further disruption over discharged men and management. A botched bombing on Spaulding Avenue caused loud explosions but no injuries or damage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.