27 May 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
1
A local business claims the largest stock in the city and the ability to operate at lower costs than any rival doing similar volume. The statement emphasizes competitive stock levels and efficiency as core advantages.
In a May 24 dispatch from Madrid, Liberal leader Sagasta is said to announce steady opposition to selling Cuba and support for Spain’s territorial integrity. Premier Canovas Del Castillo denies a cabinet crisis and pledges to stay in office despite opposition. The budget committee backs the Almaden quicksilver mines as security and endorses financial measures to fund wartime expenses.
Georgia Governor Atkinson spoke before the state legislature in Jackson addressing convict system reform and southern development. He praised national matters, urged race and convict policy prudence, and urged resources for the South amid applause. Other items report varioloid quarantine in Alabama towns and peculiar ghoulish theft near Bay Minette and Greenville. Four more lines mention a large Westinghouse Electric office in Omantorts.
An advertisement touts a blood cleansing tonic as a sure and absolute cure for lung disease and other illnesses. It claims to purify blood and promote health, urging readers to trust the medicine and its claims by testimonials and endorsements.
A National Academy of Sciences summary outlines causes of spring floods in Central Europe and calls for major forest and land reforms in the United States. It recommends a Forest Lands Board, exchange of reserved lands, and withdrawing valuable unreserved timber lands from sale while surveying and opening suitable tracts to entry.
In Wasematox May 26 a suit in the district Supreme Court targets Calvin S Brice former U S senator. Mary W Paxton seeks 428 50 for monograms and table linens claiming overcharge and delays in settlement. Paxton maintains the bill covered more than two months of work and expenses. Brice says the price is excessive.
Germany backs down from opposing the collective note on peace between Turkey and Greece after pressure from powers led by Russia. Berlin’s change relieves tension as the note invites Turkey and Greece to negotiate under terms agreed upon, with Turkey’s reply awaited.
Reports from across Texas describe excellent crop prospects with expectations of oats reaching 100 bushels per acre, wheat 40 to 50 bushels, and corn 50 to 60 bushels. Western and northwestern regions show the finest yields in years amid overall high confidence in harvests.
Taruawassee May 26 A sensational outcome of the bitter contest for United States Senator appeared in the Florida senate when W D Chipme of Pensacola raised a question of privilege. He read a statement alleging the legislature’s actions and a widely circulated letter. The scene suggested a heated dispute over procedures and potential influence.
Report from Praguemine Louisiana details a Bayou Pigeon swamp shooting across the parish line. A young mulatto worker fled after a quarrel and used an axe then a shotgun, killing Thomas and wounding Anderson as others fled.
The story recalls two companions Dietrick and James Koor who died in the desert after reaching Salton on May 17. The remaining traveler Dietrick pressed toward Ban Jacinto, while the other two fell behind, facing thirst and hardship.
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