30 May 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1897
Page
1
A local retailer promises big bargains Monday including Ladie's Undervests and Shirt Waists with prices from 5c to 50c. Selected Ladie's Undervests are offered at 5c 16c 121-2c 15c 2c 25c 33 1 quotes. Also a special 90c choice of celebrated Tegan Shirt Waist.
The sultan of Turkey protests the U S nomination of James B Angell as envoy to Constantinople citing his links with missionary societies. Turkish minister Moustapha Bey cites Angell membership in a Christian order with strong anti Muslim aims as the reason. The incident follows routine diplomatic practice but aims to blunt the McKinley administration by signaling religious prejudice.
Lawyer W A Hall received a state commission as treasure hunter and aimed at half of found riches. On Amelia Island expeditions unearthed gold doubloons, silver pieces, and plate but the main Kidd treasure eluded them. A theft by Pinchney and a murky pursuit involving Edward Ganse and others led to further schemes and renewed digging nightly. Hall claims a big haul is imminent.
In Chickamauga park Crawfish Springs farmer Squirs On borne was killed by L J Barber a car inspector of the Chattanooga and Columbus railroad. A long running feud preceded the shooting Osborne in Smiths store witnessed barber entered cursed drew a revolver and fired ending the lifelong quarrel with a fatal shot.
May 29 report details President McKinley and Private Porter complying with Capitol regulations on the east plaza. A chalk line marked off a no-vehicle zone and a policeman directed the coachman to turn back. the president apologized and proceeded to the designated area.
May 29 reports describe the pope completing a Latin poem of 80 stanzas urging frugality and temperance in eating and drinking. He praises clean table settings, simple foods, milk and honey, fresh vegetables, and ripe fruit to sustain healthy old age, with a banquet scene noted for excess.
The Senate approves $10,000 for relief in El Paso flood area as Mills of Texas pushes a wartime ration bill. A major arrest spree follows a postal conspiracy reveal with Eugène Gautier naming several city officials and a planned safe robbery. Authorities warn that a network led to an attempted jailer and deputy arrest. The case fills headlines as legal actions unfold.
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