01 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1891
Page
1
Advert reads price cuts on Henrietta fabrics with lines lowered from 200 percent to various reduced prices. Offers include 85 cents at 26 cents, 40 cents at 80 cents, and 50 cents at 35 cents, plus afficient all wool Henrietta 40 inches wide at 50 cents.
A scarce advert claims curtains for sale with a three yard Nottingham lace set offered at a record low price of one dollar per pair, highlighting exceptional value from the maker.
Knoxville dispatch reports a chaotic Briceville incident where thousands of miners released prisoners, cut telegraph wires, and surrounded the camp. Guards fired into the air as convicts were freed and stockades torched, with hundreds of armed men demanding action and many prisoners fleeing in fear.
Augusta Ga Oct 81 The municipal campaign ends as Mayor May withdraws from re election effort opposing reformer Mayor J H Alexander. A letter signed by local figures urged May to bow out over Augusta exposition concerns. May, who has held office 17 years, will not seek another term.
The monster parade in Baurmone turned chaotic when the front railing and viewing stand collapsed injuring about fifty people. Among the fallen were Senator Gorman Representative Compton and several others, with early reports detailing multiple injuries and hospital checks as officials investigated the incident.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced its decision in the Florida case against the Savannah Florida and Western Railway and others over orange rates from Florida to New York and northern markets. It held the Florida railroad law repeal does not void the complaint, orders a 10 cent per box rate reduction from November 23, 1890, and directs restitution to affected shippers, a first for the commission. The proceeding continues to determine the amount due, noting past restitution has not been ordered before.
Dunn's Weekly Review reports seven day business failures: United States 207, Canada 48, versus prior week 2491 total and 50 last year 218 US and 28 Canada. It notes some improvement, stronger west and south, weaker in pockets, and a stock market dip amid breadstuff speculation. It also covers railway commission action against Atlantic Express and Southern Express, a venue change appeal in Indiana, traveling salesman embezzlement charges, and a Mexican village massacre report.
Lively campaign notes from Cincinnati and New York describe near election tensions as Republicans and Democrats claim advantage. Ohio voters face rural district influence, with forecasts of decisive farm support, while shifts in the Australian ballot system are cited as reducing vote buying influence. News from New York highlights strong rally activity and the World's Fair issue as Democrats and Republicans court voters, with betting odds cited as around 100 to 70 in favor of one side.
Ex congressman Kelly, a Republican, says Alliance members in the South largely back Democrats but are being educated about party faithfulness and may affect next year’s presidential outcome if the Democratic House ignores them. He notes Alliance aims to influence the force bill and party loyalty concerns in Torexka, Kansas.
News from Bucksport reports quiet after a disturbance linked to State Treasurer Bryan of the State Farmers Alliance. Bryant’s lectures across the state sparked opposition. Burk Manning died from injuries, five others wounded. The unrest alarms the state as Bryan’s anti op policies fuel tense response.
In Indianapolis on October 81 a man named David Bryant faced his first wife who prosecuted him for bigamy. Bryant was released after it was shown he erred innocently. Earlier he served as Marshall of New Poy Wis and later worked as an attorney in divorce. The case then involved wife number two and a court ruling. The fragmentary report discusses subsequent actions and the evolving legal stance.
Police search for George Washington Redden in Chilare Aspuky Park New Jersey after he abducted his two children aged five and ten. Redden, divorced twelve years ago, is described as married previously and considered dangerous as authorities pursue him across the area.
In St Ives Cornwall a meeting debated reclaiming the throne for any stray descendant of the late Stuart family. A resolution urged hunting down a claimant and placing them on the throne, reflecting lingering monarchist sentiment even in Britain.
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