04 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1898
Page
1
The ad touts a self interested invitation urging men to buy clothing here. It claims to offer more for less with a line equal to or better than competitors and to fit from a 3 year old to a 48 inch man, inviting demonstrations.
British battleships and cruisers at Wei Hai Wei have cleared for action and await orders as tensions rise over Kashan dispute and possible seizure of a Chinese port. A Russian fleet gathers at Port Arthur amid Anglo French war preparations. Nearby, Wash McKie, a leading Edgefield figure, is found dead after lynching incidents.
In Jacksonville Florida at the Windsor hotel C O Robertson a noted local figure slapped Major Pilcher of the regular United States army. The major hurled a cuspidor at Robertson, who then rushed at the officer with a light cane. Guests intervened and the man was arrested on assault and battery charges with the case postponed until the major returns from Savannah.
In Marion county near Barnesville, Van Holladay killed his brother in law John McLoud during a crop dispute and then shot himself. Neighbors say Cary Goggans, who sought help, reported the scene before Holladay was found dead nearby.
Memphis officials announce a quarantine convention on November 17 and send a letter to President McKinley seeking his advice and support to prevent yellow fever outbreaks. The meeting will issue resolutions and invite all states to send representatives, with top medical and sanitary experts expected.
Major General J. Bates arrives at Camp Poland Knoxville with Major John A. Logan. He will command the First division, First corps at Macon under reorganization while inspecting regiments. News notes tent stores shipped and stock cars gathered, signaling possible moves.
Paris dispatch reports French papers cite Madrid plenipotentiaries likely rejecting U.S. terms on Cuba and the Philippine debt. Spaniards insist on discussing the Philippines first, warn against humiliating terms, and threaten to appeal to Europe if talks collapse. In Atlanta, educational gathering opens for southern preparatory schools.
A vintage ad warns men of subtle health signals like headaches loss of appetite and sleep and urges action to prevent sickness. It touts Pierce's Recovery as a blood maker and flesh builder claiming it cures most consumption cases and improves digestion liver function and blood purification.
A Washington News Surena alert claims an assassination attempt on Premier Saguata. In Retiro a young intruder named Jose Galves was arrested after secret police arrived. A dagger revolver and cash were found. initial claims of nationality shifted from Spaniard to Italian.
New York markets opened two points lower then rose on demand from royal and southern buyers. Rumors of spot sales by southern planters increased bears' nerves. A prominent Philadelphia export house and a local firm were noted as large sellers in the forenoon. Thomasville reports a shooting incident over business, with bystander wounded. Dr J S Hopkins involved. Campaign news in Georgia shows a heated race for Congress in the seventh district with expectations of Republican gains. Four Southern postmasters appointed in Washington.
In view of selling my entire stock at cost I insist that those carrying goods out return them at once as my sizes are being broken and cause me great inconvenience.
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