06 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1894
Page
1
From 4000 dollars for parlor suits to 12500 for bedroom sets the store displays a full line including hats racks sideboards library cases book cases wardrobes and tables. Located at 103 Cotton avenue the shop invites you to view the complete furniture stock with prices to meet the times.
New Orleans on November 5 faces a potential wave of race riots if labor tensions on the levee escalate. white and colored workers clash as employers shift to nonunion black crews, with threats of a citywide strike and militia deployment amid elections and police strain.
In hard times the store offers fresh, new goods at low prices. From suits, hats, overcoats, and shoes to dress goods and house furnishings, customers with limited funds are promised a full general bill of goods sold for that “little money.” The ad claims prices are a cure for the blues.
On the eve of the election the three leaders Republican Chairman Babcock Democratic Chairman Faulkner and Populist Chairman Taubeneck claim the next House. Babcock bets on a 252 seat majority with a wine supper wager. Faulkner and Taubeneck forecast close races with Democrats likely to hold a majority and Republicans not in control. A semi official Republican estimate puts the next House at 200-190 seats for a Republican majority if southern districts are excluded.
Reports from Yokohama describe heavy fighting near Port Arthur with Field Marshal Oyama striking from the sea and land. Kinchow, a walled town, is captured after a short defense as Japanese transports land near Kinchow and join the main force. The fleet shells Talienwan and Ouko while troops secure Kayenko and Kinchow. An important naval engagement is noted but details are sparse.
Democratic campaign leader Thacher in New York says Hill looks set to win with a likely 12 000 margin in New York state and a 10 000 lead in Kings, while Morton requires a late surge to overcome. He notes no landslide and cites strong counteracting influences against the Hill campaign.
Bet activity around William L. Wilson suggests a possible defeat in the congressional race as Democratic leaders hedge and offer no figures. In other items, a torpedo boat Ericson speed trial is set for Thursday on a five mile course. Louis Schwarz firm faces collapse with assets $256 and liabilities $30,000 less than the estimated. Prominent Corbusta politician W. J. Shelton is arrested. William R. Leeds, a long-time political figure, has died.
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