10 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1894
Page
1
A local furniture dealer advertises parlor suits from 4000 dollars and a full line including hat racks sideboards library cases book cases wardrobes willow and wood chairs and bedroom suites from 1250 to 12500 dollars. Extension tables center tables lounges and more are offered at market friendly prices. Visit 103 Cotton avenue to view the complete stock. Cordially yours.
Washington report says Attorney General Olney may resign before his term ends citing weariness and high private income. If he steps down, William L. Wilson could be named to the cabinet, though no official word has been given. The president has also named William E. Russell to the Indian commissioners board in Massachusetts.
The text extols Beepo of Figa for pleasant taste and cleansing effect, claiming it eases colds head and throat, supports digestion, and promotes health. It mentions sales in 500 and 81 61 Pyottles through druggists and urges not to accept substitutes.
A local ad proclaims big goods at tiny money with a general bill of goods for sale. It promises suits hats overcoats and shoes for those with little money and urges customers to call to feel better about hard times.
Partial returns from Alabama Tennessee and South Carolina show Populists gaining ground while Democrats cling to a few seats. Key districts in South Carolina favor Democrats or are contested as Evans and Pope lead in Alabama. Tennessee Governor race tilts Republican with Evans leading. Irregularities threaten Owens in Kentucky and Hoge claims contest in Virginia.
District election contests accuse fraud as judges discard votes in the eastern district. Tennessee's next general assembly shows Senate 29 Democrats 9 Republicans 8 Populists. House 57 Democrats 84 Republicans 7 Populists, with one district missing likely to elect a Democrat. Amos Cummings defeat noted in New York Thirteenth district results. In Missouri St Louis, unofficial Sixth district returns give Democrat Diamond a narrow plurality of 84 votes.
A Che Foo dispatch says hundreds of Chinese flee Manchuria amid Japanese advance. Port Arthur is reportedly invested with forts captured. Chinese troops desert New Chwang and cold, hunger plagued northern forces retreat to mountains. The British fleet, led by Admiral Freemantle, believes Port Arthur may host the final major clash.
The anti-gambling amendment passing in New York is a severe blow to racing and trotting. Breeders, stockholders, and track owners foresee upheaval. some tracks may fold while others push for English style betting to curb bookmakers and elevate the sport.
Reports from Washington outline Reed’s likely ascent to speaker with minority lieutenants placed on key committees. Opposition from radicals and Western Republicans over tariff and silver views could hinder his rise, while internal discord may influence the outcome. Separately, Southern Railway to control reorganized Georgia Central stock, with a New Yorker named as president and Southern designation to remain.
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