18 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
1
A narrator recalls David briskly reacting to old literature and local talk while noting advertisements in his era. The piece hints at the value of par dollars at 53 cent dollars versus other offers, suggesting a repair of judgment and the influence of period advertising on choices.
Several key cases before the interstate commerce commission focus on freight rates and common-point charges. The Savannah Freight Association challenges Charleston to Savannah and Georgia routes as discriminatory. Texas and Texas cattle terminal charges draw scrutiny, while Brady and Bryan urge solid silver policy and club formation.
Report from San Francisco notes renewed push to annex Hawaii to the United States. Observers cite election results and previous administrations including Harrison and Cleveland. The piece discusses telegraph and canal connections, potential cable landings, and Hawaii’s stable, prosperous status under a strong government.
Friends report Senator Voorhees suffers paresis and has no chance of recovery. Only a nurse enters his room in Terre Haute as death is expected soon. The note says he is dying by inches yet oblivious to his surroundings.
Miss Francis E Willard of Illinois was named president for the year with Mrs Lillian M Stevens vice president at large and other officers reelected. The session featured debate over a new Bible commentary and a memorial urging Congress to prevent a Lincoln death site from becoming a saloon.
From Chattanooga on November 17 trade news shows a strong revival across southern industries. Idle mills resume, hours and payrolls rise, iron prices firm, demand active, lumber output improving, yellow pine prices up, cotton goods firm, and wool demand rising as market activity broadens.
Cronin murder figure Patrick Cooney, known as Cooney the Fox, arrives in Chicago and makes a public appearance at a north side saloon the week after the Cronin body discovery. He stays at a known former haunt as locals discuss his alleged ties to the case. Meanwhile a Chicago and Northern Pacific railroad franchise sale yields 3 dollars at auction, with bondholders led by J Edward Simmons seeking future plans. In marriage news Clara Dawson Scott weds Willard McKay after a dramatic romance that ends with a scandalous elopement involving her late father's adversaries.
The ad for Ansley’s Parlor Grocery on Jackson Street touts oysters and oyster crackers. It highlights three kinds of oysters including salted varieties and mentions sauces for oysters. The copy stresses fresh atmosphere and value in season goods and price points around ten cents per carton.
An Ansley’s Famous Seal Brand Flour advertisement touts biscuits made from the flour as the whitest and sweetest. It promotes daily new goods at the Parlor grocery.
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