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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
1
Almighty Dollar announces closure of Dry Goods business by January 1st. Advertises deep discounts to attract customers, claiming 0 percent profit on wool goods and dress trimmings, urging buyers not to pass up bargains and noting limited stock of serges and crevinettes.
Government orders probe into threats by armed mob that forced James W. Tolbert assistant postmaster of McCormick South Carolina to abandon his office and home Tolbert seeks governor Ellerbes protection to return to his family and postoffice in a telegram from Washington D C dated November 16 1900 and a report notes his wife is postmaster and son mourning death of James S Richardson a large cotton planter at Dahomey plantation near Bouoit Miss with details of his death and plantation prominence
Paris dispatch reports Spanish commissioners replying to American demands during the Madrid commission meeting. They submit a long memorandum, reaffirm opposition to arbitration terms, and insist “sovereign” authority remains with Spain. The document will be translated for U.S. discussions tomorrow.
Paris dispatch reports American commissioners have learned the exact sum the United States will offer Spain for relinquishment of the Philippines. The amount aims to cover Spanish pacific expenditures, though no relations with any Spanish bonds are intended. Officials note the discussion remains unsettled with potential offers discussed.
The peace jubilee committee in Atlanta cites leaders including McKinley and Johnston to advocate civic and military events. Hoff man Billings and Weller Pipeworks buy land for expansion and start a new cleaning department. Carr-Lowry Glass Company’s Baltimore area plant is destroyed by fire. insurance set at 55 000. Lacy Alexander a 127 year old enslaved woman dies in Bronux Indiana after a long life beginning in Virginia.
Colonel W. J. Bryan breaks a long pause and opines on the 1896 to 1900 election shift. He says Republicans gained in some areas, lost in others, noting the war’s late finish and foreign policy debates as factors. He argues voters have not embraced money trusts or greenbacks and questions if wartime issues overwhelmed domestic concerns.
A large Democratic Jubilee celebration in Ratzlin marked the party’s recent state victory with about 1,000 participants, torchlit processions, illuminated residences, and a grand display of fireworks and torches. The event featured notable locals and a wide civic turnout despite a minor mishap with a white cloth used to hold torches.
Nov 16 in Barvan City details permanent organization of the Alabama legislature. Senate president is B. R. Cunningham of Jefferson with John F. Proctor of Jacketh secretary and Richard G. Banks of Colbert assistant secretary. House speaker is Charles Waller of Hale and Maxie Wilson of Clark clerk. Governor Johnston’s biennial message and recommendations follow the installation with several minor posts filled. Rabbi Sam Bebhulman of B’nai Jehuda retorts from New York.
Rowe Nov 16 King Humbert opened parliament with a throne speech. He spoke of pardoning those misled during Italy’s spring riots and supported Italy’s Crete proposals and the anarchist conference. He urged gradual naval expansion, internal reforms, and adherence to the czar’s disarmament plan at the congress. The procession to Parliament was met with cheers for the queen, crown prince, and princes.
A vetoed curfew bill triggers a clash over personal liberty as Fort Worth officials argued the measure would abridge citizen rights. The mayor denounced it as backward and contrary to free institutions, reflecting a broader debate on municipal control.
A seller advertises a large stock of hats shirts collars cuffs neckwear gloves and more at cost to close out the entire stock. Discounts quoted from 50c to 1.50 per item with emphasis on savings and a determined closeout.
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