29 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
1
A vintage ad touts headquarters for low prices and good honest goods offering suits and overcoats. It promises customer satisfaction in style fit quality and price and invites readers to inspect its stock.
Our stock of shoes is one of the most complete in the city. We offer any size and width for men women and children. We carry Rock s and a line of men's shoes noted for durability comfort and fair prices. We defy competition in the shoe line.
RATS announces a large stock of hats in latest shapes. Hats priced at two dollars with a promise to match any competitor’s price from three to four dollars in fit shape and quality. Customers urged to view hats before purchasing.
The article reports Spain verbally accepts American terms on the Philippines and Sulu groups for twenty million dollars, with a written treaty to follow. It notes US purchase of the Caroline Islands and outlines expected treaty articles, while European reaction remains hostile.
Senator Quay and associates face court as attorney Shapley moves to quash four indictments and demurs to a fifth. He argues no unlawful act and no misused funds are shown, claiming deposited state funds were bank funds. Fire devastates Keith Furniture in Kansas City, causing about 140000 stock loss and 40000 building damage amid a seven story Grand avenue block.
Liliaokalani, former Hawaiian queen, arrives in Washington to press a $6,000,000 reimbursement claim for confiscated estates. Officials doubt Congress will grant the request as American foes linger in senators' and representatives' minds.
In Atlanta on November 28 the House introduced bills to amend civil codes and regulate sheriff costs, authorized judges to fill county board vacancies, and debated a land access bill. A Sunday firearms measure passed, a joint committee was set to study the Northeast Railroad, and the session adjourned. Senate activity was limited. Georgia Tech trustees report textile dept funding exceeds prior goals, asking for $10,000 more.
Brraxcnan Alabama November 23. Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert Warnock was shot and killed by Will Goldston an escaped murderer as deputies attempted to arrest him at his home in Hon Jorver Pass Warnock a former Birmingham mayoral candidate and longtime Democratic leader died from three gunshot wounds He leaves a wife and four children and his wife is said to be prostrated by the tragedy.
Montgomery observers doubt a constitutional convention will be held despite backing from some senators and congressmen. Proposals favored by commercial groups would amend the state constitution and go to a future election, but the movement is weak and lacks broad fortification.
New York cotton opened firm with prices 8 to 11 points higher as strong English cables and bullish weather forecasts spurred short covering and outside speculative demand. Liverpool followed with gains of 5 1/2 to 6 points while Southern sections faced bad weather conditions.
General Brooks in Porto Rico desires to return to the United States as acting military governor and major general. If granted, General Fred Mole is tipped as his successor. Porto Rico forces number under 3,000, and Brooke notes the progress made and hopes for a permanent U.S. assignment.
The Supreme Court under Justice Gray announced new bankruptcy rules authorized by the National Bankruptcy Act, 120 rules to take effect January 2, 1890, with conformity to the act and revisions to facilitate practical implementation. Rules not immediately distributed due to proofreading and revision.
A seller advertises a sweeping closeout of hats, shirts, collars, cuffs, neckwear, suspenders, gloves, handkerchiefs, socks, suits, satchels and valises. Everything in stock to be cleared at cost with emphasis on early purchase to secure items. Local dealer promotes deep discounts across gents items including E and W grades.
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