30 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1898
Page
1
A shoe stock boasting complete size and width options for men women and children. The Rockland line is touted as the best value for money, durable and comfortable with medium prices, and the store defies competition in shoes.
RATS offers a wide stock of hats in new shapes and latest styles. They promise to match any competitor price from three to four dollars in fit, shape, and quality. See their hats before purchasing.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a genuine remedy manufactured by California Fig Service Co, claiming it acts on the kidneys, liver, and intestines without harming the user. It urges readers to remember the company name for the product’s benefits and satisfying results.
Reports from Boston to New Haven say nearly 200 vessels were wrecked or driven ashore in the recent storm with about 135 lives lost. The Boston area tallies include the steamship Portland and freighter Ohio among many wrecks, while rescuers retrieved dozens of bodies at Highland Light. Survivors and missing crews vary, and authorities describe widespread havoc along the New England coast.
In Paris on November 29, Spanish Peace Commissioner Abareums said Spain fulfilled its mission and agreed to a peace treaty while protesting sovereign rights over the Philippines. Secretary Moore said the draft treaty will be laid before the next joint meeting, with concessions including relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba and ceding of Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The talks aim for a treaty within two weeks from the next Wednesday.
Nov. 20 report from Wastuxatos outlines move to Cuba with occupation army awaiting transport to Savannah. Regiments in South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama prepare, winter gear drawn while summer uniforms soon issued, soldiers complain of buying two outfits in one month. Quarterly test of winter clothing policy under review by War Department.
Georgia news summary reports postponement of election contests in the House as a Cobb Morris bill to speed judicial motions to 30 days passes in committee and is sent to the Senate. Governor Candler urges speedy action on state finances. Senate insists on substitute bills. House reforms cut state expenditures. military appropriations debated. Also notes elopement with a black man and robbery, Knoxville unit movements toward Cuba, and express stockholders meeting with new officers.
Depot Agent Schulte and assistant Marshall Wickes fought two robbers after the depot safe was blown open. Wickes and one robber were wounded. the two bandits exchanged fire before fleeing. An alarm warned Schulte at his house as the clash began.
The New Orleans cruiser will visit during Mardi Gras week to receive three gifts from the city. If unavailable, gifts will be delivered on the first visit. A silver bell worth $2000 to adorn the vessel, a silver service, and a fire-engraving on silver depicting the Maine entering Havana harbor are planned. Committees have raised funds, with the Illinois Central Railroad’s Bronstont Blayvesant Fish among the largest contributors.
A dealer advertises a drastic closeout offering hats at 50c to $1.50 and a full stock of shirts neckwear suspenders gloves handkerchiefs suit cases valises and more. He is determined to close out his entire stock and urges customers to come early for the best picks.
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