13 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1894
Page
1
When you think of Bailey you think of shoes. Bailey offers children's Pebble Goat and Pebble Button models in multiple sizes at 50 to 75 cents, Kid Button and Spring Heel styles priced from 56 to 75 cents. Ladies Dongola Kid Button shoes at 75 cents, up to $1.00, with premium $2.00 Kid Button options advertised. Bailey claims best value and fit, urging customers to call.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan sending Count Inouye as interior minister to Corea to oversee reforms. Otorio recalled for failure to implement changes as war tensions soften with possible peace talks and Corea independence acknowledged with indemnity discussions.
Eastbound Overland train about six miles below Sacramento is held up by two masked men. They force the engineer and fireman to open doors and take four bags of gold about 1500 dollars. The robbers escape after uncoupling the engine. minor damage to the train ensues. A track walker was also robbed earlier.
Baron Dhanis commander of Belgian troops in the Congo returns after a three year campaign against Arab slavers. He is greeted in Schelat by a palace envoy bearing King Leopold's congratulatory message. Crowds cheer as three converted Arab chiefs accompany him aboard the Wilhelmine.
Acting Postmaster General Jones issues circular instructions to postmasters directing that vacancies be filled by promoting senior substitutes where possible. New clerks and carriers to be reported to the first assistant postmaster general. No carrier removal without cause and written charges. resignations require department acceptance.
Developments in New York politics dampen Democratic hopes in Wasumatox. Faulkner’s visit signals possible union of party forces, yet Shepardites oppose the governorship candidate and state Democrats endorse a split ticket. Analysts say Hill’s election could hinge on Wheeler harming Morton if a third party runs, with fundraising via civil service excesses noted.
Astrap, a Peary expedition member, tells Morgensbladt that pemmican used for the Greely edition was over ten years old and spoiled. He says only three of the pemmican were serviceable, others made in America spoiled. He links typhoid to eating the rotten food and notes deteriorating morale as spring came. A second item mentions Joan Grant, a farmer near Dadbbee, with unclear details.
The October 3 gubernatorial election in Georgia set a record turnout. Democratic ticket led with 124,490 votes statewide. Populist shares totaled 33,004, narrowing the gap. Amendments on supreme court judges and summer legislature sessions were defeated pending pension measure.
Darton October 12 reports say fifty or more day soldiers found dead along roadsides near the National Military Home with accusations of saboteur activity. Citizens vow 100 volunteers for guard duty and seek government aid to convict perpetrators amid rising robberies of veterans on pension days.
In Smithfield Isle of Wight County Virginia Misa Lucy Chambliss Day wed Hon Thomas 8 Martin United States senator elect Virginia. Christ church was decorated with palms ferns and potted plants and the ceremony was performed by Rev Frank G Scott in a large gathering of Virginia’s distinguished residents.
In Green Cove Springs Florida William Chestnut shot and killed John Kling during a confrontation over a family feud. Kling advanced on Chestnut in a threatening manner when the shot was fired. The coroner's jury has justified Chestnut. Also notes political updates from North Carolina including a Populist convention nomination for Dr. James Freeman of Wilson.
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