16 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1894
Page
1
Bailey advertises a wide range of children and womens shoes with various sizes and prices. The copy highlights low cotton, discounted Pebble Goat and Button styles, including Kid Button and Dongola options, claiming quality and value with final line urging customers to call on him.
In a Chicago area tragedy, Mrs Harrigan, possibly insane, locked herself and her three children aged 6, 3, and 14 months in a barn after setting fire to the house. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as the family perished. A secondary report notes a separate 4 story Lake Street blaze causing about 85000 in losses to Richards & Co and Oliver H. Hitler, sparked by chemical explosions.
In Fall River Massachusetts on October 15 returns show only half the looms are running with Laurel Lake and Richard Borden mills shut for repairs. About 1,000 weavers mainly swung men paraded through Main Street to South Park where a meeting was held. The crowd carried two American flags and a drum amid scattered cheers.
Port Royal Harbor in South Carolina prepares for a new dry dock to accommodate larger warships. The government bureau has contracted Rittenhouse Moore & Co of Mobile to renew the cofferdam at the dock entrance as construction nears a month. First snow hits New York region with heavy accumulations in Orange and Sullivan counties. In Texas a white man, 22, was shot and killed during a cotton-stealing incident near Runnels’ farm.
Henry T. Brian foreman at the public printing office faces charges of gross neglect of duty. An Interstate Democratic committee cites allegations of poor paper and ink purchases, faulty presses, and private work in the public bindery, with estimates of substantial annual losses and faulty administration under former Public Printer Rounds.
Washixoras October 11 Mer Satolli leaves for Montreal to settle a dispute between Cardinal Tascheynan metropolitan of Canada and civil authorities. He will also resolve clashes between the cardinal and his clergy over property. The mission may take about a week.
The advertisement praises Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and refreshing, with a gentle effect on the kidneys and digestion. It claims it cleanses the system, relieves colds and headaches, cures habitual constipation, and is presented as the only reliable remedy.
A cable from American Charge dAffaires Denby in Pekin says threats to foreigners in Pekin are exaggerated, with only one minor attack and prompt punishment, and an imperial proclamation protecting foreigners issued. Other items note Irish federation letters, a British diplomat death inquiry, American canal capital interest, and various world updates.
A large number of horses in the city are affected by a new disease. Animals grow dull refuse water and food rub eyes and enlarge their eyes as the illness spreads through stables. Several valuable horses are reported in danger and a veterinary concern is investigating the outbreak.
At a Ringling style show in Atlanta a large crowd surged toward the tent causing chaos. Proprietor Jam Ratley directed entry as guards struggled to quell disturbances. Police fear further clashes as 5000 ticket holders with 50 cent passes were refused admission.
In Savannah and related reports, Secretary Carlisle weighs whether John James Howard, an imported English coachman, qualifies as a domestic servant under alien labor laws. The issue centers on penalties for importing an alien laborer and potential damages against the importer, with broader implications for deportation.
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