Johnson's Chill and Tonic Promised Stamina and Health
A letter from J. R. Lassiter of Hendersonville N C dated Sept 2 1896 praises Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic for restoring energy and digestive strength. He describes how workers at a floating saw mill on the Savannah River suffered malarial illness each August and September until the tonic was used, after which all one hundred hands recovered and returned to duty.
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J. R. Lassiter
Hendsonville
A. B. Greatpear
Savannah
Johnson
Typhoon Destruction Across Japan's Coastline
A terrible typhoon swept northern Japan causing tidal waves at Odawara and coastal villages. Seventy houses washed away and eight killed as the Yokohama line was paralyzed. Relief subscriptions opened in major towns to aid sufferers.
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Yokohama
Victoria
Japan
Odawara
Kodzu
Kamekura Olzo
Telegraph
Odwara
Yamato-Kodsu-Odawara
Quake Ravages Mexican and Central American Coasts
Reports from San Francisco dated Oct 15 describe great damage from a September earthquake and tidal wave. German steamer Denderah report ports including Salina Cruz and Ocos suffer ruined piers and inland reach, with losses in the millions. Shocks were felt as far north as Manzanillo.
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San Francisco
von Riegen
Denderah
Salina Cruz
Tehhuantepec
Ocos
Guatemala
Manzanillo
Skyscraper Planned on Millionaire Row in New York
The Times reports a 16 story apartment hotel to be built on Fifth Avenue between Sixty fourth and Sixty fifth streets in the heart of Millionaire Row. Frank Z Gould recently bought a residence at 834 Fifth Avenue for about 500000 dollars and would gain a towering neighbor if the project proceeds.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Times
Cabinet Agrees to Renewal of U S Spain Treaty
The cabinet has agreed to renew the treaty between the United States and Spain as of October 15, marking a renewal of treaty relations between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Visitors Arrive In Americus Area In Social Round
A long list of yesterday's visitors and acquaintances fills Americus society notes. Names include Mrs M J Adams from Eatonton home again after a visit, W R Yancey from Atlanta at the Allen House, and Miss Sarah Turpin back from Kentucky awaiting welcome. Several others from Atlanta Macon Chicago and plains are noted visiting or returning to their prior homes.
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John BE
the Plains
Americus
W. H. Tondee
Campkin
Sf. A. Barris
Terrell County
Libert Barris
Jackson Street
Sarah Turpin
Kentucky
William Clark
Alice O’brien
Macon
M. W. Harvey
Plains
Maud Wells
Friendship
Americas
Bowen seeks additional ships to aid Venezuela crisis
U S Minister Bowen in Caracas urges one or two more warships to reinforce the gunboat Marietta at La Guaira as Valencia remains closely surrounded and fighting rages. The navy reports current vessels near readiness including Newark Machias Bancroft Hist Detroit with dispatches hindered by cable outages.
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Washington
United States
Bowen
Caracas
State Department
Marietta
la Guaira
Castro
Montgomery
Haytl
Colombia
Navy Department
Hayt
Santa Martin
Colon
Cin
Hayden
Carribean
Newark
Machias
Bancroft
Boston
Hist
New London
Detroit
Portsmouth
N. H
Panther
Cincinnati
Valencia
Palma Denies Cuban Ungratefulness Toward United States
President Palma in Havana insists Cubans remain grateful to the United States and seek close commercial and political ties. He says the cabinet is considering the reciprocity treaty and expects a decision by week’s end, with objections to some provisions but no intent to reject.
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United States
New York
Palma
Tribune
Havana
Veterans Special Train to Columbus Connecting with State Reunion
The Central Railroad runs a special Veterans Train on the 88th, linking Albany to Columbus for the State Reunion of Confederate Veterans at Columbus. The train will stop at every station and provide comfortable coaches for veterans and friends, with Americus passengers boarding at Sam for a quick trip to Columbus.
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The
Central Railroad
Columbus
Albany
Central
Americus
Sam
Poor showing of Populists in state election
Secretary of State Paul Cook released Populist vote totals after a complaint. The results show B. Lee received 5,148 votes for secretary of state, W. Wilson 6,603 for controller general, J. Taylor 6,508 for treasurer, P. H. Lary 6,494 for attorney general, and H. G. Zettner 5,425 for commissioner.
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Paul Cook
W.w.wilson
J. A. Taylor
P. H. Lary
H. G. Zettner
For Rent Ad in Knights of Pythias Building
For Rent. A beautiful office in Knights of Pythias building. Apply at once to Tuonsrox Waxsrey.
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Knights of Pythias
Tuonsrox
Fortune Found In Desk Of Police Captain In New York
Police Captain J J Donahue was found dead in his station house desk and investigators uncovered a fortune totaling over 390 000 dollars hidden in various forms. In a small iron box lay 35 000 dollars in cash and 11 000 dollars in diamond jewelry including a 1 500 solitaire ring. Other assets included 15 000 dollars in United States steel stock 1 000 dollars in gold mining stock and five life insurance policies of 2 000 dollars each. The captain was previously believed to be worth about 76 000 dollars in other property.
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New York
J. J. Donahue
United States
Veterans Special train to Columbus for Confederate reunion
Camp Sumter of Americar will be well represented at the state Confederate veterans reunion in Columbus on the 28th and 20th. The Central Railroad offers a round trip of 1.80 from Americus and will run a special train for veterans and friends. The train, the Veterans Special, departs Americus Tuesday morning with return valid on regular trains after the reunion.
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Sumter
U.O. V
Americar
Confederate Veteras
Columbus
Central Railroad
Americus
Americus Delegates Attend Macon Presbytery Meeting
Americus sent representatives Mr. John W. Wheatley and Prof. A. G. Miller to the Macon Presbytery session, leaving at noon for Thomasville. Mr. G. W. Bacot was delayed to Atlanta on business. If the location of the proposed peace by one College is debated, Americus will respond strongly. The Presbytery is expected to hold its spring session in Americus, with an invitation likely to be extended.
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Americus
Macon
John W. Wheatley
A. G. Miller
Thomasville
G. W. Bacot
Atlanta
Cotton Market Report From Americas Georgia
Receipts today at local warehouses total 801 bales with prior receipts bringing total to 16,088. The market closed barely steady with futures quotes for Oct Nov Dec Jan listed as 8.80 8.80 8.46 8.55 respectively.
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Americas
Thorburn suspended from Chicago Board of Trade
Robert H. Thorburn of Waite and Thorburn was suspended for one year by Board of Trade directors. The action followed a corn deal involving Harris Gates and Co in which 1.2 million bushels were ordered at 68 cents as prices fell before delivery, leaving losses claimed by Harris Gates.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Robert H. Thorburn
Waite & Thorburn
Harris, Gates & Co
Thorburn
Iron rate relief for pig iron ends fall decision
Iron committee of railroads announces no 50 cent per ton increase in pig iron freight rates this fall. Meets again in January to revisit the issue as iron prices rise this year. Heavy gale and high seas sweep the English Channel driving small crafts ashore with few fatalities reported.
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Birmingham
Ala
London
Irieh
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Allen House Corner
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Gars
W.R. Yancey
Allen House
Thornton Wheatley
Miss Wheatley
J.L. Horn
Webster's
Eula Ford
Woodlawn
William A. Dodson
John Holmes
Bertha Morgan
Lilla Johnson
John Pilsbury
St. Louis
Ameral
Judge and
Mia
5. B. Pilsbury
Kate
Annie
Lillie Poole
George Poole
Maddox
Blappey
C.C. Clay
North Carolina
Venezuela
Kansas City
Mississippi Medical Association
Paul Piquin
Asheville
Roa
Cotton Market Report
Ayer
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