21 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
1
Department notes liberal patronage and promises customers that the year '66 will save money on black goods. Ad highlights lower prices and value deals for home furnishings and related merchandise.
A lengthy letter from Robert A. Van Wyck criticizes current municipal leadership for extravagance and delays in street projects. He denounces state legislature actions favoring home rule, urges repeal of the liquor law, and supports expanded bridges, rapid transit, schoolhouses, docks, and eight hour enforcement. The piece also analyzes the NY mayoral race implications for Parker and Wallace, party dynamics, and betting chatter around Van Wyck’s expected plurality.
A fragmentary OCR segment suggests a general statement about a core concept for a multitude, but lacks clear subjects or actions to identify a specific event, person, or place behind the quoted wording.
Virginia and West Virginia events highlighted the Centennial Exposition in Nashville. Governor Atkinson led West Virginia guests to the New York building with addresses by John M. Thompson and responses, as pupils and locals prepared for Alabama and Farmers’ day activities.
Jurors in the Luetger murder trial debated conviction or acquittal after 48 hours out, with claims of partiality and doubts about corpus delicti. Luetger remains confident of acquittal while supporters anticipate a possible hung jury. Catholic University directors, led by Cardinal Gibbons, met in Washington with broad representation to discuss university affairs and policies.
Atlanta reports debate over a proposal by Populist leader Met Posirs to grant amnesty to state convicts to extend the Western end Atlantic railroad to San Vanoah. Judge J. K. Hines advocates strong action. In Porto Cola a fatal train wreck injures a rider en route to Maples Convention postpones in Alabama.
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