22 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1895
Page
1
An advertisement extols Julie Recamier as retaining her beauty and complexion in a sensational claim. It promises a “pure” remedy against facial flaws like pimples blackheads blotches freckles and similar imperfections as endorsed by physicians. The copy attributes the remedy to Madame Adelina with grandiose language.
A terrible accident at the Baghdad area bridge near bulugra occurred around 6 PM. About 20 people were injured with several serious injuries, and fears of three drownings. The failure of the Ustie tron bridge linked the Algierd Ter house to the floating wharf. Missing include Annie Misvina aged 8 and Mary Lanor aged 11. Injured list includes D. Merhan, F. Hampagne, Joseph Alfino, J. J. Carroll, August Campar, Mrs Moss, Mrs Garvey, Mrs Condon, Mrs McMahon, Miss Wagner, Miss Joanie Wagner, John Courtney, Joe Gregory, Ross Lola Laman, Henry Acker, Patton aged 6, William Brooks, Louis Margioskey, Thomas Sunday, an unknown woman. An unknown woman was drowned.
The supreme council of the thirty third degree opens a biennial session at the House of the Temple and will run through Friday or Saturday. Thomas Caswell of California presides. Key actions include electing a grand commander and debates on deputie powers and fees. Talks include potential merger of southern and northern jurisdictions and relations with Royal Order of Scotland. Also notes related events in Davitt Ila where Mayor Runyan is indicted for malfeasance and misconduct.
The report describes Britain’s demand for reparations from Venezuela after the Yoman incident and notes the division in relations. It mentions arbitration for the remaining territorial question, while citing mixed London press commentary and U S anticipation of American stance.
The article reports on high stakes politics as the Supreme Court decision test and possible governor actions spur anticipation in Little Rock. It notes Julian refuses signing articles, Corbett and others in dispute, and a Florida Athletic Club discussion. Rumors of troop calls and an extraordinary legislature no longer dismissed, with residents awaiting new developments.
In Detroit on October 21 the Democratic city convention nominated Alderman Sam Goldwater as mayor, defeating Don M. Dickinson 51 to 34 on the first ballot. The split within Michigan Democrats pitted administration and anti administration factions, with Dickinson’s allies resisting the proposed endorsement of Pingres and attempts to throw Dickinson off the ticket. The convention showed the anti admin side failing to secure Pingres endorsement amid internal strife and factional battles.
The Paris steamer underwent thorough inspection and overhaul at Craup's ship yards amid alarming findings. Seven furnaces were out and replaced, with the ship having crossed the Atlantic in a crippled state due to excessive prior work. Repairs may take months. machinery suffered from overuse, not faulty work, as ocean traffic forced four trips while rivals did three.
Two Port Townsend youths Pettigrove and Olareies observed two weeks of flames and dense black smoke rising from a small peak in the Olympic range. They reported the eruptions to the Smithsonian Institute and plan further exploration. Dozens of observers along Port Townsend's Strait noted similar eruptive activity and gasped at the volcanic spectacle.
Washington Oct 21 The national ordnance bureau will begin manufacturing about 100 8 inch field guns at the Washington Gap factory. Initial plans favored contract work with Hotchkiss and Driggs, but bids proved higher than factory costs, so the bureau will utilize Fletcher mechanism and Washington labor to complete production.
In Seattie and Juneau Alaska residents rally over the line with British Columbia, fearing annexation of rich Yukon mining lands. Prospectors flood Juneau with reports of rich finds while gold trades surge. Locals claim Alaska is the globe’s richest country and push to settle the boundary dispute to unlock its wealth.
The convention has completed five weeks of work and one and one fifth of an article, with the heavy work ahead. Debates loom on the suffrage article and education and county government, though progress remains slow and amendments are not allowed. The suffrage issue leads the agenda while homestead provisions also draw attention.
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