23 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1892
Page
1
An old newspaper ad touts warm undergarments from the American Hosiery Company and silk and wool options. W D Dalley of the Popular Haberdashery promotes Manhattan dress shirts and a full line of men’s furnishings with sizes and prices, urging customers to inspect before ordering.
The Tiues-Reconner argues Americus must secure a large cotton mill within six months. It notes the city’s central location in the cotton belt, rail access, and a proposed plan to convert existing ice factory and iron works buildings into a mill via subscriptions of three to ten dollars monthly. The article cites a banker and West Point financiers as strong supporters and urges public input to implement the project.
A premature explosion of a gas pipe laden with powder during Columbus Day events in Los Anaxxes Cal left seven dead and many injured, including several children. Theodore Rapp sheltered his two daughters who were killed. Names of the injured and deceased include Frank Ford Agrita Cohen Louis Oden Antonio Righetto Victor Casino and others. The Dazzler theater in Americus drew praise for Congreve Grant Company performance with strong encores. Loyd West injured near Atlanta after being struck by a fast train. he was hospitalized. A separate report from Plainfield Ind notes Alvin Williams shot during a disturbance at a campaign event.
New York dispatch reports Republican leaders express confidence nationwide幕 with Alabama expected to yield a 73000 plurality for Lakeview electors and Harrison across seven electoral votes. Maine Indiana and West Virginia show mixed gains. The party aims to close the New York state contest despite Democratic advances.
New York Oct 2 The Herald prints rumors that Blaine would speak or write more to aid his campaign, but Blaine says no change in plans and quotes his intention to visit Washington and spend the winter There is no political significance in the New York trip.
A sheriff’s letter rebuts a Cordele correspondent amid misstatements about Orin Coney. It clarifies a fatal fight over a trespass dispute, denies deputized killings, and urges publication of the facts. Also reports Florida returns show Mitchell leading. Embezzlement charges against Mercer. and a Georgia political speech by Jesse Walters.
Clarse shows advertise "The Fall of Prices" slashing prices on china ware metalware and dinner sets at Artesian Corner. Pots kettles pans and wash stands offered at cut rates with Blue and Brown pieces praised as perfect. Limited closing sale features big discounts and risk of stock depletion.
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