01 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1896
Page
1
A noisy listing advertises fire clay pots, padding pans, choice umbrellas, cloth, spools of cotton, silk twist, oxford ties, handkerchiefs and soaps with low prices. Items include tables of cloth, milk pans, gents handkerchiefs, and ladies handkerchiefs. The store invites customers to inspect wagons and examine the stock.
The World reports from Zanzibar that Khalid Bin Bargash seized the sultan’s palace, British forces bombarded the palace, and Khalid fled to the German consulate after heavy fighting. Five hundred of his men were killed or wounded as looting and jewelry theft followed.
August 31 in Isotaxapolis Florida delegates of the gold Democrats fill halls and discuss McKinley Bragg and Vilas positions. The camp debates a potential third ticket while forecasts weigh the president's stance and state support.
The convention may split over endorsing an income tax as a revenue method with eastern delegates backing it and Missouri's L O Krauth urging a plank. Tennessee's J A Cunningham defends fielding a ticket and party integrity. Separately, the Grand Army encampment in St Paul opens with crowds and organizing to host Commander-in-Chief Walker. In Chicago, a widow dies at her husband’s grave. in New York, the Kings County Elevated Railroad goes into receivership.
An excursion on the Pike's Peak railroad narrowly escaped catastrophe when side bars failed on the engine and the brakes failed. The engine ran uncontrolled for half a mile before a curve derailed it, plunging over a 15 foot shoulder and causing the train to explode. Managers of London Northwestern and Denver Rio Grande figures were aboard the special.
Worth Caroling August 31 report says 20 cattle died at a Charlotte area dairy from a disease suspected to be anthrax. Local vets cannot halt it. Governor Carr requests Dr. Salmon of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry to dispatch assistance at once. The incident coincides with state agri department notes of 60 mills adding machinery in 13 months and a shift to finer bleached goods and clothing from cotton. Li Hung Chang to visit Washington next Thursday with legation reception planned at Arlington Hotel.
A seller invites readers to call in person to inspect stock, compare prices, and be convinced the business is up to date and offering competitive prices.
Advertisements list potted ham tongue 5c box and 10 lb Kingan lard at 55c. One pound tea cut from 50c to 25c and 10 lb Caddy Blended Tea reduced to 2.25. White rice offered in 35 lb and 25 lb sacks and a whole grain head rice at 1 dollar for 12.5 pounds.
Regular shipments come from top dairies and private makers including T. B. Hooky G. W Council The Chip ley Creamery Hasty Brown and B. B. B. along with other well known reputations.
The speaker urges customers to recall that they stock all brands and grades and always favor best quality, even at a higher price. They claim cheap options exist but emphasize greater consumer satisfaction with superior goods. An open invitation to visit the store is extended.
Constanti NorLe Aug. 31 report: Vehby Pasha and Shakir Pasha named military commanders of Pera and Galata with strict orders to restore quiet. A ministry commission handles revolts by eight Christians and two Mussulmans. Four hundred Mussulmans accused of excesses already identified. Mass carriage firm Millar Bros assigns assets. no full statement yet.
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