02 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1894
Page
1
Nathaniel P. Banks, famed American statesman and soldier, is profiled as a leader who spanned two widely separate eras. The piece notes his rise, retirements, and returns to influence, ending with reflections on his enduring public image and controversial decisions.
The article recalls Nathaniel Prentie Banks, Jr a Civil War general and long time public figure. It details his political rise from Massachusetts legislature to congress and his later quiet life in Waltham with his family. It notes his era spanning service as governor speaker and various posts.
The Vigilant won the Bay club prize in a 12 mile triangular course from Dartwenth range northwest to Torerass and back. Weather was hazy with light northeast wind. both yachts crossed the Tine, Satanita retired after the mist hid the finish, The Vigilant pressed eastward and reappeared brees from the west before heading to the Commodore's boat.
A severe cholera outbreak is spreading in Russian Poland with authorities overwhelmed as residents hide illness. Key centers include Piłsudów, Miechów, Stopnica and Danileśzycze as cases rise. Galicia reports 200 new cases with deaths, and Bakowice records 14 cases and 10 deaths.
Four masked men robbed the bank at Tescott just north of here killing the cashier. Sheriff Anderan organized a posse to pursue the bandits as they fled south with a large sum. In Athens a business leader, R L Bloomfield, plans a new kalithig company and expects to start soon.
A damaged fragment describes a medicinal product labeled uP Figg claiming refreshing effects and general health benefits. It highlights appeal to auto and hair care, with mentions of a leading drugstore and California distribution. No clear dates or outcomes are provided.
Washington reports that Secretary Carlisle may investigate the New York customhouse over past removals and restorations of sugar division officials tied to alleged fraudulent practices. The piece details prior removals by Secretary Fairchild, reinstatements, and a pending inquiry into the era's personnel at the sugar division and their ties to tariff interests.
In Millington area two miles west of the Chesapeake and Ohio line locals armed with shotguns halted a wagon train at midnight and killed six black men chained together as suspects. A jury ruled the deaths occurred at the Der vons wuknoven, with no identifiable attackers named.
Reports from Lanpoy Sept 1 say the Port Arthur attack outcome is unclear with 4000 Japanese troops landed and 14 warships in action. China plans 5000 troops, transports report 6000 to 8000 men, and Japanese preparations hint at a Friday clash while missionaries face danger in Shanghai amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions.
A severe flood west of the city, about 90 miles distant, devastates several towns. At least six women and many residents are reported missing or harmed as water overflows cause extensive property damage. Reports also mention efforts to rescue a child and ongoing conditions of the Count of Paris and other international figures.
An outlaw named Diddy Martin was reportedly captured near Howell of Jock Lake and is being sent to a showman at Hornellevillé ton for a model session under authorities. He remains under heavy guard as the investigation continues.
Fragmentary text describes a fatal incident and an identity mystery. Readable names and details are insufficient to form a clear news item.
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