02 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1899
Page
1
An 1881 established Macon liquor wholesaler promotes itself as the oldest in town. It guarantees all goods as represented or a refund, buys for cash in large lots for low prices, and emphasizes quick sales with small profits. A price list notes all bottled at the distillery from original bottlings.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rye Whiskies and references Corn Stone Mountain and Stove Mountain. No clear event or entities beyond possible product names and place hints. Summary limited by legibility.
California Sherry and Port wine from Fic I 150 per gallon Imported Sherry and Port Wines from 1 10 $2.50 per gallon Brandy from FM to 8 per gallon Clarets by the case quarts by the cane Thine ines by the case of one dozen quarts per cane All other goods by the gallon such as Corn Whiskey Peach and Apple Brandies etc sold equally as low from 1.25 per gallon upward Specialty on Jay trade and telegraph orders will receive attention Special inducements offered for price Nat and other information
Washington dispatch summarises General Fitzhugh Lee's report urging an independent Cuban republican government under U S protection. He calls for a census, voter qualifications, a president and congress, and a model legal system while recommending continued U S supervision and troop presence to safeguard rights and stability.
A World dispatch from Hong Kong reports General Joseph Wheeler told General Otis he had repeatedly asked for action, but Otis kept sidetracking him. General Bates will return to Jolo to press pacification talks while Otis plans to begin a newspaper’s production next week. Soldiers assigned to the composing room complain they want typesetter pay.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a treatment for female troubles. It claims to address headaches nervousness weak organs and loss of flesh, enabling home care and avoiding local examinations. It notes confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York and stresses the remedy’s non-alcoholic and opium-free formula as a safe alternative.
At the court in Rennves the Dreyfus trial hears witnesses past and present clash over Germain and Major Infreville accounts. Captain Carvalho gives a clear defense while others challenge Germain’s statements. The court weighs testimonies about Alsace maneuvers and the Bordereau’s accuracy as debates continue.
Key West Florida reports four yellow fever cases with the state health board declaring an outbreak. Troops may be moved to Fort McPherson following telegraph instructions from General Miles. Local officials report four cases among residents, with two deaths and many preparing to evacuate.
Severn Ga Sept 1 A coroner jury found a band of whitecaps attacked the home of Large Level a suspected bad negro on Clint Morgan farm two miles above town firing about 20 shots as he answered the door The dead negro Henry Neely lay inside the house with a close range wound The witnesses gave conflicting accounts including Level his wife and other Negroes Inference points to Level and companions in a gambling frolic as the killer group
Columera South Carolina September 1 William Strait, relative of ex Congressmen Strait, was arrested in York County charged with poisoning his mother in law Mollie Kidd and others in the Dopasheld family. Investigators say he sought to gain control of a fortune by harming them. Avarice and fear of losing wealth prompted the alleged act and a grated corn dinner sample tested with strychnine led to suspicions. Strait reportedly hinted his mother in law would destroy herself and the household.
The Southern railway plans to restore the 10 per cent wage cut imposed in 1896. Trainmen office staff and officials across the system benefited earlier, engineers got a small raise, and President Spencer is expected to announce the restoration around September 10. Heavy earnings last year prompted officials to share gains with workers who stood by during the Fall Wreck. Another item notes a serious headend collision at Glade.
At the close of the Dewey celebration in New York Admiral Sampson will be relieved as commander in chief of the North Atlantic squadron. He requests the change after long sea service and will take shore duty. Potential successors include Remey Farquhar and Schley with Farquhar or Remey favored.
The Hawkinsville superior court adjourned after a two week session with many civil cases disposed of and a heavier criminal docket. The grand jury returned between 85 and 40 true bills. Will Collins was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for shooting Jerry Washington and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Spencer Woodall pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder and drew eight years. Seven others were sent to the county gang for 12 months each. Three more with similar sentences have moved for new trials.
A Cooper circus train wrecked at Tyner's Station when an airbrake hose burst. About twelve people were injured. circus staff and animals scattered. No physicians were available on site, making it impossible to assess injuries, but none are thought fatally hurt.
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