06 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
1
Advert spreads claim that Johnson's Tonic cures malaria poisoning and boosts vitality. It warns that blood medicines fail and urges buying the tonic even at higher cost for better results, branding it superior to quinine and essential for health and productivity.
A brief sales note promotes a bottle priced at fifty cents. It urges readers to purchase, using period diction and a direct call to action. The item name, vendor, and location are not specified in the readable text.
In Constantinople on Sept 2 diplomatic activity noted the French embassy avoiding ceremony for Sultan Abdul Hamid’s accession anniversary while Turkish officials report only partial salaries. Reports say the sultan appealed to Germany to mediate with France as tensions rise. Munir Bey returns to Switzerland pending settlement.
Treasury transfers show August totals reaching 2,118,500 to subtreasuries in Chicago New Orleans and St. Louis compared with 3,400,000 in 1890. New Orleans alone has received 2,525,000 in crop moving funds as gold coin remains unused. A new Independent Steel plant valued at 1.5 million is planned for New Castle Pennsylvania with Pittsburgh firms contracted for early mill work. State receipts for August totaled 95,747 with 99,479 in disbursements leaving 28,92 on hand.
A Cologne Gazette dispatch from Teheran dated Aug. 31 reports widespread revolutionary movement in Persia. Discontent with government over new loan negotiations with Russia malests the shah’s entourage, with the grand vizier accused of selling the country. Martial law proclaimed in Tehran and nearby areas as threatening letters appear at the shah’s writing table.
Auditor in Elberton, W W R Little, files a long report in the Dye estate dispute. The case, tried previously with a jury verdict of about $7,000 for the plaintiff, centers on alleged waste and excessive executor fees. The examiner upholds $25 for the plaintiff, while heirs challenge ongoing legal costs. There have been about 20 trials with the matter still unresolved.
A boiler explosion near Darleyton twelve miles north of Knoxville killed engineer Alfred Harris and fatally injured Charles Newberry who may die within hours. Injured were John Hatley and John Wattenbarger, owner of the threshing engine. The incident occurred as the machine operated in an open wheat field. Separately, baseball pitcher Robert Gregory was struck and killed by a car in Broombarton, Illinois.
A U S telegram reports Japanese women aboard Nippon Maru alleging mistreatment by Hawaii quarantine officers. The incident stirs Japan US immigration law tensions and may affect bilateral relations.
The department of agriculture reports cotton condition on Aug 24 at 71.4, down from July 25. Texas Arkansas Oklahoma show declines while Georgia South Carolina Tennessee and Missouri improve. Comparative figures against Sept 1 1900 and 10 year averages are given for each state.
The president issued commissions for several posts across departments. Treasury names William A. O Malley third lieutenant revenue cutter service. War lists David P. Heap lieutenant colonel and Robert Johnson first lieutenant engineer corps. Navy assigns Joseph Foster captain pay, Read Fraser commander pay inspector, Bonnafou lieutenant, Job D ber ensign. Interior designates Francis M. Elsy of Muskogee Oklahoma Territory as chairman referee to survey and appraise right of way for Fort Smith and Western railroad through the Choctaw nation Indian Territory.
The August 31 1901 circulation of national bank notes totaled 7 4191560 with a month rise of 1206263 and an annual increase 2114830 The US registered bonds on deposit to secure circulation notes stood at 279980 and deposits at 100480550 The Mint directs August coinage totaled 10140310 across US mints.
Brussels dispatch to The Times notes no belief in Kruger meeting Tsar during his France visit. Pro Boer papers want reception. Emperior Nicholas is said to have declined the Boer ex-president, signaling Russia France and Germany share a cautious stance and no intervention is expected.
In St. Louis on September 3 Judge Zachruts issued a temporary injunction restraining book makers at Delmar race track from operating without a license. The order followed an application by General Crow, who seeks a license, stating that no license could be issued under current rules.
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