08 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1894
Page
1
Parlor suites from $40 and up, prettiest line South. Full line includes hat racks, sideboards, library cases, book cases, wardrobes, chairs, bedroom suits from $125 to $1250. Extension and center tables, lounges, all at prices to meet the times. Call at 103 Cotton Avenue to view the complete stock of furniture. Cordially yours.
New York Sept 7. Warrants indicate progress against the sweating system as contractors switch sides. Workers quit rather than endure conditions, a partial victory with potential clashes to come as middlemen and merchants bear the brunt. Mills rumor and federal inquiry add to unsettled labor weather. General George Stoneman, noted for the 1864 raid, dies in New Bedford. Delaware and Hudson canal reports low water halting boats. a South Carolina distillery district suffers arson fires.
Severe fires fanned by shifting winds swept through St Johns and surrounding counties in New Brunswick, destroying several barns and dwellings. Trains were delayed for hours as crews fought to save homes, with villages along the St Stephen to Calais route at risk and crops imperiled by the advancing flames.
Battletown NWT correspondent reports settlers alarmed by an Indian uprising claim Day caused the seizure of guns and ammunition. Catriel Bur mont and Lanin Rel lieutenant are said to be inciting trouble. Thirty mounted police went out Saturday but no word on their fate, with white women moved to one large house signaling danger.
New York Sept 7 Justice Triax of the supreme court ruled Henry L Fatson of Palau North Carolina to have custody of his one year old son Raymond. The mother took the child north a year ago claiming her husband could not care for him. Sworn testimony indicated the move was by fraud and that the child's residence is with the parent in the Carolinas.
Advertises Syrup of Fiza as a pleasing, refreshing remedy for kidneys and digestion. Claims to ease headaches, constipation, and general well being with a tasty, stomach friendly formula. Marketed as widely sold by druggists, with California syrupt listed and substitution warnings.
Amid volatile forecasts the Democratic Party appears favored to gain a working majority in the forthcoming House, with estimates placing 142 Democrats to about 11 Republicans and 12 Populists if current trends hold. Analysts note southern districts likely stay in Democratic hands while contestable seats in other regions could tilt control.
Delegates from Anne Arundel and Calvert counties gathered in Catonsville to back Senator Gorman for long term state senate and John Ree for the Howard county seat, amid rival reform factions and credentials disputes. The event also noted candidate for the unexpired term of Congressman Wells could not secure support.
The Montana Republican state convention met in Montana City with W. Hartman renominated for chairman and Brewin renominated by acclamation. W. H. Hunt of Helena was chosen for associate justice after a triad ballot. The platform called for free silver, repealing tariff protections, and the Sherman and federal election laws repeal.
A violent alleged assault in Warna Florida involves a man accused of beating his wife Mrs Wheat. Neighbors witnessed the scene as masked men dragged her from the home and tied her to a tree, with further abuse implied. The report also mentions unrelated items about tariff decisions and international events.
A fragment from Avacyra, Georgia reports a sophomore student with initials Wiler aged 37 involved in an unclear local matter. The readable text is fragmentary and offers few concrete details or context for a full event.
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