09 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
1
An 1881 established Macon liquor wholesaler touts itself as the oldest in town. It promises cash purchases, quick sales, low prices, and a guarantee of goods with a money refund option. The copy highlights original distillery bottling and a price list.
A fragmented OCR item shows various corn whiskey product names and prices, mentioning gallon and quart sizes, locations like Stone Mountain and Old Pointer, with unclear numerals and brand labels. The readable entities include Corn whiskey variants and measurement units, suggesting a local ad or catalog entry.
An advertisement lists California Sherry and Port wine prices from 73c to 1 84 per gallon, Cognac Brandy from 2.80 to 1 per gallon, Clareta by the case, Rhine Wines by the case, and other spirits by the gallon. The store highlights jug trade, mail and telegram orders, and special inducements, inviting inquiries for prices and information.
Judge Seabrook declared a mistrial in the Henry Delegal assault case after the jury stood seven to five for conviction with no further agreement possible. Trial spanned Sept from nine to six and was held in private. next Wednesday sets new trial date. Delegal’s wife and sons face related murder charges in Effingham county with venue change.
War department set to issue orders creating two additional volunteer regiments modeled on the immune units sent to Cuba last year. These all Negro regiments, with company officers and privates, are expected to be ready for the Philippines by November, nearly exhausting the 85 000 volunteer quota. Also notes coal miners strike in Alabama with 1800 involved and Dayton Tennessee labor troubles with 200 miners striking for United Mine Workers union.
The readable text discusses age questions and perceptions of health for women, referencing a 25 year old and a pharmacist's favorite prescription. It suggests social attitudes toward aging, femininity, and vitality, with mentions of confinement and recovery in a health context.
The fifth day of Captain Alfred Dreyfus's second court martial opened with Maitre Demange delivering a forceful defense stressing evidence against Esterhazy. Dreyfus appeared cheerful as the English lord chief justice observed, while spectators paid 15 to 20 francs for seats. Verdict remains anticipated, with Labori possibly abstaining as Demange’s argument draws attention.
A London cabinet meeting drew a large crowd at Downing Street as ministers and generals gathered amid high war sentiment. Reports suggested no immediate ultimatum to the Transvaal, with hints of a Cape Town conference and cautious optimism.
The Commercial and Financial Chronicle reports a total U.S. cotton crop of 11,285,888 bales for the year ended September, with 7,402,788 bales exported and 2,? mill stock on hand. Southern mills expand Capacity as spindles rise to 9,200 per mill, yield averages reach 240 pounds per acre. Demand for cotton goods steadies, signaling further expansion, as mills absorb production. Also notes Cape Town land debate strains with leaders Chamberlain and Milner, and Mississippi ends tariff fight as Southeastern Tariff Association plans to abandon a stamping office.
Early today a fire destroyed St Avery's Academy and the Sisters of Mercy convent in Ottawa. Inmates escaped in night clothes with injuries reported as the blaze caused about 71,000 dollars in losses, insured for 19,000 dollars.
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