19 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
1
Malkeeh Ay Telecam hails Catton and Laverowl Fututes with Cilesto Markets spelled in uneven OCR. The readable line notes a local business or event pairing but lacks clear actions or dates. Entities include Cilesto Markets and Catton.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a transport timetable listing ships and routes between New York Savannah Jacksonville Palatka and Florida ports. Mentions Albany Helena Columbia Charlotte Navannah and ocean steamships to New York Baltimore and Philadelphia with daily or weekly sailings and partial schedule notes.
Five farmers from near Arbula Missouri attempted a daylight hold up on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line near Gorin Missouri seventy five miles west of here. Cal Prescott the engineer was fatally wounded as a train security plan failed. Two bandits were shot or killed and two fled as railroad detectives closed in.
Kentucky election results show Owens ahead in Franklin, Breckinridge, Fayette, and Owen counties with a combined plurality around 1 001. Breckinridge and other opponents lose influence as Owens builds a decisive lead. no final decision on Breckinridge’s candidacy is made. A Klatchky lawyer discusses Breckinridge’s setback and possible end of his political career in Kentucky.
Dispatches from Ping-Yang describe a hard fought victory by Japanese forces after surrounding the city. Chinese losses included many killed wounded and captured with General Tw reportedly among the captured.
The New York Republican convention opened at noon with Brookfield of the state committee in the chair. Lemuel B. Quigg was elected temporary chairman and the gathering discussed contested seats and platform, with a recess taken and no immediate candidate named for governor. Separately, Monists arrived in the city amid good weather and free rail excursions, a group from St. Cloud contributing over $1,000 to the Pellet fund.
An OCR snippet touts Byrup of Figs as a pleasant, refreshing remedy with claimed kidney benefits and relief for colds, bone ache, and constipation. It asserts unique efficacy, warns against substitutes, and mentions availability in drugstores and bottles.
Report from New York notes a Philadelphia gathering of archbishops in October may reveal major church shifts. Sources claim Mgr Satolli possesses a document asserting papal delegated authority and its permanent status, signaling decisive, possibly ominous, moves for U.S. dioceses.
Walter Wellman, head of the American arctic expedition, after the sinking of the Raguval Jarl, sails from Gonthampton for New York to plan a renewed voyage. He defends his team against charges, cites provisioning and transit challenges, and says no better travel comrades than French, Token and Dodge can be found for the next attempt.
Jeff Kemper a well known farmer twelve miles from Nashville is jailed on a state warrant sworn by County Judge Ferris charging him with murdering his wife after a brief illness. Mrs. Kemper died Thursday night and was buried Friday. Authorities say he had altercations with his wife and had consulted Dr. Coe, the family physician and brother in law. Local sheriff Sharpe secured the warrant.
In September a heavy rainstorm caused a swollen stream near Atlanta to overflow. Mrs Drow Tye, wife of a leading market man, drowned after their carriage crossed the flooded road and was swept away. A grocer and a black servant survived, while search for Mrs Tye’s body continued through the night.
Washington reports state military court of inquiry led by Governor McGraw probes Spokane Tacoma and Spokane mill entities amid a strike disorder. Mutinous conduct cited with most discharged, Colonel Me serene involved in arrest actions, and threats of violence noted as cases unfold.
A Texas judge in Waco Sept 14 urged grand juries to enforce anti trust provisions. He noted severe penalties for violations and warned oil interests and manufacturers to comply or face prosecution. The report also mentions a factory fire in Washington causing multiple deaths, described as a major disaster in recent times.
Gray Gables lists new appointments including John Smith postmaster of Sanfont and Kenneth Clark treasurer of the state relief committee. September 18 dispatch notes modifications in state aid offices and other officials.
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