22 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
1
An 1881 era advertisement proclaims the oldest wholesale liquor house in Macon. It guarantees goods as represented or money refunded, highlights cash purchases, quick sales, and low prices, and promotes original bottling only with a price list for direct-from-distillery items.
A fragmentary blackboard-like listing shows various wines and spirits with prices. Entries include Rye Whiskies North Carolina corn stocks and Stone Mountain Corn, California Sherry and Port, imported Sherry and Port wines priced per gallon, Cognac Brandy ranges, Clarets by the case, and Wines by the case. The ad references per gallon and per case pricing, with contact details including a phone number for price and information.
Madrid reports cabinet decision that Cuba must cover interest on Cuban bonds, a move seen as Spain repudiating the debt. US notes deny any US responsibility for Spain's Cuban debt, stating no understanding or obligation was taken by Washington.
In Tavares Florida a special report says Mrs Leonard Neumeister and a man named Nye, who lived with her, are jailed on suspicion of murdering her 60 year old husband. The body was found in a lake and postmortem shows death occurred before placement in water. Indictments for false pretenses were dismissed after a demurrer.
A man reflects on aging and fading ideas, feeling pressure as creative output slows. The fragment hints at self doubt and a restless mind, with suggestion of worry about enduring inspiration.
At Carz Town a large Afrikander parliament meeting sent a telegram to President Kruger urging utmost efforts to avert war without sacrificing independence. The reply praised pacific efforts and acceptance of a joint inquiry. Despite hopes, both Boer and British sides prepare for potential hostilities as troop movements and naval plans proceed.
Under heavy discussion the governors and attorneys general conference in St. Louis outlined proposed remedies against monopolies. A subcommittee, led by Governor Benton McMillin, drafted recommendations advocating criminalization of monopolization, state regulation of corporations, and strict limits on foreign firms entering state markets.
Reports from Merigold Mississippi describe a terror spree by self styled regulators targeting Black residents with killings whipings and property damage. Separately in Ohio three desperadoes attempted a pay car holdup on a Lake Shore freight near Toledo with one man injured and captured by authorities.
Fire at St Vincent de Paul Hospital in Norfolk destroys main building. Firemen discover the body believed to be Mia McCune among ruins on the fourth floor. One of three patients missing is found. another boy is located. Two firemen injured. Estimated losses near 200,000 with only 10,000 in brick-structure damage.
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