28 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
1
John R. Shaw appears beside Americus Jewelry Company in a brief city sighting or notice with minimal context readable from the fragment. The item suggests a location reference without a clear event or outcome.
A hurricane sweeping up the Atlantic reaches northeastern Florida and likely New York by Thursday. Savannah reports 43 mph winds with rising seas and island residents urged to seek refuge in the lighthouse and Martello tower as hotels and cottages appear doomed.
Disparate factions within the anti Tillman caucus adjourned in confusion after failing to agree on nominations. Delegates split over steps, with several threatening withdrawal as discussions ended without concrete action. Meanwhile Presbyterian church meeting set for Montgomery in November and other regional items noted.
Saratoga Sept 26 William C Whitney announces he will not accept the Democratic nomination for governor under any circumstances. He praises Governor Hill as a strong potential candidate and says there are better men in the party while noting his own health and business interests. The spectacle stirs Tammany and leaders as候 Whitney’s stance reshapes the convention race.
Advertises parlor suits from 40 dollars, prettiest line seen, including hat racks, sideboards, library cases, wardrobes, and bedroom suits from 1250 to 125.00. Features extension and center tables, lounges, and more at prices to meet the times. Cordially yours.
In Sanatoga New York Senator David B. Hill is named the Democratic candidate for governor. The convention factions disagree on strengths and the Gaynor campaign shows limited momentum as Hill tops the ballot, with Cantor and others commenting on the scene.
H L Roberts of Buffalo, New York, arrived in Deland after riding solo on a dilapidated bicycle from July 17 through multiple states. He recounted rugged climbs and long days, noting he started as a short tour and extended it toward Florida, finishing with a warm reception at the Young Men's Christian Building in Atlanta.
The marriage of Princess Alix of Hesse to the Czarowitz is delayed again, now set for February, amid reports of Alix converting to the Greek faith. Also reported, Judge Bilbro overruled a change of venue in the Skelton case, with the matter continued to the next term.
In Palatka Florida on September 26 robbers smashed into Stephena Granger store on Lemon Street and stole various goods. A large quantity of merchandise is missing and authorities investigate.
At Saratoga on Sept 25 the New York Democrats opened their convention amid doubt over Whitney’s bid for governor and support for Hill. Murphy named David Bennett as temporary chairman, Hill received cheers, and Whitney’s speech was awaited as factions vie for control of the delegation. United action followed amid a tense, theaterlike scene as old-line machines resurge in the party.
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