28 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1895
Page
1
Reader letters praise Sinnows Liver Regulator as better than pills for liver discomfort. The endorsement claims fast, reliable relief with no gritty side effects, urging readers to purchase from J. H. Zellin & Co. in Philadelphia, noting the red Z on the wrapper.
San Francisco dispatch reports John Breen, owner of a 200-ton schooner, intends to travel to Guadalupe Island to perfect his title and will avoid arms, trading along the coast to fund the trip. Mexican Consul A K Coney warns the customs chief to deny clearance papers and prevent any seizure attempt. Breen says no force will be used and the voyage aims to secure ownership by presenting deeds in Mexico. The island lies 200 miles from the coast of Baja California, 140 miles south of San Diego, 26 miles long and 10 miles wide.
Herbert Moore heads a Western Australian backed syndicate in London aiming to build a yacht to challenge for the Americas Cup. He plans to name the boat after West Australia, compare its design to Britannia, and expects to announce a challenge soon with builders from Clyde. He notes costs around 30000 pounds plus fees and aims to race in 1897 if not 1896.
Chicago sports writers say Texas governors actions cannot stop a fight. Dan Stast telegraphed F K Kennedy planning a Dallas trip for the bout, noting it could move to Indian Territory if Texas bans it. Unclear how Uncle Sam would react to cross border pugilists meeting on U.S. soil.
A 10 year old Kickapoo girl and her family defend tribal allotment from Indian police during a disputed eviction near Sweene y’s bridge in Kickapoo country. The girl threatened with a revolver as officers retreated for reinforcements. The incident follows a larger land dispute involving John Jacobs and Agent Thomas.
General Benjamin Harrison argues for strict enforcement of all laws and an honest city administration as central to the municipal race. He warns against allowing police to ignore statutes and says officers must enforce laws as the legislature intends. Writing for magazines, he plans articles aimed at informing women on national questions.
Reported defense witness in the Durant case may testify she saw the medical student enter Emanuel Baptist church alone on April 2 between 4 50 and 5 o'clock, within which Blanche Lamont is said to have been murdered. The witness's identity is being kept secret.
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway denies comment on Solomon Haas's reported resignation as traffic manager. Haas confirms no plans but hints at leaving railroading. factions argue over Southern States Passenger association leadership as sessions adjourn. Separate items note prison official Lathrop facing removal petitions, and federal probe into Chicago beef prices and related corruption concerns.
The article reports the arrest of W. E. Appleman and GEI Crandall at the Presidio by order of General Graham after they viewed a monument honoring a murdered soldier linked to a Sacramento train wreck case. Soldiers questioned them and escorted the pair to the gate amid suspicions of potential mischief. The monument bears the inscription Murdered by Strikers and is regularly guarded. Also noted is a Treasury dispute over a 525 government warrant related to a minister’s bondsmen and possible reimbursements if legality confirms.
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