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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
6
Washington reports Morocco again declines to pay indemnity for the killing of Marcus Essagin, a naturalized American. The United States consul argues the case, aided by a potential U S warship presence in Moroccan waters to bolster Morocco’s obligation under the treaty.
Washington reports say Chinese authorities are profoundly aroused by recent executions of Chinese officials. They view the summary act as particularly reprehensible amid peace negotiations and while Hung Chung is absent in Peking conducting the mission. The viceroy of Chih It is cited as a noncombatant and the move could heighten animosity among Chinese people.
The annual report of Treasurer G H Roberta to Secretary Gaga notes strong growth and high business activity. Revenues reached 85 852 the largest since 1866, driven by customs and internal taxes, while expenditures rose 117 854 888, converting 111 560 deficits into a 879 527 060 surplus for the year 1900.
Briarix November 18 Kaiser shows respect to Baron Von Ketteler by inviting his American widow to Germany. He offers her the title of countess with a pension and a possible Lady in Waiting role. The Empress would bestow honors in acknowledgement of her husband’s services and her brave defense during the legations siege.
General Phil G resigns his post as adjutant general of state troops to cooperate with General Kell. His resignation takes effect December 4. Colonel James Robinson will succeed him as adjutant general, completing a reshuffle of command in the Atlanta area with General Byrd and others noted.
Vendors warned against fake Johnson's Chile and Fever Tonic imitations. A doctor from Conway Arkansas touts Hopkins’ Fever Tonic as curative for typhoid and malaria, claiming patients recovered within days. Clarke & Co. advertises a home position with earnings potential.
A compilation of old professional cards for local attorneys and physicians in Vienna and surrounding towns. Includes multiple law firms such as John F Powell & Sons, D L Henderson, Geo W Wooten, Darcrum, and others with offices on Union Street and nearby streets. Medical listings feature Dr O L Stovall and H C Wood with office details and hours.
A notice lists locations and dates for state and county tax collection in 1900 including Byromville Pinehurst Cordele Vienna and other towns with dates from Oct through Dec. It mentions weekly Saturdays in Vienna and December collections, with references to offices Mannagorad district and job offers including annual pay and weekly parame and stamped envelope details.
We are headquarters for loans on improved farm lands in Daly county. Five years, payable in installments at 7 or 8 percent interest depending on loan amount. Money promptly obtained by J. H. Woopwarp & Son, Lawyers, Vienna, Ga.
BM Wood’s advertises low prices on a wide range of items including Armorside Corsets at 90c, Liberty Bell Tobacco at two pounds for 75c, coffee sugar rice meat and all groceries at rock bottom prices, jeans pants 506 to 1.25, candy and shirts, Dick Pet Tobacco 35c per pound, cashmere pants 1 to 3 dollars, and says lowest cash prices.
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