07 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1893
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a developing settlement near Americus highlighting climate soil and health advantages. References to LeConte pear land marks and a vision of a thriving town with hotels churches and public works. Describes dairies warehouses and a growing population with rail and water access.
Unclear fragment describes writing abroad and Times biutery related work. Mentions finding cheapest prices in country and emphasis on style. Content is garbled with missing context and names.
In Chicago investors and editors gathered at the Grand Pacific to approve raising AP capital to broaden national reach. William Penn Nixon chaired as stockholders approved a plan to issue incremental shares while preserving current member rights and governance.
Oct 6 reports from Wantington show Senate debates on Geary act funding needing 7 300 000. Messages reference Allen and Voorhees motions, with Peffer proposing free coinage of silver and a banking inquiry. Other items note pensions, Oklahoma governance, and a Kentucky lawyer slated for Oklahoma Territory post.
An Alaskan tragedy unfolds as Mrs. Harrisson R. Thornton escaped a mob and fled toward California. The report details her husband Corwin Thornton a linguist and teacher at a Cape Prince of Wales mission school who clashed with a revenue cutter, expelled disruptive students, and was murdered along with others. The assailants, native youths, used a large whaling gun in the attack. Mrs. Thornton, aided by a relative, escaped to safety and awaits transport down the coast. A separate dispatch notes a broader, reported uprising among Alaska natives following tensions with authorities.
An early report from Jamestown Indiana details Oscar Darnell driving to J B Magers home and abducting Magers daughter. A attempted robbery ended with a fatal shooting of the girl and Darnell fleeing before surrendering family members. The girl lies in doubt of recovery as prosecutors weigh charges. Separately Boston reports the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union voting for a $40 monthly wage for sailors on outbound vessels.
Reports from Savannah and nearby towns detail yellow fever cases and deaths from early October. Surgeon Carter arrives to oversee coastal stoppages while the board of health reports new cases and discharges. News also covers a police inquiry into Christie Wanlen’s murder and local political commentary.
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