Finance improves as money market eases across the country
Bradstreet reports the past week sees a third straight rise in financial conditions with easier money boosting demand for staple goods. Bank deposits rise, exchange rates fall, and industrial activity picks up though New England mills remain idle. по
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Memphis
Sapectee
Mobile
Pepe
Birmingham
New Orleans
Louisiana
Texas
Galveston
R. G. Dun & Co
Canada
Supposed Lynching in Murray Creates Tense Morning
Murray county reports a night incident where a white mob in Spring Place may have pursued a negro suspected of barn theft from Barney Elis. The last sighting shows the man with a rope around his neck. no trace since. A separate note from Confidental Man Gone lists Robert McEvery, a Merchants' National bookkeeper, missing amid embezzlement rumors involving $25,000 and a clerk partner.
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Murray County
Barney Elis
Cificaco
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Mer’ Coon
J. H. Mealor
J. B. Cook
Fix
Paris
Special Value Fabrics and Dress Goods Sale in Athens
A dense advertisement lists massive discounts on prints ginghams salting and sheeting with prices per yard and bulk yardage. It highlights menswear fabrics imported suitings with deep savings on pants and suits, plus a large assortment of novelties lace curtains portieres dress goods silks satins and linens. Strong entities include Athens and various fabric types and price points.
Lincoln death tale from Ford's Theatre survivor interview
One of three surviving actors recalls the Lincoln assassination era at Ford's Theatre in Louisville this week. Mrs J H Evans plays Katheryn Evans and recounts the night, Hawk's panic, Booth's escape, and the ensuing manhunt as authorities searched every corner of the theatre and home. She recalls the band's routine and Booth's access, and ends with a personal plea as she adjusts her wig.
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Harry Hawks
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Hawk
J. H Evans
Lincoln
United States Cavalry
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Baby Ruth Born at White House Third Child in Residence
The White House welcomed a baby girl at 12 30, the third child born there and the first ever born to a president in the White House. President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland are reported to be well, and senators and officials swiftly conveyed congratulations. News also notes previous White House births and touches on congressional and cabinet moves of the day.
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White House
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Palmer
Mills
Captain Hall Walker
Montgomery
Ala
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Letitia Tyler
Washington
Tyler
Ruth
France to send labor union delegates to World’s Fair
New York reports that France, the only foreign nation sending labor union representatives, will bring forty nine delegates aboard La Gascogne. The French government allocates 150,000 francs for their expenses. Also, two men were killed near Hart Lane crossing when a carriage was struck by a fast freight train. the horse escaped with minor injuries.
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France
la Gascogne
Prinavetenta
Fred Nuspichel
Fred Stone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hart Lane
Martial law declared as Rio faces naval threat
Rio de Janeiro is under martial law after revolutionaries threaten bombardment. A noon message to the state department from U S minister Thompson in Rio prompted immediate coordination with the navy to identify American ships that can protect U S interests amid the disturbance.
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Rio de Janeiro
Revoluionists’ Navy
State Department
United States Minster Thompson
Navy Department
United States
Lawful limits found for Cherokee strip land deals
Secretary of the interior reportedly learned late that sparrison arrangements in the Cherokee strip lack legal warrant and that entries should fall under Homestead law. Commissioner Lambreaux acknowledges repealed laws and urges proper filing.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Secretary of the Interior
Spa Rish
Cherokee Strip
Lambreaux
Letter from Mr Skifye on Athens economy and mayoral need
Williamsport Mass Sept 6 1893 letter urges Athens to adopt strict economy amid heavy taxation. Drafts support for an economical mayor with lower pay, cites small towns with three selectmen, a clerk, and treasurer at about two hundred dollars yearly. Promises to visit Athens in two weeks for interview with the Athens Banner.
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Athens
Charch
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