27 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
1
Washington reports Buck Kilgore Texas congressman presses for facts as President Cleveland considers Buck’s circulars and possible extra session. Livingston pushes Georgia politics while Maguire seeks a consular post in Barcelona, and a wave of Georgia postmaster appointments is announced.
Washington reports an improved financial outlook with gold flowing from several points and Treasury policy to accept offered gold if it does not endanger reserves. Presidents and Carlisle show confidence by staying in the capital, while discussions with bankers continue and negotiations hinge on strengthening the gold reserve and public obligations.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports two tornadoes and a water spout wreaking havoc across Norman and nearby towns. Sixty two dead, forty confirmed killed, with numerous injured and extensive property losses. Norman bears the brunt as rescue work continues under relief efforts.
April 26 Nashville special reports the week’s Tracy City campaign cost the state 2500 dollars. General Fite paid soldiers, 27 dollars per man. General Fite fears trouble unless the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company amends its order barring miners who participated in last summer’s unrest. Around six hundred miners idle, only fifty to sixty connected with the trouble. Nat Baxter Sr., president of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, says the superintendent will decide who works. many will not. Captain S H Ward says a modified order may still require a standing mountain army.
Thomasville Ga April 26 Special P Cannell a silver plating worker attempted death by own action today He was found in a stupor in Paradise park and after two hours of hospital care he was declared out of danger He bought fifteen grains morphine an ounce Jaudanum and a pound ether the empty envelope and bottles found on him He was indicted last grand jury and fined for cheating and swindling and on bond for a similar offense It is believed he chose death over another county fine.
Rome April 26 German Emperor escaped serious harm when his carriage overturned on a curve near Francati fourteen miles from Rome. The groom fell clear, the emperor unharmed, and he proceeded to the station in another conveyance as cheering crowds saluted him. Louis Bonaparte divorce ruling confirms Louis Clovis Bonaparte's remarriage to Laure Elisabeth Scott. London April 20 private oligarchy in Alexander’s cabinet reports tensions after the coup.
A grand New York marine review unfolds as the American and British fleets parade up the bay. The Philadelphia leads with Admiral Gherardi, followed by a row of warships from the United States and Allies. Crowds line the narrows while signals, salutes, and cannonades mark the procession amid wind and spray.
An insurance association in Montgomery announces increased fire insurance rates for city business properties. A formal notice from the local board of writers is expected soon, following a legislative session that approved related moves.
The vast work toward completing the Columbian Exposition in Chicago presses on despite cyclone and flood. Men, machines, and massive power facilities surge to finish the grounds in twenty four hours of nonstop effort as President Cleveland nears the opening. An army of workers relays and shifts weigh and set machinery, while the elevated railroad terminal nears completion and a monumental engine nears test in the monstrous power plant.
A fragmented April report from Savannah Georgia notes appointed trustees and debt actions tied to the Krouktofe estate. Executors face secured claims and creditor claims as debts are settled, with mentions of a Tennessee will and widow behavior, reflecting unsettled estate matters amidst a probate process.
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