March 16, 1895, will be remembered as a day of deceit in Birmingham, Alabama. The streets of this once-peaceful town were abuzz with the news of a textile scandal that would shake the very foundations of the local community. It began with the advertisement of cheap silks, a tantalizing prospect for the thrifty residents of Birmingham. But beneath the surface of this seeming bargain lay a web of deceit, one that would leave many a citizen feeling duped.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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