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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1911

Page

2

Peculiar Senate Split Shapes Tariff Debate and Leadership

The article notes a strange division in the Senate with twelve of forty one Republicans forming a near independent bloc and Democrats split over Martin of Virginia as minority leader. Bryan’s remarks sharpen the fault line, while conservatives in both parties seek to block radical tariff changes, and progressives push for broader stakes in future policy fights.

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SCHEDULE TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK Shortened by Seaboard

Train schedule fragment notes Seaboard shortening service to Washington and New York with reffective Amrit and electric operations. Mentions Pennsylvania rail connections and potential observation cars. Limited readable details emphasize through electrical signaling and route adjustments.

Washington New York Seaboard Pennsylvania

Banner Mine Disaster Toll Reaches 128 Victims

The Banner mine of the Pratt Consolidated Coal Co in Ala faced a deadly explosion as rescuers recovered a steady stream of bodies. By April 2 128 victims were believed to be the total, including 14 whites and many convicts. Rescue work continued amid damp air and dangerous conditions with several rescuers overcome. Officials indicated the explosion’s cause remained uncertain pending investigation while noting the grim toll and ongoing efforts to clear the mine.

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Widow's Love Wins After 30 Year Wait in Wilkes-Barre

George Sleegarm of Wilkes-Barre marries Mrs Marietta Tohern of Hazelton after waiting thirty years for his former flame to become a widow. They had fallen in love in Germany but were blocked by parental opposition and an attempted elopement. The groom renewed feelings after his wife’s death, claiming the old love never faded.

Whkesbarre Pny George Sleegarm Mra Marietta Tohern Hazelton Germany Sieemarm

Byrd Attempts Suicide in Thom as Murder Case

W C Byrd charged with killing C L Prince on Broad Street four months ago in Thomasville Georgia slashed his own throat in his jail cell. Physicians say Byrd likely will die from a large neck wound. a safety razor blade found as the weapon. Byrd, despondent over superior court next week, kept the blade for emergencies. He has a wife and child at Fort Valley.

Thomasville C Byrd C L Prince Byrd Superior Court Prince Broad Street Fort Valley

Popular Afternoon Train East

The Birmingham Speci railway offers an afternoon eastbound service from Atlanta at 2 45 PM Central to Washington at 10 40 AM TM and New York 4 45 PM Eastern. It features high class coaches dining car observation library and drawing room with through cars to New York.

Atlanta Washington New York New York Athern Railway

Dr Henry Wright Claimed By Death

Dr Henry S Wright a leading Atlante physician and prominent Manon died last night after a relapse following apoplexy on January 31. Born in Monticello Arkansas he moved to Georgia as a child and grew up there. Surviving are his wife Mrs Mary Wright two daughters Kathleen and Marie Louise Wright and son Dr Lucius Wright. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 from First Methodist Church with interment at West View.

Henry S Wright Atlante Dr Wright Monticello Ark Georgia Atlanta Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons Wright Mary ” Wright Kathleen Marie Louise “Wright Lucius Wright First Methodist Church West View

Rebels Marching to Take Juarez Across Northwest Mexico

Forces under Madero mass near Casas Grandes and Juarez as insurrection spreads across Chihuahua and Durango. Reports describe trains loaded with troops and camp gear moving toward Juarez, with civilians including women accompanying troops. Refugees fear property loss and smallpox spreads as federal and rebel clashes continue at Velardena and surrounding towns in Zacatecas and Durango.

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Diplomat Intervenes in Mexican Row Over Suffrage

In Mexico City on April 3 General Enridique Loynaz del Castillo the Cuban minister defended universal suffrage as a function of a republic opposing the idea that suffrage is a privilege of the educated. He cited Cuba's experience voting by illiterates and praised democratic ideals while noting calls for Diaz to resign.

Mexico City Enridique Loynaz del Castillo Mexico Mexican Herald Loynaz Cuba Benor Loynaz el Tiempo Luis Cabrara Diaz

Canton Sealed After Mutiny Says Telegraph Dispatch

A London special despatch from Hong Kong reports a severe outbreak in Canton with the Tartars general commanding troops murdered and the city said to be in a siege. No independent confirmation has appeared.

London Daily Express Hongkong Canton Anire Thim Rer

Daring American dies of wounds in Mexicali clash

Mexicali April 9 General Branley Williams wounded yesterday when eighty men attacked a Mexican battalion of 500. He died in a Calexico improvised hospital. Williams and the rebels suffered heavy losses. 50 participants returned to Mexicali, 34 believed dead, 11 deserted. Mayot, the federal commander, reported twelve dead and fourteen wounded. Americans observed the canal crowd as they entered the valley, and three rebel scouts killed by big men were identified as Americans William Ford, Charles Nelson, and O B Bateman.

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Broughton Spoke Despite G A Decline in Speech

In Houston on April 9, Pastor Len G Broughton of the Tabernacle Church Atlanta spoke at the First Baptist church revival in the now city auditorium before about 4000 men. He had been barred from MC 4 platform for refusing to remove references to prohibition from his remarks, prompting loud cheers and applause from the audience as he addressed city life problems.

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Johnson Given Opiate To Ease Intense Pain

In Cleveland at 1 am Tom J Johnson slept under a powerful stimulant given by Dr Thomas to ease pain after a sinking spell began around 10 pm Learn more on the case of his medical treatment and the circumstances reported from the sick room.

Johnson Cleveland Ohio Tom J. Johnson Thomas

County Jails and Idleness in Prison Policy

A discussion on jail idleness and the need for work programs for inmates. The piece cites New York sheriff elections and constitutional limits, urges reform to keep prisoners occupied, and references Essex County Penitentiary New Jersey as a model for productive labor benefiting destitute families.

Beverly Robinson New York Couty Essex County New Jersey Kssex County

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