Neghoe Highwaymen Hold Up Streetcar in Atlanta Shootings
The bold hold up near Ponce de Leon Avenue ends with gunfire aboard a streetcar. Motorman Thomas Brows and Conductor Bryson are injured. two suspects arrested, others fled with watches and money. Bryson, 36, and his wife and child live on East Hunter Street. Brows, 30, resided on Dillon Street. The crime, described as Atlanta’s worst in memory, occurred near Druid Hills as the car returned to town.
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Dying conductor recalls hold up aboard Atlanta street car
Mortally wounded Conductor W J H Bryson of the Ponce de Leon Druid Hills line tells his story before surgery. He and Waterman Brown were attacked by three assailants in a desolate area near Druid Hills. Bryson describes being ordered to surrender money then shot in the back as he fled, with $25 to $56 on his person.
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Fire Leaves Five Thousand Homeless in Prosperous City
A major blaze swept through the city leaving about five thousand residents homeless as fire destroyed homes and businesses. Officials estimate damage at several million dollars and promise aid as investigators probe the cause.
Lake Charles Devastation Destroys 30 Blocks in Fire
A fire in Lake Charles Louisiana on April 2 wiped out over 30 blocks of the business district and displaced about 1,000 people. The blaze, fanned by a gale, destroyed many homes, the courthouse and city hall, with several missing and feared dead. Firefighters from Jennings, Orange and Beaumont aided, and dynamite was used to slow the flames.
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Highwayman Shatters Family as Conductor Is Wounded
Wailer H. Bryson, 86, a street railway conductor, was wounded during a robbery at his home on East Hunter Street. His wife notified rushed him to hospital as their children, aged 10, 8, and twins, wept over the tragedy. Bryson had come to Atlante from Crow Hill many years prior and has worked for the street railway for three years. The supper he had been waiting for remained on the table.
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Motorman Brown Dies Sudden at Home
Mrs T Brown awoke to news of her husband motorman Brown's death. She lay in bed with their three month old son George Meador Brown when a neighbor across Dillon Street rang to relay the tragedy. A friend phoned another neighbor for the news, and the infant was named for a street car conductor and longtime friend of the father.
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Reward of 800 dollars offered by WBY Street Car Company
A report states a reward of 800 dollars is offered by the WBY Street Car Company for information leading to conviction in a fatal shooting last night. The incident occurred at midnight when a pony was shot and killed. a motorman was wounded and General Manager W H Gienn is mentioned in relation to the case and the doctor in Draid Hills.
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Draid Hills
Motorman Body Left Unguarded After Accident
Report details a motorman fatality on Second Street Gar scene where Walter Bryson and bystander crew found 8 T. Brown's body after twenty minutes. W. A. Head and J. A. Bussmen alerted police at 9 10. Also notes a separate internal revenue report recommending removal of Hawaii Collector W F Doake and deputies Days and FR 8 Johnstone.
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Internal Revenue
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Roosevelts Plea Emphasizes Citizenship and Children
Leavenworth Kansas April 28 After a 46 hour escape from Fort Leavenworth one of six convicts Theodore Murdock was captured three miles east of here Tonight ten year old August Forde son of a farmer found Murdock in a hay stack on his father's farm Word was sent to the penitentiary and guards rushed to the scene Murdock surrendered after seeing the guards
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Hold Up in Druid Hills Ends With Conductor Shot
Motorman Brown is killed during a streetcar robbery by three armed assailants. Conductor Bryson is pistol whipped and robbed as the gang escapes with the trolley’s funds. The scene unfolds near the Druid Hills line with other crew discovering the crime as the next car arrives. Continued on Page Two.
Notable Address Delivered by Ex President at the Sorbonne
The ex president spoke at the Sorbonne delivering a notable address. He praised international cooperation and urged unity among nations. The ceremony drew diplomats, scholars, and students from several universities in Paris.
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Roosevelt Is Crowned a Man of Letters in Paris
In Paris on a day of ceremonies Roosevelt joined a French Academy session at noon, spoke at the Sorbonne, and dined with university faculty. He was greeted by cheers from about 25,900 spectators outside and inside the amphitheater, as he defined duties of citizenship amid demonstrations and congratulatory praise. Continued on Page Seven.
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Global cotton shortage sparks predicted market upheaval
The cotton market is at a critical point with world demand vast and supply insufficient. Reports claim New York houses lack millions of bales sold to spinners worldwide, raising fears of delivery failures next week in major markets including New York Liverpool Hamburg and Havre.
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