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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
1
In San Francisco on April 24 observers describe a grim scene from the Telegraph and Rusée hills and the northern beach front as the fire aftermath unfolds. Veteran hosts gather in the Crescent City for their yearly reunion, reflecting on the event and honoring memories.
New Orleans gears up for the Confederate Veterans Association reunion starting tomorrow with a gala scene, bright bunting, and up to fifty trains bringing veterans and guests. The U S Navy cruiser Columbia joins festivities, hailed as the first real warship to attend a Confederate reunion, while locals tout the Scorpion’s past presence as modest by comparison. Commander Sawyer notes veterans will be on Page Three.
At the Capital City Club election, Albert Howell narrowly defeated Dr Hunter Cooper 211 to 94 to become president. Officers chosen include Captain William G Raoul as vice president Edward R Austin as secretary and treasurer and three governing committee members. The club plans a new clubhouse within five years and dues were raised from 50 to 60 with a future proposal to raise to 600.
Large Henry County audience fills McDonough court room to hear Clark Howell outline his governor bid. He denounces disfranchisement schemes while urging white voters to unite for a Howell victory, praising local supporters and stressing state issues and personal ties to Georgia.
In provisional refugee camps at Van Ness and Fort Mason, women wear men's clothing due to scarce women's garments. Many appear in soft shirts or overalls, breakfasting at their tents as relief committees consider stocking khaki bloomers and blouses to restore modesty and comfort after home losses.
Mrs Mollie Glover, thirty, was found dead in bed on Second Street with her head split open. A bloody axe lay under the bed and Cyl Luttrell, 57, longtime Norfork and Western worker, was arrested on suspicion after claiming he left the house about 9 pm and returned to find her slain. The crime, shrouded in mystery, prompted investigation as Luttrell remained in custody.
Grosheck, Texas, April 24. A man believed to have recruited a farmer’s daughter was seized by officers and a mob. The father arrived, ordered by crowd to stand back, and fired twice with buckshot, killing the man. Local police note the assailant’s shady reputation and speculate on motives linked to an immoral visit to a house.
Frisco lore reports Roosevelt’s proclamation guiding relief efforts after the earthquake. The Red Cross and federal aid are organized, with congress and donors pledging food and money for distribution to the devastated San Francisco area. Continued on Pag Tx.
In San Francisco on a day of crisis three men detonated guncotton charges to halt the blaze near Van Ness Avenue. Admiral McCalla sent Marines from Alameda Island to plant a wall of explosives that blew back the fire, saving hundreds of thousands of lives and shielding homes along the east side of Van Ness from Golden Gate to Greenwich.
The forecast predicts fair and warmer conditions for many states including Georgia Virginia North and South Carolina and Florida with showers in some western sections. Winds will be fresh to brisk from the southwest or southeast. Arkansas and Tennessee areas show showers and cooler spells through Thursday.
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