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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1902

Page

9

Right to Kill Given Wives Abused Wives Rights Speech

Chicago dispatch reports Judge Tuthill granting a divorce to Mrs Selma Langan from Edwin J Langan and endorsing a controversial view that a wife may defend herself with force including killing her husband if abused The judge argued self defense is a natural and statutory right and urged women to use it if necessary while noting instances of domestic cruelty and threats.

Edward F. Younger Chicago Ills Sax Tuthit Selma Langan Edwin J. Langan Langan Iim Ms Assisant Hugues de Roux University of Chicago France Saids Lords of Creation Thomas Foley Jey Foley Nigteenth Ward

Hard Cash Hero Saved by His Florida Fiancee

New York reports Abraham Gundesheimer, held in an Amityville asylum, freed and united with his fiancée Miss Jenny Urania Pinder of Key West after her brother-in-law Victor Wilson secured legal help. The couple wed in Key West following his release, while reform clashes and Wall Street intrigue color the broader news including Inspector Cross raids and Jerome Clout.

New York Abraham Gundesheimer Florida Supreme Court Brooklyn Amityville S. 1 Gundesheimer Mobile Ala Key West Fla Jenny Urania Pinder Isaac and Bertram Barnett Coolumbus Avenue Miss Pinder Barnetts Nest Inspector Cross Red Light Mr Grout Jerome Father

Vigilance calls rise as district plans patrols after murders

Citizens in the district weigh forming a protective committee after a series of brutal killings, culminating with the murder of Peter Fasinski the Polish grocer. They accuse venal politicians and promise relayed patrols and severe punishments including lynching for offenders. A mass meeting approves guard measures amid terror.

Side Peter Fasinski Ethel Dunbar Cincinnati Madison Wis Ethel Chicago Revere House Lil- Han Hayward Milonaires’ Club West Side Millionaires’ Club

Chicago notices raid on club tracks down thefts and fear

Justice Sabath orders a raid on club rooms uncovering a raft of stolen cocoanuts and frightened youths ages 9 to 11 who claim rapid club life. Nearby, a Berlin visitor misreads Chicago civility and buffalo lore while Alderman Carey jokes about paying for triplets in his ward.

Edward Ready George Comler Sabath Referendar Schweckendieck Berlin Chicago Buffalo United States Thomas Carey William Roach Carey St. Louis Roach Atlanta Alderman Carey Cork County

Boer Leader Froreman Planned Cologne Visit on Special Mission

Boers on the Rhine expect Commander Froreman to arrive in Cologne on a special mission. A letter notes the Boers hold 2500 battle worn men in the field and claim readiness to act if peace negotiations fail.

Cologne Rhine Froreman

Boston Abolitionists Stirred by Gillett Speech

Boston social strata react to Representative Gillett of Massachusetts admitting social distance from Black people and that many share the view. Abolitionists and others debate reform, with boycotts and protests discussed amid tense racial tensions.

Russell Hathaway, Jr Boston Representative Gillett Massachusetts House of Representatives Gillett Bose West End South End Quiele Cial

When You Buy A Home Title Insurance Advice

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Title Guarantee and Trust Company

The Czar Turns Reporter in Vienna

April 26 report notes the Russian czar directly supplies news to major papers in Vienna and Berlin via the interior ministry and government telegraph tolls. The dispatches, while colored, provide the only available information due to Russia’s blocked correspondence.

Vienna Berlin Imperial Ministry of the Interior Russia

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