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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
1
J M Thompson, a carpenter, was killed in a quarrel with Walter Shurley. Thompson's son was involved in a dispute with Shurley's brother as older men drank and a deadly argument followed. Thompson reportedly attacked Shurley first, leading to Shurley's fatal retaliation.
In a violent dispute between brothers at 24 Herean avenue last night around 7 1 2, Walter Shurley killed J M Thompson after Thompson stabbed him with a fist and then a blade. The confrontation escalated when Thompson’s ally Charles Slirtey became involved. Thompson reportedly threatened to kill Shurley if he did not settle. Shirley drew a knife and fatally wounded Thompson in minutes as others attempted to intervene. The incident followed a separate quarrel involving 12 year old Kros Thompson and 18 year old Charlie Slirtey earlier in the afternoon. Continued on Page Two.
Judge Marcus W Beck spoke at the Grand Opera House as a large crowd gathered for a April day parade celebrating Confederate memory. Guards, drummers, and veterans in varied uniforms marched past cheering crowds while Stars and Bars banners fluttered along the parade route. Continues on Page Three.
Charles Jones of Jacksonville claims his brother Oliver Jones and Maude Jones eloped with his wife and child Eva. He seeks them in Florida and Georgia, offering a reward and publishing descriptions to aid detection amid a frenzied chase across Atlanta and into California.
San Francisco April 26 relief officials report every contributed dollar will be used for its intended purpose. Army distribution of food to the city began at noon, reducing private relief groups' activity. Dr Devine of the Red Cross said harmony prevails and work proceeds to everyone's satisfaction as hospitals note fewer parents among patients due to railroad fare changes.
F P Gamble general manager of the D Appleton Company and well known Atlant an was severely hurt after slipping on asphalt between Hart and another street during the parade. He sprained his wrist and ankle and injured his left side while being attended by Dr Wes Gulson at his apartments. He was treated and remains unable to ride as a horseman due to the fall.
A mile wide tornado struck Bellevue Texas on April 26, destroying most of the town and killing at least eleven people while injuring many others. The storm toppled buildings, destroyed the business district, and left extensive wreckage as residents faced a catastrophic loss of homes and livelihoods.
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