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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
1
Protectionists fear a surge of unrest as agitation grows in a crowded scene. The piece labels the crowd as stand-pat and notes rising tensions among factions. Extremes are mentioned, signaling looming conflict and political strain.
Washington reports deep GOP concern as Massachusetts lawmakers push for tariff revision while stand-patters led by Cannon and Dalzell block concessions. San Francisco earthquake relief sparks call to free steel, but steel trust officials promise emergency orders ahead of others. Continued on Page Three.
Washington April 29 Special The senate plans to devote two weeks to the rate bill with ten minute rule. Veterans Allison and Cullom try to harmonize republicans while Knox and others claim their review amendments are narrower or broader. Democrats split over antiinjunction ideas and party tactics. Continued on page three.
Chicago April 29 John Alexander Dowie faced a hostile crowd as he urged accusers to rise and charge him before 2 800 listeners at Zion Tabernacle The revival at Zion College drew 5 000 people to the city today while Dowie dressed in white and gold addressed the congregation amid tensions with the Voliva faction and Mrs Dowie present with followers continued on Page Two.
Neighbors and school patrons protest an uncovered sewer branch about twenty five feet east of the Tenth street school building claiming hot days spread odor and slime. They fear epidemics and mosquito breeding from a pipe that officials deny is a sewer while private sewers may still feed into it. The area is described as a cess pool near the school and air pollution concerns are raised. Fire at Bayway Refining Elizabeth port destroys plant with one hundred thousand dollar loss and six tanks explode sending burning oil into island sound.
Governor Terrell will grant the final reprieve for J G Rawlings and his sons Milton and Jesse, who face execution at Valdosta for the Carter children murder. The U S supreme court remittal is due in Atlanta, prompting possible clemency action after a prison commission appeal.
Premier Sarrien warned the disorderly that the government would act firm on May 1. Paris grows militarized with off duty soldiers, special trains bringing reinforcements, and police tightening control across the city. Strikes and clashes occur as workers face possible May Day actions while authorities promise order and law.
Naples reports describe torrents of mud from Mount Vesuvius caused by heavy rain last week. The floods, mixed with cinders and stones, damaged towns including Paccianto where eight hundred residents escaped through windows. The Duchess of Aosta and royal figures surveyed the damage while planned visits were interrupted.
A large Macon delegation arrived in Atlanta and registered at the Kimball ahead of a 1 o clock meeting to set the date for Georgia's state Democratic primary. The committee will decide voter qualifications rules and where the state convention will be held as governors and state officers are nominated. Delegates hope Macon may host the gathering this year amid broad assurances of attendance and proxy representation.
The forecast outlines scattered conditions from Georgia to Tennessee. Monday brings fair skies in Georgia and Virginia, with showers and rain likely in Mississippi and Arkansas, while Texas and Louisiana face a mix of showers and cooler or warmer trends. Winds shift from south to variable to brisk across regions, with Tuesday generally fair to partly cloudy in many areas.
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