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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
4
A catastrophic rail accident near Anglers in France leaves 41 people dead as trains derail and plunge into a flood, with authorities naming the disaster a deadly trap. Rescue teams work through the wreckage as ad hoc survivors recount the chilling scene and the perilous moments before the crash.
At a bridge over the Loire near Les Ponts, a crowded third class local train derailed and plunged into the river. Forty passengers and the engineer were drowned, while the conductor and fireman escaped by swimming. The locomotive, tender, and baggage car were dragged beneath the water. several cars stayed above.
Yelema Ark August 4 city editor J M Scott of The Helena World was found on a sidewalk at 2 am with two bullets in his head. He died hours later without speaking. No assassin clues exist, and a prior assassination attempt is noted. Authorities suspect a personal quarrel not linked to a police crusade.
Reports outline a hydrographic plan tied to the Almirante Bay area off Panama as a potential naval rendezvous with deep water and maneuver room. The study, tied to a colonial era navigation bureau chief, aims to reassess the defense strategy for the projected canal with new survey data for Congress.
A lightning bolt struck a building in Jacksonville near Ful ton, killing Cuaries Leidy Jr., 14, by severing the spinal cord. Three others were briefly unconscious but recovered within an hour. The report also mentions royal yacht events and a college canvass in Cuthbert, Georgia.
New York August 4. Week shows continued perplexity in the financial and industrial outlook as securities markets hesitate. United States Steel reports July quarter net earnings above 45 million dollars while July orders fall 23 to 30 percent. rail capital difficulties restrain expansion and copper prices decline abroad. Bond activity weak. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe sale to J P Morgan noted as sign of funding troubles yet preservation of deal hints at cautious improvement.
A horse drawing a milk wagon owned by W A Tabor ran away on Edgewood Avenue in Decatur, plunging down a 40-100th embankment at Waverly Place. Driver Joe Bowles suffered painful, superficial wounds while the horse sustained extensive trauma to the throat and mouth. Drs Hurt Carnes treated and prepared for lifesaving tubes and a tracheotomy, with the animal expected to survive despite severe injuries to the neck, tongue, throat, and a fore leg.
Athens Ga August 4 Special. Story highlights the heroism of mountain resident Mr Askew in recovering the body of T B Mangum from the Tallulah River. His lifelong bravery includes rescuing river travelers, saving Clarkesville from fire, aiding a burning railroad wreck, and nightly searches to guide locals from danger around Hurricane Falls.
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people witnessed the free fireworks show at White City Saturday night with applause and praise. The reproduction act of Paul Revera was not ready but will be presented tonight and every night this week. Special streetcar schedules will run to accommodate crowds, with about 7,000 riders on the East Fair line Saturday and 15,000 visitors to the park Sunday. Constitution Day offers free admission for children who clipped yesterday's coupons.
In Birmingham Alabama on August 4 James Garrity and his son living near Refuge one mile from town perished while cleaning a 60 foot well. The boy descended to load buckets and was killed. the father followed to rescue him and both died from gas exposure.
Advices report an attempted Japanese seaborne attack on June 1 against seal rookeries at Copper Island guarded by Russians. The Kaike and Midori schooners faced Russian defense. Kaike returned to Japan with three sealing boats, twelve captives, and one man shot. Midori took shell fire and had its mast damaged.
A Rochester reader praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for fast headache relief with no stomach upset. The testimonial claims rapid recovery within minutes, stating the pills work as advertised and featuring the Miles Medical Co. label from Elihar t Indiana.
A mule and wagon cause a streetcar backlog on Peach Tree Street near East Pine as cars are diverted by a switch. Hundreds of young Atlantans wait as a broken wagon stalls, crowding the Pine Street area until a crowbar frees the line and the cars resume service.
Thousands flocked to Ponce de Leon park in Atlanta on Sunday for Matthiessen and his band. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon concert, park gardens, and mineral springs as the resort buzzed with activity. The park touted as a major city recreation site with ongoing plans, children’s days, and extended hours into November.
Statesboro Ga August 4 Special After long examination aided by local merchant interpreter the main witness in the murder of Russian railroad worker Mike Kaptuch confessed that Federcassis was the killer The two gambled on a porch dispute over winnings led to stabbing Kaptuch died after collapsing near the shanty The killer Cassis aided in concealing the body and will be tried in October term The rest of the Russian gang face possible gambling charges also Made Acting Traffic Manager Cuthbert Ga August 4 Special Georgia Florida and Alabama Rail Road appoints H L Prince acting traffic manager succeeding J H McWilliams who resigned effective August
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