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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1906

Page

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Urgent Appeal Urges Relief From Negroe Troop Outrage in Brownsville

Brownsville Texas August 6 news describes outrages by negro troops Monday night. Citizens form a guard of 150 along the road to Fort Brown and plan to shoot if troops leave. Four hundred Winchester rifles were sold to citizens. Calls are sent to President Roosevelt United States Senators Culberson and Hailey and Governor Lanham asking for removal of the troops and protection.

Texas Brownsville Ciest Roosevelt United States Culbergen Hailey Lanham Megro Fort Brown

Disfranchisement bill critique by Hon. A A Rose

Upson county representative A A Rose blasts Hoke Smith and The Atlanta Journal for not backing the disfranchisement bill. He cites missed amendments, stalled support, and campaign duties as the cause of the measure's ignominious death, promising continued advocacy and a page six continuation.

Hoke Smith Representative Rose A. A. Rose Upson County Smith The Atlanta Journal Bu 1 Blackshear Friends of All Franchisement Sesslon

Whistle for Courage in Hoke Organ Campaign Broadside

A critical sketch of Hoke Organ campaign tactics for Tom Watson, alleging sensational hot air and state wide come back pleas. The piece accuses Hoke Organ correspondents of colluding with anti democratic Watson allies to pad broadside pay and promote a sweeping state victory.

Tom Watson Hoke Organ Watson State Howell

Brantley Attacks The Atlanta Journal Over Railroad Charges

In Douglas Georgia on August 16 Congressman Brantley defended Colonel J H Estill for governor and attacked The Atlanta Journal for alleged thuggery and false charges. He demanded details on railroad influence and named three officials as ring members, urging voters to expose corrupt figures and reject the journalistic innuendo.

Duglas W. G Brantley J H. Estill Atlanta Journal Brantley Statesboro Ieee Btatesboro Georgia Man Journal Hardwick Hadwick McWhorter Judge Calloway Democratic Party Business Oruins

Mobbed governor sees Black man fatally hurt by lyncher

A mob attacked during remarks by the state executive, calling the Black man a devil and fiend of hell, leaving him fatally injured. Officials condemn the mob action and urge investigation while authorities pursue charges against participants.

Wounded Girl in Bed Identified Her Assailant

Miss Jennie Brooke was identified as the victim in Columbia scene where Bob Davis, a Black man, allegedly attacked her and a 14 year old girl. A lynch mob captured Davis near the victim’s home as Governor Heyward urged restraint. a platform was erected for his address but the crowd persisted, and the prisoner was executed. Reports say hundreds of bullets struck Davis as militias camp nearby at Chickamauga.

Columbia Wierda Jennie Brooke D . Geynaré Bob Davis Misa Brooka Heyward Heyton Acens Chickamauga

Weather forecast across states for Friday and Saturday

The table warns of local rains and thunderstorm activity across Georgia Virginia North Carolina Florida Alabama Louisiana Texas and Tennessee with varied winds mostly from the south. Warmer conditions are expected in several states including Virginia and Tennessee with higher and lower temperatures and periodic precipitation noted.

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