28 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
1
The Natchez health board reports a serious yellow fever outbreak in the city and surrounding areas. Early cases include a white woman and several others showing fever and sickness. authorities note multiple victims and residents fleeing the area as public health officials investigate.
In New Orleans on August 27 the death toll rose as new cases reached 31, with authorities noting cooler weather as a factor. The report cites several deaths in downtown areas and mentions health officials’ movements while detailing cases in surrounding localities and responses by the Southern Pacific to move travelers between infected points. Controversy erupts between City Health Officer Kohnke and Dr. Holt over quotes and actions, with public letters and replies exchanged. Mexico City reports a surge in imports tied to new tariff changes affecting September.
Atlantans plan to meet delegates this morning as leaders discuss a possible special council session to address the Lewsia of Amert ee Goa and the mayoral resignation moves. Reports indicate local officials and officers may push for action in Chicago amid intercity debates and municipal energy.
In Roumania maize crop failures threaten famine. Peasants seek rain through a ritual by Gypsy women in floral attire and hair adornments. They chant a rhyme invoking "Babsrouda" to bring rain, visit houses for copper coins, then run and are splashed with water by onlookers. The custom spreads to larger towns and outskirts of Bucharest in severe drought.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire August 27 1905 a diplomatic stalemate between Russia and Japan persists with no fresh instructions from Tokyo. A postponement was agreed after Mr Takahira and Mr Witte met, with Takahira noting hope is fading and Witte warning that without new proposals by Tuesday the chance for peace may vanish.
A Shanghai report states Russia will cap its Pacific warship numbers in a forthcoming plan. The outline suggests reductions and reclassification of vessels, with taungtau and surrounding ports noted among strategic considerations amid broader wartime logistics.
Fragmentary OCR describes exchanges among emperors and envoys over indemnity. Russia would pay only maintenance costs for prisoners, with no further tribute demanded. Japan’s position appears cautious as war pressures persist. article notes broader world opinion is silent and war fortunes shift.
Attorney Embry told jurors the home of Bondurant was ruined by the man he attacked. The courtroom heard the defendant’s alleged actions and the impact on Bondurant’s residence as the case proceeded.
Talladega August 27 Special A sensational encounter and probable killing occurred at the telegraph offices at 2 pm. Bondurant attacked while working at the telegraph key. Finbey accused Mindgestt of wrecking the home and attacked Bondurant with a knife. Bondurant was wounded. both men are prominent. Mrs. Graves Embry, a beauty, is in Atlanta and may die. Her husband Embry’s temper is cited as the cause. she came to Atlanta for medical treatment.
An incident at the Metropole Theatre today saw the Amber work terrace collapse during a late performance. Twenty people were injured as performers fled to safety, with four feared dead. Most victims are young women and the famed comic singer Ma Bividen is among the injured.
The Aug 27 outlook covers Georgia through Tennessee and Kentucky with fair to partly cloudy skies. Northeasterly winds prevail in several areas while inland regions see light to moderate winds and scattered showers in portions of Florida, Texas, and nearby states.
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