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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
1
An alleged murderer of a sweetheart’s father was fatally shot after a jury acquitted him. He was being taken back to jail to retrieve his clothes when the incident occurred. Officers failed to identify his attackers.
Joneshors Ga August 30 Ten minutes after Milner was acquitted of murder he was shot five times while being escorted to the county jail for his clothes. He crawled to a nearby cabin and was carried to the jail in critical condition. Deputies Ragan and Tanner aided him as gunmen fired in moonlight from close range. An armed pursuit followed as officers work to identify the attackers.
Bryan declares the unlooked for rise in the money question empowers the Democratic party. He claims socialism offers a theory but fails to address the nation’s ills and would substitute a new disease for existing problems.
In Lincoln Nebraska August 30 Bryan W J Bryan head of the Commoner writes to thirty female employees in his publishing house praising their loyalty and generous wages He promised each a letter with a fountain pen gifted before his world trip The women note his care as a fatherly employer and many have received notes from him The group includes thirty girls in the mell ing department who work long hours and enjoy summer picnics with Bryan often serving as captain of a local baseball team
Lincoln Nebraska plans a grand welcome for William J Bryan returning to his home near Fairview three miles southeast of the city. A large committee oversees decorations with two miles of street lights and four wires strung across each block. A main corner arch and white decor mark the celebration as thousands gather to greet the Nebraska leader.
Mrs May Nelson Gress of Avanta Medi auit Fulton County sues George V Gress for total divorce claiming infidelity. She seeks permanent alimony of $50,000 and temporary $200 monthly. They married May 18 1910 in Indianapolis and have lived apart since January 1905. She accuses him of acts of infidelity and notes he deposited $30,000 in the Fourth National Bank last August in anticipation of a divorce action.
On Havana seafront Major Clews drills his new corps as twenty five Americans prepare for front duty. Officers named include Capt E S Webster Battery A and Capt Andrew Cregraux Battery B with Lieut Shuckley and Lieut Fittig among the ranks. Battery C leader George Reno. Battery D captain to be named. Destination of front unit not disclosed.
A heated board session resulted in Patrolman George F. Jones being dismissed from the force for neglect of duty and failure to report misconduct by a fellow officer. Jones leveled accusations against a whisky dealer on Central avenue and against other policemen, hinting at broader investigations and possible further trials.
Tom Johnson introduces William Jennings Bryan as the guest of honor at a packed New York Garden crowd. Governor Folk of Missouri and other speakers address the Democratic issue tone as tens of thousands outside strain for a glimpse of the notable visitor. The atmosphere is emotional as cheers erupt for Bryan during the event marking his return from a year abroad.
Washington forecast notes fair weather in Georgia for Friday and Saturday. Light variable winds expected with no precipitation anticipated.
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