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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1906

Page

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Wright Confesses Bigamy After Two Wives in Georgia

Confessed to police that he has two living wives, Lizzie Flournoy in Griffin and his first wife in Atlanta. Wright recounted a plan to support his children and regain his family, asking for a chance to live honestly after arrest for bigamy. He was arraigned in the superior court as prosecutors evaluate charges and possible dismissal due to prior steps.

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Sharp clash over child labor bill in Washington senate

In a heated Senate debate John Corrigan presents the bill to prohibit employment of children under fourteen in the District of Columbia. The discussion centers on the measure’s scope, existing labor concerns, and objections from Western states as supporters push for clear regulatory authority and minimum age protections.

District of Columbia John Corrigan Ashington Drieer Senate Crn Colamb Nmft

Paris Faces Catholic Church Crisis as Pope Clash Deepens

December 10 Paris reports a countrywide tension over the pope's stance triggering possible prosecutions in 36 000 communes and evictions of priests. Government actions, church resistance, and parliamentary debate point to a growing religious and political standoff with Cardinal Michard preparing to relocate and clergy threatening private services.

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Death in chair for Gillette in New York trial

Chester E. Gillette, 23, was sentenced to the electric chair at Auburn Prison for the murder of Grace Brown. His mother, reporting for Denver and New York newspapers, said she would pursue a new trial to prove his innocence. Gillette maintained his innocence and spoke briefly after sentencing.

Herkimer Chester E. Gillette Auburn Justice Devendorf Wickenrmont Cortland Jie Guliaite Denver White Waa Gillette New York Tam Judement Sam Grace Brown

Catholics View France Clash Over Concordat and Church Property

The report recounts Father Gunn recounting French politics and church persecutions, noting the 1904 separation law and past concordat issues. It details church property seizures, government restitution plans, and the church's social role amid revolutionary era policies.

Roosevelt Calls For Ireland Effort Sought By Roosevelt

Cincinnati dispatch quotes Storer Sull asserting he saw the Pope at Roosevelt's request. He claims Roosevelt favored Marin and Bellamy, discusses cabinet plans, and mentions potential successors including Bellamy and a Catholic in the navy post. Roosevelt's October 4 letter to Marta is cited in reply.

Storer Sull Pope Roosevelt Marin Bellamy Cincinnati Bellamy Storer United States Vienna Aville White House Choate General Portar Air Hrousevelt Hoot Porter Paris Iit Executive Washington, D Marta Cabiet Entira Calamin Lair Kest Don Valder Bellasis Navy Thin Navy Department

Judge Bleckley Ill at Clarkesville

Judge Logan Bleckley, aged about 80, longtime Georgia jurist, is reported very ill at his Clarkesville home. Physicians say his condition is grave though not improved, with feeble health for several months and uncertain prospects for recovery.

Bleckley Clarkesville Ponlarkesville Logan Nestor Georgia Lt Bedettle

Boy Spends Ten Days in Tower With Father

Ten days in Piton county Jail with AM Osborn after alleged assault. Described as a welfare case, the boy enjoyed time with his father under the coop of Christian workers and officials. Probation officer Giger and Dr Carnes led the humane effort to reunite father and child, with legal and charity staff assisting.

Han Edgar Oabo Piton AM Osborn Mea Dixon Carnes Joseph C Login Associated ‘Charities Jamen Minyron Giger

Jury Tentatively Acquits After Eleven to One Vote

Jurors reportedly deadlocked eleven to one in a defamation trial involving Mrs Ange Birdsong. The defense claimed emotional distress and implied sexual conduct, while testimony described the defendant as formerly married at thirteen and facing alleged dishonor. The proceedings ended with jurors kept overnight for deliberations.

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Drunken man shoots host in Tampa incident stormy night

Florida man fired on his host at a dinner in San PelLee Tong's home. John Chansey, intoxicated, shot Dan iels as the two argued after dinner. Chansey then turned on the host's wife, threatening her with a public safety item and forcing her from the scene. The victim, Dan iels, died at his residence.

Florida Thrastene Tampa J B Daniels San Pel Chansey Howes Ehesent

Transfer of Northern District Offices to Washington

Offices of the Northern District will move from Danville Charlotte Knoxville and Birmingham back to Washington on January 1 next. Original offices were in Washington last August and were relocated to four division headquarters to improve freight and passenger car handling. After four to five months, the experiment proved unsatisfactory and the personnel count is eighteen.

Northern District Washington Dame Tiece Danville Charlotte Knoxville Birmingham Washington

Secretary Warns South Absorbing All Currency in Cotton Crunch

The secretary reports a currency squeeze as the South absorbs vast funds amid record cotton activity. New England and Southern manufacturers exhausted bank capacity purchasing cotton, prompting relief appeals. The note lists deposits and bonds across major cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago and Atlanta as demand rises and financial strain mounts.

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Weather Report From The State Coast And Interior

Washington, Georgia forecasts show fair and cold conditions with some rain on the coast. Tuesday remains generally fair elsewhere with improving conditions, while Wednesday brings continued fair weather and fresh north winds across the region.

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