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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
1
A terse report notes thousands killed and a claim of a ten win peace outcome. The piece frames the conflict impact and asserts an elusive peace gain despite the high casualties. Named entities are limited to Russia and a referenced peace milestone.
Report from Russian Poland on December 16 details brutal efforts to suppress revolutionary sparks the heavy toll of thousands of victims and widespread executions. Martial law and garrisoned towns reflect a nation kept in fear as political parties unite briefly to face elections. An explosion in Radom injures an official, while a student attacker is captured.
A man and two Black men escaped from a Birmingham jail by digging a lane through the outer wall early today. Prison guards and local authorities pursued the trio after the break, with one detainee identified as a recent arrival from Bhreve and noted for prior offenses.
A violent incident in Voanesso December 10 ends with a jealous man killing his wife and himself while injuring Pearl Garrison. The victim Lleddine public laws of Porto Rico and the ills of jealousy are cited as motive as authorities investigate the case and relation to Porto Rico division debates continue.
In Boston’s South End Margery Clark 40 shot her lover and then killed herself after discovering he was married. Atwood 40, a traveling salesman, died from a forehead wound. Clark’s body was found in bed with a pistol in her hand. Neighbors say jealousy and a ten-year relationship ended last week. Medical examiner said Clark killed Atwood and then shot herself.
Three men robbed a Trenton and Allentown stage just outside the city. The highwaymen, passengers in the coach, grabbed money after a gunfight as two assailants robbed other passengers. A posse chased them. they surrendered after shots were exchanged. The robbers gave names including Jack Gannon.
The storm covers Missouri and parts of Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory with depths from two to twelve inches. Severe winter conditions force coal shipments to be prioritized by Rock Island Railroad dispatches moving 190 cars to Mangum. Snow turns to rain in some places risking livestock and transport disruption as trains run late.
A Belmont branch passenger train from Charlenton to St Louis derailed after leaving Charlenton at 1:10 PM in December. Mina Bertha Fichell of Charleton was seriously injured. several others were badly shaken, with the coach torn from the track and overturned.
Mrs Frank Coouril is believed killed and a property valued at 340,000 destroyed in a fire that damaged the American house dock and two adjoining buildings. Mrs Conrad says she found the body beneath the ruins, the cause under investigation as a fatal blaze at the site in Darlington on December 18.
Amid a water main break on Wad Street, steam and alarms disrupted activity as slick roads and evacuations drew attention. Reporters note market declines and local concerns while authorities scramble to contain the incident and assess damages. The situation sparked speculation about financial fallout and potential delays in trading.
Silvester Heinzohn, a prominent local businessman and cotton broker, cut his throat with a razor at about 8 this morning. He came from Muncie, Ind, and became notable in business and social circles, joining several prominent secret fraternities. He was connected to the Urdia Frytt Company and its peach orchards in the area. the body was taken to Muncie for burial.
London reports indicate a cabinet reshuffle underway with J E Lillis resigning as parliamentary secretary to the side office for health reasons and abroad. Walter Hinchmut, a junior secretary, may leave the local government board with possible replacements cited. Rumors place Herbert Gladstone and Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in various posts as the succession debate ties to James Arkin’s potential acceptance as ambassador to the United States.
A tenant at the Marshall house shot and fatally wounded Hamuct Jo Jenkins after a confrontation with his nephew Henry Jenkins. The event occurred at the Marshall house and led to the nephew’s removal to a hospital where he died within a day. Police reported the suspect remonstrated and was taken into custody.
Description of the two story brick building where John Dodgen was killed notes the lower floor occupied by a Teed and grain store near the wear side of the building by an coal yard with railroad tracks. It describes two freight cars sidetracked and a narrow passage between the cars and doorway opening to allow entry for a man.
In Pittsburg Pa last night a burglary at Mrs Mary Neenan’s store in New Kensington ended when Ebner Kuhn was mortally wounded and alert Romig fled after officers responded. Romig and Kuhn, both young men known in New Kensington, allegedly planned to rob the store as Mrs Neenan faced a gun duel during the attempted raid. Police detail Officer James J Lemon engaged the suspects, with Romig allegedly firing and Kuhn being shot, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.
In Constantinople on December 16 a riot created fear and disruption. authorities faced unrest as workers and residents demanded action, with reports of agitation at the city’s landmarks and delays in public services amid tension between factions.
Pere Derr nber 16 reports an oval of sensational scandal involving Count Modeller au Vorzies, Greger and the Countess Rodellee. A horsewhip duel, accusations of theft, and defamation suits swirl as both parties deny and pivot to blame others.
Fragmentary political note references Senator Bailey and a campaign, with scattered phrases about elections, political figures, and totals. Core readable items include mention of Bailey and related electoral context amid garbled OCR text.
Mrs Willie Stamper landlady and three others are held by a coroner's jury after a lodging house shooting on Martin Street. A man named Dedgen was found shot on a rear porch, with police and witnesses pointing to a possible inside job. Four women, including Stamper, were detained for inquiries as jurors continue the investigation and await further testimony.
The readable portion notes rain on Monday with variable portions of a forecast. It mentions questions about timing and potential changes in the outlook, with no clear completion of the weather prediction.
A brief item reports Pope as the central figure in a tense scene in France with cries from Romans and public attention turning to Clemenceau as political currents unfold amid church and state tensions.
Across Rome crowds demonstrated near the Vatican amid anti Vatican sentiment. Troops blocked access to the Papal palace as protesters pressed toward St Peter’s and later clashed with police. One report notes damage and several arrests, with domestic and international reactions shaping the scene.
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