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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
1
Chaos follows a two-train collision in fog near Washington injuring multiple men and women. City council plans a full investigation after sensational charges against the mayor prompt calls for accountability and a disclosure of names and actions.
Mayor James Woodward defends independence as he contemplates a council meeting to address charges. He rejects police committee pressure, pledges full disclosure, and vows to act in the city's duty despite factional pressure and petitions.
A young wife identified as Mrs. Hua J. Totten was killed by her lover Sidney Kaufman during a hotel incident on the island's Tottenville area. Totten's husband John Totten, aged eighty, is noted as the aged husband. The death and shooter were investigated as a love affair turns fatal.
Dr A M Lane Hamilton returned from London on the Caronia and said the Thaw case is worse than the Czolgosz murder. He urged Jerome to accept a plea of insanity for Thaw, asserting the danger of a lunatic attempting his own defense.
Immense congregation attends funeral for Bishop Smith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Services held in Epworth Church, Norfolk, with Bishop Wilson of Baltimore officiating and many southern divines present. Interment at Elmwood cemetery. Also notes a Mexico City sewerage contract, cost about 8 million dollars, awarded December 30.
Philadelphia detectives say Captain Donaghy confirms the suspect murdered Mrs. Maurice Lewis at 2103 North Eleventh Street on the afternoon of September 10. The man, once known as an amiable craftsman, confessed to the killing after a cycle of intense stress and injuries while denying fatal harm to others.
A northbound Seaboard Air Line fast train No 32 crashed into a string of freight cars at Benchland a flag stop 19 miles east of Monroe late last night. Engineer Maxwell of Raleigh died after being pinned between engines. Fireman escaped unharmed. Passengers unharmed survived the crash after the emergency brake was applied. Maxwell gave a message to his wife and child before dying four hours later.
Danville Va December 30 two men were killed outright and two more injured in a southern railway freight wreck at Chatham seventeen miles north of here The dead are Grover Franklin and Archie Wyatt both white men of Danville The injured are Phil White of Danville and Stanbury Mays of the county All victims were likely hitching a ride The wreck occurred when sight cars of No 63 north bound freight jumped the track and piled up A broken range caused the accident.
A chaotic late December report from Thunburg details a devastating express train wreck near Ottersburg station. The collision at Müening Colonge line resulted in the deaths of five trainmen, with injuries reported among passengers.
Reported confusion as President Roosevelt fired at a wild turkey but missed. Attendees say the reception proceeded, with talk of a return to Washington tomorrow and the President later securing another shot at a different bird.
Cincinnati December 30 A streetcar ran at high speed for five blocks after losing control at Market Street Warkeee Avenue. The car struck a telegraph pole and tumbled, sending passengers into mud and wreckage. Dan Kernan and Catherine O’Hara were among the injured with multiple serious injuries. Kernan later died. Passengers J B Lowman conductor James Lat motorman and others suffered various injuries. Some may die from internal injuries.
A December report from Washington lists numerous named victims and injured in a disaster. The names include MARY LIPPOLD, DR. E. GARTHER HARRIS, and EDWARD M. BELT among the dead, with many others identified as injured or missing. Additional entries reference places such as Brookland, Kensington, and Takoma Park, along with officials like D. W. Baker and local residents, all detailing a wide range of harms and losses.
Fragmented OCR notes forecast cloudy Thursday with colder air and fresh northerly winds. Local conditions indicate a cool day with light precipitation possible. exact details remain unclear.
In British India on December 29 the Methodist jubilee events began with receptions for greeting by about forty thousand people. Addresses of welcome were given by Bishop Cyrus B. Ford and other church leaders from Philadelphia St. Louis and Oslo. A notable moment was the enthusiastic reception for Mrs. Butler wife of Reverend Duncan Muller, amid crowded gatherings and multiple responses from bishops and dignitaries.
A report describes a clash where Ghinese rebels defeated government forces in a recent engagement. The article notes casualties and a rebel advance, with details about nearby actions and terrain. Further reports list injuries to Hany Bantfatre from Lay 44 road incident near Arbroath.
Authorities report multiple corpses found scattered along a mile long section of Road in Ohio. Investigators are treating the scene as a critical incident with no confirmed motive or suspects at this time. The investigation continues as autopsies are pending.
A freight of 240 passengers aboard an eight-car Frederick special crashed into a crowded local train near Ter Cotta, three miles from the city. At least 35 were killed and over 60 injured, many seriously, with ambulances and doctors rushing to capital hospitals. Detective reports say the cause remains unclear as families and officials cope with the disaster.
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