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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
1
June 9 report from Americus details a catastrophic explosion at the Hanna mines of the Union Pacific Coal Company. About 234 miners perished, 175 married with large families, 100 Finnish, many African American workers. Rescue efforts endured through the night as crews battled gas and debris, fearing more fatalities.
In New York on June 20 Rudolph Esmarch was arrested in Hoboken N J on charges tied to manslaughter by his own actions. Longtime friend Charles Bo a Nie appears dead last Thursday. A further meeting with another acquaintance led to a plan to hide the death at Esmarch s house. A saloon visit and a borrowed room preceded a fatal act. The narrative suggests a fatal pact among companions.
In Chicago on June 2 a discussion notes crimes provoking lynching and argues punishment is harsh but needs reform. Dr Crum condemns lynching as a problem while urging swift decisive law and humane teaching to deter deadly violence.
Fragmentary notes indicate Knapp facing trial for his wife’s murder with confessions in question. The court is closing its case as the prosecution prepares to rest and the defense may challenge the statements. The proceedings await the judge’s direction and final arguments.
In Chicago on June 20 a riot erupted on West Van Buren as strikers who left Kellogg Switch Board Company clashed with three men escorting home workers. Four people were injured as gunfire erupted. detectives Quackenbush and Gunnel, plus bystanders, were among those hurt. Several arrests followed the confrontation.
Rome, June 1. The pope descended to the gardens for the first time this year and drove about for an hour. He enjoyed the air and noted changes in the gardens since the previous visit. He was especially interested in the rows of vines planted by him and asked about prospects for the vintage. He returned to his apartments seemingly unfatigued and received several bishops.
Paris June 30 The Nistorle mansion on the Place des Vosges linked to Victor Tiago’s youth was today formally presented to the authorities and noted as a key location in the tale. The event drew curiosity about the home tied to the Parisian novel.
Schwab shelved. AY Steel Trust appoints W. E. Corey as assistant to president amid rumors of Morgan influence. The finance committee discussions and Frick’s prior stance are noted, with no other Steel officials commenting on Corey's appointment.
Detroit June 30 paper reports Rabbi Kohler of New York challenging Delitzsch in a session at Temple Bethel. Kohler accuses him of anti Semitism and claims the German scholar mocks the Old Testament. The debate prompts interruptions and ends with Kohler’s paper adopted for printing.
An escaped convict robbery tale unfolds as Lemons, known as a murderer, led a raid in the southern city area. He rode a horse with pistol, took cash and silverware, fled toward the country, and evaded capture after deputies pursued. Lemons, previously jailed for murder, had been sent to coal mines in Costbuts Ala before escaping and drifting through Chicago and Houston.
The Congregational Educational Society announced it will buy 9 acres near Atlanta, Georgia, for a seminary costing 5600. The Sherman estate land sits near a new boulevard. Cottages for married students will be built this summer. The institution will serve white Congregational ministers for the growing southern churches.
A Milwaukee woman reported to police that she was ambushed and robbed of eighteen thousand five hundred dollars while en route to the city. The incident occurred at night, details pending. The victim is identified as Mrs. Ames, wife of Iams.
Chief Justice Alton B Parker of New York arrived in Atlanta last night aboard the Seaboard to a large crowd awaiting at the station. He and Mrs Parker were hosted by Atlanta figures including Mrs Peel and Judge Lampsin. A noon reception at the state house and a Kimball banquet were planned with Parker to meet the Georgia Supreme Court and General Assembly before traveling to Tallulah Falls.
Georgia forecast shows continued warm conditions with fresh southerly winds and improving temperatures. In state news, memorial events for a late president pro tem Pat Sullivan, a large Baptist gathering planned in Atlanta, and a peonage case reaching the legislature are noted alongside Judge Parker’s Atlanta visit and a pistol incident in Augusta. Rail consolidations absorb smaller lines, military drills in Rome, and Georgia troops facing possible issues due to orders. Southern notes report no disorder in Richmond, rising passenger traffic, trial proceedings in Montgomery, a miners conference ending unsuccessfully with imminent strikes, and Alabama court action on mob killings. National items include a U.S. rail bankruptcy, Colombia diplomacy, steel trust leadership shifts, a Texas comptroller’s death, and early war reports tied to Europe and Asia.
In June United States authorities arrested George E Lorena and Martha J Lorens after indictments by a federal fraud jury in Washington. Bond for Goreng was raised from 3000 to 10000 and Mrs Le at Hower Bot war was noted in the postoffice scandal case.
Texas capital reels as W G Hill shoots State Comptroller R W Love in Love’s private office. Love dies. Hill dies hours later in hospital. Hill’s letter and apology reveal motives tied to alleged corrupt acts and a desire to expose embezzlement. filing of a public trust cited.
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