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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
1
Incoherent OCR fragment referencing Thaw and Mrs Har, mentions of a tombs admission, a Rev W L Me, and a plan to visit or watch the subject. It alludes to court actions, witnesses, and legal counsel with unclear sequence and outcomes. The piece hints at ongoing legal maneuvers surrounding a marriage and defense strategy.
William J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan arrived in London from Norway and were besieged by callers at the Hotel Cecil. Bryan discussed possible presidential candidates with John Burns and Willam T. Stead, stating no endorsement was made and stressing he does not intend to announce a candidacy for two years. He plans speeches, a dinner, and a European tour before returning to America.
Dr Mary Banney Sterling, famed during the Civil War as the idol of Union troops at New Orleans and wife of Rev Paw Sterling, rector of Trinity church, died after a long invalid period in Massachusetts. She rose to fame as a Civil War figure and was celebrated for her wartime service.
Judge C M Payne longtime Fulton County treasurer and Atlanta civic figure died at 75. He served 37 years as treasurer, fought in the Civil War, and was a member of the First Methodist church. Surviving are his daughter Mrs F M Flood of Jacksonville and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
New Orleans July 3 A raid by revolvers on a Texas and Pacific train killed Black Diamond Rigsby while he and George Point Dexter, both under death sentence for a sensational murder, were being moved from Plaquemine to Plequemine Iberville parish Sheriff Petit was shot in the thigh but saved as an armed passenger shot Rigsby in the head Dexter remained alive. The victims had killed an Italian storekeeper and his son in April. another son, 12, was wounded defending his father.
Patrolman E L Jett was elected captain to replace Z B Maco after a prolonged board meeting. Jett, on the force sixteen years, is praised for his steady conduct and popularity, while the session also suspended Detective G H Spradlin for seventy days over a barbecue train incident. Councilman Oldknow noted his support for Jett amid civil service tensions.
A chaotic scene along a track left bodies strewn over a half mile after a runaway event. Authorities investigate causal factors and salvage remains amid scattered debris and wreckage.
Altoona Pa July 4 a runaway mine car sped down Martin's branch from Puritan to Portage killing eleven men and injuring several. The car, believed started by a striker on a nonunion basis, crashed into parked cars near Portage and debris scattered along the incline as searchers recovered bodies from Puritan to the four mile stretch. Telephonic reports say most victims were foreigners. officials could not provide a full list of the dead.
Willant Jarvis a 35 year old farmer is shot at his Cooper's Creek home in Charleston county. He dies after naming his wife as his killer to his 12 year old eldest child. Mrs Jarvis is jailed claiming self defense. Coroner called. no witnesses. In Macon a separate note, Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad underreports property value, city assessors cite 168000 as value vs 30000 listed. Comptroller Wright may intervene.
A fragmented weather note from Weaatington forecasts showers in Georgia for Wednesday. The text is garbled and incomplete, leaving the exact timing and regional emphasis unclear.
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