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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
6
A skyrocket exploded prematurely during a display in Aurora injuring a young woman standing about 500 feet away. Police reported the incident occurred late at night near the fireworks heap, with witnesses describing the dangerous scene and propellant debris.
The Fourth of July celebration caused 41 deaths nationwide. Miss Lula Minot, 20, was instantly killed when a platform attached to a bridge girder launched a rocket over Fox River, striking an island 500 feet away where she stood amid thousands watching.
London reports a Methodist chapel on the Welsh coast burnt to the ground after construction cost 40000 dollars, with an arson attempt on a Baptist Tabernacle in Pwilheli. Authorities suspect militant suffragettes but find no evidence. A separate blast at Bolton’s town hall parcel contained explosives. Miss Annie Kenney and Miss Rachel Barrett were released from prison amid hunger and thirst strikes, while Miss Sylvia Pankhurst faces court summons for inciting a crowd at Downing Street during June 25 clashes. A warrant remains for her arrest.
Georgia plans a strong display for the 1915 Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The Georgia Panama Exposition commission will meet next Wednesday in the state geologist’s office with Judge Sambalo of Louisiana as south commissioner to advise. They will draft a report for the legislature and seek an appropriation.
The text argues that mere conformity to an idea may be in style but true style is the tailored, perfect workmanship in ready for service clothes, representing the highest attainment.
In Macon Georgia a church elder board weighs sensational charges against Professor F M Charlton and Mrs M L Lester from a long running feud between two women. The board reportedly finds no truth in the allegations and intends to exonerate both, restoring congregation confidence.
Atlanta residents enjoyed unusually cool conditions with a Saturday high near 80 degrees and forecasts calling for fair weather on Sunday. Clouds and Friday showers contributed to a notable temperature drop, while Saturday marked the coldest maximum in nineteen days, with a minimum around 72 degrees on Friday night.
London in July saw seven suffragettes ejected along with six male supporters including a clergyman after a disturbance at a West Telington garden party hosted by radicals. A woman required medical treatment after being struck by the removal. Lloyd George then began his speech without further disruption.
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