22 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1905
Page
1
A Cray woman, Hn Iinestine Berg, is reported to have killed her cel companion Mrs. Harry Larkins in an asylum setting. Authorities pursue details as the case develops, with emphasis on the motive and security conditions at the facility.
Traverse City Michigan July 21 Mary Larkins a patient killed by fellow patient Mrs Berge who struck her with a granite iron vessel after rooming together for protection from in personal crisis mania Larkins died two blows Berge then returned to her own room claiming a nightmare and saying she defended herself Nurses restrained Berge as authorities investigated the case noting both women were patients afflicted with the same disorder.
Bherton Ga July 21 local Episcopalians plan a granite church edifice led by Dr G Long as the old structure is torn down. New residences rise, two new brick stores planned, and a wave of prosperity hits Elkerton with rising prices and hopeful builders.
The Alabama Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans announces a change as Duncan assumes command. Rayder Duncan names Albert Campbell as adjutant and chief of staff. Jur. Chariac Tash of Auburn is named president of the Alabama Polytechnic Furniture unit, with other staff assigned.
Local veterans of Blue River crossing organize a July event in Topeka to support Mig Suri and regional services across Kansas Colorado and New Mexico. The piece notes rising death tolls and widows driving relief efforts amid ongoing hardship.
Macon Ga July 21 The Mercer board of trustees unanimously elected Charles Lee Smith president a Van Jewell College Missouri. he holds Wake Forest PhD Johns Hopkins, taught at William Jewell for fourteen years and lectured nationwide. will assume duties after finalizing Missouri matters. The meeting also named Dr J Forrester to the Bible chair. The session was harmonious with a strong decision for leadership.
Mobile board of health declares quarantine against New Orleans following three Mobile physicians reporting yellow fever cases there. Detention camp to be set at Avondale under Dr White. five day stay with noninfection certificate required for admission. No merchandise quarantine. Texas and Mississippi health boards to respond.
Rome Ga July 21 Special The return of Mrs W T Sanford and her emphatic claim of innocence in the Wright shooting case stirs Rome. Mrs Sanford’s reception by many Rome women, and the widow Mrs Wright’s reportedly approving stance, fuel speculation that a misjudged sequence of events led to the tragedy. Observers note no firm evidence yet and urge restraint until facts emerge.
San Diego July 21 The list names the dead including J Newcombe drowned and several coal passers. Seven remain unidentified ashore. Injured roll lists names like Campton Bronson Hoffman and Sullivan with sailors, apprentices, and officers from multiple states. Many locations and ranks are identified among the injured.
July 2 report from Asitington lists Kennington officers aboard the gunboat Bennington. It notes escapes from the explosion for several, with details on each officer’s origin, enlistment, assignments, and family ties. Names include Commander Lucien Young, Lieutenant Victor Blue, Lieutenant Alexander Yates, Ensign Charles T. Wade, Ensign Newman K. Perry, Ensign Sahm, Ensign Lindsay H. Lacy, Paymaster Charles Morris Jr., and Past Assistant Surgeon Allen E. Peck.
Ashington July 21 Of those killed on the Bennington Glenn Brownlee from Texas his father W H Brownlee living in Havena Tex Josian Ezell wounded has relatives at Scott Tex William Shacklette wounded from Virginia his mother at Dellaplaine Va Other Bennington crew members with southern relatives Edward Boers C Boers Belle View Ky Moses Bell Garysburg N C Charles S Carter sister Mrs James Reed Columbia Tenn Louis Monroe Foster Coles man Foster Winston N C Bert Arthur Hughes W G Hughes Clarksville Ark Genius Harris Portsmouth Va George F Knox Laurens S C Ida Lester Portsmouth Va Bernard J Olges Hreman half brother Joseph Ellen Louisville Ky Wim Schuster Waxahatchie Tex Robert Be Beaty Tex Grover Watkins HoJette Tex Grand Wellhor Temple Tex Meredith Bushnell L Bushnell Waco Tex.
The burned body of 14 year old Olive Johnson of Lima Ohio and five others were pulled from under a blazing car that plunged into a ditch on the river road east of Broad Ripple. The machine exploded a gasoline tank as O Dale of this city, who drove the auto, was severely injured. Others burned included Clara Brennan Munele Ind Ethel dunes Hazel Orr all of Indiana. The party was speeding when the car struck a jet, overturned, and flames engulfed the occupants.
Sultan unharmed but members of his suite killed or wounded as a bomb explodes in the mosque courtyard. Several arrests reported. Also: Carnegie gift to Holling College and the Mancheste r defeats Alexandra in Seawanaka Cup race.
A garbled clipping references a death list and possible threats or an auger incident. Readable fragments mention mounting a list, with unclear context and no identifiable individuals or events.
Thirty nine crew members were killed and eighty wounded when a boiler exploded aboard the Bennington off the San Diego riverfront. Over two hundred men were aboard the vessel as the blast tore a large hole and forced her to beach to avoid sinking. Fifteen seamen were reported missing as frantic sailors leapt into the water and a white steam cloud rose above the ship. The Bennington had just been ordered to Port Hartford by the Navy Department.
The report outlines a weekend weather outlook with showers and thunderstorms across Georgia Virginia North and South Carolina and parts of Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and eastern Texas. Winds vary from light to west and gusty in places with cooler Saturday then warmer Sunday. Highest and lowest temperatures and precipitation data are noted in fragmented form.
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