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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1905

Page

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Sensational Divorce Petition Reveals Sanford Inquiry

Roma Georgia July 30 Elisabeth Sanford files for divorce from V T Sanford in Floyd County Superior Court alleging repeated adultery drunkenness and cruelty. She cites an Isle of Palms trip in 1905 and a separation agreed to after a long marriage with three children to be raised by his mother in Augusta.

Roma GA Elisabeth Sanford Vinesnt T. Sanford Kfiwe George Wright Southern Railway Saneford Sanford Vgrete of Georgia Floyd Superior Court Salt County L. Sanford V. T. Sanford Cadd County Petitioner Jeane Dutand Isle of Pains South Carolina Aumata W. T. Sanford V. ‘T. Sanford Augusta T. Sanford Santora Atlanta Pau Ihe Fannie Price War of Avant Collins Street Ie `la VT Santord Petitfonne Sunfoul Alana Tate Tome Gan Fe Prive Geor Bill

Burglary Foiled by Broken Slats in Barber Shop

Officer Clarence Hamilton on the morning watch caught a burglar named Frank Beasley in a barber shop when two window slats were found broken. The thief had broken the cash register and stolen ten dollars before being arrested at the police barracks. McCulloh Brothers commission house at 101-2 North Broad also reported burglary over the weekend, the second in a week.

Clarence Hamiltton Hamilton Ivy Decatur Strogt Polce Barracks Frank Beasley Frey and Kirby McCulough Brothers North Broad Street

Montgomery Woman Says Diamond Ring Stolen on Train

Mrs Beott of Montgomery Alabama reports a diamond ring valued at 300 dollars was stolen from her between Atlanta and Washington while traveling by train. The incident is recorded from Washington July 30 special dispatches. The separate item notes Parliament will not dissolve this year unless defeated before prorogation. Elihu Root and party arrive Montreal July 30 en route to Sydney and then to Newfoundland and Labrador for a hunting trip.

Montgomery Washington Beott Ala Atlanta London Daily Telegraph Root Montreal Quebec Elihu Root Colonr Sanger Sydney C. B

Lightning Strikes Kill Five At New York Beaches

In a afternoon thunderstorm five bathers died and nine were seriously hurt at Parkway Beach on Coney Island while Gravesend Beach reports one death and three prostrations. Names of the deceased include George Dinwitta Jacob Frankel Robert F. Wasoi Henry Ranewuller and others. Dozens fled the bath house as lightning struck the crowd. Ambulances and hospitals joined in, fires started and many people were left injured or unconscious.

New York Wehbing Instanty Parkway Bathe Cone Island Gravesend Beach George Dinwitta Brooklyn Jacob Frankel Manhattan Robert F. Wasoii Bronxborough Charles Bennerge Frank Bennerle Henry Ranswehiler James Wills James J. Dunne Tina Christensen Harry Krehn Nora Thiel Mary L. Curley Isaac Raffe Amelia Schone William Ranswiler John Apple Daniel McCanley Parkway Piirs Bath Bath House Henry Raneweller

Siath Defendants Face Jury In Georgia Murder Case

In Valdosta Georgia on July 30 the jury verdicts in the murder trial of J G Rawlings his three sons and the negro Alf Moore were delivered. The old man was convicted though mercy was discussed. The court adjourned until Monday with Frank Turner to stand trial and appeal plans announced. Deep sympathy is noted for Mrs Rawlings and her daughters as the tragedy weighs on the family.

Valdosta J. G. Howlings Alf Moore Carter Passmore Harthcurt Jesse Tong Rawlings Mitchell Frank Turner J. G. Rawlings John Cooper Supreme Court Mrs. Rawlings

Broken Axle Wrecks Train at Lemont

A broken axle on the smoking car of the California special caused a wreck at Lemont last night. One man killed, four fatally injured, and about a score of others seriously hurt as the injured were moved to Joliet hospitals. Names include John Grugie of Sunny Side Utah and William MacVeagh of Cleveland Oklahoma among the wounded.

Chicago Lemont John Grugie Sunny Side Utah William MacVeagh H. IL. Moorey Cleveland Okla Ancretto Grobanni Wae Wag Joan Grugie Sunny Ride Joliet

Pushing Alaskan Railroad to Winter Work

In Seattle on July 30, Wearle states that the Alaska Central railway will operate all winter due to mild coast climate. About 1,200 workers including engineers and all trades are employed in building the line. The road is graded for 30 miles with camps 36 miles from Seward into the interior.

Seatte Wash Wearle Alaska Central Railway Bell Alaska Central Seward Interlon

Fever plague checked declares New Orleans hope on condition

New Orleans officials describe the fever plague situation as improved and under control after continuing health measures. Authorities report reduced cases and progress toward stabilization in the stricken city, with authorities urging vigilance and ongoing monitoring.

New Orleans

Outbreak History Driven Sanitation Efforts In New Orleans

New Orleans on Sunday continued intensive sanitation work to curb yellow fever. The health board reports slowing spread with fewer deaths and new cases. Mississippi detains passengers with detention certificates while plans to relocate camps are discussed. guard duty on the coast increases. Health officer Kohnke explains early detection and response to the outbreak.

Curran New Orleans and Northwestern Railroad Slide Mississippi Marine Hospital Service Louisville and Nashvlle Guiteras Fridge Gulf Coast Kohnke Tequest New Orleans State Board of Health

Reward Offered for Yellow Jack Suspect in Alabama Air

Inspector B Frank Yee reports a $100 reward for the capture of Guy C Montgomery a New Orleans man who escaped into Alabama and fled from officers on a train through Tuscaloosa before being recaptured in Montgomery and slipping away again.

Alabama Yellow Jack Irmincgham Ala Montgomery Tuscaloosa

Prominent Bibb County Farmer Slain in Ambush Near Macon

James Jenkins, a 56 year old Bibb County farmer living near the old Macon and Avantic junction on Swift Creek, was found shot dead beside a road after a party searching for him located his body. Sheriff Robertson led deputies as a search for the killer began, with neighbors aiding in the hunt.

Macon James Jenkins Avantic Junction Swift Creek Ambuon Jenkins Anad

Man and Wife Shot to Death on Deep Fork

Two deputy U S marshals J H Noble and E S Edwards killed J E Coleman and his wife after a fight on Deep Fork river 25 miles west of Checotah Indian Territory The couple s 15 year old son was arrested for the offense In a separate incident Grant Johnson another deputy marshal killed Jonas McIntosh two miles east on Enterprise Oklahoma Territory McIntosh was wanted on murder warrants and opened fire before being shot dead.

Muskogee I. T United States J. H. Noble Mileves Coleman En‘auta Deep Fork Grant Johnson Jonas McIntosh Enterprise I. T. McIntosh McIntosh

Wilson Haled to Oyster Bay by Roosevelt

A brief notice states Wilson was carried to Oyster Bay under Roosevelt’s direction with the event described in a concise maritime transport context.

Wilson Oyster Bay Roosevelt

Secretary Wilson Pledges Clean Sweep in Agriculture

Oyster Bay July 30 Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture is expected to meet the president at Sagamore Hill to discuss department reforms. The president backs Wilson and says no resignation is planned. Investigations continue with every bureau to be checked for graft, and many employees have already been dismissed or forced to resign.

Department Oyster Hay Whison Department of Agriculture Ia Sagamore Hil Wilson Bureau of Statistics Wileem Department of Agriculture

Americus Sees $850000 in New Structures Under Way

Americus Georgia July 30 special all major building boom with 850000 in progress including private homes brick stores and stables. Central Railway plans a new passenger shed costing thousands to finish in three months. Electric day power plant likely plus a street railway project estimated at 150000. City grinds and curbs many streets and Sumter sees nearly 300000 rise in taxable value from city property.

Americus Central Railway Sumter

Harper to be sent for insanity treatment after injury verdict

Savannah Ga July 30 Special I M L Harper after fifteen years service with the Central of Georgia was awarded 15000 damages for injuries from a fall last fall and early this year He will probably be adjudged insane tomorrow morning and sent to Milledgeville for treatment in the State sanitarium

Central Savannah I—m. L Harper Central of Georgia Warn Milledgeville

Weather forecast across states for Monday and Tuesday

The forecast covers Washington and Georgia with fair and showers respectively, Virginia cloudiness with NW winds, North and South Carolina entries noting fair Monday and showers Tuesday, and Florida regions predicting showers. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana expect Tuesday showers, Texas shows mixed fair and showers with winds, while Tennessee anticipates showers on Monday and Tuesday.

Washington Georgia Virginia North Carolina South Iola Florida Fay Mumlay Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Tennessee

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