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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reports hint at a violent incident with Mexicans killed and Americans implicated. The readable parts reference 65 Mexicans dead and accusations against Americans, but details are unclear and names or places are not established.
Mexico City June 3 faces public excitement over the Ca tea riot as Americans are accused of firing on strikers and shooting into crowds. Reports claim Mexican laborers may have provoked the clash while officials praise restraint and call for friendly government mediation. The incident raises tensions as both sides seek steadier conduct and avoids further violence.
A garbled notice lists graduates and speakers from Furlow High School including Nell Oliver and Connie Hick. It mentions a Sunday sermon at Wath district church and references numerous names such as Jette Pers, Josey Lance, Annie Kidd, Ren ebay, and Constance Hick among honored attendees and speakers.
A trial airship flight at an Ohio amusement resort ended when central car framework snapped, tearing a balloon and injuring no one seriously. The craft stalled, gas escaped, and the ship dangled then fell fifty feet to the ground, narrowly avoiding disaster as onlookers watched Beachey and navigator Waite survive with minor injuries.
Washington June 3 thousands visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor Confederate soldiers buried beside Union dead. The event, held in the Confederate section, featured music by the Thirtieth Cavalry band and speeches by Representative John Sharp Williams and Hilary A Herber. A wreath marked fraternity among Confederate groups, and plans were announced to erect a monument to the Confederate dead.
The Torrey Alexander revival at the Auditorium ends with cheers and a large audience. Governor Northen praises Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander, noting about 100 conversions at night and 122 women converted in the afternoon. Funds raised near $2,000 and calls for renewed support. The event follows a July morning to New York departure and emphasizes lasting religious renewal.
Czar Nicholas opens the first parliament of the Russian people in St. Petersburg. He prays for divine blessing and rejuvenation of Russia’s moral outlook, hoping the Douma and the council of empire will justify the Tsar’s trust and move the nation forward.
A garbled Texas tale describes an attempt to badger Solicitor General Charlie Hill over a Texas incident. Hill worries over a distressing badger delivery, debating whether to provide hay or roast beef as a forthcoming guest. The piece hints at a possible Grint Park Zoo addition if a buyer cannot be found.
In Adrid on June 3, King Alfonso and Queen Victoria endured a tense night after a failed assassination attempt. The king calmly forecast future attacks and recalled the bleeding dress as he questioned bringing Victoria to Spain. Security at the opera and nuptial postures followed amid a citywide mood of relief.
Miss Nellie May Smith and George Wigfall were married yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock in the residence of Rev A C Ward at 124 Mangum Street. The ceremony was to have been at Temple Baptist Church with relatives present, but shifted to a private home. Wigfall, formerly a Piedmont Hotel clerk in Atlanta, recently moved to Charlotte and will reside in Charleston with his wife.
Washington June 3 Spec Specials It is probable that the likeness of John Paul Jones of fearless fame in the annals of naval warfare will appear on one of the new series of United States postage stamps A naval officer called attention to the fact that the navy has had few recognitions from the post office while the army has received many honors on postal issues since General Washington and other famed generals have appeared on stamps
The Commercial Appeal summary reports general improvement in cotton crops across central and southern states. Rainfall aided growth where drought hurt stands, with West Tennessee and Arkansas showing progress, though some areas report too much rain. Louisiana and Mississippi crops improve, stands are generally good, fields clean, and cultivation ongoing.
The forecast covers Georgia through Arkansas with local thunder storms possible Monday and Tuesday. Winds shift east to southeast in most areas, with fair conditions in Virginia and sections of the Deep South. Texas shows partly cloudy conditions interior Monday with showers Tuesday, and cooler trends noted for Arkansas.
A bomb fiend ending his own life is reported in a terse notice. The incident details are sparse, with the headline signaling a fatal self-inflicted blast and no further clarifying information available in the readable text.
Madrid June 3 The chief suspect in the royal wedding bombing, Manuel Morales, was captured at Torrejon de Arcos after a police chase. He shot a guard, fled, then killed himself. Pro proprietor Senor Cresta identified the body as Morales, the recent hotel guest.
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