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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
10
Two men perished as fierce tides swept the Detroit area crossing a river bridge during a winter storm. Worn safety measures failed as strong currents swept several people into the water and carried them downstream. Witnesses reported frantic attempts to help as rescuers battled high winds and freezing spray.
A fierce wind and rain storm swept over the Hamilton Niagara area and the Buffalo event, tearing through the track. Spectators lay on the ground as horses paraded before the second race, with fences and telegraph lines damaged and several reported drownings across the Detroit River. The race resumed after the storm abated, with no confirmed fatalities in Detroit.
The Q Felons of Cedartown plan a memorial service Sunday June 10 at 11 at the opera house. Officiating preacher Teebetter of Rome and speakers such as Driet tlks Wo & Coleman YH Trawick and Dr L S Ledtutter will honor the deceased. A special musical program is arranged with the Cedartown lodge presiding and the auditorium decorated by the fraternity as local officers oversee the event.
In a federal affidavit John Munrad, a 22 year old Norwegian captain, alleges Florida East Coast Railway abandoned him for eleven days on a barge near the Florida reefs after a January incident. He says he survived on scant food and was rescued by Captain Bethel of the White Sand after drifting four miles from Key West.
The Chicago based case notes that Harry Hill, a lawyer, will forfeit an apartment building at 4930 Vincentes Avenue deeded to him yesterday by brother Napoleon Till if he drinks or uses drugs. The deed requires he abstain from intoxicants to receive income from the property.
A folding stand at a Savannah park extension collapsed during a Peoples Democrat meeting. Speaker David Chris tan was seriously crushed and several others suffered painful injuries as prominent figures and invitees occupied the crowded stand. The fall caused great alarm but fears proved unfounded. the stand was repaired and the rally resumed with candidates to be voted upon.
In Ceula Florida on June 8 Jim Davis alias Page, accused of killing M Risell and his servant at Felicia Thursday, was lynched at Inverness by masked men. Soldiers sent from Brooksville to guard him arrived too late.
Calumom, 5 C, June 8 W A Clark president of Carolina national banks said he spoke with S I Lanthan of Langhan Co Baltimore. Tamahan complained he could not get his share of orders from dispensers after investing $20,000 in Columbia manufacturing. A letter from Lanahan was shown to Governor Weyward who urged changes to the purchase system. committee recesses until Tuesday after the testimony.
In Macon Georgia on June 8 two black convicts named Jim Kelly and Hut Stanford at the Bible Brick Company's yards attempted to escape. Each had been sentenced to seven years earlier. Guards fired as they dashed for freedom. Stanford was shot in the jaw and Kelly in the ear. Stanford’s wound was described as serious by county physician Dr. Gibson. The pair ran about half a mile before being captured.
Representative Ellerbe declares he will stand pat on his resolution charging cotton acreage manipulation. He denies Harvie Jordan inspired the move, says Jordan was not consulted and he did not seek White House discussion. Elvis Jordan quotes clarify Harvie Jordan’s stance on cotton prices and futures.
Asheville NG Kenilworth ton Gas city hosts the Southern conference of the Young Women s Christian Association with about 50 delegates from town and college associations. Officials expect around four hundred attendees at the opening session tomorrow. President Lincoln Hulk of Stetson University will lead Bible studies while mission work is supervised by U S church workers. Tonight Mrs George Atkinson Carolina Association secretary spoke on general duties of Young Women nationwide.
Kentuckians travel event through Sleepera Atlanta to Louisville features round trip tickets June 10 11 12 at one fare plus 25 cents. From Atlanta fare about 13 dollars 55 cents with return by June 23 1806. extension options to July 23. Through sleeping cars on June 10 11 from Atlanta to Louisville with connections via Chattanooga Nashville and Mammoth Cave. For details contact A Thomas CP Ta Peachtree Viaduct or Walker U Ta Union Passenger Station and Chase Harman General Passenger Agent.
Anna Hinesman and Rose Coakley, two Black women, faced Judge Judie Broles after a heated altercation over a dress piece. Rosa claimed the other took her best rag and wore it, leading to a charged dispute. They were each fined and ordered to pay costs. In a separate report, William F. Brown, a Seaboard Air Line engineer, drowned while bathing near Ohatchee, Alabama. presumed cramps, body recovered, shipped to New York.
A southbound St Louis to Memphis passenger train collided with a northbound train near Mengo, Missouri, 115 miles from St Louis, killing one and injuring many. Engineers F H Richards and Louis Taylor among the injured, with numerous passengers listed, and officials say the southbound engine went out of control before the switch.
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