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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

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Necro Soldier Under Arrest Ensuing Life Case

A necro soldier is under arrest following a life endangering incident. Authorities report forged orders connected to the case and are pursuing further charges.

Necro

Soldier John Williams dies after forgery arrest attempt

An armed-forgery probe at the paymaster's office ends with John Williams taking poison to escape arrest. The forged pay statement sought $984.54 for services. Williams died within minutes at Grady hospital. Major Dawes and Chief Clerk Eckels were among the officials involved. Williams, age about 25, appeared intelligent but identity remains unknown. no such man as John Williams was found among ex-soldiers in Brownsville.

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Virginia judge to hear Jim Crow car law case

In Fort Monroe Virginia on June 17 Captain WJ Pigman paymaster aboard the battleship Town faced charges in Hampton police court for breach of the Jim Crow streetcar law. He refused to move when asked to yield a seat by an electric railway conductor but was released on bail as acting Mayor Richardson urged adherence to conductors' requests.

Richardson DUI Pigman

Two-Cent Fare Trial and Missouri Rail Rate Case

Judge McPherson ordered a three month practical test of the two-cent fare plan while injunctions against freight rate laws remain in place. Attorney General Hadley hailed the decision as a moral and commercial victory, noting state rights and potential federal review if disputes persist. The ruling highlights nationwide commerce limits, equal treatment of rates, and the need for prompt, efficient service across Missouri routes and out-of-state connections.

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Constitution Praised On Floor Of Council

Council debates city advertising contract as The Constitution boasted of wider readership. Councilman Bryon urged choosing the paper with the largest circulation, The Constitution, over The Fulton County Daily Report. The Daily Report lost the bid and Bryon’s position drew applause from the audience.

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Death Wound in Georgia Field and Political Upheaval

In Atonton Georgia farmer Robert F Adams was shot while working in his field by a member or ally of the Jones brothers amid a feud dating four years. He crawled home to tell his family he was shot and bloodhounds joined the pursuit as authorities seek the wanted trio. In San Francisco Mayor Schmitz was removed amid graft prosecutions with acting mayor Gallagher named to replace him briefly as legal battles move toward higher courts. Attorneys vow to appeal to state and federal supremes. A separate Georgia tale notes a claim of ten thousand dollars tied to Johnny Rayburn’s finger, filed by his ally F Rayburn.

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Auto crash spoils wedding eve for British officer and fiance

In a late evening accident near Fock Creek park Captain Horace Walrfax Marseby Browne of the British Army and his fiancée Miss Maud Vera Hanna were injured, both rushed to hospitals then returned to their hotel while Miss Hanna’s chaperone Mrs Beulah Jacobs of Cleveland remained in serious condition with multiple fractures and facial burns. The couple’s wedding was scheduled for tomorrow and the chauffeur escaped injury.

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Not Guilty Says Foraker In Brownsville Inquiry

Senator Foraker releases a written statement today claiming the senate military trial testimony fails to prove any soldier from the Twenty Fifth Battalion participated in the Brownsville affair. He argues citizens’ testimony is unreliable and night conditions made identification impossible, maintaining soldiers did not take part in the shooting.

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Lieutenant Little Detailed as Professor of Military Science

By direction of the president First Lieutenant J Willard Little Thirtieth Infantry detailed as professor of military science and tactics at the Georgia Military College Milledgeville Ga. The article discusses statutory questions about interstate commerce and state authority without forming opinion.

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Farmers Union Mask Meeting In Gadsden Ala

A mass meeting of the Farmers Union for Gadsden and adjoining counties is set for Thursday June 20 at the courthouse. The morning session is public with invited attendance and the afternoon is for members only. Officials are expected to speak and plans for a local cotton warehouse may be finalized.

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Eighteen Injured in Sanisfe Train Wreck Near Park

Eighteen persons were injured in a wreck of fast-bound passenger train No. 8 on the Sanisfe near Park, twenty miles east of Trinidad Col. Three were fatally hurt. Fifteen others were bruised or dazed but not seriously hurt.

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Monument to Senator Morgan proposed by Selma Daughters of the Confederacy

The Selma chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy plans a monument to late Senator John Tyler Morgan in Selma. Members, inspired after burial, will seek subscriptions from Alabamians to fund the memorial carved from Alabama or Tennessee stone.

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Holmes Sold Crop Report for BIC Monly

A terse note records a crop report sale by Holmes involving BIC Monly in connection with a leak. The brief item notes the action and parties but lacks further details on scope or outcome.

Holmes BIC

Holmes War Fives One Third Profits Link to Broker

In New York Louis Van Riper testified in Edwin H. Holmes Jr. trial that Holmes shared stock tips early with Haas and Peckham forming a five member network. Van Riper described profits from cotton futures and payments funneling to Holmes, with cash handed in an office. Prosecution counsel Mr. Beach led the case.

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Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington

The forecast calls for light to fresh east to northeast winds. Temperatures range from a low to a high with mean and normal levels noted, and 24 hour precipitation reported. Deficiencies are listed for the current month and year.

Washington

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