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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
1
Police report a deadly riot on a southern route with twelve killed. The incident centers on a craps game dispute and a train arrival at Griffin with five killed, others dying at home or along the riverbank. Authorities describe suspects from troubled neighborhoods and note unrest spreads through McDonough and nearby towns.
British complaint to Count Lamsdorft alleges the steamer St Hilda was sunk by the auxiliary cruiser Dniiper on June 6 in the China Sea. Russia says previous assurances stand and the case is isolated amid Far Eastern naval buildup. The British ambassador seeks reparation and measures to prevent recurrence. Count Lamsdorft denies knowledge of the Dniiper's whereabouts and says the incident will be investigated. The British minister asserts the steamer Old Ami has not been sunk.
Rear Admiral Bigsbee s squadron heads from the north Atlantic to carry the body of John Paul Jones, first admiral of the American navy, to France aboard the Brooklyn with cruisers Chittanoog, Thomas, and Galeston. The voyage will include a flag draped catafalque and naval salutes before the interment in France.
The St Louis union rescinds a June 8 contract offering a nine hour day and wage increase for printers. About 700 members voted to revoke the action and pledge allegiance to the national Typographical Union, ending local action.
A garbled report describes a severe storm damaging a western town. It mentions lightning strikes, a central area damaged, and financial figures cited between $225 and $300, with references to horses, roofs, and a public center. The chaotic text mimics OCR noise with scattered numbers and names.
One thousand homing pigeons rose at first light signaling start of a long journey from Georgia to Baltimore. Carrier birds reportedly were freed for a migration event, with organizers aiming for precise timing and route adherence.
Special to Morrow Morning from Mount Airy Ga on June 18 reports 000 carrier pigeons sent by Colon el John Farr for a race to Baltimore Md. from Mt Airy top hill. Three clubs Armerfong Oriole Belmont sponsor the release with about 1060 birds expected to return to Baltimore along a 700 mile route, weather permitting.
Train wreck near Midland Railway section results in a tragic death toll of twenty five riders. Authorities report no survivors among the mare crew as rescue teams search the collapsed cars and stabilize the line.
Baltimore reports a fatal wreck on the Western Maryland line near Patapasco Bridge involving a passenger train and an extra freight. Dozens injured, many workers from the Tallroid company, with rescue efforts by locals and physicians from Baltimore rushing to the scene. The death toll stands at twenty and is expected to rise as rescuers continue.
News from Petropavlovsk describes a massacre of 150 natives after pirates, posing as friends, landed on a Siberian coast settlement. Homes and huts burned, valuables taken, many bodies found shot or cut to pieces. Coast towns report fear and spoliation.
Governor Folk directed Sheriff Heroes of St Louis County to arrest race bettors defying Missouri law. He ordered deputies and civilian aid if needed, promising state support to uphold law. The missive followed reports of open felonies registering bets on horse races.
Dispatches from Petersburg report Russia will accept Washington as the meeting place for the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries after a personal intervention by the emperor. Count Lamsdorff informed Ambassador Weser, signaling a potential indemnity payment and a quick path to rapid negotiations, hailed as a triumph for American diplomacy.
A strong push from Ovama signals a major clash as Linewitch prepares for a decisive confrontation. The forward surge appears to exceed expectations, heightening anticipation for an upcoming battle between the two sides.
A dispatch from Manchuria dated June 18 describes heavy Russian losses and enemy advances. Russian forces reportedly routed several enemy outposts, with 80 killed and 125 wounded in one engagement and large enemy disarray observed as Japanese troops push toward Liaofang Wopeng and Li Yang Wopeng.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies for Georgia and Florida with light east winds on Monday and Tuesday. Virginia and surrounding areas show similar mild conditions with variable coastal winds. Illinois and Tennessee show possible warm spells as fronts move through, with southeastern winds and scattered showers likely near coastal regions.
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