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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
A tragedy unfolds at a wedding as a bride is killed by her lover among the wedding guests. Police investigate the fatal shooting, with authorities naming a suspect and probing motive while mourners gather at the scene.
In a shocking scene before a wedding, a groom shot his bride to be Ernestine Kurgser then killed himself. Eyewitnesses described three rapid reports as guests stood in the parlor. The tragedy shocked attendees and left a wounded bride and a bereaved party.
Fragmented OCR reads of a late 19th century report describe a cotton spinners conference concluding in Washington. The text mentions labor, prosperity, and relations with the United States, with references to Hong Kong and potential impacts on bread prices and unions.
Mrs Evie McGinnis of Near Roswell was shot and killed yesterday morning by John Alex Grimes. Grimes, who faced a preliminary trial that afternoon, allegedly killed the woman after a rejected marriage proposal and then fled toward a nearby farm. Local authorities pursued him as evidence pointed to a deliberate homicide.
Washington June 27 Special Senator Tillman drew anger in the railroad rate conference as he derided the Standard Oil Company and implied independent producers face pressure. The clash led to discussions of replacing Tillman and warnings that a pipeline amendment could reshape pass rights.
In a closed executive session, Senator Bacon moved to have the Senate vote on the Santo Domingo treaty by December 17. Debate focused on administration support, potential postponement, and Republican objections as several senators questioned the treaty’s terms and chance of passage.
The assembly opened its session with swift action and a slate of thirty eight new bills on the agenda. Leaders outlined priorities in education, infrastructure, and public safety as committees begin review.
The opening assembly in the Senate and House saw brisk attendance and a rush of bills. Gov. Slaton’s message was read in both houses as members debated new measures including regulation of passenger carriage rates, county judge salaries, city creation of Atlanta, and other judiciary and governance reforms. Immediate adjournment followed a full morning call to order with scarce time for new business.
A false claim that Russian agents were harming children caused mass panic in New York East Side. Fifteen schools closed. about 25 000 pupils were kept home as frantic parents urged police protection and school officials dismissed sessions for the day.
In a New York report alienists declare Harry Thaw is not insane after doctors questioned him for hours. Thaw refused to answer questions, citing obstinacy, while Mrs Thaw visited him with restrained emotion. The dispatch also notes a weather forecast for Georgia and other distant items tucked into the same page.
Washington June 27 The pure food bill agreed by conferees for the senate and house is forwarded to the senate. It makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture or offer for sale any adulterated misbranded or poisonous substance in foods drugs or medicines with fines up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment up to one year for first offenses. It covers shipments to foreign canners and domestic use, requires examinations of samples, and sets penalties for violations.
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