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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

Page

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800 Afloat On Ice Feared Lost In Gulf Of Finland

Helsinkfors March 4 It is feared that 800 fishermen and their families afloat on the ice in the gulf of Finland are dead or perishing after ice drift and a storm. Earlier about 1000 people with horses fished off the east land when the ice parted. a block carrying 200 came ashore at Frederikshaid and the fate of the rest is unknown.

Helsingfors Finland Gulf of Finland Baltic Sea Frederikshaid

Kaiser and President May Exchange Visits

Berlin rumors mount over a possible exchange of state visits between Kaiser William and the American president. Professor Brecht Wirth argues the idea with foreign office ties, while Congressman Nicholas Leneworth and Mrs. Longworth plan a Berlin May stay.

Kaiser President Balin Abbrecht ‘Wirth Munch der Tag Recsavely William Wirth Foreign Office Nicholas Leneworth Longworth Berlin United States East Asia

John M. Schofield dies at 82 in Florida

Lieutenant General John M. Schofield United States Army retired former Secretary of War died tonight at 8 29 from a cerebellar hemorrhage. His wife and widow survive sectional services will be held at the church forecast. General Schofield’s career spanned continuous service from entry in 1868 to retirement in 1895 with rank of lieutenant general the highest then allowed by law. He commanded the army from 1880 to 1895 and later spent winters in Florida and summers in the East.

Augustine Fla John M. Schofield United, States Army Fiis Orrajy Weshington Sebofield John Ming Fey Romght Staul Wei Guatade Army Washington Snead Florida Wwe Chick East Military ‘Committee Corbin MacArthur Algeciras Duke of Lancaster Edward Witl Paris Wera Wilk Falieres Fim Paria Vritz France

Landowners Tremble as Demands for Land Grow

Peasants press for land reform amid increasing pressure from landowners. The region sees rising tensions as demands for land ownership intensify, reflecting social upheaval and potential clashes between classes. Officials monitor the unrest as farmers organize efforts across the countryside.

Agrarian Trouble Seen After Serf Emancipation

St Petersburg March 4 The anniversary of serf emancipation failed to spark celebrations as papers debate the peasant question amid anticipated spring unrest. Conservative journals warn riot history repeats, while radicals blame incomplete emancipation and peasants’ debt and bondage as they foresee further misery before full liberty.

St. Petersburg Alexander New Situation

PRIMARY CALLED FOR DODGE AND PULASKI COUNTIES

Democratic executive committees fixed April 18 for Dodge County and April 20 for Pulaski County primaries. Voter qualification requires pledge to support nominees. penalties include disqualification of candidates who use money or whisky in campaigning. White voters in Pulaski must align with the party and support nominees.

Fastaan Democratic Executive Committee Ents County Pulaski Hawkinsville Democratic Executive Committee of Senate Democratic Party

Farmers Union Holds County Meeting in Holly Springs

A large crowd gathered last Friday in Holly Springs for a county meeting of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America. President A D P Cox called the house to order, County Business Agent Taylor spoke on fertilizers and agricultural economics, Rev B Ragsdale offered prayer, and Hon C L Group of Canton was elected as a delegate to the state convention in Atlanta on May 3, delivering an enthusiastic address.

Canton Holly Springs Farmers’ Educational and Cooperatve Union of America A. D P. Cox Taylor B. Ragsdale Atlanta C. L. Group

Flames Destroy Seaboard Office in Portsmouth Virginia

The Seaboard Air Line general office building in Portsmouth burned to the walls, starting at 8:30 a.m. The loss is about 25 thousand dollars with the building valued at 60 thousand. many records and papers were destroyed while water damage affected others. Presidents Barr and E F Coat arrived as flames were controlled. 325 employees were away over Sunday and temporary offices are planned in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Seaboard Ale Line Railway Bare E F. Coat Seaboard B. B. McCan T. W. Raby C. W. Hix J. Cunningham Tr. H. Wright B. Ryan B. Bidwell, Jr Paratus Navy Yard Norfolk Barr

Senate to vote on statehood bill this Friday

Washington March 4 The Senate plans a full week of debate on the statehood measure with a Friday vote. Rail rate and the Fort Worth railway issue dominate discussions as opponents and supporters push the submerged Fort Wayne amendment. House adjournment and Indian affairs loom as the calendar tightens.

Houve Foraker Friends of the Union of Lodger S Sulll Philippines Taritt Committee On the Philippines Jin

Lieutenant Schmidt Pardoned After Mutiny Conviction

From St Petersburg comes the news Emperor Nicholas has pardoned ex Lieutenant Schmidt who commanded the Russian cruiser Oicha koft during the Sebastopol mutiny and was recently sentenced to death. He told the court prior to sentencing that his pillory would be the frontier post between slavish and free Russia and that he would die smiling if he could buy freedom with death.

Schmidt Dessa St Petersburg Nicholas Whs Oicha~koft Sebastopol Andy Schnudi Russia Free

Physician Kills Wife With Hammer in Offalo

In Offalo Newfoundland on March 4, Dr Henry L Whitbeck a physician and dentist killed his wife with a hammer and then shot himself. He approached her from behind as she sat in a rocking chair striking her, the wife long an invalid and about the same age as her husband. He had recently been treated as a patient by a doctor in town.

Offalo Henry L. Whitbeck Whitbeck

Meridian Tornado Relief Plans Begin Rebuild Efforts

Meridian endures devastating tornado with many homeless and several fatalities. Relief committees organize aid, estimate property loss at about 1.28 million with 500,000 in residences, and plan to use local funds and state grants while declining outside appeals. Thousands view wreckage as rebuilding starts with workers arriving tonight and tomorrow.

Lindsey Hil Georgetown Jeiier 49- Con Marion Mechza Junction Bachan Beiag Merhlian Merilin Uintley Meridian Tamus H. M. Street Board of Trade Situa Hon Mississippi Gtn A. 8 Bozeman Ctizens Board of Tract A. S. Bozeman Vardaman Fas Uut Mc Fant

Weather forecast for Georgia comes from Washington bureau

The forecast calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday with rain only in the western portion on Tuesday. Light to fresh west winds shift to east, with higher speeds near the coast. Temperatures remain mild as fronts move through, bringing improving conditions later in the period.

Washington Georgia Corona

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