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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
1
Business leaders and men travel to Springfield to urge Governor Frank O. Lowden to order the state militia, aiming to stop ongoing hostilities between labor and capital in Chicago.
Violent street clashes in Chicago as non union workers carry rifles and shotguns to intimidate strikers. Police try to maintain order while employers press Governor to deploy state troops. Guards accompany 150 express wagons at various city routes. no major injuries reported beyond a few near misses.
Blakpool Fagi and May 3 pe bodies of Rubat Ru Hon Slaw oan English man who formerly Hed al Burney and unbent ae wall Catuie from my fath er and fils witty Silvabet! to whom he Was marred by Philadelphia about five years oR) Were found Int frest in the auburba of this than early today Ruth had been shot and there was reviver beside the bodies It ly believed to be a case of double suide thugh no reason is known why they showld have aken toaur Hyves The tragedy mmfulda 1 pitiful ators aft er tle scars of happy marriage Itia, alged Siam discovered ¢ fortnight agar, That his wife was involved in an intigue, two stars before fer mariage Accordi ing to the story he taxed her with the offense omit as a result , her admis sions fonld her to prepare immediately to eat for Amutha leaving their childhood at Blackpool Phos started anuesday feeling:y reconciled but Shas s mother was suspicious and caused neighbors to follow them ! Bhuta were heard and wooodies were discovered Rach Was a hot through the mouth, the indications being that it was by mutual agreement, the woman having carefully removed her oat and placed it beside her husbands on the grass A double ticket for New York by the steam er Majestic was found in Shaw a pocket
A Hampton Institute final exercises feature included plantation and Indian songs by students, diplomas, and speeches by Booker T. Washington and others. The principal H B Frissell received a surprise gift of 1900 dollars from students and an unknown admirer.
In Glenwood Springs Colorado a storm trapped the presidential hunting party for three days as rain and mud slowed progress. With bears the only game to hunt now, Roosevelt plans a move to Garfield creek before Saturday’s break up and expects a special train to Denver Monday morning from Glenwood Springs.
At the first meeting of the Railway Congress in Washington on May 3 the American railway appliance exhibition opened before about a thousand delegates. Secretary of War Taft, Secretary Morton, and other leaders spoke praising rail infrastructure and predicting a new era in moving trains with improved devices while noting low U.S. freight rates and the efficiency of American transport.
A three story brick Omaha Casket Company building collapsed in a heavy windstorm this afternoon. Three workers were killed and six injured, all reported as employees or ex-employees. The disaster struck without warning as the factory housed three stores high, with the collapse attributed to storm force.
Birmingham Alabama on May 3 marks the end of Mayor W Melville Dreonen’s six year administration as he retires to pursue a fight. George B Ward was inaugurated as his successor. City employees presented the mayor with a fine watch and the board of aldermen a loving cup.
New York May 3 President James W Alexander of Equitable Life Assurance Society resigned as trustee of the majority Hyde stock. He denies resigning and condemns rumors of unauthorized presidential offers. Court orders compel appearance and deposition regarding the amended charter and related matters. Connecticut sues with Hartford alleging misstatements by Equitable Life and Mutual Life regarding advertisements and penalties of 5000 per action.
Fleischman alias Farrell, a 17 year old missing New York youth, was located aboard the United States receiving ship Franklin after a nationwide search. Detective Connors confirmed identity with photos and matching marks, and the boy was released from the brig to await further proceedings.
The recorder urged jurors to judge the case calmly and without passion or prejudice. He described two degrees of murder and manslaughter and discussed motive, defense claims, and the need to weigh evidence without sympathy for the defendant. The charge emphasized that a murder verdict must fit the facts and not be swayed by the atmosphere or personal feelings.
Report from an international congress marks Roentgen rays as potentially better than surgery for cancer, noting limited depth penetration and effectiveness mainly on shallow or small growths. Berlin figures discuss few successes and caution on risks and false hopes.
Secretary of the Navy Morton opened a time signal at the American Railway Appliance Exhibition. The signal came from a new observatory device spanning the globe, using wires of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Admiral Chester explained the observatory’s role for railroads and shipping, while delegates and friends observed the electric map of the world.
A deserter from the Eighth Infantry was buried with full military honors in Newark New Jersey after a military inquest ruled the death a suicide. The recruit, claimed to be Michael Broad, enlisted March 7 and disappeared two hours after enlistment. The ceremony was conducted by the garrison commander and attended by recruiting officials.
A New York jury in the Nan Patterson case remained hung after lengthy deliberations. The foreman announced a 9 to 3 disagreement, with the court retrying officials and the jurors returning to continue deliberations as a possible vote to reach a verdict.
Partly cloudy conditions are forecast Thursday and Friday across parts of Georgia eastern Florida western Fronde Alabama and Virginia North Carolina with fresh south to southwest winds. Texas and Arkansas showers Thursday and Friday with some colder air later in the period while Mississippi and Tennessee expect showers then fair and cooler in places.
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