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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1875
Page
2
Delegates of the Young Men's Christian Association held a prayer meeting at the Baptist church this morning at ten o'clock. President Hardie opened the convention and yesterday's proceedings were read and approved. The report noted progress within the organization.
A French Catholic church in Downy suffered a devastating blaze during services in which over sixty people perished and many were injured. Relatives search frantically amid the chaotic aftermath as authorities note a tragic church tragedy and the crowd's panic at the doorway.
A chaotic scene at a meeting ended when shots were fired as Rev Mr Fackler spoke. The window was broken and no clear suspect named though some claim right-wing elements exist. The incident did not break up the gathering, which continued until ten o'clock amid tense atmosphere.
May 12 1875 letter from Dane the Bishop Rock lightkeeper recounts a night watch as the Schiller steamer wrecked on rocks Sirens rockets and blue lights marked the doom. Islanders witnessed a mass funeral for 37 dead with mournful processions and a Templar brotherhood tribute amid grief. Christine Toens recalls survivors and scenes aboard the doomed vessel.
A large woods fire in Upper Bern Township destroyed horses and carriages during the St Michael's church dedicatory service afternoon. Eyewitnesses describe flames leaping twelve feet as villagers aided by brave men fought the blaze, preserving the community from greater loss while a number of animals perished or suffered injuries.
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