06 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1905
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg to Rostov and Odessa describe widespread anti Semitic violence as mobs loot homes and torture Jews. Death tolls range from thousands with many wounded. Armenian and Jewish quarters suffer worst amid censorship and diplomatic appeals for protection.
Prince proceeds through Mount Vernon schedule with Rear Admiral Proie among Honor guests. Oliver of War Department provokes anger as Nobles hosts a day of receptions and calls. The program centers on a luncheon, social features, and afternoon dispatches in a bustling state visit setting.
Manslaughter and a rising feud erupt in Cumberland Gap area as militia and posse confront Ball brothers allies. Reports say Shelby Ball may be wounded after a volleyed clash while Sheriff plans resignation and presses for arrest. Communications cut and residents warned as search for the Ball faction continues.
The recovered head in a leather bag, weighed with shot, is believed to be Susannah Geary. Investigators tie it to the Tremont Street resort death, with Crawford and Howard linked to her dismemberment. Other suspects face charges as police hint at additional similar cases and ongoing extradition actions.
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society called at the White House and spent an hour with the president. The purpose was not disclosed though it was suspected the insurance situation was discussed. Morton left the White House to catch the midnight train to New York.
A Vanderbilt University student from Guthrie Kentucky was shot in the leg and badly injured during a violent incident on campus. Rufus Johnson, a Black man, drove a bicycle through the area firing at students, prompting a chaotic scene as others dodged behind a burning car. Authorities say an operation is planned for the injured student and the situation could have sparked a larger riot. David Henderson, a farmer and speaker of the house, was reported at the point of death and later transported to a hospital for treatment.
W S Loyd a Fayette County native and University of Georgia senior killed himself while handling a loaded pistol in Candier Hall on campus. He was twirling the weapon near his roommate. a misfire or entanglement caused a fatal wound just below the stomach, despite efforts of three physicians to save him. Loyd, son of L Poseual _____, was a popular Foothill player and had attended the university’s interfraternity events for years.
Enthusiastic crowds of about 12 000 packed the Hippodrome and Madison Square Garden for Democratic rallies in New York to wind down the campaign. William Randolph Hearst and Bourke Cockran spoke at the Garden and Hippodrome respectively as police restored order after brief disorder outside. Ivins Jerome and campaign managers issued statements while fund scrutiny loomed for a $10000 campaign finance pledge due noon tomorrow.
A Bedford County farming family and a niece were killed in a single-vehicle crash on a mountain road near Peaks of Otter. The Vaughans and others suffered severe injuries, with a coroner’s report noting instant deaths and multiple minor to serious wounds. Police found the wreckage along the road and there were no eye witnesses to the tragedy.
The AR Opera House, described as the finest building in the Southwest, burned in a large blaze. Reports note damage between San Antonio and Angel, with guests at a hotel saving others and authorities investigating the event.
An 19th century Italian city reports a saintly miracle as Saint Gennario’s vial blood supposedly flowed again in Naples. Crowds, officials, and royal processions gather as the story blends superstition with political tension around annexation and Bourbon rule.
A condensed weather page notes cooler trends in the northwest on Monday with rain in the east and south portions. South winds shift to the north, with cooler conditions expected later and possible southeast rain. Gusty winds and unsettled weather accompany the mix of rain and clearing periods through Tuesday into Wednesday.
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