14 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1905
Page
1
Avawna November 14 government fears coup d etat as police at the palace tripled and for two nights officers have been compelled on the palace floor in a tense display of security.
British and Japanese governments have practically decided to build their own canal across Nicaragua, modeled on the rejected American plan. Britain would provide capital and Japan labor, with engineers viewing the Nicaragua route as the only viable option.
A 20th century crowd at Madison Garden witnessed Royal Navy and American naval figures in a grand event hosted by the National Horse Show Association. Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg led the formal open with cheers from thousands, including Alice Roosevelt and Mrs. Robert. The pageantry featured God Save the King and a notable reception by U.S. and British officers amid a sea of attendees and ornate ceremonies.
A drenched and fragmentary report outlines a celebrated Spencer case heading to the city for possible continuance. The narrative references court actions, dates, and figures tied to various parties, with mention of a federal court in the South and an anticipated court appearance tomorrow morning, amid broader legal proceedings and inspections.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a party on North Corona with expected meetings by T fh Vier Prewde t Powell and General Flight Agent Brow le, to accompany to Anniston and Birmingham, mentions leadership and staff roles, and references travel and arrangements with a President Spencer and other officials in a convoluted, damaged passage.
John McCall of New York Life testified that Hamilton, a lawyer who handled legislative matters for the company, was ordered by the Armstrong committee to demand his return from Europe and to account for funds and an amount owed. The committee debated whether Hamilton should remain abroad until the inquiry ends, while other witnesses described company finances, real estate holdings, and peculiar loan arrangements involving Metropolitan Life and the firm Vermule & Co.
A joint committee of a Confederate organization in the District of Columbia plans a monument at Arlington cemetery to the memory of Confederate dead. A sculptor has offered to design it without pay. Estimated cost ranges from 15000 to 320000, to be funded by contributions from Confederate societies of the South. The monument will be placed on the reserved site.
The case of Peres Couch for the killing of Wetchmin W Raber was adjourned until the April term. The proceedings paused at the November session, and the judge will hear further in the next term.
In Fulton County a man identified as Jim Walker alias Von Bree pleaded guilty in superior court to assaulting Mrs Alice Moore on October 26. Judge Roan sentenced him to death, with the courtroom packed as witnesses, victims, and families watched. The scene was described as dramatic, the defense’s efforts praised, and Sheriff Nelms commended for keeping order while declaring the verdict.
A federal complaint led by U S District Attorney Dunne accuses the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company and a web of railroads including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Wisconsin Central of using rebates and commissions to divert freight. Pabst Brewing Co is named in claims of backing the transit line as exclusive freight control.
A Bennington era style report notes the Mount Vernon grand jury may delay verdicts on the Pierson case for three to four days. It mentions the involvement of Tom McGavery of Oklahoma and the Kenyon College incident at Bexley hall, including robbery rumors and possible motives linking to a coroner’s verdict in a related case.
Pabst asserts he was only an individual officer and stockholder in the Briwainee Refrigerate Company, denying broader control or a substantial managerial role. He calls prior claims false and unfounded, emphasizing his limited involvement.
A dramatic report describes Polish and Georgian nationalist ripples as authorities fear a coordinated rebellion. In St Petersburg analysis warns that workers, peasants, and soldiers may turn against the empire, with 60000 troops and multiple fronts cited as risk factors for a broader civil conflict.
A scrambled weather bulletin reports varied conditions across states. Georgia and surrounding areas show fair and wet winds, Virginia and the Carolinas note early morning changes, North Carolina and Tennessee expect cold and fair spells, while Florida and Alabama show fair to mild winds with potential sharp changes. Louisiana Mississippi Texas and Arkansas indicate generally fair weather with light to moderate winds. Temperature data mention daily lows and mean temperatures, with references to normal values and precipitation for the past 24 hours.
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