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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
1
Reports from St Peters burg describe a mutiny in the Manchurian theatre and large scale labor unrest. Workers demand release of officers and sailors held by authorities while facing threats of court martial, amid street clashes and widespread disruption.
Preparations are under way for the election of Prince Charles of Denmark as king and his queen consort in Norway. A state entry to Christiana is planned for November 25, with King Charles arriving aboard a vessel escorted by Norwegian Danish British and German warships. A large flotilla of coastal steamers will convey the royal party to a landing stage for the first public welcome.
New York Senator Chauncey Depew faced questions about a mysterious river friend during testimony before a legislative committee. The session focused on voucher payments and unfamiliar signers, with Depew unable to recall certain names or relationships.
Italian migrant M Maite Santangelo, detained at Ellis Island, must choose between remaining with her husband or sending her two children back to Italy to avoid deportation. The family, afflicted with an infectious eye disease, faces US law forcing departure for the children while the mother’s status remains tied to the husband’s naturalization.
A man claimed the name John Schmidt after entering Security Storage Companys warehouse in an express package. He and accomplices allegedly removed $700 in goods then repacked and escaped. An employee witnessed burglars at the door while a courier followed the package boxes.
Thompson, manager at the Springer Hotel in Columbus, is missing after leaving on a train Wednesday night. Local proprietor says Thompson was short a few dollars, tore a ledger page, and no trace has been found. A separate note mentions a political development and a withdrawal dated December 7.
In Decatur Alabama on November 17 a deadly fire in a room above the Wilson house killed Edward Crawford of Fay tive Lenn. Residents escaped through windows with severe burns, the blaze leaving the victim burned to death.
A large mass of cotton near the Central of George Varway tarte north of The Teenth Street burned through the night. Firemen have poured water for thirty six hours but the blaze remains confined to the area. The situation is under control though active flames persist in that section and authorities continue monitoring.
Lark Howell makes formal declaration of candidacy for Georgia governor. He argues against disfranchisement and for strict railroad regulation, defending white supremacy and the Democratic primary system as essential to Georgia's political order and social stability.
An Utica man alleges he was paid ten dollars to vote and says the payment came from New York Republicans who had imported him to influence the election.
New York November 17 Alderman Sullivan testified before the board of canvassers about alleged illegal voting in the contested mayoralty election. He vowed to fight protests as grand jury indictments in election cases were announced. Witnesses discussed tally sheets, miscounted votes for Hearst and Crawford, and errors by election officers. The hearing continues Monday as the state seeks ballot box opening orders.
Mandel Rawak, son of J Rawak, who was shot outside the Kumbali Hotel cigar stand by Frank B Meador Jr, is reported improving and out of danger. A warrant was sworn yesterday by J Rawak for arrest of Frank B Meador Jr on charges of assault with intent to murder. Meador remains at large as police and the sheriff’s office pursue him.
A fragmented weather forecast mentions November 17 with warmer conditions expected Sunday in the east portion. It references light to fresh west winds, scattered winds across Georgia North and South Carolina, and winds shifting west in parts. Inland areas show variable conditions with a mix of fair and unsettled notes across the Saturday to Sunday period.
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