20 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1905
Page
1
Steamar Stixes crashes off the French coast in perilous seas with Hilda aboard. The vessel sinks leaving 73 souls lost as freight of souls is reported in grim maritime disaster.
A devastating blaze in a Glasgow cheap lodging house on Watson Street trapped thirty nine men, many sleeping naked, as flames swept through the fourth floor. Firefighters faced a crowded, smoke filled escape route while residents, mostly laborers, perished or were injured. the building’s internal doors and naked beds were cited in survivor accounts.
Fragment shows deposits of claims amid a Cotton Mills reorganization. The text references a court process, creditors and a potential surge in claims, with dates and actions pending. Names, dates, and exact entities are unclear in the fragment.
Summary of the 1905 cotton report indicates total bales ginned 46 states, with Alabama 938,030 ginned and 69.7 percent picked, Georgia 1,437,750 ginned and 94.3 percent picked, Texas 1,788,144 ginned and 84.4 percent picked, and overall national total around 18.32 million bales. States list ginning and picking percent, with Oklahoma 161,480 ginned at 70.2 percent.
A tragedy at Midvale steel works reports forty tons of molten steel burying two workers, John Dorksint and Joseph Gazdi. The site held a church funeral with company officials, family, and about one hundred workers present as the grave was prepared and later to be marked by the company.
Hart, a man named Hart, shot his son in law Andy Hart at his home in Hast Bernard Hollop, who had just been indicted for murder, surrendered and was jailed at Hemston. His wife was involved as Hart faced adultery and murder charges in a tangle of indictments.
A prominent Chicago business men and bankers party will visit Americus on November 8. They will be welcomed with full courtesy and attention, spending several hours in business discussions and local hospitality.
The text reports a return to Soke Tam Tokio on November 19 following a trip to Ise with the premier and other court dignitaries to offer thanks for a terminal bow. The account mentions Shinto temples and the presence of various officials, reflecting a formal ceremonial return.
Strikers follow conservative leaders advice and vote not to pursue an eight hour workday. The outcome signals a cautious shift in labor tactics amid ongoing workplace disputes and wage negotiations.
St Petersburg report notes conservative workers reject eight hour day. Strike ends after seven hour debate with labor council voting to resume 8 hour shifts at 4 pm. Protests subsiding, aims including pardon for mutineers and abolition of martial law not met. Moscow Zemstvo congress shifts to a conservative liberal alliance to push Witte’s policies while constitutional democrats resist.
A major blaze in Birmingham at the Third Avenue and Nineteenth Street corner destroyed multiple buildings, including the Alabama Penny Savings Bank and Peoples Telephone Exchange. The warehouse and several one story structures burned as high winds hindered efforts. insurance figures not yet known.
Howell challenges Smith to a joint debate to be held in January 1906 at Columbus. The call aims to expose differing views in a public forum with spectators expected.
Lark Howell, after filing his gubernatorial candidacy, informs Hoke Smith he plans a six to seven month campaign and will delay public discussions until January. He invites Smith to a joint debate in Columbus and leaves the opening address date flexible between January 1 and 15, asking for Smith's confirmation. Clark Howell signs the note.
A wandering herder discovers on the Gulf of California coast a book, a pair of human hands, and possible charred remains near an Indian village. The search concerns Henry Miller and Gus Olinder, who left on an expedition to Tipman Island a year ago and have not been heard from.
Fragmentary text references a South event involving immigrants and a field. No clear identities or dates are readable. Further readable details needed to form a precise card.
Fragmentary report discusses weather shifts with northeast winds and cold spell. Mentions international events and possible government actions, referencing German government policy and railway concerns amid fragile tone.
A massive blaze at the A Qgerholt distillery in Bradtora destroys a bonded warehouse containing 810000 gallons of whiskey. The fire, possibly caused by spontaneous combustion or a spark from a passing locomotive, erupts through four floors, with alcohol spray projecting over 100 feet. Estimated loss reaches $4 million.
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