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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1906

Page

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Three Men Indicted in Milner Shooting at Jonesboro

LL Dorsey Otis Dorsey and Arthur I Norris indicted for assault with intent to murder in Milner case. Otis Dorsey at large. Norris, Atlanta cousin, released on $1000 bond. Milner in critical condition after being shot after his acquittal for elder Dorsey murder. Trial postponed to February. grand jury testimony cited. Norris denies complicity. no further statement.

Joneabaré Ga LL Dorsey Otis Dorsey Dorsey Leon T Milner Arthur I. Norris Atlanta Dorsey Boys Aelaust Milner Dorney Norris Roan la Ea Dorney Advanta Old Borsey Ife Clayton Cust UN- Jean Dorseys Nortis Tidge Roan Itta Janesbors Clayton County Eitner Norrie Denios A G Norris Capital Avenue Nunnally Candy Factory Jonesboro Ceturnet The Constitution Norris

Family reunion thwarted by husband arrest in Macon

In Columbus Georgia a wife and children arrived to meet W E Romney at the union station but he failed to appear. After a fruitless search with police help, Mrs Romney and the kids returned home. Romney was later found in Columbus and learned to be wanted on charges in Macon, being sent there today.

Maron Columbus Ga W E Rumney Columbus Jacom Union Station Mra Romney Mary Romney Macon

Dorsey Silent as to Killing After Milner Shooting

Hugh Dorney, cousin of L L Dorsey, gives a statement denying any role in the Milner shooting at Jonesboro. L L Dorsey and Arthur L Norris were held on suspicion after a pistol was found on the front porch, with Dorsey’s home watched and Dorsey himself later taken to police barracks.

Jonesboro Thuresay Leon T Milner B TH Dorsey Omcera Rone Cason JL Dorsey TR. T Dorsey Caplini Avenue Hugh Dorsey Paliee Barrakea Dorsey Milner Atlanta Arthur L Norris BH Dorsey Norris LL Dorsey WO Jonee Nortis Capitol Avenue Hone San Hugh LL. Dorsey L. L Dorsey Hugh Dorsy I. I OH Dorsey RT Dorney Dorsey Brewster & Howell

Engineer McLendon Killed After Lynching Mob

August 3 report from Almbury NC states Engineer McLendon shot in the yard. He died today after a mob took three Black men from the fall, lynched them. McLendon, a Macon Georgia native, leaves a widow and four children. Sheriff Hammer took his statement and believes McLendon was among the mob, shot by a lynching party member.

Almbury McLendon Eil Sfacon Brcitor Hammer Gans Havana Bengal Cxlmutin the Tribune Farde Marines Provinca Finac Pis Dene Rie Coust Avalowing & Grove

Lowry Arnold Named in Bogus Check Case

A man was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Ojaotmi for forging a check for 5.80 dollars involving Lowry Arnold. The suspect allegedly tried to cash the paper at a Decatur Street station, with a plan to use a fake name and papers. A young witness noted the writing appeared less mature than Arnold’s.

Lowry Arnold Lanenk Worth Pryor Street Conley Minkonnett To Srank Conery

Growth of Gate City proven in cold figures

The Atlanta Clearing House report for August shows a 43,000,000 increase over last August, with August 1996 clearings at 15,866,402 and 42 corresponding months at 12,000,18939. The figures underscore sustained growth in Atlanta's business activity and a shift from hoarding to banking transactions.

Atlanta Clearing House Darwin Jones Atlanta Fasor Gate City Atlanta Clearing House Association Banka Ciy City & Clearing Association

Soldiers Rebel Over Tainted Meat at Fort Benjamin Harrison

Indianapolis August 31 United States troops in Fort Benjamin Harrison camp rebelled over tainted beef ration. Beef arrived in a refrigerator car and changed color after exposure. A Board of Inspection found tainted spots but recommended using untainted portions. General Carter ordered all beef destroyed and a new ration issued.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind United States Carter

Parker Chosen President American Bar Association Honors NY Jurist

August 31 at Pauls Minn meeting of ABA pre general session committee named Judas Alton B Parker of New York as voice nominee for president next year. Named were secretary John Hincktey of Baltimore, Md treasurer Frederick B Wadhams of Albany, exec committee members Charles Monroe Los Angeles Ralph Breckenridge Omaha Romeo Crown Minneapolis Walter G Smith Philadelphia Charles F Libby Portland.

American Bar Association New York Paul Minn Judas Alton B Parker General Council of the Alate Alton T. Parker John Hincktey Baltimore Frederick B Wadhams Albany Charles Monroe Los Angeles Ralph Breckeniige Omaha Nebr Romeo Crown Minneapolis Walteh G Smith Philadelphia Charles F Libby Portland

Erdman law held unconstitutional by U S commissioner

A Montgomery dispatch reports United States Commissioner Elmore ruled Erdman’s law unconstitutional and discharged Frank Young a mail patcher on the Louisville and Nashville railroad for discharging railroad telegraphers. The case marks the railroad’s first victory in this matter.

United States Montgomery Ala Elmore Toray Frank Young Loulavilla and Nashvil Cuatedy Young Haa Geen Loufavitla Burmingham

Buss Women Seek to Marry Exiles in Turbulent Message

A fragmented notice reports Buss women seeking marriage with exiles. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a contact from Admiral Skrivlett commander of a unit receiving a telephonic message about exiles, with references to Pine Several and reg wats granted.

Skrivlett

Meeting of Citizens to Suppress Crime in Atlanta

A large group of prominent Atlanta taxpayers gathered at the Young Men's Christian Association hall to address actions against a surge of outrages by Black residents. A committee chaired by Captain Wood Fit sr prepared an address urging immediate official action and enforcement of vagrancy laws, with plans to present to the city council next Monday.

Young Menu Christian Association Atlanta Captain Wood Fit Captain Hills Ncwcast George Muneating Linton Vopkins George Hillyer

Cotton Crop Totals for 1905-06 Reach 11 345 988 Bales

New Orleans reports Secretary Hester gives national totals for 1905-06 cotton crop. Port receipts 80 29 544 overland 1 008 443, northern consumption 2 307 081 making total 11 346 088 against 3 085 888 last year and 10 011 874 the year before. Savannah notes a year of minimal damage to cotton by fire, yet Savannah ports show a large drop in receipts. Plant yields and domestic consumption cited, with regional declines due to weather and conditions across southern states.

New Orleans Hester Sleater Nouthern Eleaterma Pambreny Faye Big Bavanash Bavannah Taat Savannah Bevannah Bavannah Americus Anerican Amelous

Bryan Tour Stirs New England Democrats in Connecticut

William J Bryan visited New Haven and Bridgeport delivering four lengthy addresses and speaking to a New England Democrats conference. He urged education investment, critiqued military spending, and impressed crowds with meetings, receptions, and handshakes despite modest street demonstrations.

New Maven Conn Wiliam J Bryan Connecticut Aday Bridgeport New England Democrats Urgean New England Bryan Jefferson Wid Jackson

Strife Spreads Across Eastern Cuba Provinces

Rebel activity extends to every Cuban province except one, signaling widening unrest across the island and raising fears of a broader confrontation. Authorities report continued clashes and calls for loyalty amid the spreading rebellion.

Insurgents Seize Control of Santa Clara Towns

Mayann reports escalating Cuban uprising across Bandaga and eastern Cuba. Eye witnesses describe desultory fighting in urban areas as insurgents gain ground, with Trinidad and Puerto Principe already affected and foreigners at risk. Government forces advance slowly in Pinar del Rio while insurgents exploit mountain trails to harass.

Santa Clara Ros Og Ingurgenta Tha Oly Puerto Principe Warez Tra Inaur Trinidad Trinidad J Raltveny Pinar del Rio Pino Guerra Daing Anan Penra Nile

Weather Forecast for Georgia Weekend

Weather page fragment notes fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday in Georgia. Light variable winds. Publication date August 3 remains unclear.

Aatftinesen Georgia Ught

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