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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1906

Page

6

Prisoner roster flood stalls release efforts at police station

A jumble of scanned names shows numerous detainees central to an ongoing hold, with Chief Jennings stating no bond will be accepted and authorities aiming to move the group to state courts. The long list includes juveniles and adults linked to the case, awaiting further legal action.

Jennings Helaw Omar Wit Mama Cleveland Kuper Trait Cowan Frank Henderson Norah Raven Brant Dundeen Wit Nurroughs George Crump Ed Mitchell Hen Fears Ihy Oscar Tait Anna Hawkins Ed Smith Lucile Rixey Jim Kellestha Et Cox O JH Curr Woo Shepardow Woc Levacy Ory Bam Lockeidhern BN Durham Stephen Davenport Sallie Walker Everett Joneschi Clarence Griggs John Simpson Hugnes Will Hint Derry McGuire John Cochran Clysess Reed Joe Hayes Jim Anderson John Clinkseules Sanford Marchman Ralph Flightawer Wille Grant al Teavera Leon Burt Charlie Trandall Henry Grexham John Hally Taunt Jeter Antony Lundy

Chief Henry Jennings Prophesies Increase in City Riots

The article cites Chief Henry Jennings predicting a surge in crime as county police growth coincides with rising tensions. He urged extra officers and a reserve force, and the council approved funds for thirty more guards plus ten per watch. He warned about mobs and riots linked to a shifting African American population.

Henry Jennings Police Board

Bodies of Deceased Black People Taken From the City

Reports claim Black victims were removed from the city after a night of unrest. Police say multiple fatalities occurred and bodies were hurried out in wagons to prevent improper burial, with witnesses noting no remains in Semmerhill. Details remain conflicting as investigators pursue facts about mob actions and transport of bodies.

Deid Wan Reporter of the Constitution Semmerhill Neeved Georgia West Falr

Mounted Police Halt Mob After Saturday Night Rioting

Four mounted officers on duty along Peters Street dispersed a crowd that looted a pawn shop and hardware store, saved homes and property, but much of the district suffered damage when a boy mob returned Sunday night to smash doors and windows.

Peters Street Milton Brown Hiulney Dorett Rosser Dowan

Cars Held Up By Mobs In Houston Street Car Attack

A Houston street car leaving Pryor street near the Candler building was seized by a mob of armed men who searched for black passengers. They forced several women off the car and tried to remove a child, but Mr Hollingsworth protected his infant. Gunfire erupted near Courtland street. two dead are reported nearby, and the assailants fled as police arrived.

Houston Pryor Street Candler P Hollaghworth Highland Avenue Hollingsworth Courtland Street

Soldiers Take Care Of War-weary Troops At Open House

In a long improvised dining room set by Mr Aimmer a weary Vic state militia unit spent a night in the city after 89 hours on duty. The open house provided meals to uniformed soldiers, seating all who kept a regulation appearance, and many praised the unusual hospitality as an excellent gesture.

Kijmball Vic Aimmer Ceck Sunda Sytget Cowel Firat AR Holacroy Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church Join E White Join E White, Pastor of the Second Repast Audi Keil Sacred Heart Church Church of God Vester Ty Minhoy Ketley

Mob Rebuked by Captain English at Peachtree Junction

A mob taunted soldiers on Martots street near Peachtree Junction until Captain JW English intervened, ordering the mob to stop and warning of possible arrests. The crowd dissipated, avoiding further clashes as troops remained under strict orders. Nearby, a locomotive engine explosion in Natchez hospitalizes several, and the battleship Connecticut prepares to join active duty this week.

Martots Street Peachtree Junction JW. English Hart Natches, Miss Itecays Lightfoot Tee Natchez Hospital

Raging Riots Prompt Clergy Call For End To Rape

Amid Saturday night violence in the city, numerous pastors and church leaders condemn mob justice and demand law and order. They urge moderation, emphasize protecting citizens, and call for authorities to curb looting and violence while condemning rape and related crimes as the root cause of disorder.

Tech Surgeon Beaten On Way To Armory

Dr Jackson, chief surgical officer of the JAC regiment, was attacked early this morning on Vermont Avenue while en route to join his troops. He was struck on the head with a rock, severely beaten, and transported to a private hospital where his condition is described as precarious but improving. The incident occurred as he hurried toward duty after being summoned from his home.

WA Duckson Georgia Tech Ano JAC Hegrovs Vorrent Avenue Jackson Hfe Hong

Narrow escape for Al Field's Minstrels amid mob action

Al Field's Minstrels narrowly escaped serious injury as a mob attacked near the old depot after a performance at the Grams opera house. Members and attendants fled, some blackened their faces to avoid identification, while police and fire crews battled the riot as flames and alarms filled Atlanta streets.

Pottern Aasenting Grams Opera

Mayor James Woodward Resists Mob in Atlanta Night

Mayor James Woodward spent the night and early morning on the street trying to restrain a mob and restore order in Atlanta. He delivered several speeches, used the fire department to quell the crowd, and waited at Whitehall and Alabama for transportation home as dawn broke.

James Woodward Ayor Jamer G WoopWand Whitehall Alabama

Hoge Injured By Brick Through Window

James Hoge, a white man from Macon at 620 Arch Street, was injured when a brick was thrown from a car window around 7 p m yesterday. He was taken to Grady Hospital in critical condition with possible skull fracture. accompanied by friend KK Humphrie n.

Macon James Hoge Grady Hospital Ashlona Howe Arch Street Sears

Fight halted by police in welterweight title bout

A twenty round welterweight championship bout in Lenvenorth interrupted when police halted the fight between contenders including Rhodes and Wolcott. The incident occurred amid crowd unrest as officials attempted to restore order. Local reports indicate no further action at this time.

Lenvenorth Kana Ula Wolcott Ciristin

Doctor Praises Bowden Lithia Water For Patients

Dr J B Sewell director of the Carroll ton Sanitarium writes that he has ordered a great deal of Bowden Lithia Water for his patients and finds it a great help to cure them. Phone 1086 to order a case today.

J. B. Sewell Carrollton Sanitarium

Trying to Make Way Back Home in Lost Boy Tale

A 12 year old boy from Macon Georgia travels toward Woodbine Kentucky after being taken from a Central train. He receives lodging and food from hotel manager A M Taslor and later from Georgia Industrial Home staff. He suffers the loss of two kind ladies en route and continues toward his Kentucky relatives while facing hardship.

Macon Woodbine Frank Strickluna M = Taslor Iotel Stewart Gunn Georgia Aisfattur Kentucky Leenburg Leenburg, Tare Anil Amithville Sparta

Paving Contract Awarded in Waycross Seals City Deal

The Waycross city council awarded a paving contract on September 23 to the Georgia Engineering Company of Augusta for about 17 000 square yards of vitrified brick pavement at 187 dollars per square yard.

Haterday Georgia Engineering Company Augusta

Be Sure You Get You Ask For Be Sure to Get You Ask For

A historical ad warns buyers to avoid counterfeit Cascarets and insist on genuine remedy company tablets marked CCG. It claims vast sales figures and daily consumption, condemns imitators, and urges vigilance against dishonest promoters supposedly harming health and welfare.

Senco Remedy Company Buk

Funeral notices for Adolph Norick Brandi and others

The friends of the late Adolph Norick Brandi and Mer Mire Casper Myer announce funeral services from 249 Warrington Street at 830 Monday night. Interment will be at Augusta Crypt.

Brandi Adolph Ant Kowa Mer Mire Casper Myer Warrington Street Augusta

Resolutions on Death of Mr Dimmock Board of War Commissioner

The board of water commissioners of Atlanta mourns the death of Mr Dimock secretary to the board. He served as secretary since January 1869 and earlier as councilman alderman and provisional mayor pro tem. The resolutions praise his faithful service and request city papers publish the notice, with sympathy to Mrs Dimmock and family.

Board of War Secretari Clie Dinimak Wood Dinnock Wareles Jamuers Board of Water Commissioners Joxa Uio Acelanta Dimmbek Mont Minutes of Tin Board

Two on a Hilltop

Bhe enjoys a new experience as Hre-Gorgeoue comments on the sunrise. The pair observe the moat beauty and remark on the day ahead from their vantage point on the hilltop.

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