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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
5
The advertisement promotes Dre Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy for rheumatism back pain kidney and bladder issues. It claims to cure urinary problems and improve water control, offering sample bottles and a discount through Croggists, with address for Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
Mason, a night watchman at Starletta, was assaulted by a gang of African Americans on Powder Springs Street near Tallway crossing as he returned home to aid a sick wife. He suffered a severe scalp wound and was left helpless. suspects were arrested and Sheriff Frey moved quickly to prevent lynching. Authorities chased a suspect who attempted to flee, leading to an arrest and continued tensions after the attack.
An unclear OCR fragment describes Captain James Wo Englinn as a committee chairman conducting a late midnight meeting with citizens. It suggests widespread alarm and a claim that normal conditions will be restored tomorrow after rounds through the city. Names and places are partially garbled.
Ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to boost gastric juice, aid digestion, and relieve stomach discomfort. It offers free sample packs and directs readers to send name and address to Stuart Drug Co. for mail order. Includes strong marketing language and testimonials.
The Atlanta city council voted to close fifty seven Negro bars and dives on Decatur Marl atta Peters streets, seeking to curb vice and crime. An ordinance would fine or imprison operators and revoke licenses for selling alcohol at such venues. Dr J E White urged abolition as a civic duty while a police review was set for a later meeting to determine which bars should close.
New York September 26 Booker T Washington urged white and colored leaders to unite in council to stop mob violence and uphold law. He stressed strict enforcement against criminals, avoiding retaliation, and supported orderly security with authorities. He noted Atlanta unrest should teach lessons for peace and harmony. The article also reports the funeral of Smith Mogton, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Norton, at Bah Pot with interment at Reck church.
Four additional military companies from Jackson Etherton Griffin Athens and Atlanta along with the Fifth Georgia were deployed to reinforce patrols in Atlanta Colonel Anderson and HQs report improved control of the city after a period of constant duty since Saturday night Soldiers and officers gained a rare five hours rest at the armory as reliefs arrived and orders focused on dispersing crowds and patrolling suburbs Federal troops were not being considered at this time with Seventeenth Infantry ready if needed.
Captain James W. Engdahl, police commissioner, denounces riotous acts by 18 to 20 year olds and vows vigorous prosecutions. He warns that repeat offenses will be met with harsh punishment and possible long term hard labor upon conviction, pledging to report offenders to the Citizens committee and to uphold strict action to restore order in Atlanta.
Judge Broyles acquitted G G Collier a deputy sheriff for two weeks and five others deputized by him after they were charged with firing on policemen and soldiers. The incident occurred on a Miratta Street car bound for Magnolia and Vine streets when a shot was heard and shots were fired by the deputy and his party. Officers and militia were present, and the case clarified in court yesterday.
A mass meeting in the superior court room drew about 1000 of Atlanta’s leading citizens from business houses factories banks churches and professions to pledge a united effort for peace and order. Notables included Moss Johnson Emmons Maddox Jones Landrum Healy Graves Howells Candler Hillyer Upshaw Barclay and many others in business law clergy and civic life.
A large city meeting led to a safety plan for Atlanta with a safety committee to work with state county and military authorities. The group urged closing bars restraining liquor sales resuming business and protecting both white and colored citizens. Ministers from white and black communities met to pledge order and support law enforcement.
Citizens contributed 3782 for relief of riot victims including both white and black families. A mass meeting at the courthouse swiftly raised funds, with subscriptions from individuals and firms such as Atlanta Georgian, Atlanta Constitution, industrial and commercial groups, and numerous local residents.
In Savannah on September 24 a masked assailant threw a potent chemical into 18 year old Mia Blake's face at her Park Avenue home. She escaped into a rear room as a window-washer seized her arm. two men were arrested but cleared. Doctors tend her burns as the incident shocks the neighborhood.
Cornelia Georgia September 28 Captain W R West was killed while coupling a barge car on the Tallulah Falla railroad. The head was crushed between the ends of the car in a fatal mishap near Dillard.
In Columbus Georgia on September 25 a flood of rifles pistols and ammunition was sent to Atlanta today causing local hardware stores to run short as Winchester rifles sold out citywide. Word pressed that Atlanta newspapers suppress full casualty details and exaggerated reports spread via new long distance telephone messages.
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